Summer isn't over yet! Here in Tennessee we are getting temperatures in the 90's still! Ugh. On the bright side these Grilled Chicken Pesto Burgers invented by my mom are a delicious way to use up the last of your basil. These Grilled Chicken Pesto Burgers happen to be Keto. Now I am not Keto, but my mom and dad are trying it out. She has been experimenting with all sorts of Keto recipes and came up with this super easy dinner. These burgers are delicious on the grill or you can use a … [Read more...]
Vegetable Hash
(I receive a commission from links in the post which will go towards more awesome content for you to enjoy!) Skip to Recipe|Print Recipe I think vegetable hash is one of my favorite meals because it's so easy, and you can use up any extra produce you have to make it. We eat hash any time of day, and it's the perfect one pot (well skillet) meal to have on those busy weeknights. The eggs take this vegetable hash to another level. The runny yolk creates a glorious gold sauce that you can … [Read more...]
Vegan Homemade Pesto in a Blender
( I have included an affiliate link so you can purchase the products I use. I do receive a commission from this link which will go towards more awesome content for you to enjoy!) Skip to Recipe|Print Recipe Ah summer time. The months of endless basil and tomatoes. I think I've made at least five batches of pesto so far. I started using this lighter and cheaper version of this summer classic to ease up my waistline and wallet (pine nuts are not cheap!). I actually used … [Read more...]
Easy Lemon Chicken
(There are affiliate links in this post and I do receive a commission from them which will go towards more awesome content for you to enjoy!) Skip to Recipe|Print Recipe Are you in need of a quick and easy chicken recipe? Well this Easy Lemon Chicken is a staple in our house. This recipe can stand alone or you can shred the chicken to make chicken salad, top salads, and so much more. I consider this recipe "easy" because it only has 6 ingredients, and take roughly 45 minutes to make … [Read more...]
Baked Buffalo Catfish
Skip to Recipe|Print Recipe Bake Buffalo Catfish is a favorite family recipe around our house. It's an easy, healthy alternative to fried catfish. Using cornflakes makes the crust extra crispy, and the buffalo sauce makes it over the top delicious! The first step to making this delicious recipe is trimming your catfish. This recipe does best when you cut the catfish into smaller pieces. You want to cut off the fatty pieces and the end of the tail because they get too mushy when you cook … [Read more...]
Fresh Broccoli Cheese Soup with Crunchy Croutons
(Note: This post contains affiliate links to my favorite products!) Skip to Recipe|Print Recipe Who's ready for the arctic blast coming our way today? There is nothing like a cheesy bowl of comforting soup to take the chill off. Lately I have been craving nothing but carbs. Anyone else? I think it's because of the cold weather. Fresh Broccoli Cheese Soup is one of Nolan's favorite soups, so I make it quite often. I try to make it a light lighter by using mostly broth instead of milk and … [Read more...]
Kale and Quinoa Salad
Skip to Recipe|Print Recipe (Note: This post contains affiliate links. I use all of the products recommended, and commissions go towards making more great content! ) I'm gonna be super basic, and post this Kale and Quinoa Salad. This is what I actually eat during the week, and it's delicious! All of the different textures and flavors make this Kale and Quinoa Salad something special. I originally had this salad at a local restaurant called The Juice Bar, and I fell in love! I never knew … [Read more...]
Healthy Greek Chicken Bowls
Skip to Recipe|Print Recipe (Note: This post contains affiliate links. I use all of the products recommended, and commissions go towards making more great content! ) Do you get tired of eating the same meals over and over again? I do. So I stepped out of our normal rotation of recipes and made this delicious Healthy Greek Chicken Bowl. This bowl is dripping with a yummy Cucumber Yogurt Sauce (Tzatziki), and trust me you don't want to skip it. I pour this yogurt sauce on grilled veggies, … [Read more...]
Skinny Broccoli Cheese Casserole
I have a problem. I am trying to trim away about 10 pounds, and I find it impossible because I crave cheese and carbs all the time! There is something so comforting about a big bowl of cheesy pasta, quesadilla, or pizza. Salads do not give me the same satisfaction (however I do feel better in the long run!). I have never had an issue with weight before because I have always been active, but the older I get the harder it is to stay trim (it's because I don't care as much about my out … [Read more...]
Healthy Taco Bowls
These healthy taco bowls are an easy dinner idea that take less than 30 minutes to make. This family friendly recipe is easily customizable by adding whatever toppings you like. Reasons to love this recipe Ingredients Homemade Taco Seasoning - Using your own blend of spices makes it possible to adjust the flavor of the meat to your liking. For this recipe I like to use a hefty amount of chili powder, cumin, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt and pepper Lean Ground Beef … [Read more...]
