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Instant Pot Chicken Taco Soup

This Instant Pot chicken taco soup is everything you love about taco night without the work and is ready to serve in no time!

The Best Egg Substitutes for Pancakes

Can you make epic -and by epic, I mean delicious- no egg pancakes? The short answer? Yes. They don’t call me the “pancake mom of the internet” on YouTube for nothing.

How to Cut Chicken Breasts into Strips and Cubes

Learn how to cut chicken breasts into strips and cubes to cook faster while keeping a good texture! Cutting chicken breasts is simple and doesn’t require fancy tools or techniques, but you will need a sharp chef’s knife and a plastic cutting board. The wrong knife or a dull one can injure and make it […]

Quick & Easy Meatless Meatballs

You’re in for a delicious surprise with these quick and easy meatless meatballs. Made with oats, beans, and the classic Italian seasonings, these meatballs are sure to please the pickiest eater.

Maple Dijon Vinaigrette Dressing

Though the name sounds fancy, this maple Dijon vinaigrette is as simple as it gets. With my mason jar trick, make your favorite salad dressings without dirtying up a bunch of dishes.

Hidden Veggie Pasta Sauce

Tomato sauce is a staple in my house for all sorts of recipes, and today I’m sharing this easy idea to make your favorite homemade or jarred sauce even more nutritious with hidden veggies.

Three Ingredient Healthy Fudgy Brownies with Sunsweet

This post is sponsored by Sunsweet. Thank you for supporting the companies that encourage my creativity and work. For days where you want to pack a healthy treat inside the lunchbox or want a 3 pm snack that packs more nutrition per bite than a handful of crackers, these three-ingredient healthy fudgy brownies do the […]

Homemade Pancake Syrup

If you’re looking for a homemade pancake syrup recipe that tastes delicious and it’s made with no corn syrup, this is it!

Quick Gluten-Free Applesauce Bread

Paleo, gluten-free, and lower in fat than traditional baked goods, this allergy-friendly applesauce bread is one recipe you don’t want to miss. Delicious with coffee or smeared with butter, this bread is the best afternoon snack or quick breakfast you and your kids will love.

Best Low Carb Chili Recipe

The best low-carb crowd-pleasing meal ever? This epic low-carb chili recipe that is as tasty as it is easy to make.

Pasta Meal Prep Recipes

These pasta meal prep recipes are sure to become some of your favorite dishes to cook ahead and store for incredible lunches and dinners throughout the week. They’re made with fresh ingredients, easy to whip up, and ones that my family has enjoyed for years. And now, not only do I get to share them […]

Healthy Bedtime Routine for Adults

When I became a mom, one of the first things I began thinking about when I returned home from the hospital with a newborn was how I could create a bedtime routine so my baby (and kids later on) could sleep most of the night, grow healthy, and be happier. Over time, I forgot that […]

Chicken Meal Prep Recipes & Ideas

Looking for some healthy and great-tasting meals you can make ahead? These chicken meal prep recipes are everything you’re looking for in a healthy meal that you can prep ahead. They’re high in protein, packed with flavor, and can be fully or partially prepped ahead for a fresh meal you can cook entirely start-to-finish or […]

Best Slow Cooker Dinners

Check out these delicious and healthy slow cooker meals you can make for easy weeknight dinners and meal prep. You don’t need to spend hours in the kitchen prepping a million different vegetables or waiting for the meat to finish cooking to eat a balanced meal. With slow cooker recipes, you can make incredible and […]

Overnight Oats with Yogurt

Once you try these yogurt overnight oats, it’s hard to go back. With 17g of protein per serving, the ratios in this recipe yield a delicious and nutritious breakfast.

Baked Spinach Balls with Parmesan

Not convinced your family will want to eat anything with green in it? Try these savory bites. Spinach, breadcrumbs, cheese, and garlic butter all rolled up and baked to perfection, what’s not to love?

Juicy Pan-Seared Chicken Breasts

When you need a quick and delicious entree for dinner, these pan-seared marinated chicken breasts are the perfect solution to create great-tasting meals for your family.   

Blueberry Spinach Smoothie Recipe

Grab your blenders because today we are making a blueberry spinach smoothie that’s loaded with good for you ingredients and tastes like a blueberry muffin.

