Meal Prepping
How’s everyone feeling this morning? Candy hangover happening? Every year I’m like, “I can totally live without candy. I don’t even like candy that much.” And then I pop a few Reese’s which is my gateway to Snickers, Twix, and York. When I break out some Skittles I know I’ve gone off the deep end.
Want to know the secrets to making Crispy Sweet Potato Chips? I’ve got the tricks right here.
If you’re a fan of that Sweet Kale Salad kit found at Costco, you’ll love this DIY version. I’ll show you some shortcuts to make this copycat Costco salad and poppyseed dressing a breeze to make.
I spent several years on the paleo end of the nutritional spectrum and, as a result, mastered a lot of grain-free baking hacks! One of my favorite (and most used recipes) was this Gluten Free Flatbread. It makes delicious paleo-friendly sandwich wraps and curry dippers!
Did you know I have a degree in Geography with a Travel & Tourism emphasis? (And a minor in German?) It seems like a useless degree now that I’ve got four kids and work part time from home and traveling is only a pipe dream. But I’ve successfully turned my girls into map enthusiasts and …
One of the skills that comes out of creating almost 2000 recipes is reinventing dusty recipes. You’ve had that beloved (and maybe overdone?) rotisserie chicken salad with grapes, right? The one served in a croissant? What if I told you to make a few swaps? My version is familiar, but with a twist, and it …
This green chile shredded chicken can be made in an Instant Pot or a slow cooker and is a delicious meal prep recipe to make tacos, salads, or any kind of healthy Mexican-inspired meal!
These balsamic roasted vegetables are roasted in a tangy balsamic marinade and topped with more balsamic glaze and a sprinkling of salty feta. It’s an easy, versatile recipe that’s great for a Thanksgiving side dish, a holiday dinner party, or during the warmer months alongside some grilled meat.
Cauliflower rice reminds me of my dad. I made it once when we were there visiting, and I told him it was a “special kind of rice”, and he — Mr. Meat-and-potatoes-hates-all-vegetables paused for a second then ate two helpings. I guess he figures I eat weird stuff so “rice” seemed safe. We never told …
Confession: Years of cooking for small children has made me… resourceful. I may have deceived my kids in order to get them to try this mushroom soup, but I have zero regrets. It’s rich and creamy and you’d never know it was dairy free! And they all asked for seconds. #winning]
Have you ever tried Curried Butternut Squash Soup? I love a good butternut soup (I have about 5 on the blog!), but this naturally sweet, curry-infused version is perfection. I’ve tweaked this recipe to include apples for added sweetness and adjusted the spices to ensure it’s a wholesome meal you’ll want to cozy up with!
Baking fish is ridiculously easy. This baked fish recipe with pesto will be come part of your weeknight rotation. Pesto adds LOADS of flavor and is easy to find.
Make your own Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Larabars at home! Tastier and less expensive than the store-bought version!
This grilled lemon chicken is a household staple. It goes with everything and is to easy to make!
Use up some extra garden tomatoes in this simple and flavorful Roasted Tomato Soup! Swirl pesto into it or dip a grilled cheese sandwich. Or freeze it and save it for a cold day in February.
I’ve been making sweet potato fries for over 15 years and THIS easy seasoning blend is by far our favorite! It’s just equal amounts of four ingredients you probably already have. (And you can use it for more than just sweet potato fries!
Have you ever had a massaged kale salad? Or massaged kale yourself?
What would your last meal on earth be? If you could have anything you wanted? I’ve given this a lot of thought, because, you know, thinking about weightier matters makes my head hurt. So do football games, which is why I would totally (not) watch the Super Bowl for the food.
This Black Bean and Green Chile Soup is made from pantry staples in under 30 minutes!
In the 17 years I’ve spent feeding children, this easy cucumber salad is, hands down, the most loved vegetable side dish in my family. My children eat these marinated cucumbers like potato chips! Thankfully it’s quick and easy to make!
If you’re on a restrictive diet for whatever reason, you probably miss things like cookie dough, right? What if I told you these little cookie dough bites are paleo-friendly AND taste great? Keep reading, and I’ll show you how to whip these up in minutes!
This salad is everything I love about guacamole all wrapped up in an easy chicken salad.
Pull some of those garden tomatoes out and roast them into the best tomato sauce you’ve ever had! You can use the sauce on pasta or pizza. It even freezes well!