Dinner

Whole30 Sheet Pan Dinner: Masala Style Crispy Baked Chicken Wings & Curried Cauliflower! Crave-ably crispy on the outside, baked-not-fried, and sumptuously spiced—these crispy baked chicken wings are truly irresistible! And, they’re unbelievably easy to prepare with only 3 ingredients: chicken wings, garam masala, and salt! Served with a side of curry roasted cauliflower, you’ve got […]

Whole30 Freezer Crockpot Meal: Slow Cooker Pineapple Turkey w/ Brussels Sprouts, Mushrooms & Bell Pepper Simplify your Whole30 meal prep with this veggie-packed dinner: my Asian-inspired slow cooker pineapple turkey! A deliciously sweet and savory meal that will last all week, or can feed the whole family on a busy night. Plus, I get a […]

Easy Whole30 Lunch Idea: Broccoli & Cauliflower Rice Stir Fry with Coconut Beef & Sweet Potato! Here’s a Whole30 lunch idea that’s deliciously simple and sure to satisfy! Creamy coconut beef and roasted sweet potato are the perfect complement to the savory, sesame goodness in this cauliflower rice stir fry. And, an awesome option to […]

One of My Favorite Whole30 Meals: Cauliflower Fried Rice with Sausage, Squash & Blueberries! Loads of garlicky goodness, tons of veggies, and quality protein to keep you fueled and satisfied—this Whole30 cauliflower fried rice bowl has it all! Sure, the combination of sausage, butternut squash, and blueberries might seem unusual. But, once you give it […]

Instead of Marshmallows, Healthy Sweet Potato Casserole with Pecans & Oatmeal Topping! For this healthy sweet potato casserole, I’ve lightened up the traditional recipe by using mashed bananas for natural sweetness! I love the fruity flavor they bring to this fluffy mash and the nutty, crunchy topping. Plus, I don’t have to add ANY sugar […]

Root Vegetable Mash: Parsnip Turnip Potato Mash, Swirled with Carrot & Sweet Potato Mash! Upgrade your old-school mashed potatoes and try this wholesome root vegetable mash at Thanksgiving! Adding root vegetables like parsnips, rutabaga, and carrots to the mix makes this mash extra nutritious AND colorful. Plus, this marbled mash pairs sweeter AND savory varieties […]

Taco Stuffed Sweet Potatoes – Dorm Friendly Microwave Meal! These taco stuffed sweet potatoes make for a deliciously nutritious, satisfying, AND budget-friendly vegetarian dinner! With canned tomatoes, beans, and corn in the meatless filling, you cut down on costs and prep time—without sacrificing flavor. An easy dinner option to include in a no cook meal prep […]

Boneless Grilled Pork Chops with Ranch Seasoning No grill? No problem. With a simple grill pan, you can whip up perfectly grilled pork chops on the stove! If you’re intimidated by or unsure of how to cook pork chops, this quick and easy recipe is a great place to start. Simply toss your boneless pork […]

Bacon Wrapped Crock Pot Pork Loin – Easy Slow Cooker Pork Loin Roast! For an impressive, flavor-filled weeknight dinner, try this maple bacon crock pot pork loin! Even though the bacon wrapping looks ultra-gourmet, you won’t believe how simple this dish is to throw together. If you’ve ever roasted a whole chicken in the crock pot, […]

Honey Dijon Roasted Pork Loin – How to Cook a Pork Roast Personally, oven roasted pork loin is my favorite method for preparing pork—it’s so simple, juicy, and flavorful! And, since I love a salty-sweet combo, I chose a honey Dijon glaze for this pork loin roast recipe. With a bit of tarragon and fresh parsley, […]

Parmesan Crusted Salmon w/ Carrots, Potatoes & Fennel – Easy Sheet Pan Dinner! Prep a healthy, satisfying meal all on ONE pan with this lemon Parmesan crusted salmon sheet pan dinner! Creamy yogurt pairs with the bright flavor of lemon juice and fresh thyme to give this dish a Mediterranean-inspired flavor. But, it’s the savory, […]

Sriracha Mayo Baked Salmon w/ Potato & Squash – Easy Sheet Pan Salmon and Vegetables! Who says healthy has to be boring? Make weeknights exciting and EASY with this sriracha mayo baked salmon sheet pan dinner! With seafood, spicy mayo is a classic flavor pairing, and it’s so simple to make your own at home. […]

Honey Walnut Baked Salmon with Goat Cheese, Beets & Green Beans – Easy Sheet Pan Salmon Dinner! This honey walnut baked salmon is just oozing with yumminess, fun texture, and wholesome nutrients. When rich, flaky salmon meets savory goat cheese, you’ve got a match made in heaven. Add sweet honey and walnuts on top, and […]

Baked Dijon Salmon with Roasted Garlic and Sweet Potato – Sheet Pan Salmon and Vegetables! In this baked Dijon salmon recipe, you can prepare a moist, flavorful filet just by spreading a bit of Dijon mustard on top! Where there’s fat, there’s flavor—which is why you don’t need to do much to make salmon taste […]

Baked Coconut Sesame Salmon with Butternut Squash & Broccoli – Easy Sheet Pan Salmon and Vegetables! Of all the different salmon sheet pan dinners I’ve tried, this baked coconut sesame salmon MAY be my favorite… Rich and indulgent, but still light and wholesome, and unbelievably simple to throw together! Really, it’s the sweet-umami flavor fusion […]

Heading 2 Bulk up traditional meatballs AND sneak more veggies into your meal with these mini turkey veggie meatballs! Grated carrots and yellow squash mix into these baked turkey meatballs so discretely, adding just a bit of natural sweetness and some fun color. Even picky eaters and veggie haters won’t be able to resist (or […]

Vegan Baked Falafel – How to Make Falafel in the Oven! You can enjoy warm, flavorful, crispy falafel…WITHOUT frying or deep-frying! This recipe for vegan baked falafel is SO tasty and flavorful, thanks to the fresh parsley and cilantro. Seriously, you really won’t believe how satisfyingly crispy and crunchy this healthy falafel becomes just from […]

Indian Spiced Sauteed Spinach with Garlic, Ginger & Mustard Seeds Sauteed spinach is a classic Indian side dish, often called ‘saag.’ And spinach, like other leafy greens, acts like a flavor sponge and soaks up all of the delicious spices in this Indian spiced sauteed spinach recipe! Plus, fresh ginger and whole yellow mustard seeds […]

Spicy Chickpea Buddha Bowl – Vegan Buddha Bowl / Hummus Bowl Recipe! Okay, you’ve probably seen all of the gorgeous bowls stuffed with colorful, wholesome foods popping up everywhere on the Internet. But, what IS a Buddha bowl, exactly? Well, there’s no set Buddha bowl ‘recipe,’ but this spicy chickpea Buddha bowl is my personal […]

Simple Fajita Veggies for Tacos, Burrito Bowls & Salads – How to Cook Fajita Veggies No cast iron skillet? No problem! Making tender, flavorful fajita veggies doesn’t have to be complicated. Just grab whichever skillet or sauté pan that you have, some veggies, and whichever seasonings you like! The key here is to give your […]

Homemade Baked Tortilla Bowls – How to Make A Taco Bowl! Most ‘taco salads’ out there can be deceivingly unhealthy. Because all of that ‘salad’ is served on a deliciously deep-fried tortilla bowl! You COULD get rid of the tortilla bowl altogether… Or, you can enjoy the crispy crunch you crave with these homemade baked […]