Transform a classic dip into a bold and zesty party favorite with this easy to make Creamy Spinach and Artichoke Dip! Thank you to MIRACLE WHIP (through the Mom It Forward Blogger Network) for sponsoring this post.
Many, many years ago, I was asked to bring appetizers to a Labor Day party. I chopped some veggies, concocted a couple dips on the fly and was good to go. The dips were a ranch dill and a spinach artichoke. They were both creamy, easy to make, and used the same secret ingredient. …
Pizza Frittata is everything delicious about pizza with a protein-packed, egg-based crust. Made in minutes, this fun twist on pizza is perfect for a quick dinner, last minute meal or any time you want a healthy pizza fix!
When life gets busy, we always default to frozen pizza for dinner. It is easy to have on hand, and what can I say, we love pizza! While frozen pizza can be a simple dinner solution, sometimes I just want the taste of pizza but would rather have something healthier and with more protein. Enter Pizza Frittata….
A popular side dish gets lightened up with these fluffy Olive Oil Mashed Potatoes. {gluten free}
The other night we were looking to make an easy side dish to go with our steak dinner. Mashed potatoes are always a tasty pair with steak, but I wanted to come up with something lighter and healthier. Since August is National Olive Oil Month, I have had olive oil on the brain lately. It seemed like the perfect opportunity to swap butter for olive oil to make some tasty Olive Oil Mashed Potatoes. …
No browning of the beef is required for this easy Pop-in-the-Oven Beef Stew recipe. Simple, healthy comfort food that the whole family will love! {gluten free, dairy free}
This Pop-in-the-Oven Beef Stew is my absolute favorite beef recipe. It is a simple recipe made with wholesome ingredients that is pure, healthy comfort food. Pop-in-the-Oven Beef Stew is packed with beef, lots of vegetables, is easy to make and is just delicious. What could be better? Well, my friends, it gets better. What if I told you that all that you need to do is mix up a simple sauce, cut the vegetables, cube the meat, and that’s it. There is no browning of the meat required…just put everything in the pot and then pop it in the oven! A few hours later you will have perfectly browned and tender beef and vegetables….
Healthy Coconut Banana Cookies are chewy, fruit-filled cookies made without any added sugar or butter. They are vegan, nut free and can be gluten free.
This recipe for Healthy Coconut Banana Cookies recipe is inspired by one of my favorite healthy cookie recipes – Healthy Banana Cookies. These cookies are naturally sweetened with dates and bananas, which is always a delicious combination. I decided to give that recipe a coconut twist by using coconut oil and adding some coconut. Coconut was such a tasty addition that goes so well with the banana. …
Strawberry Greek Yogurt Pops are simple two ingredient creamy frozen fruit bars with a healthy protein boost from Greek yogurt.
Every year I say I’m going to make frozen fruit bars. I bought a fancy pop mold and have a cookbook devoted to frozen pops, but we always end up buying frozen fruit bars from the grocery store. That is until I discovered an easy recipe for frozen fruit bars made with only two ingredients and no fancy equipment required. These Strawberry Greek Yogurt Pops are so easy to make, that my entire family (toddler included) can help! …
Jalapeno Popper Quinoa Bites are healthy, cheesy bite-sized mini mac and cheese muffins made with quinoa, inspired by the popular jalapeno popper. {gluten free}
My family loves quinoa, especially in the form of quinoa bites. They are always helping me come up with new recipes ideas for them, such as Adam’s latest suggestion is quinoa bites with chocolate chips. While a dessert recipe is definitely in the works, today I am excited to share one our latest favorites – Jalapeno Popper Quinoa Bites. This recipe combines two of my most popular recipes (Broccoli Cheddar Quinoa Bites and Jalapeno Popper Pasta) into tasty, cheesy, bite-sized quinoa mac and cheese muffins with a jalapeno popper twist. They are also gluten free….
Fire up the grill for this easy recipe for Grilled Honey Lime Chicken! A simple combination of honey, lime, soy sauce and garlic results in a tangy-sweet, delicious and healthy meal. {gluten free, dairy free}
Grilled Honey Lime Chicken is fresh and light with a delightful balance of honey, lime, soy sauce and garlic. This is one of our favorite meals for the summer because it is easy, healthy and everybody loves it! The marinade takes minutes to mix together, then just pour it over the chicken in a zip-top bag and pop it in the refrigerator until it is time to grill. As with any citrus marinade, the marinade acts quickly so the chicken can be grilled within 15 minutes thought I have also let the chicken marinate overnight for a great make ahead option. …
Lighter Chipotle Beef Tacos are an easy recipe for a healthier beef taco. {Gluten Free}
Back when Mike and I were first married, I tried to cook dinner every night. At the time, I was still working and often ended up at the office much later than he was. He could tell how tired I was after working 10+ hour days and wanted to help with dinner. He has always made a mean frozen pizza and used to cook a lot during his bachelor days. He told me he used to make tacos all of the time – meat plus a seasoning kit. Oy! I was excited for tacos, but my first thought was…where are the vegetables? He is very good at following a recipe, so we decided that I needed to come up with a healthier beef taco recipe that is easy to make….
Caprese Chicken Quinoa Bake is a healthy, protein-packed quinoa casserole bursting with fresh tomatoes and basil. Inspired by the popular Caprese salad, this easy to make bake will become an instant family favorite! Thanks to Omaha Steaks for sponsoring this post and providing the tasty chicken used in this recipe!
When coming up with dinner ideas that my kids will like, chicken, cheese and vegetables are pretty safe bets. After making these Broccoli Cheddar Quinoa Bites, I discovered they also love quinoa. This gives me plenty of leeway to have some fun experimenting with new recipes. This Caprese Chicken Quinoa Bake not only combines all of their favorites foods into one dish, but it is downright delicious and super easy to make!…
