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Mediterranean Chicken Quinoa Bowl with Broccoli and Tomato

Chicken quinoa bowls have staked their healthy claim on quick and easy meal-prep dinners that are flexible enough to mix and match ingredients for take-to-work lunches that never get boring, too.Healthy Chicken Quinoa Bowl This quinoa bowl combines what seems to be my ... continue reading... about Mediterranean Chicken Quinoa Bowl with Broccoli and Tomato

How to Make the Best Minestrone Soup

My Grandma's easy minestrone soup recipe is one of the healthiest vegetable-loaded soups you'll make, and it tastes far better than any of those Olive Garden copycat recipes thanks to the secret ingredient in the savory broth.Easy Minestrone Soup Recipe "It is well worth ... continue reading... about How to Make the Best Minestrone Soup

Juicy Roast Turkey Breast

The best way to cook roast turkey breast isn’t in the crockpot, but in the oven instead, and it only takes 30 minutes to cook!Thanksgiving isn’t the only time of the year to talk turkey. Sure, it’s a popular protein over the holidays, but it should totally be considered ... continue reading... about Juicy Roast Turkey Breast

How to Make Homemade Sloppy Joes

Forget the cans of Manwich sloppy joe sauce, because my mom's homemade sloppy joes recipe is just as easy to make and sixty-four (or more) times as good, especially knowing there's a generous helping of vegetables inside this homemade, ground hamburger-ed, comfort food, beef-ey ... continue reading... about How to Make Homemade Sloppy Joes

Matzo Ball Soup with Chicken Meatballs and Homemade Chicken Broth Recipe

Matzo Ball Soup with Chicken Meatballs is an easy and homemade way to celebrate Passover or any matzo ball craving—with a twist.I’m not Jewish. But I am definitely a matzo ball lover.It all started with late night jaunts to the classic Canters Deli where I became an ... continue reading... about Matzo Ball Soup with Chicken Meatballs and Homemade Chicken Broth Recipe

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

Easy Quiche Lorraine

This classic quiche lorraine recipe is an easy make-ahead breakfast, brunch, or lunch made of creamy egg custard, bacon and cheese filling.The BEST Quiche Recipe Growing up, my dad's usual weekend breakfast spread for the rest of us was bacon and eggs. A fancy dish like ... continue reading... about Easy Quiche Lorraine

Greek Cobb Salad

This Cobb salad with a twist loads all of my favorite Mediterranean salad ingredients plus the best Greek marinated chicken ever into one savage salad to make a complete, healthy meal in one big bowl.This Greek Cobb salad is like the Woodstock of salads, bringing so much to ... continue reading... about Greek Cobb Salad

Caprese Avocado Toast

Cottage cheese subs in for mozzarella in this healthy and simple avocado toast that's perfect for a favorite breakfast, lunch and snack, plus 10 more toasts to try.Easy Avocado Toast Recipe Does the world really, Really, REALLY need another avocado recipe post?Likely, ... continue reading... about Caprese Avocado Toast

Superfood Salad with Lightened-Up Poppy Seed Dressing

Kale, Brussels sprouts, broccoli, quinoa, and salmon are just a few of the ingredients in this superfood salad that packs a nutritious punch in just one bowl.Superfood Salad with Homemade Poppy Seed Dressing Again this year I’m happy to share that I’m partnering with Blue ... continue reading... about Superfood Salad with Lightened-Up Poppy Seed Dressing

Lemon Chicken Stew

A one-pot dinner is a must-make meal for any new mom and dad. And with a lemony twist on the classic chicken and rice soup—this time with orzo pasta that helps thicken this flavor-filled cooking bonanza—my Lemon Chicken Stew, is a spunked up contribution to a virtual baby shower ... continue reading... about Lemon Chicken Stew

Curry Lentil Soup with Butternut Squash and Greens

Simple vegetarian soups are easy to come by, but this healthy curried lentil soup recipe serves a purpose, too.This recipe is brought to you by Kroger My best friend is one of the most enthusiastic people I know. She is a PhD. She is a dreamer. She is a CEO. She is an ... continue reading... about Curry Lentil Soup with Butternut Squash and Greens

Italian Chicken Wrap

You may see pinwheel wrap sandwiches so often at the store or the quick mart you don't even realize how easy they are to make at home. But this healthy Italian Chicken Wrap sandwich has a few secrets up it's tortilla that'll make it so you'll never want a take-it-with-you lunch ... continue reading... about Italian Chicken Wrap

Greek Chicken Gyro Salad

Greek food and especially gyros are one of my favorite kind of meals, but since I'm not much of a fan of lamb, it's my marinated Greek chicken and chickpeas that adds the protein to this easy Greek gyro style salad with a yogurt tzatziki sauce perfect for a meal prep lunch or ... continue reading... about Greek Chicken Gyro 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. But this one with crunchy romaine, wontons, and an almond crunch, topped with protein-packed chicken breast, pasta noodles, and a ... continue reading... about Chinese Chicken Salad with Sesame Dressing

Chipotle Lime Shrimp Bowls

Quick, easy, and totally flavorful, these chipotle lime shrimp bowls with brown rice, black beans, tomatoes and avocado have just the right level of adobo spice with a touch of honey to sweeten up meal prep for any lunch or dinner.Healthy Shrimp Bowl When I looked over and ... continue reading... about Chipotle Lime Shrimp Bowls

