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Mediterranean Quinoa Salad

This healthy vegetarian quinoa salad makes for a simple lunch or dinner, thanks to staples like roasted red bell peppers, kalamata olives, and feta from your fridge and pantry.Mediterranean Quinoa Salad Recipe I get that feeling. I look at my watch. Scratch that, I look at ... continue reading... about Mediterranean Quinoa Salad

Easy Green Beans with Browned Butter Almondine

These green beans almondine are made in one skillet, steaming the beans right in with the butter and almonds then finishing them off with some lemon juice.Easy Green Bean Recipe I remember my mom making a version of this super easy green bean recipe since before I could ... continue reading... about Easy Green Beans with Browned Butter Almondine

Gnocchi With Pomodoro Sauce

This simple tomato sauce gets tons of flavor from herbs steeped in olive oil that lusciously coats potato pillows of gnocchi, topped with fresh balls of mozzarella.It's a lunch I remember with fondness, and regret.Fondness because it lit my fire for choosing gnocchi ... continue reading... about Gnocchi With Pomodoro Sauce

How to Make the BEST Peach Cobbler

This easy peach cobbler is sweet, jammy, and just a bit caramelized with a perfectly tender-crisp topping making it the BEST comfort food dessert, like, ever.The BEST Peach Cobbler Recipe I took one bite of this homemade peach cobbler and melted. My eyes closed and my ... continue reading... about How to Make the BEST Peach Cobbler

Bratwurst In Beer With Onions

Simmered in beer with onions that become sweet and caramelized, this bratwurst recipe is a familiar German meal with a Wisconsin twist for the best reason to cheer at tailgates or clink cheers for Oktoberfest.Hello, my name is Heidi. A classic German name, right? I even ... continue reading... about Bratwurst In Beer With Onions

Crockpot Corn Chowder

This Crockpot corn chowder recipe uses a creamy almond milk and cashew milk blend to create a healthy, veg-heavy chowder with a bacon bite.Healthier Crockpot Corn Chowder Again this year I'm happy to share that I'm partnering with Blue Diamond AlmondBreeze to share ... continue reading... about Crockpot Corn Chowder

Mexican Corn Dip (Hot or Cold!)

Whether it's served melty hot or crunchy cold, this easy Mexican corn dip made with roasted green chiles, mayonnaise, cotija cheese, and chile powder will seriously have you considering the double chip dip.This recipe is brought to you by Kettle Brand I couldn't really call ... continue reading... about Mexican Corn Dip (Hot or Cold!)

The Best Buttery Parsley Potatoes

Boiled potatoes get an infusion of butter and parsley to make this super easy, three-ingredient side dish. This is one of my all-time favorite side dish recipes for any meal!Buttery Parsley Boiled Potatoes Recipe This is one of those recipes that comes so naturally, ... continue reading... about The Best Buttery Parsley Potatoes

The Best Mexican Stuffed Peppers

With ground beef, cheese, and rice, think of this Mexican stuffed peppers recipe as your favorite taco in a healthy bell pepper shell, and you'll be half way to the border asking for more.Stuffed bell peppers could be the quintessential ... continue reading... about The Best Mexican Stuffed Peppers

Cranberry White Chocolate Chip and Macadamia Nut Cookies

These easy, wonderfully chewy oatmeal cranberry cookies are loaded with chunks of macadamia nuts, white chocolate chips and dried cranberries in an oatmeal batter good enough for breakfast too.Oatmeal Cranberry Cookies Recipe See these cookies? They are chock-full. ... continue reading... about Cranberry White Chocolate Chip and Macadamia Nut Cookies

Caesar Salad with Garlic Croutons

This Caesar salad recipe with garlic croutons and a creamy homemade Caesar dressing (with or without anchovies) makes an easy main meal or favorite side salads for a crowd.Classic Caesar Salad Recipe The last time I visited Mexico was for a yoga retreat in Tulum. Right on ... continue reading... about Caesar Salad with Garlic Croutons

One-Pot Creamy Chicken and Rice

This creamy chicken and rice casserole is a fast and healthy 30-minute meal made right on the stove top, making it a favorite one-pot dinner that feeds a family of four for under $10.This recipe is brought to you by KrogerEasy Chicken and Rice Casserole September is ... continue reading... about One-Pot Creamy Chicken and Rice

Pasta Pomodoro Sauce

A simple pasta topped with fresh tomato pomodoro sauce couldn't be more authentically Italian, and like most things Italian, simplicity is key in this 5-ingredient recipe that's ready in just 20 minutes.This recipe is brought to you by DeLallo Pinch me for sure, because I ... continue reading... about Pasta Pomodoro Sauce

Pan Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Pancetta

This amazingly easy, 5-ingredient sautéed brussels sprouts recipe makes traditionally bitter brussels sprouts sweet and crazy delicious thanks to roasting in a cast-iron skillet to create a caramelized bite of baby cabbage and salty pancetta for a favorite simple side dish any ... continue reading... about Pan Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Pancetta

How to Make Fried Green Tomatoes

With a crispy flour and cornmeal crust, these easy-to-make, golden fried green tomatoes taste sweet and tender and totally addicting when dunked into my simple garlic aioli dipping sauce.With a short growing season here in Utah, it feels like we just barely get our tomato ... continue reading... about How to Make Fried Green Tomatoes

