Prep these delicious egg bites ahead of time for a healthy and quick breakfast or lunch!
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There’s no excuse to skip breakfast when you prep these egg muffins ahead and have them ready to go.
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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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Want to see what our family meals look like during an extra-busy week? If you’re envisioning picture-perfect menus, think again. I may know what to eat and how to cook, but this doesn’t mean that making a healthy dinner is always easy
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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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Grilled chicken can get pretty basic and boring – which is why I’m so excited to share this new marinade for grilled chicken that’s juicy and full of flavor. Check out my recipe for the BEST Grilled Chicken and then watch for 3 unique ways to use it in the coming days.
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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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This chicken salad is so versatile. I love to use it on crisp romaine leaves to create lettuce wraps or simply use it as filling in a high-fiber whole-grain tortillas. The bold flavors also make it great to serve with raw veggies like cucumber slices, baby carrots, and celery sticks to dip in this chicken salad for a quick and easy lunch. You’ll love this dish!
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Simple Lime Vinaigrette perfect spring and summer dressing for greens, a roasted vegetable or black bean salad, or a marinade for chicken or fish. Halve the recipe if you want to make just enough to toss a salad for 4 to 8 people.
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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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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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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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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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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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You’ll love the convenience of these pre-made freezer oatmeal cups. Just pull them out of the freezer, warm them up and add your favorite toppings for a perfect nutritious breakfast ready in no time at all!
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This Asian Chopped Salad has only 5 ingredients, so it’s quick to make-ahead, prep, and portion. Toss with a ginger-soy dressing, and then add chicken or protein of choice. It’s super fast, just as good, and a few bucks cheaper than the pre-made salad in a bag alternatives!
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This is classic chicken salad with a satisfying Mediterranean twist! Serve on sourdough or fresh bread, along with crackers or over a bed of baby spinach or mixed greens.
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A good dressing is a cook’s best friend. It is also an easy way to give the appearance that you really know what you’re doing in the kitchen - even if you don't! You’re going to love this quick and flavorful marinade and dressing!
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I know the research: foods cooked at home are lower in calories, saturated fat, sodium and sugar. So I’ve been working to find some quick dinner recipes with minimal cooking, and these Asian Chicken Lettuce Cups are one that’s been a perfect solution.
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Asian Chicken & Broccoli Salad is one of my favorite lunches to make in advance for a busy week because the flavors actually get better as it sits -- not to mention that it can be made in just a few minutes thanks to a bag of broccoli slaw and a rotisserie chicken!
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