How to Boil an Egg

In today’s post, you’ll find every tip, trick, and secret on how to boil eggs with perfectly cooked yellow centers and shells that glide off in one piece.  There are so many delicious reasons to make hard-boiled eggs, everything from an avocado egg salad sandwich to a fun deviled egg bar to serve at parties; which is […]

Healthy Habits That Will Help You Live Better

Building and maintaining a healthy lifestyle is not always easy, but it is worth the time and effort it takes to create the life that you deserve. Oftentimes the most difficult part is simply getting started and creating healthy habits that will last a lifetime. Today, I want to share with you a few small changes that […]

Healthy Meal Options from Blue Apron

For this post, I’ve partnered with Blue Apron to bring you my review and be able to offer you a $60 discount over your first 3 boxes! Now that I’ve been enjoying meals being delivered to my door by Blue Apron for a couple of months, I wanted share with you what I love about […]

Salted Caramel Hot Chocolate

Make this velvety hot chocolate recipe in 10 minutes and top it with whipped cream and extra salted caramel drizzle for the ultimate cold-weather treat.

Whole Wheat Pancakes

Light and fluffy whole wheat pancakes made with honey are a wholesome and delicious way to start the day!

Banana Overnight Oats Recipe

Do you know what’s better than oatmeal packets? This easy bananas foster overnight oats recipe! Full of flavor and alcohol free.

Cream of Chicken Soup Substitute

I’ve been using this simple cream of chicken soup recipe as a substitute in recipes and casseroles that call for the can. It’s made quickly and it’s much more delicious!

Gluten-Free Gingerbread Cake with Oat Flour

Gingerbread is the flavor you want to help celebrate the season, and whether you need a gluten-free version or not, this cake recipe is one you’ll come to again and again.

Quaker Gingerbread Cake with Oat Flour

Moist, rich gingerbread cake made with molasses, maple syrup, and perfectly spiced with ginger, cloves, and cinnamon. It’s a classic treat everyone will love!

Flourless Protein Pancakes

An easy pancake recipe made without flour or bananas, or flour that takes on the flavor of the protein powder you like. Simple, satisfying, and packed with protein.

Spicy Chicken Chili

Grab your Dutch oven and make this spicy chicken chili in just 30 minutes.

Quick Lemon Chicken Marinade

Magic happens in just 20 minutes with this simple lemon marinade for chicken with garlic, oregano, and olive oil. It adds bold, fresh flavor with hardly any effort.

20 Best Clean Eating Snacks

These clean eating snack ideas will help you stick to your food goals while satisfying your sweet or savory craving. Living a healthy lifestyle doesn’t mean you have to cover up your cravings, you can eat a fresh, whole-food diet and have your favorite snacks too. It’s all about balance.  I’ve written an entire cookbook dedicated to healthy snacking […]

Caramel Hot Cocoa

All the flavors of chocolate, buttery caramel, vanilla, and frothy milk make this easy Caramel Hot Cocoa recipe an unforgettable treat.

Healthy Pumpkin Snack Recipes

Looking for new pumpkin snacks and dessert recipes? These simple ideas made with pumpkin are easy to make and yield delicious results.

Easy Roasted Peppers and Onions

These oven-roasted bell peppers and onions are perfectly tender with delicious golden brown edges. You can serve them over salads, pizza, in tacos, with sausages, and more!

Roasted Fingerling Potatoes

If you’re looking for an oven-roasted fingerling potatoes recipe with crispy edges and tender centers, these are delicious, easy to make, and never disappoint.

Best Turkey Soup Recipes

Turkey soups make a delicious and hearty meal that’s perfect for fall dinners. Whether you need a classic recipe like turkey noodle soup or want to try something new I’ve got 8 incredible recipes to try. Need something cozy to warm you up in the winter or want a quick meal that can simmer on […]

Easy Roasted Apple Slices with Cinnamon

Roasted apple slices are the easiest dessert to make and they taste just like the inside of an apple pie. Enjoy them by the spoonful or atop your favorite dessert. The total time is about 35 minutes, but the prep is minimal. They taste delicious, and when you serve them with ice cream, you completely […]