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How to Cook Tofu

Baked or fried, this is how to cook tofu so it's crispy on the outside, pillowy on the inside, and perfect for stir frys, salad, soups, rice bowls, and more.Bake or Fry: How to Cook Tofu I think of tofu as the vegetarian doppelganger to chicken: Flavor neutral and happily ... continue reading... about How to Cook Tofu

Thai Turkey Meatballs In Coconut Red Curry Sauce

Tasty nuggets of joy aka baked turkey meatballs get a Thai twist with the addition of ginger, garlic, and red curry paste to keep them light, fluffy and moist when they're dunked in a Thai coconut milk sauced easy dinner.Baked Turkey Meatballs In Thai Coconut Curry ... continue reading... about Thai Turkey Meatballs In Coconut Red Curry Sauce

Baked Thai Turkey Meatballs

These easy, healthy, baked turkey meatballs get a Thai twist with the addition of red curry paste and ginger for a tender and moist homemade Asian meatball.Meatballs aren't the sexiest recipe out there but they might just be one of the most adaptable. Just like skewers ... continue reading... about Baked Thai Turkey Meatballs

35 Best Pasta Recipes to Make Now

From quick and easy pasta recipes with a basic pantry ingredients to Italian pastas that stick to tradition, this is the list of 35 pastas to make now.I may as well title this post What Should I Cook for Dinner Tonight, because guess what? The answer is this list of the ... continue reading... about 35 Best Pasta Recipes to Make Now

The BEST Easy Authentic Enchilada Sauce

This homemade red enchilada sauce is the best! It's a mix of dried chiles plus Mexican spices for an authentic taste that's quick and easy to make, and perfect enchilada sauce for enchiladas, chilaquiles, soups and more.I'm right there with you when it comes to that last ... continue reading... about The BEST Easy Authentic Enchilada Sauce

Homemade Hamburger Helper Cheeseburger Macaroni

Call it what you want — cheeseburger macaroni, homemade Hamburger Helper™, or hamburger mac and cheese. Whatever this recipe is, forget the box and make it from scratch, because it's delicious.Homemade Hamburger Helper Recipe I’m not embarrassed to admit it. In our ... continue reading... about Homemade Hamburger Helper Cheeseburger Macaroni

Sausage and Gnocchi Soup

This sausage and gnocchi soup serves many purposes that apply right now—it's easy, calls for pantry staples, and who doesn't love Italian?—but it's so good it's sure to become a favorite you'll be making for years to come.Pantry staple recipes are having a renaissance and ... continue reading... about Sausage and Gnocchi Soup

The BEST Stuffed Bell Peppers Recipe With Ground Beef

Classic stuffed peppers with rice, ground beef, and a healthy rainbow of sweet red, yellow and orange bell peppers makes the best easy dinner idea any night of the week.Ever since I was a starry eyed pre-teen, I've been a fan of drawing rainbows. Now I eat them.But as ... continue reading... about The BEST Stuffed Bell Peppers Recipe With Ground Beef

Immune Booster Sweet Green Smoothie

This healthy and creamy immune-boosting green smoothie made with almond milk is naturally sweetened with frozen fruit and packed with vitamins and antioxidants to help keep colds at bay.Actually Delicious Green Smoothie I’m happy to share that I’m partnering with Blue ... continue reading... about Immune Booster Sweet Green Smoothie

20 Recipes You Can Make with a Can of Beans

Canned beans are one of those pantry staples we always have on hand. They're cheap, easy, fuss-free, and filling, and their versatility makes them an awesome standby for tacos, salads, soups, enchiladas, and more. To get more meal prep inspiration from your pantry, check out this ... continue reading... about 20 Recipes You Can Make with a Can of Beans

