These easy and healthy Carnitas can be made in the slow cooker or Instant Pot and come out deliciously tender and packed with flavor every time. They make the best filling for tacos, burritos, rice bowls, and more. Serve them with these Slow Cooker Pinto Beans or add them to this Mexican Chopped Salad. Carnitas are…
This easy Honey Garlic Chicken and Asparagus is a weeknight staple since it uses simple ingredients you likely have at home. Plus it is ready in less than twenty minutes. Love this combo? Make sure to check out this One Pan Lemon Garlic Chicken and Asparagus and Sheet Pan Honey Mustard Chicken. Chicken and asparagus and…
These Grilled Red Potatoes couldn’t be any more delicious and are so easy. After spending way too many years making potatoes inside while I grilled the rest of dinner, I am excited to finally move our entire meal outside. They make a great side dish along with these easy grilled vegetables or grilled broccoli. Grilled…
Stuffed Turkey Burgers with salsa and cheese make for a killer turkey burger you will want to make all summer long. Goey cheese, spicy salsa, and lean ground turkey really is a match made in heaven. As someone who admittedly doesn’t love turkey, I can’t say enough good things about these turkey burgers. They are…
These easy Grilled Chicken Tacos are a staple in our house since we literally would be happy eating tacos every night. Lately, we have been rotating between this recipe, these simple Steak Tacos, and this yummy Taco Soup. It’s healthy Mexican at its best and is sure to make the whole family happy. Making grilled chicken tacos in…
Seriously delicious Sriracha Chicken that is made on the grill is a dish that will impress your guests and is a must for anyone who loves spicy food. As a family, we hardly ate any spicy food growing up. It wasn’t exactly standard fare in New England at the time and just wasn’t something my mom…
This is the base Chia Seed Pudding recipe that you can use to create all kinds of chia puddings using your favorite fruits, nuts, yogurts, seeds, and spices. Build on the basic liquid to chia seed ratio you will learn in this recipe to create endless versions of this healthy breakfast and snack. Chia seeds…
This easy Asian Noodle Salad with Broiled Hoisin Chicken Thighs will fulfill all your salad dreams. Inspired by a fresh spring roll, this is the furthest thing from a boring green salad. This Asian noodle salad is packed with flavor from the fresh herbs, crunchy veggies, honey soy dressing, and broiled crispy chicken thighs. We…
This Balsamic Chicken with Garlic Zucchini Noodles is another example of how balsamic vinegar makes everything better. The savory chicken, tender mushrooms, and garlicky zucchini noodles make for a healthy dinner that has so much flavor. Some of my other favorites with balsamic are these Crispy Balsamic Brussel Sprouts and Roasted Balsamic Chicken Thighs and Vegetables….
These healthy Steak Tacos taste better than your local taco shop but are made with good for you ingredients that most people already have in their pantry. By using a chili and cumin spice rub along with plenty of lime juice, the steak comes out tender and packed with flavor. Consider serving it with these…
This healthy Roasted Chicken and Potatoes with Broccoli made with a light garlic butter sauce may just be my new favorite sheet pan meal. It’s got everything I love – perfectly roasted chicken, crispy potato wedges, and roasted broccoli all cooked on the same pan for easy cleanup. Chicken and potatoes are a staple in…
This healthy Blackened Chicken Salad will quickly become your go-to salad to stuff in sandwiches and lettuce wraps. It’s creamy, spicy, and has a hint of sweetness and is a lunchtime staple along with this buffalo chicken salad and cranberry almond chicken salad. Classic chicken salad will always have a place in my heart but sometimes it’s…
This Slow Cooker Cheesy Southwestern Chicken couldn’t be easier to make and with just six ingredients most people have in their pantry and fridge, it’s a no-brainer for filling and healthy dinner. It’s packed with black beans, corn, your favorite salsa, and chicken and then topped with melted cheese. Plus it only has 1 Freestyle…
Cajun Salmon that’s spicy, smoky, and ready in no time makes for an easy and healthy dinner that can be cooked inside or outside on the grill. Serve it warm or cold for a protein packed dinner that’s delicious. We also make this Blackened Salmon and Brown Sugar Salmon regularly, so add these to your go to salmon recipes. This healthy…
These Cottage Cheese Omelet Muffins are packed with veggies and plenty of protein from the eggs and cottage cheese. Love egg muffins? Check out these Broccoli Cheddar Egg Muffins and Sweet Potato and Spinach Egg Muffins. Lately I have been trying to add more protein to my breakfasts but I don’t always have time to…