Quick Beef & Broccoli Grain Bowls are a new favorite meal at our house, and they’re a good source of iron, zinc, and B vitamins – oh, and of course protein!
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Chipotle Chicken Lettuce Cups are perfect when time is short or don’t want to spend much time in the kitchen.
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This 15-minute salmon couldn’t be easier and is packed with omega-3 fatty acids, a nutrient directly associated with reducing inflammatory compounds and blood markers in the body.
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Flank steak is one of my favorite cuts of lean beef to cook because it has cooks quickly in the oven or the grill and has a great flavor that requires minimal seasoning. Another reason I regularly plan flank steak in our menus — and why you’ll find me preparing it at the start of the week and making extra — is so I can keep leftovers on hand in the fridge to use as a lean protein for quick meals.
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Prepping spaghetti squash strands in advance is the secret to throwing this satisfying “noodle” dish together in about 10 minutes. Prepping the strands ahead also makes me much more likely to use the veggie throughout the week!
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I’m finally sharing the last 10-minute recipe for how to use leftovers of The Best (and Easiest) Grilled Chicken, and these Black Bean, Spinach & Chicken Quesadillas are PERFECT for a quick and easy, Mexican-themed dinner! the secret to this recipe (and making corn tortillas tasty) is heating them in the skillet with a little cooking spray. Top with salsa and guac, and ENJOY!
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This Mexican Chicken Pizza might be one of my all-time favorite recipes! It’s perfect for casual entertaining on the patio, but it’s also a great option on a busy weeknight since it only requires 10 minutes of hands-on work from you.
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Perfectly cooked brown rice requires patience and can be a little tricky. So with plenty of time and the kitchen one room away from my office, I’ve been experimenting with cooking rice in the Instant Pot instead.
After several batches of brown rice that either came out a little crunchy or a little mushy, I finally found the secret for cooking brown rice in the Instant Pot perfectly!
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Oven Flank Steak is convenient, quick, and always a hit in my house! It also great to have for meal-prepping during Recipe in this blog post, but also check out my newest Youtube video in the post as well to watch how I make this awesome choice for dinner.
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Serve in lettuce wraps, on a bed of finely shredded Napa cabbage or lettuce, or with tomato slices. Use a hot sesame oil to add a spicy kick. You’ll love how simple and flavorful this dish is!
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Like the idea of prepping meals in advance – JUST not the part where you reheat the meal to eat three days later? ME TOO! Click here for my secret trick for meal prep and this delicious recipe!
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Use of ready-to-heat grain pouches makes this dish quick and easy, but the simple mix of flavors make it one you’ll savor. Ready in just over ten minutes, it seems too easy to be whole-grain and healthy, right? Maybe so, but I know better - you’re going to love it!
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Let me introduce you to Butternut Sausage Skillet with Spinach, your new favorite, comfort food dinner. It’s creamy, one dish, 10 minutes, and kid friendly, BUT also veggie packed, dairy free and gluten free meaning basically it works with almost any type of eating approach. Sound like what you need right now? Me too!
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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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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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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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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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