These easy-to-make quinoa buddha bowls are loaded with a rainbow of veggies layered with make ahead/leftover proteins and straight from the pantry quinoa.I love it when I hear from readers that I'm doing my job. Right after I posted the recipe for baked turkey meatballs ... continue reading... about How to Make Buddha Bowls (With Turkey Meatballs or Crispy Tofu)
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How to Cook the Best Crispy 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 the Best Crispy Tofu
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
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
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
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
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
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
Loaded Baked Potato Salad
This restaurant favorite gets a home-style makeover for a crowd in my Loaded Potato Salad with bacon, cheese, and scallions.Creating This Loaded Baked Potato Salad Sometimes you just have to break out of the norm. Make a break from Groundhog day and do something a little ... continue reading... about Loaded Baked Potato Salad
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
The Best BBQ Baked Beans
With just 7 simple ingredients, you can easily whip up a batch of the best ever bbq baked beans. Perfect for picnics, potlucks, barbecues, and more!Easy Baked Beans Recipe Just the thought of this recipe for bbq baked beans makes the top of my mouth hurt. Because willpower ... continue reading... about The Best BBQ Baked Beans
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
Dill Cucumber Salad
Made with three kinds of vinegar, this dill cucumber salad is deliciously briney and pairs nicely with your favorite barbecue mains.Easy Cucumber Salad with Vinegar In our house, when it comes to cucumbers the mantra is “the more, the better.” I hear the chanting of "CUKES! ... continue reading... about Dill Cucumber Salad
The Best DIY Foil Packet Dinners
Cooking an entire dinner in a simple foil packet is every cook's dream. Everyone can choose their own ingredients, you can cook in the oven or on the grill, and there's minimal clean-up afterward when making these foil packet dinners.This post is brought to you by Reynolds ... continue reading... about The Best DIY Foil Packet Dinners
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
Burr Trail Grill Pickled Beets
These easy pickled beets can be canned or made as quick pickles. Perfect for eating straight from the jar, or atop salads, sandwiches, and more!Easy Pickled Beets It’s about time I got on the pickling train, and there’s no better recipe to start than with these pickled ... continue reading... about Burr Trail Grill Pickled Beets