Teriyaki Tofu and Broccoli Stir Fry

Because it's healthier for me and my family, I've been working hard on subbing in more plant-based protein meals like this quick teriyaki tofu and broccoli stir fry into our dinner routine. Bring on the green!This recipe is brought to you by Kroger. Eating more ... continue reading... about Teriyaki Tofu and Broccoli Stir Fry

The Best Juicy Grilled Pork Chops

Lean grilled pork chops come out juicy and tender every time thanks to a simple sprinkling of pork dry rub for a dinner that's ready in under 30 minutes.Juicy Grilled Pork Chops Pork chops have long been known as a working man's meal. They're economical, lean and healthy, ... continue reading... about The Best Juicy Grilled Pork Chops

Poached Salmon With Mustard Dill Sauce

While poached salmon may seem complicated to some home cooks, poaching is one of the simplest ways to cook this popular fish once you know the poaching secrets, and it's even better topped with this deliciously easy mustard dill sauce that's ready to serve in under 30 ... continue reading... about Poached Salmon With Mustard Dill Sauce

How to Make a Blended Iced Mocha

This decadent homemade blended iced mocha is made lighter with almond milk, and is so easy to make once you get the ratio right. Here's how.Easiest Iced Mocha This year I’m partnering with Blue Diamond Almond Breeze to share healthful recipes made with almond milk, like ... continue reading... about How to Make a Blended Iced Mocha

One-Pot Skinny Pasta Primavera

Almond milk replaces cream and butter in this easy and healthy, spring-inspired version of the classic Italian pasta primavera, that's loaded with fresh veggies and herbs.Skinny Pasta Primavera This year I’m partnering with Almond Breeze to create and share recipes using ... continue reading... about One-Pot Skinny Pasta Primavera

Mediterranean Chickpea Salad Stuffed Avocados

This easy Mediterranean chickpea salad with fresh herbs and a garlicky lemon dressing gets spooned into creamy avocado halves for a protein-packed, vegetarian meal in one.While we're all fans of pinning, liking, and bookmarking new recipes, most of the time we're making ... continue reading... about Mediterranean Chickpea Salad Stuffed Avocados

Tuscan Tuna and White Bean Salad

Quick and easy to make for lunch or even a light dinner, this healthy Tuscan salad puts high protein front and center with chunks of albacore tuna and white beans tossed with arugula and more Mediterranean flavors.Tuscan White Bean Salad It's not every day that a salad ... continue reading... about Tuscan Tuna and White Bean Salad

How to Make a Healthy Tzatziki Sauce and Dip

This easy to make 5-ingredient Greek yogurt tzatziki sauce recipe is not only great with grilled meats, fish and gyro sandwiches, but makes a terrific, healthy dip for vegetables of every color.  This post is in partnership with Oikos Greek Nonfat Yogurt, who has compensated me ... continue reading... about How to Make a Healthy Tzatziki Sauce and Dip

The Best Steak Marinade in 30 Minutes

This easy Asian master sauce steak marinade is the key to tenderizing and adding loads of flavor to create a steak that takes only 30 minutes up to overnight to marinate, making it a favorite for fast weeknight dinners.The Best Way to Marinate Steak Steak dinners come in ... continue reading... about The Best Steak Marinade in 30 Minutes

Easy Chicken Marsala

Golden brown chicken breasts with mushrooms and shallots in a lush, sweet and savory Marsala wine sauce makes THE BEST easy, 30-minute classic chicken skillet dinner.Head to your favorite Italian restaurant and you'll likely find chicken Marsala on the menu, nestled ... continue reading... about Easy Chicken Marsala

Asparagus and Mushroom Frittata with Goat Cheese

Frittata egg breakfasts are usually a meal to share, but this two-egg, single-serving recipe packed with fresh asparagus, mushrooms, green onion and a sprinkling of goat cheese is the perfect way to enjoy a quick and healthy breakfast idea for one.Easy Breakfast ... continue reading... about Asparagus and Mushroom Frittata with Goat Cheese

Outrageous Herbacious Mediterranean Chickpea Salad

This easy Mediterranean chickpea salad is infused with flavor thanks to a heaping helping of fresh herbs with a garlicky lemon dressing that ups the crunch from red bell pepper, celery and red onion for a simple side dish or topping for greens.Accidentally Vegan Chickpea ... continue reading... about Outrageous Herbacious Mediterranean Chickpea Salad

Crock Pot Corned Beef and Cabbage (or Instant Pot!)

