Towards the end of the school week, I’m often looking for even more dinner simplicity than usual, BUT I still want it to taste good! My solution? These quick Chicken and Cheese Quesadillas that take only 5 minutes to cook in the skillet!
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I love the idea of a homeopathic remedy, but the apple cider vinegar thing has never been one I’ve bought into – primarily because I need some pretty big research to make me even consider taking a a swig or two of ACV each day. Sorry, just keeping it real - but I’ll have my vinegar with a little EVOO on a salad!!
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Want to know the secret to a lot of my 10-Minute Meals? It’s Instant Pot chicken! I make it most Sundays primarily to use for lunches like a last-minute chicken salad or protein on a bagged salad. BUT it can also save family dinners – especially when you don’t feel like cooking! Find out my favorite recipes here!
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If nectar was the drink of the Greek Gods, then I am pretty sure pesto was their sauce – which means they would have loved this 10-minute dinner! A perfect salmon for the “beginner” fish eater, and a perfect heart-healthy addition to your menu.
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It’s my new favorite comfort food - a dish that evolved from my inability to follow a recipe exactly as its written! Luckily this time around, the end result turned out REALLY good. Click here to find the recipe!
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Apple, pear, pencil, ice cream cone and rectangle are all terms used to classify body shapes, but do they really mean anything? Do they actually dictate what type of diet and activity is BEST when it comes to health and weight loss? Find out what the research says here!
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How about a stir-fry with almost no chopping? Quick Pork & Vegetable Stir-Fry uses a bag of fresh broccoli slaw and an easy hoisin-lime-sesame oil sauce to keep total time to just 10 minutes. Find the recipe here!
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Did you know that this is no official “diabetic diet?” I’m diving into the research to see if there is a “better” way for those with diabetes to better manage their blood sugar. See my recent article with Cooking Light here!
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This Buffalo Chicken with Quick Blue Cheese Salad takes only 10-minutes of prep. Perfect for football watching with or without a crowd – and really any night for dinner - and a LOT healthier and more filling than snacking on dips all night!
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Make this for dinner, and then serve in lettuce wraps, in taco shells, as a quesadilla filling, or over rice or veggie noodles. Everyone fixes their plate like they like it – which means zero complaints with minimal cooking for Mama! You’re gonna love this recipe!
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Tired of your usual roasted veggies? This Roasted Pesto Cauliflower was an unexpected hit a few nights ago (meaning my kids ate it with zero complaints), and it’s super-simple!
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What’s for dinner in 10-minutes or less this week?? At my house, it’s Creamy Buffalo Chicken Soup from the new Crockpot™ and Instant Pot™ cookbook that my good friend Amanda Nighbert, RD, and I have put together. Find the
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You know that veggie side dish that you can make on auto-pilot? These Roasted Green Beans are mine and usually end up on dinner plates at least twice a week. But because they’re so simple (toss them together in 3 minutes!), I never thought to share. They’re an easy way to elevate that green veggie into something everyone can’t wait to eat!
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Intrigued to know those staples or key foods that dietitians rely on regularly to help them stay on track when life gets busy? I was too! Find out what made the list and what didn’t!
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I’m planning breakfast for dinner – on a sheet pan – that requires less than 10 minutes of work on my part! Check out my Sheet Pan Egg-in-a-Hole recipe here. Pair with greens, fruit salad, or even bacon, and make as many or as few toasts as needed!
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A recent study in England looked at the effects that chocolate may have on a nagging cough by randomly giving the 163 study participants either a codeine-based cough syrup or a chocolate-based supplement. See what happened here!
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Use ready-to-heat pouches of quinoa or brown rice to save time. Don’t heat the packages; just add directly from pouches to skillet. Serve as a hearty protein-based meal or as a side with both your grain and vegetables included.
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The perfect light and filling soup for a cold winter’s day. You’ll be adding this to your line up in no time!
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Flank steak is a thin, lean cut of beef that’s easy to season and perfect for slicing for fajitas, sandwiches, quesadillas, or just dinner. My favorite seasoning blend to use is Wildtree Rancher Steak Rub but McCormick Grill Mates Montreal Seasoning is a good one too - and has a lower-sodium option! And if you’re questioning putting steak in the oven, trust me on this!
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Is changing your mindset as or even MORE important than focusing on food choices? Two industry leaders in the weight loss world think so. Find out more in my recent article with Cooking Light.
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