I love any appetizer that can double as a source of protein and also as a meal, these Baked Chicken Wontons are just the ticket! A healthy mixture of ground chicken, plus finely chopped vegetables, and some easy pantry staple seasonings. Add it to a wonton, fold the corners, spray with nonstick spray to help…
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Quick Pickled Cabbage
Quick Pickled Cabbage is crunchy, tangy and incredibly easy to make. We use our standard quick brine that we use on our Quick Pickled Cucumber recipe. Vinegar, sugar, water and salt. Nothing fancy, just fresh crunchy veggies. We make batches of this pickled cabbage all year long. Pile it on salads, sandwiches, taco’s and as…
One Pan Garlic Butter Chicken
This One Pan Garlic Butter Chicken is a dish you will make over and over again. Our family loves it and it is great for meal prep. We add the broccoli right in with the chicken for a true One Pan meal! Tender bites of chicken are seared a cooked in a silky easy to…
Peanut Butter & Jelly Cookies
There are fewer things I love more than peanut butter. But add jelly and I am in cookie heaven! These cookies are sweet, without being overly so, and the nostsalgic taste of peanut butter and jelly make these the perfect after school snack. Peanut Butter & Jelly Cookie Recipe I am still recovering from my Peanut Butter…
Tuscan Orzo Skillet Dinner
If you’re familiar with our recipes, you know how much we favor orzo around here. This Tuscan Orzo Skillet Dinner uses ground chicken, roasted red peppers, spinach and feta for a simple 20 minute dinner the whole family loves. It’s cozy, comforting, and delicious. My favorite part is how easy it is to make. You…
Sweet Potato Nachos (Viral Recipe!)
If you’re looking for a fresh take on nachos, with the healthy addition of sweet potato rounds as the chips, you’re in for a real treat! I think I actually prefer this version to traditional nachos. Sweet potatoes are peeled and sliced thin, then baked to perfection for a soft, tender layer which naturally adds…
Italian Pasta Salad Recipe
This Easy Pasta Salad eats like a charcuterie board. Stuffed with salami, mozzarella, peppers, olives and more. All wrapped up in a two minute Italian Dressing. Make this once and eat all week! This Italian Pasta Salad is full of Mediterranean flavor. Packed with fresh veggies, salami, briny olives and soft mozzarella chunks. All tossed…
Greek Lemon Chicken and Potatoes
Greek Lemon Chicken and Potatoes – Tender baked chicken thighs, yukon gold potatoes all mixed up in a lemony garlic sauce that comes together in minutes. Toss, bake and serve. We love this one pan easy Greek baked chicken dish. Fresh and simple ingredients that work so well together. Chicken and potatoes are a…
30 Minute Sheet Pan Marinara Sauce
30 Minute Sheet Pan Marinara Sauce – Easy to make with fresh tomatoes (all varieties), garlic, onion, bell pepper and seasoning. Whether you have an abundance of tomatoes in your garden or just want a fresh and healthy homemade marinara, this recipe is for you. This homemade marinara sauce is so full of fresh tomato…
Thai Chicken Coconut Curry Skillet
We love this One Pan Thai Chicken Coconut Curry. Just a few ingredients and minimal prep and you have a Thai Restaurant Quality dish! Serve with rice or just on it’s own. We were feeling International today and thought we would try something new and so glad we did. I had forgotten how much I…
Lemon Cake – Fresh and Simple
🍋 Fresh lemons make the Best Lemon Cake – Simple ingredients like butter, sugar, eggs and flour are the basis of this very moist Lemon Cake. Infused with a simple lemon syrup this cake is sure to become a family favorite. We made this cake in an 8 x 8 pan but this easily doubles…
Creamy Tomato Orzo with Ground Beef
We are famous for our skillet dinners, and this one pan Creamy Tomato Orzo with Ground Beef is a perfect weeknight staple. It’s a comforting, cozy one pan skillet meal that is perfect for any season. The orzo becomes perfectly tender and infused with beefy flavor as it cooks alongside a tomato broth mixture, and…
Blackberry Lime Pie Bars
We love anything that combines fresh fruits and easy instructions, and these blackberry lime bars are what summer dessert dreams are made out of. A buttery shortbread crust infused with lime zest does dual duty as both the base and the topping, and the blackberry center is sweet and tangy, with frozen whole blackberries that…
Bean Salad with Tomatoes and Feta
Crisp Bean Salad with Tomatoes and Feta, all tossed together in a simple lemon dijon vinaigrette. Fresh, fast and healthy, this salad makes a big summer splash at all of our potlucks. Stays fresh for days in the refrigerator. Ingredients to make Grean Bean Salad – Fresh Green Beans – choose beans on the slimmer…
15 Easy Summer Salads
We love to make a big Summer Salad that we eat for days. Pasta Salads, Green Salads, Chicken Salads and more. Perfectly paired with your favorite protein or a meal in itself. Customize with the type of veggies you have in your crisper. Here are your favorites… Chicken Salads – these healthy and protein packed…
