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Best-Ever Coconut Cauliflower Rice

Want to make coconut cauliflower rice that tastes just as good as the original take-out order? You’ve found the recipe you’re looking for. In less than 15 minutes and with just 5 ingredients, you can turn fresh or frozen cauliflower into a delicious side dish to serve with your favorite proteins, curries, and stir-fries.

Pancakes without Baking Powder

Don’t worry. Your weekend breakfast is safe. This pancake recipe with no baking powder uses simple ingredients and still delivers fluffy, delicious pancakes.

Smoothies with Vegetables and Fruit

Need new recipes for smoothies made with vegetables and fruit that taste great? Look no further than this list! While all of these recipes have veggies, they don’t all look like green smoothies. From berry smoothies to tropical flavors in each sip, I’m confident that you’ll find a recipe that meets your nutritional needs!

Baked Pesto Salmon

When you need a healthy dinner on the table fast, this one-sheet baked salmon recipe infused with pesto flavor is always a winner.

Pancake Fails and How to Fix Them

If you’ve ever wondered why your pancakes are rubbery, dense, or come out flat, this post shows you how to fix the batter so they can look like these!

Best-Ever Blueberry Bread

Hands down, the best blueberry bread you’ll taste. This recipe yields a moist loaf with the perfect crumble once sliced! Whether you use fresh or frozen blueberries to make this simple recipe, you’ll quickly learn why this loaf has been my family’s go-to since 2014.

Chicken Leg Quarters Recipe

If garlic leg quarters that are baked to perfection with out-of-this-world pan drippings are your thing, this recipe is for you!

How to Store Carrots & Keep Them Fresh

Tired of throwing out that bag of carrots before you get to use them? In this post, I’ll show you how to store carrots of all sizes, so they never go to waste! Whether you use carrots for healthy snacks or toss them into stir-fries and soups, the following method and tips will show you […]

Fluffy Paleo Pancakes 4 Ways

Just because you’re grain-free does not mean you can’t enjoy some of your favorite breakfast recipes. In this post, I share with you 4 fluffy paleo pancakes you’re going to want to make every weekend, on repeat.

Avocado Lunch Ideas

These avocado lunch ideas are fresh, easy to make, and filled with nutrition from a variety of ingredients. And while we all love to spread avocado over toast and know it as the base for easy guacamole, it’s also a terrific source of fiber and healthy fats, which we all need!

Pesto Chicken Pasta

Creamy, flavorful, and tossed in vibrant pesto, this chicken pesto pasta is one of those weeknight dinners that gets devoured and you’ll make often.

Air Fryer Falafels with Canned Chickpeas

You’re going to love this Air Fryer Falafel recipe that yields golden and crispy on the outside and perfectly cooked falafels without having to fry them in oil! Whether you eat them as a side, place them on top of a salad, or turn them into a falafel sandwich, these bite-sized balls are delish!

Fluffy Chocolate Chip Pancakes

This is the kind of chocolate chip pancake recipe that legends serve up for breakfast. At least, that’s what my kids think, and you will too!

Summer Salmon Pasta Salad

Make this unique salmon pasta salad ahead and you’ve got a deliciously nutritious meal worth making more than once!

Spanish Air Fryer Salmon

This foolproof recipe for Spanish Salmon tastes crazy good and it’s a great way to cook salmon in the middle of the week without any stress.

Avocado and Shrimp Salad

Switch up your salad rotation with this lettuce-free shrimp avocado salad that is perfect as a side or a meal!

The Best Sides for Chicken Breasts

Do you love chicken but eat it always with the same side dish? Not anymore! These recipes turn simple ingredients into terrific sides for chicken breasts. Enjoy a different meal every time you cook chicken by just adding these colorful, easy, and super tasty sides.

Birthday Breakfast Ideas

Is there a better way to celebrate the special day from the start than with one of these birthday breakfast ideas? I think not! Because sprinkles… There’s no better way to show them you care than with delicious smells coming out of the kitchen and in this post, you’ll find simple recipes to choose from […]

Pesto without Pine Nuts

Looking for a delicious homemade pesto that tastes delicious and can be used in all your favorite recipes? This is it! This recipe for pesto without pine nuts tastes just like the pesto you love and is easy to make.

Is Paleo Gluten-Free?