You can cook it fast or cook it slow, but either way this corned beef and cabbage creates tender, fall-apart chunks of beef thanks to braising it in the Crock Pot or Instant Pot with beer and vegetables for an unbelievably easy and delicious one-pot dinner.Instant Pot or ... continue reading... about Crock Pot Corned Beef and Cabbage (or Instant Pot!)

Easy Coleslaw Dressing

This easy homemade coleslaw dressing gives the crunchy classic cabbage salad a tangy bite with creamy mayonnaise and cider vinegar's zing.The BEST Coleslaw Dressing Backyard barbecue and summer potlucks wouldn't be the same without a classic coleslaw salad on the table. ... continue reading... about Easy Coleslaw Dressing

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  • Just because we're in QT doesn't mean every meal needs to be a project. I mean, we're cooking and washing dishes for 3 squares every day! That's why this 10-minute maple glazed salmon from @lexiscleankitchen 's cookbook is a reader fave. Rub the brown sugar spice mix over salmon fillets then drizzle with maple syrup to create a caramelized crust for a healthy, easy dinner with just 6 ingredients that's ready in under 10 minutes. Bonus points for fewer dishes to wash too. Get the recipe when you tap the link in my profile and search maple salmon. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
  • So how do you make humble baked turkey meatballs look like the belles of the ball? Give them a Thai flavor twist then plop them in this lush, velvety sauce of red curry and coconut milk from the pantry topped with sprinkles of herby freshness. Suddenly, with the christening of a spatula as the dinner clock strikes time, their fairy tale allure matches the goodness within. Serve over rice or noodles and SNAP! Your dinner’s fairy godmother has arrived! Get the recipe when you tap the link in my profile and search turkey meatballs curry. Enjoy! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
  • Another pantry/freezer pasta recipe that feels fresh and healthy to make now or save for later. This easy pasta combines fresh or frozen broccoli with crispy chicken thighs in a creamy, shelf-stable almond milk and jarred pesto sauce that's equally good served hot for dinner or chilled as a leftover lunch or pasta salad. Another twofer for the #winnerwinnerchickendinner. Search creamy chicken pesto with the link in my profile for the recipe. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
  • Anyone out there doing a little stress baking? For those of us who aren't feeling overly ambitious or capable of mastering homemade sourdough bread yet 🙋‍♀️, how about starting your baking crusade with this super easy, perfectly domed and crumbed homemade blueberry muffin recipe instead. Be like @caangus @abigaill_smith and @cookingwithcameron and bake ‘em up this weekend. Tap the link in my profile and search blueberry muffins for the recipe.
  • Pantry staple based recipes are what we're all looking for now and these beyond easy chicken enchiladas answer the call. They start with a super easy, no-cook, homemade mole sauce for a delicious twist on a super fast Mexican dinner to eat now, or meal prep for later, or deliver to family or friends as a welcome surprise in this weird time we're in now. Even better, the leftovers are the best part, topped with a fried egg on top for a totally acceptable breakfast any time of day. Tap the link in my profile and search chicken enchiladas for the recipe. Keep cooking and stay safe!
  • Long-lasting ingredients are what we're cooking with now. Pan-roast the cauliflower, chop the pancetta (or sub with bacon), grate the spunky Parmesan cheese then toss it all with pantry staple penne and crispy, garlicky bread crumbs for a super easy but totally healthy dinner to make now. Totally satisfying. Tap the link in my profile and search penne pasta for the recipe. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀

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