Mediterranean Roast Vegetables with Polenta
Are you wondering, "what can I do with a tube of polenta?". You'll love this Mediterranean Roast Vegetables with Polenta recipe. All you have to do is slice the polenta and chop some vegetables, then roast everything! It also happens to be vegan! I make a huge batch and divide it into my meal prep containers to have during the week! How do you make Mediterranean Roast Vegetables with Polenta? I like to add a bit of protein to this recipe by crisping up some chickpeas to serve alside … [Read more...]
Sweet Potato and Black Bean Bowl
This Vegan Sweet Potato and Black Bean Bowl has sauted kale, roasted sweet potatoes, black beans, quinoa, and pine nuts! Yes pine nuts! I know pine nuts can be a little pricey, but they are sooo worth it. TIP: Keep pine nuts in the freezer so they don't go rancid. I found Trader Joes has a good deal on pine nuts. I like using kale for meal prepping salads because you can go ahead and add dressing to it and it will hold up for days. You could skip sauteing it in this recipe and leave it … [Read more...]
Mimi's Cornbread Dressing
Do you call this stuffing or dressing? Whatever you call it, it's delicious. Mimi's cornbread dressing is my favorite thing about Thanksgiving. The recipe comes from my grandma Mimi. She was a great entertainer, and a great cook. This dressing isn't a slimy, gummy mess. It has a crispy top with precious pieces of toasted pecans and mushrooms. Start by chopping up all your vegetables and collecting all of the ingredients. Toast the pecans, and cook the vegetables in butter to soften. … [Read more...]
Creepy Finger Sandwiches (Halloween Sandwich)
Looking for easy Halloween sandwiches? These spooky sandwiches are easy to make with only three ingredients. I use pimento cheese for the filling in these Halloween themed sandwiches because I’ve found creamy filling helps the sandwiches stay together better, but you could use whatever sandwich filling you like! I use pimento cheese for the filling which you can make homemade or use store bought to save some time. You could use whatever filling you like but I find a creamy one works best to … [Read more...]
Sour Cream Chicken Enchiladas
Nolan loves enchiladas. So naturally these Sour Cream Chicken Enchiladas are in our monthly dinner rotations. I love them because they are easy, and they go perfectly with some tortilla chips on the side! They also freeze really well. I usually make two 8x8 pans, and freeze one of them since there is only two of us. Love freezer meals as much as I do? Check out these other Freezer Friendly recipes: Roasted Vegetable Lasagna Sweet Potato and Black Bean Breakfast … [Read more...]
Spiced Black Beans and Coconut Rice
Skip to Recipe|Print Recipe Beans and rice are one of my favorite pantry weeknight meal. Yo know those day where you really need to go to the grocery store, but you really just want to get home and rest? This dinner is the perfect solution. I like to make different variations of bean and rice. This version I call Spiced Black Beans and Coconut Rice. I top it with canned mango and peach salsa. The combination of coconut and fruit salsa will awaken your taste buds! If you have never had … [Read more...]
Easy Chicken Pesto
Skip to Recipe|Print Recipe One of my favorite dinners growing up was pasta with pesto! I love pesto because of the nuttiness of the pine nuts mixed with the freshness of the basil. Plus anything with Parmesan cheese is a winner in my book. This Easy Chicken Pesto is one of my go to weeknight dinners. It only takes 30 minutes to make!! Last week I made some Homemade Pesto, and this pasta is how I use it up! Feel free to use a store bought pesto. I'm not gonna lie... that's what I usually … [Read more...]
Easy Greek Chicken
Skip to Recipe|Print Recipe I love Greek food! I could eat Greek salad, feta, hummus and pita chips everyday. The thing I like most about Greek food is it's generally pretty healthy too. This Easy Greek Chicken is my go to recipe when it comes to chicken. We usually eat this chicken over All-Purpose Brown Rice and Roasted Vegetables. Then I use the leftover chicken for pitas, salads, and even pizza throughout the week. Use up your leftover in this Big Greek Salad! Looking for … [Read more...]
Easy Fruit Salad
Skip to Recipe|Print Recipe Easy Fruit Salad is perfect for any time! I was going to say a special occasion, but who's kidding? I make this for me to have throughout the week too! This Easy Fruit Salad looks and tastes fancy...but it is super easy. You will feel like it's not even a recipe... It's soooo pretty! This salad will make you rethink how you've been eating fruit your whole life. The secret...honey (Haha! This just reminded me of Auntie Mame...old movie dork, I know). Really … [Read more...]
Roasted Vegetable Lasagna
Skip to Recipe|Print Recipe Talk about comfort food! This vegetarian Roasted Vegetable Lasagna rivals any of my favorite dishes. You can always add some chicken or ground beef if you want! The mixture of roasted eggplant, mushrooms, zucchini, and bell pepper add hearty flavors and textures to this classic pasta dish. My mouth is watering looking at this picture... I use mozzarella cheese and (don't judge) cottage cheese. I am not the biggest fan of ricotta cheese for some reason (and … [Read more...]
