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. …
This Baked Garlic Mustard Panko Chicken takes minutes to prepare and then bakes to delicious garlicky, mustard perfection crusted with Panko breadcrumbs. Quick and easy, perfect for a weeknight!
As much as I love grilling this time of year, I can never get enough baked chicken recipes, like this Baked Garlic Mustard Panko Chicken. It is a healthy chicken dish that is quick and easy to prepare and then bakes in the oven for about 15 minutes. That is just enough time to make a garden salad, set the table, grab a glass of wine, and still have a moment to sit until the timer goes off! …
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….
Enjoy the taste of summer with this light, refreshing Caprese Pasta Salad. Made with garden fresh tomatoes and basil, mozzarella cheese and a bonus protein boost from chickpeas, it is quick, simple, delicious – and perfect for a weekday supper!
Over the past month, our herb garden has grown and flourished. I usually have to plant two basil plants, but this year our basil is towering above the rest. Never at a loss for recipes using fresh basil, this Caprese Pasta Salad recipe is one of our favorite summertime weeknight dinners!
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Get a protein-packed breakfast in minutes with this Spicy Black Bean Breakfast Burger. Perfect for when you want something quick, healthy and delicious!
Lately, I have been feeling more tired than usual and end up hungry in the late mornings. With intense morning workouts and spending long days caring for the kids, I am thinking it might be time to change up my breakfast routine and get a little more protein. My usual breakfast consists of oatmeal with cocoa powder, flax seed meal and a banana.
While I occasionally deviate to something with a little more protein, like Greek yogurt with berries or a smoothie, it always comes back to carb-heavy oatmeal. It’s quick to make, and I really like a hot breakfast. Thankfully this Spicy Black Bean Breakfast Burger has become the protein-packed solution to my breakfast woes.
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