At one time or another, many of us who have followed a paleo diet have asked ourselves, “is Paleo gluten-free?” A quick search answers it with a YES! And yet, there’s more to Paleo than just gluten-free, and this post will simplify the answer for you.

Healthy Pesto Salad Work Lunch

Give yourself a yummy lunch and pack this pesto salad recipe without pasta. It’s stress-free, filling, and a great way to fuel your brain and body to get through the rest of the workday.

Watermelon Smoothie with Yogurt

Just three simple ingredients and five minutes of time are all that you need to make this delicious Watermelon Smoothie! This easy-to-make smoothie recipe is perfect for breakfast, snack, or lunch! A refreshingly healthy treat when you’re running low on time.

Antipasto Salad

This antipasto salad recipe assembles quickly, has all the ingredients you love from an antipasto board, and can easily be turned into a meal or your new favorite side salad.

Cilantro Lime Cauliflower Rice

This low-carb side dish recipe for cilantro lime cauliflower rice is filling and full of fresh flavors that pairs great with everything! It’s the perfect low-carb side dish to serve with your favorite proteins, keep you full, and complete your meal.

How to Cook Chicken for Chicken Salad

Perfectly cooked chicken should never be dry, rubbery, or bland. Here, you’ll learn how to cook chicken for chicken salad so it always tastes amazing.

Cauliflower Rice vs. White Rice The Lowdown

The cauliflower rice vs. white rice debate continues to flood the internet with opinions. If you’ve wondered whether one is healthier than the other, you’re in the right place. Ultimately, both offer benefits, and the better-for-you option will depend on your personal nutritional needs. Read on to determine. 

Oven Baked Salmon in Foil

When I want an easy, low-mess dinner that tastes like you put in way more effort, this foil-baked salmon delivers every time.

How to Freeze Blueberries

Freezing is the best way to preserve in-season berries, and in this post, I share grandma’s tried and true method for freezing blueberries so you can enjoy them for months to come. Instead of packing them into a zip bag and calling it a day, I’ll show you a better method with the help of some parchment […]

How to Use a Meat Thermometer

Want to know how to use a meat thermometer so your chicken, steak, pork -and even seafood- come out perfect every time? You’re in the right place. No matter the protein you want to cook, I’m sharing all the necessary details so you can step into the kitchen and cook that meal confidently.

How to Freeze Strawberries

Have more berries than you know what to do with? Learn how to freeze strawberries the way Grandma always did so you can enjoy them year-round. Strawberries are a hot commodity for all kinds of recipes and breakfasts, like my Strawberry Pancakes, and whether you want to freeze the whole berry or slice them, I’ll show you […]

Homemade Fish Sticks

Make homemade fish sticks easily at home with this simple recipe! They are a healthier option than store-bought, without fillers, and they taste amazing! The kids will love the crunch of these baked fish sticks, and you’ll love knowing that you’re fueling their bellies and brains with nutritious foods.

How To Make Almond Flour in the Blender

Want to make almond flour at home the easy way? This post shows you how in your blender! Save money on this pantry and baking staple to make your favorite almond flour recipes.

Cheesy Cauliflower Rice

Gone are the days you crave cheesy pasta and feel bad because you’re eating low-carb. This cheesy cauliflower rice isn’t just good; it’s EPIC and hits the spot! It’s the perfect midweek side dish when you want something to go with your protein but need comfort. Doesn’t it look amazing?

Shaved Brussels Sprouts Salad with Bacon

This Shaved Brussels Sprouts Salad recipe is going to be your new side salad obsession. It’s light and delicious and made using just four simple ingredients! If you’re a fan of salads looking for a new spin on the classic lettuce-based ones, you’ll soon see why using Brussels sprouts will solve all your salad woes […]

Roasted Broccoli and Carrots

Below, you’ll learn how much seasoning to use and my simple method for turning roasted broccoli and carrots into a complete meal.

What’s the White Stuff on Salmon?

Have you ever wondered, “what’s the white stuff that comes out of salmon when cooked?” It’s Albumin, btw. And while not pretty, it’s part of the salmon and normal to come out depending on the type of salmon you’re using and how you cook it. In this post, you’ll learn what it is, how to avoid […]

Mediterranean Cauliflower Rice

This simple low-carb Mediterranean Caulifloewr Rice recipe makes a terrific healthy side dish where you’re never left feeling left out! This way, you can have your “rice” and eat it too.