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…
Fast and Fresh Recipes
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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…
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…
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…
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…
Poke Nachos with Baked Wonton Chips
If you love poke, nachos, and appetizers that disappear within minutes, this is the recipe for you. This restaurant quality appetizer is so easy and fresh. Crispy golden wonton chips (which are baked, not fried!), are piled high with fresh ahi tuna poke, loads of toppings, and drizzled with a honey sesame sauce that comes…
Tuna Pasta Salad with Creamy Lemon Dressing
If you need a side dish with tons of flavor, that’s easy to make, and want something a little unique, this is the recipe for you. This Tuna Pasta Salad with Creamy Lemon Dressing is fresh, protein packed, and uses simple pantry ingredients. Bright green peas, and finish it off with a creamy lemon dressing…
The Secret to the Best Quesadilla
We love quesadillas in our house, and it’s an art we’ve perfected over the years! This recipe originates from my mom’s kitchen. A unique combination of cheddar cheese, canned green chiles, sour cream, and a few spices really amp up a traditional quesadilla. The result is a slightly tangy, cheesy, gooey, restaurant quality quesadilla, with…
Easy Baked Eggs (perfect for meal prep & make ahead)
These easy baked eggs are my favorite recipe for breakfast meal prep. They combine high protein, with lots of flavor, healthy & fresh vegetables and chicken sausage. Bake them in the oven in individual oven safe bowls for an easy meal prep option (or, on a sheet pan). This is an easy recipe you’ll love…
Chicken Taco Soup
This Easy Chicken Taco Soup is one of our favorite healthy soup recipes. Made with fresh simple ingredients like chicken, corn, black beans, chicken stock and spices. Plus my secret ingredient that boosts the flavor of the soup! We love this soup in winter and summer. So fresh and easy to make not to mention…
