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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

How to Make Homemade Croutons

Nobody's going to give you the side-eye if you buy a bag from the grocery store, but homemade croutons are so quick and easy to make, they're totally worth making from scratch instead.Easiest Salad Croutons Homemade garlic croutons. They're the crunchy toppers I crave for ... continue reading... about How to Make Homemade Croutons

Sautéed Spinach with Garlic

This sautéed spinach recipe with sweet, caramelized slivers of garlic takes just 10 minutes to cook for a healthy side dish that goes with any meal.Healthy Spinach Side Dish Who else is joining me on the eat-more-plants train? And doing it the super easy way? I see you! ... continue reading... about Sautéed Spinach with Garlic

The Best Cinnamon Rolls Recipe

I've searched for the best homemade cinnamon roll recipe forever. Perfectly fluffy and slathered with a buttery cream cheese frosting, this is it.The BEST Cinnamon Rolls Ever Finding the best homemade cinnamon roll recipe has been my mission for more years than I can count ... continue reading... about The Best Cinnamon Rolls Recipe

How to Make Caesar Salad Dressing

This deliciously easy and authentic Caesar salad dressing recipe (made with or without anchovies) gets its signature creamy texture from good quality mayonnaise and sour cream with the tang of red wine vinegar.Creamy Caesar Dressing Recipe Homemade salad dressings are some ... continue reading... about How to Make Caesar Salad Dressing

Easy Glazed Carrots

Sweetened with brown sugar, orange juice, and butter, this glazed carrot side dish is a one-pan side cooked right on the stove, in the microwave, or baked in the oven, too.The BEST Brown Sugar Glazed Carrots Aren't carrots just the best? They're inexpensive, always ... continue reading... about Easy Glazed Carrots

Easy Chilaquiles with Eggs Recipe

Thanks to Taco Tuesday’s Mexican-fest that left you with an extra bag of tortilla chips, salsa, and hopefully avocado, all this recipe needs to add is a super simple homemade tomato and chile enchilada sauce and sunny side up eggs to make chilaquiles at home for one of the ... continue reading... about Easy Chilaquiles with Eggs Recipe

Chinese Chicken Salad with Sesame Dressing

This Chinese Chicken Salad takes the healthier high road than the heavier versions I always see at those popular food chains that everyone loves. It's made with crunchy romaine, wontons, and an almond crunch, and is topped with protein-packed chicken breast, pasta noodles, and a ... continue reading... about Chinese Chicken Salad with Sesame Dressing

How to Make Yummy Roasted Sweet Potatoes

Tossed in cinnamon and maple syrup, these roasted sweet potatoes perfectly caramelized exteriors give way to tender, creamy centers with each sweet bite, making them ready for any grain bowl, burrito, or salad that comes their way.Over the years I've learned I'm best at ... continue reading... about How to Make Yummy Roasted Sweet Potatoes

How to Make THE BEST Potato Salad

This easy, traditional potato salad recipe, handed down from my grandma to my mom and then to me, has their secret tips that makes it the very best potato salad recipe every single time.It  may be a pretty bold to claim, but saying this potato salad recipe is the best is ... continue reading... about How to Make THE BEST Potato Salad

Hummus Veggie Wrap

Use store-bought or homemade hummus in this fast, fresh, and healthy vegetable-filled lunch, and add even more flavor by using your favorite vegetable flavored wrap or tortilla.Healthy Hummus Veggie Wrap This veggie wrap recipe is one of those "recipes" that seems more of ... continue reading... about Hummus Veggie Wrap

No-Mayo Potato Salad with Herbs

Easy to make and lighter to eat, this healthy no-mayo potato salad with fresh herbs and an easy olive oil dressing is the perfect side dish for a crowd.Healthy Potato Salad There are times when a mayo-free potato salad is exactly what's needed. Like those backyard ... continue reading... about No-Mayo Potato Salad with Herbs

How to Make Quick-Pickled Onions

Quick-pickled onions can be made with just about any variety of vinegar sitting in your pantry and are ready to eat in just a few minutes time.Pickled onions hold a hidden superpower in the condiment world where they morph in flavor from being sweet like ketchup to tangy ... continue reading... about How to Make Quick-Pickled Onions

Arugula Salad With Shaved Parmesan Three Ways

The fresh bite of this arugula salad with a simple lemon dressing and shaved Parmesan is made three ways for three easy salad recipe ideas to go with any dinner's main course meal.What Is Arugula? Choosing a main course dinner idea is pretty easy to do. But when it comes ... continue reading... about Arugula Salad With Shaved Parmesan Three Ways

Chicken Piccata Pasta

This chicken piccata pasta's lemony white wine, butter and caper sauce makes a light and snappy coating for linguine with tomato bursts and mushrooms for an easy pasta dinner that won't weigh you down.I'm a serious fan of taking bleak weather days and giving them a zesty ... continue reading... about Chicken Piccata Pasta

How to Make Easy No-Churn Homemade Ice Cream

No ice cream maker? No problem! This simple 3-ingredient homemade ice cream base is an easy way to cure your ice cream cravings and is made even better with 10 favorite flavor mix-in ideas to make this recipe your own.Easy Homemade Ice Cream Really good, totally indulgent, ... continue reading... about How to Make Easy No-Churn Homemade Ice Cream

BLT Pasta Salad with Avocado

This creamy, easy BLT pasta salad recipe is loaded with tomatoes, arugula, and avocado, plus crispy bacon that's all topped with a super simple Ranch-style dressing made healthier with a combo of Greek yogurt and mayo.Easy BLT Pasta Salad You could say my collection of ... continue reading... about BLT Pasta Salad with Avocado

Strawberry Avocado Spinach Salad with Chicken

A simple balsamic dressing does double duty as a marinade for the chicken in this light and healthy, fresh avocado and strawberry spinach salad.Simple Strawberry Spinach Salad The best recipes are made from muscle memory. These are the recipes you've made time and time ... continue reading... about Strawberry Avocado Spinach Salad with Chicken

The Best Greek Chicken Marinade

This easy chicken marinade infuses chicken of any cut with the classic Greek flavors of lemon, garlic and oregano plus Greek yogurt for a more tender bite.The Best Greek Chicken Marinade Hey, ho, whaddya know?!!! You ready for the best? Because I'm giving you the ... continue reading... about The Best Greek Chicken Marinade

Healthy Quinoa Salad

Bright flavor and bold bites are what make this healthy quinoa salad with chickpeas, black beans, mango and avocado in a limey dressing an easy side dish or simple vegetarian meal.This recipe is brought to you by Kroger Of all the foods I thought I'd be a fan of once I started ... continue reading... about Healthy Quinoa Salad

How to Cook Quinoa Perfectly Every Time

As a gluten-free option to grains, and as a part of healthy meal prep, this is how to cook quinoa like pasta so it's light, fluffy and cooked perfectly tender every time.In this era of eating more superfoods, quinoa is a fantastic way to get loads of healthy plant-based ... continue reading... about How to Cook Quinoa Perfectly Every Time

5-Ingredient Chipotle Chicken Taquitos

Crispy, crunchy, and oh-so-incredibly easy, these chipotle pepper flavored chicken taquito roll-ups call for just 5 ingredients and can be baked or fried for a super fast appetizer, dinner or snack.Easiest Chicken Taquitos When I was a teenager in high school, my friends ... continue reading... about 5-Ingredient Chipotle Chicken Taquitos

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