Arugula Salad with Pesto Shrimp, Parmesan and White Beans

This Mediterranean-inspired arugula and pesto shrimp salad is not only super simple to prepare ahead of time for lunch, but because you can meal prep it straight from your pantry and freezer, it’s incredibly easy to make on the fly, too. This recipe is brought to you by Kroger ... continue reading... about Arugula Salad with Pesto Shrimp, Parmesan and White Beans

Crunchy Green Salad with Dilly Chickpeas and Avocado

There are all kinds of salads. Dinner salads. Main-meal chef salads. Caeser salads. Caprese salads. Fruit salads. Seafood cobb salads. A list of salads you may never have enough days to make. Holy crap, does the salad train ever end?? I for one hope not. Because I am a salad ... continue reading... about Crunchy Green Salad with Dilly Chickpeas and Avocado

Crispy Parmesan Buttermilk Chicken Tenders (Baked or Air Fryer)

Totally healthy and surprisingly crispy, these juicy chicken tenders are crisped with a panko and Parmesan crunch with directions for baking or cooking in the air fryer.Seriously Crispy Buttermilk Chicken Tenders I think my Smudge pretty much lived on Dino Nuggets from the ... continue reading... about Crispy Parmesan Buttermilk Chicken Tenders (Baked or Air Fryer)

Chicken and Mango Rainbow Veggie Wraps

If you're still debating whether a wrap is really a sandwich or not, you can use this one as proof that either which way the vote comes in, we all agree that healthy, crunchy rainbow wrap lunches are what make the world go 'round. This post is brought to you by Almond Breeze My ... continue reading... about Chicken and Mango Rainbow Veggie Wraps

Spinach Salad with Turkey and Spiralized Apples and Butternut Squash

Leftover turkey breast shines in this spinach salad with spiralized butternut squash and apple in a sesame-tinged dressing for a full meal dinner or super easy and delicious lunch with mega crunch. There’s nothing better than helping someone in need, and if you’ve ever had a ... continue reading... about Spinach Salad with Turkey and Spiralized Apples and Butternut Squash

Crab and Shrimp Seafood Cobb Salad

Fresh snow crab and sweet bay shrimp sub in for the traditional chicken in this light but filling Cobb salad tossed with a tangy red wine vinaigrette. The old saying may go, "The whole is greater than the sum of its parts," but the literal translation is: "The toppings are what ... continue reading... about Crab and Shrimp Seafood Cobb Salad

Greek Pasta Salad with Cucumbers and Artichoke Hearts

During the summer months, I make one variation or another of this Greek Pasta Salad at least twice a month, and because I have the basics down, it's easy to pull together for get-togethers, potlucks and BBQs.Just like a signature scent, song, and style, every home cook ... continue reading... about Greek Pasta Salad with Cucumbers and Artichoke Hearts

Creamy Chicken Pesto Penne with Broccoli

This creamy pasta combines the fresh bite of broccoli with grilled chicken in a creamy almond milk and pesto sauce, and is equally good served hot or chilled.This post is brought to you by Almond Breeze You don't find balance, you create it. Everything in moderation. Too ... continue reading... about Creamy Chicken Pesto Penne with Broccoli

French Onion Grilled Cheese Sandwich

Today is a big day in the world of cheese lovers. It's National Grilled Cheese Sandwich Day. Two snaps and let's celebrate. I know. They make food holidays out of the oddest of food themes: Bologna Day (October 24). Fruit cocktail day (May 13). Bicarbonate of soda day (December ... continue reading... about French Onion Grilled Cheese Sandwich

30 Days of Healthier Salads That Make a Meal In April

Happy April, friends!We’re proud to bring you our fourth installment to our 31 Days Series (you can check out the first one here, the second one here, and the third one here). This month is all about big, bountiful salads—you know, the kind that stick to your ribs and are ... continue reading... about 30 Days of Healthier Salads That Make a Meal In April

Greek Turkey Burgers with Tzatziki Sauce

These light and juicy turkey burgers cooked on the grill are going Greek, with the addition of sun-dried tomatoes, oregano, feta cheese, and a creamy homemade tzatziki sauce, for a healthy lunch or dinner recipe! This post is in partnership with Kroger January is all about ... continue reading... about Greek Turkey Burgers with Tzatziki Sauce

Chopped Grilled Vegetable Bowl with Farro and #FreshCoastRetreat

This vegetarian Mediterranean bowl is filled with grilled vegetables and farro, then topped with a garlic yogurt sauce, kalamata olives, feta and hummus. Recipe inspiration comes in many forms. This recipe's inspiration came from a mish mosh of veggies in my crisper and a trip ... continue reading... about Chopped Grilled Vegetable Bowl with Farro and #FreshCoastRetreat

Jalapeño Popper Grilled Cheese Sandwich

This grilled cheese is like everyone's favorite jalapeño poppers melted between two slices of bread for the ultimate gooey grilled cheese sandwich. It's finally here and if you're at all like me, you've been patiently waiting like a toddler patiently waits for his or her turn ... continue reading... about Jalapeño Popper Grilled Cheese Sandwich

Ham and Smoked Gouda Grilled Cheese Breakfast Sandwich

This easy to make recipe is made with deli ham, smoked gouda, fried egg, tomato, and arugula, and it's everything you want in a breakfast sandwich! I once had a boss who had a habit for emphasizing the sensational. He gauged quality and effectiveness by his gut, his intuition. By ... continue reading... about Ham and Smoked Gouda Grilled Cheese Breakfast Sandwich

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