Pan Fried Chicken Cutlets
Pan Fried Chicken Cutlets must become a staple recipe in your kitchen. There are soooo many other recipes that stem from this single basic one. I'm thinking an easy chicken Parmesan, chicken Marsala, chicken Piccata. They all start with a fried chicken cutlet, and just have different sauces on them! Don't be intimidated by the process! I will walk you through it! Start by cutting some chicken in half length wise. Then get some plastic wrap and a rolling pin/hand weight/whatever you … [Read more...]
Crock Pot Cuban Black Beans
Are you having ham for a holiday dinner? If so you better not throw out that ham bone! You will be missing out on one of ?the best, easiest dinners EVER. These Crockpot Cuban Black Beans are an amazing healthy comfort food. Oh man, these beans. When you cook them with the ham bone little pieces of ham fall off and flavor the whole dish. What if you don't have a ham bone? Don't worry! Buy a ham hock, and wrap it in cheese cloth before cooking it in the Crock Pot. You can find ham hocks at … [Read more...]
Zesty Oven Baked Sweet Potato Fries
Skip to Recipe|Print Recipe Roasted sweet potatoes are about the only way I will eat a sweet potato. I have never liked those super sweet casseroles with sugar on top, or even just a steam sweet potato. Gross. But something magical happens when you roast them. They caramelize or something. I even like them burnt because I swear they taste like marshmallows (Nolan does not think so...). These Zesty Oven Baked Sweet Potato Fries are my go to when I am making burgers (or any kind of … [Read more...]
Cream Cheese Tarts with Sweet Berries
Skip to Recipe|Print Recipe So I am not a dessert person..... I know, I know... I am weird, but I swear I didn't always use to be this way! When I was little and even throughout high school I use to be a sweets fanatic. I don't know what happened, but my tastes have changed (I think it's wines fault..). I want salty and crunchy all the time! The exception to me not liking sweets is cheesecake and anything made with cream cheese. That's where these tarts come into play. These tart … [Read more...]
Easy Chicken Alfredo
I love Italian food. I especially love pasta. This Chicken Alfredo recipe is so easy and perfect for a fancy date night or busy weeknight meal. When I first started cooking I use to make alfredo by making a roux (a butter and flour mixture) and cooking down milk until a thick bechamel sauce was formed. This recipe cut out all of those steps and save you some time! How to make Chicken Alfredo: Start by roasting your chicken: Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Rub the olive oil, salt, and … [Read more...]
Crockpot Vegan Green Chili
Crockpot Vegan Green Chili is a play on green chicken chili. The white beans are creamy, and the nutty brown rice makes this soup hearty. I love adding avocado and cilantro to the soup. It's soooo yummy. I also crunch up tortilla chips, because I am obsessed with them. How to make Crockpot Vegan Green Chili: I don't think it get's any easier than this recipe! Dump vegetable broth, green chilies, salsa verde, white beans, brown rice, slat, pepper, garlic powder, cumin, and lime juice in a … [Read more...]
Vegetable Soup with Dumplings
Skip to Recipe|Print Recipe Vegetable Soup with Dumplings! It's finally getting cold outside, so I am craving soup. I am exhausted from Thanksgiving, my dad's birthday, and Nolan's birthday all in a row. There was a lot of cooking... This soup is so easy to pull together. I don;t even mind making it after a long day. I use frozen vegetables to cut some chopping time down. There is also garbanzo beans, gold potatoes, celery, onion, garlic, and beer in this savory soup. The dumplings … [Read more...]
Gnocchi with Mushrooms and Artichokes
Skip to Recipe|Print Recipe I wish I could curl up in these little pillows of heaven. Gnocchi with mushrooms and artichokes is one of my favorite things. I have come to accept that I am obsessed with any kind of dumpling. They are so cute, and they make me happy. Oh! This recipe is vegetarian, a one pot meal, and a 30 minute meal. It's almost to good to be true. Almost... I decided to use all of my favorite things in this dish. This includes mushrooms, artichokes, garlic, beans, and … [Read more...]
Copycat Fajita Pita
Skip to Recipe|Print Recipe So I made the Copycat Chicken Caesar Pita a few weeks ago, and it got rave reviews! I felt like I couldn't leave out the other pitas that use to be on Chili's menu, so I made a copycat fajita pita. I used Naan as the "pita", and now I don't think I ever want to go back to tortillas. This doughy flaky bread takes these sandwiches to the next level. These pitas were easy to make! I started with a simple marinade with lime juice, oil, and taco seasonings. I … [Read more...]