French Onion Dip

This homemade French Onion Dip mixes sweet caramelized onion with Greek yogurt to make a healthy dip that's the hit of the party.This recipe is brought to you by Stonyfield You see it at every party as the host tries to steer guests out of the kitchen and into the actual ... continue reading... about French Onion Dip

30 Easy Healthy Chicken Dinners Ideas

It's the weeknight riddle that becomes less and less funny: What to make for dinner tonight? This list of 30 easy healthy chicken dinner recipes is the answer. This time of year is ultra-busy for everyone – getting back in the swing of back-to-school, treasuring the ... continue reading... about 30 Easy Healthy Chicken Dinners Ideas

Easy Crème Brulee With Spoon Fork Bacon

Don't be intimidated by this classic egg custard dessert's fancy perception. With these easy rules, crème brûlée really is one of the simplest desserts to master.We've had eggs on the brain lately, but we're not the only ones. Jenny Park and Teri Lyn Fisher — the lovely ... continue reading... about Easy Crème Brulee With Spoon Fork Bacon

Pasta with Fresh Tomato Sauce and Ricotta Cheese

This easy pasta dish comes together in less than 15 minutes with a fresh tomato sauce made even healthier with whole wheat pasta and spinach that's topped with ricotta cheese. This is where healthy meets happy!I've grown tomatoes in my garden for years. But the past few ... continue reading... about Pasta with Fresh Tomato Sauce and Ricotta Cheese

Slow Cooker Hatch Green Chile Verde

Your slow cooker does all the hard work for you in this pork green chili recipe. Hatch green chiles are the star of this soup, but jalapeños can be used if needed!Searching for Hatch Green Chile Recipes Here is the thing about eating seasonal: You eat it while it's fresh ... continue reading... about Slow Cooker Hatch Green Chile Verde

15 Easy Healthy Breakfast Recipes to Get You Through the Week

If you're in need of easy breakfast ideas, look no further! This list of 15 quick and healthy breakfast ideas will have you out the door and on the go in no time.Healthy Breakfast Ideas We've heard it and know it by heart—the oft-repeated mantra, "breakfast is the most ... continue reading... about 15 Easy Healthy Breakfast Recipes to Get You Through the Week

How to Make The Best Grilled Asparagus

Tender, smoky, and sweet, the best grilled asparagus is simply tossed in olive oil with salt and pepepr for the perfect healthy 15-minute side dish.Easiest Grilled Asparagus Side dishes are the connectors of the dinner table, the unifiers that bring the meal together. And ... continue reading... about How to Make The Best Grilled Asparagus

How to Cook Instant Pot Chicken Breasts (from Fresh or Frozen)

Healthy boneless chicken breasts can be shredded, sliced, or diced, and used as the base for countless healthy recipes, and when you cook them in the Instant Pot pressure cooker they can go from frozen OR fresh chicken breasts to fully cooked with just 10 minutes cooking ... continue reading... about How to Cook Instant Pot Chicken Breasts (from Fresh or Frozen)

Thai Quinoa Salad

This easy Thai quinoa salad combines protein-rich grains with healthy nutrients from fresh veggies, for a lime-infused flavor bomb with crunch in each bite.This easy Thai quinoa salad combines protein-rich grains with healthy nutrients from fresh veggies, for a ... continue reading... about Thai Quinoa Salad

Slow Cooker Whole Chicken

This Crockpot whole chicken recipe is an incredibly simple way to cook chicken for a week of easy lunches or dinners.Crockpot Whole Chicken Recipe I love making sexy recipes.You know the kind. The ones that are ooozing with cheese. Or that are slathered in a decadent ... continue reading... about Slow Cooker Whole Chicken

Easy Yogurt Fruit Dip

This easy Greek yogurt fruit dip recipe is made with just 3 ingredients and makes eating fruit dip with apples, strawberries and more seem like a party.Healthy Fruit Dip Recipe After school or on weekend playdates, my daughter and her friends were always on the lookout for ... continue reading... about Easy Yogurt Fruit Dip

5-Ingredient Slow Cooker Creamed Corn

This classic Thanksgiving side is now even easier to make thanks to a little help from your slow cooker! CrockPot creamed corn uses just 5 ingredients and requires very little prep work.You know that thing about Thanksgiving? That thing that everyone’s talking about? No, not ... continue reading... about 5-Ingredient Slow Cooker Creamed Corn

Thai Basil Chicken (Pad Krapow Gai)

This easy spicy Thai Basil Chicken recipe infuses authentic Thai flavors into a coconut sauce that's dynamite over rice or noodles for a fast dinner you will literally find yourself craving.When my stock of summer's sweet basil is ready for harvest, I make a mad dash for ... continue reading... about Thai Basil Chicken (Pad Krapow Gai)

30-Minute Creamy Mushroom and Leek Chicken Breasts

One pan is all you need for this savory, and super easy, chicken with mushroom sauce that's on the table in 30 minutes or less.Chicken with Mushroom Sauce "Oh, man. This is going to be epic for breakfast."When I hear my husband make this comment as he's eating this ... continue reading... about 30-Minute Creamy Mushroom and Leek Chicken Breasts

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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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