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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Take the classic chicken noodle soup you love and give it a fresh Thai-inspired twist that’s hearty and comforting, as well as gluten-free and dairy-free.
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Burgers are always a crowd-pleaser, but they’re also a great vehicle for getting in more veggies. These Greek Tzatziki Beef Burgers combine delicious lean beef with a hefty dose of veggies to maximize the nutrient offering and potential health benefits from both.
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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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Fall is here, but temperatures are still in the mid-90’s and the humidity is high where I live — too hot to cook in my opinion! Too hot for you to cook too? Check out these easy, no-cook meals.
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I have always loved a traditional Caesar salad, but sometime I need to change it up a bit.
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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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Pesto Rice Bowls with Grilled Chicken and Spring Vegetables is the second of three 10-minute recipes that I’m sharing for how to use The Best (and Easiest) Grilled Chicken. And these bowls are a great option for a quick and super-healthy lunch or dinner!
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After over-indulging over Thanksgiving weekend, I’m ready to get back to some healthier eating. So today I’m making a batch of Thai Beef Stew that’s from the Crockpot™ and Instant Pot™ cookbook that my good friend Amanda Nighbert, RD, and I released earlier this year.
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You’ll love this twist on a traditional Greek salad. Find the recipe here!
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It’s hard to beat a good BLT. I mean, first of all, who doesn’t love bacon? So I’ve pulled all of those classic ingredients and flavors together in this BLT Chopped Salad recipe!
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Creamy risotto is one of my favorite carbs, but cooking risotto on the stovetop is NOT a favorite past time. However, I recently discovered that the Instant Pot is a total game-changer when it comes to making risotto. No more stirring over a hot stove!
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Okay friends — lets TACO ‘bout this BUFFALO CHICKEN TACOS recipe. The good news is that you can convert everyone’s favorite dip into a SUPER easy meal that’s ready just in time for Taco Tuesday! The bad news is that you’ll have to control yourself from eating every single one.
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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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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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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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