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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.

Mint Watermelon Salad

Take a break from cooking side dishes with this delicious Mint Watermelon Salad. It comes together fast and it’s a summer favorite. The best part about this refreshing salad recipe is that it’s excellent for a snack, as a healthy dessert option, or as a simple side dish.

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.

How Much Chicken To Serve Per Person

Whether you’re buying chicken to plan meals for the week or to cook for a crowd, this post will explain how much chicken per person to purchase or serve. And while the amount will depend on the cut of chicken and the occasion you’re cooking for, this post takes it all into consideration to help […]

Air Fryer Salmon

New to cooking salmon in the air fryer? This Air Fryer Salmon recipe will show you that this method is the easiest way to cook salmon, ever! In just 15 minutes, you’ll have fork-tender delicious salmon every single time.

Easy Roasted Broccolini Recipe

While roasting vegetables might not be something you do on the regular, it is the best way to enjoy them! Make this simple yet restaurant-worthy roasted broccolini at home with this easy recipe.

Greek Chicken Marinade

Get ready to cook the best-tasting chicken ever with this easy Greek chicken marinade. In just 20 minutes, your chicken will be infused with the classic Mediterranean flavors of lemon, garlic, and oregano; taking each bite to the next level.

Pasta Dinner Ideas

Tired of making the same pasta recipes on repeat? Check out these family-friendly pasta dinner ideas. Whether you pick pasta with vegetables, chicken, shrimp, cheese, or just sauce, there’s one for you to try in the recipes below!

Baked Salmon and Asparagus

This Baked Salmon and Asparagus will have you devouring dinner, and loving that clean-up is a breeze! In less than 20 minutes, you’ll have a delicious and healthy salmon recipe that’s loaded with flavor with a built-in side dish!

Avocado Lime Ranch Dressing

Get ready to make Avocado Lime Ranch Dressing at home in 5 minutes without the need to go to Chick-fil-A! It’s great over salads, veggies, tacos, and more! Not only will you crave that creamy texture drizzled over everything, but the lime and jalapeño combination will have your tastebuds asking for more.

Easy Everyday Side Salad

Have a couple of minutes before dinner is ready? Make this easy side salad. It’s so good and it goes with everything, that by the time you toss it together you’ll want to make it the main dish. It’s loaded with fresh veggies and crunchy toppings coated with tangy vinaigrette!

Best Recipes With Bananas

Do you have ripe bananas you’ve got to use up? I’ve got the best recipes with bananas you can make today! If you’ve asked around for suggestions and all everyone says is “make banana bread” or “freeze them!” and want something else, you’re in the right place!

Sides for Chicken Thighs

These sides for chicken thighs will take your favorite protein from good to EPIC! These homemade recipes are delicious, nutritious, and easy to make. And many of them are a complete meal all by themselves. Veggies, rice, pasta, salads, popovers, and so much more: choose your favorite!

Baked Split Chicken Breasts

Gone are the days of eating dry chicken breasts. This recipe for baked split chicken breasts will leave you wondering, where has this been my whole life?

Roasted Curried Cauliflower

The oven transforms a basic veggie into spiced and deliciously caramelized roasted curried cauliflower florets. The days of eating plain, steamed cauliflower are over, my friend!

How to Peel Tomatoes

When I say how to peel tomatoes the easy way, I mean a simple, no-boil method where the tomato skin practically falls out by itself. This post shows you how to do it in the oven without blanching.

Corn and Black Bean Salsa with Avocado

Make this simple corn and black bean salsa in 5 minutes with a couple of pantry staples and a few fresh ingredients! It’s the perfect flavorful topping for your tacos, a hearty side dish, and enjoyed with chips

Greek Yogurt Popsicles

Are you looking for a simple and refreshing treat? The kids (and you!) will go crazy for these Greek Yogurt Popsicles! With just two ingredients needed, everyone is going to be pumped and ready to enjoy. There’s a reason that this is our go-to summertime treat – and I think that you’re going to agree.

Mexican Cauliflower Rice

When it comes to an easy and low-carb side dish, it doesn’t get much better than this Mexican Cauliflower Rice. Who knew that a rice substitute would taste this amazing and take on the flavors of the original so well? The authentic taste of this easy cauliflower rice recipe makes it perfect to serve along […]

Teen Girl Gift Ideas for New Drivers

Have a teen girl who is getting her driver’s license, and you want to congratulate her with a gift? I’ve got you covered! Below is a list of gifts for new drivers I’ve put together with the help of my 16-year-old and her friends!

Real New Orleans Shrimp Étouffée

Whether you make this shrimp étouffée on a normal weekend or come across it searching for a New Orleans recipe to make over Mardi Gras, I’ll explain how to make it step-by-step.

Are Chicken Thighs Healthy?

If you are trying to make healthier eating choices but love a good, juicy, chicken thigh recipe… you’re in the right post! Today, I hope to answer the age-old question for you: Are chicken thighs healthy? and provide you with a few healthier recipes that taste great!

Can You Freeze Marinated Chicken?

Today is the last day you’ll thaw out plain chicken breasts that need a little TLC before creating epic meals because you can freeze marinated chicken and you’ll be ready to go! With today’s post, you’ll learn the secret to freezing marinated chicken and have access to some of the best marinades for chicken. Regardless of the […]

Best Marinades for Chicken Breasts

Gone will be the days when you eat bland and dry chicken. In today’s post, I share the best marinades for chicken breasts! Some bring the fresh lemon-herb combination, others add spice and heat, and others satisfy that take-out craving with a healthy homemade marinade.

Birthday Cake Waffles

It’s no secret that birthdays are a big deal, so why not start the day off with Birthday Cake Waffles? With just 10 minutes of cooking time, the birthday boy or girl will be enjoying their birthday treat in no time at all. You can even alter this simple waffle recipe to be gluten-free, too. […]

Juicy Baked Chicken Pieces

With this recipe for mixed chicken pieces baked in the oven, you’ll have tender, flavorful chicken with minimal prep. Cut up a whole chicken or buy the mixed tray.