Make-Ahead Recipes

Easy Fresh Chile Lime Sauce

A handful of fresh chile peppers and a few simple ingredients come together beautifully in this not-too-hot sauce that can be slathered on so many things! 🌶         When considering a condiment made with chile peppers, hot sauce usually comes to mind. The following silky sauce, however, is a balanced combination of…

Loaded Zoodle Bowls

A bowlful of zucchini noodles serves as a low-carb base for all sorts of flavors, textures, and colorful additions. The bowls make a deliciously satisfying plant-based meal, although meat may be added if desired. Don’t have a spiralizer? Don’t worry. There’s an easy alternative!       Hot summer days call for cool meals and…

Garden Skillet with Sausage and Eggs

The addition of two flavorful proteins to a hearty dose of vegetables makes this colorful, one-pan meal a healthy favorite in our house. The recipe’s inherent flexibility also means that it’s easy to use what you have on hand.          Getting your daily dose of vegetables has never been so effortless and…

Cowboy Caviar

A make-ahead recipe with a cheeky name, this bean-based dip, commonly served with tortilla chips, is equally delicious as a salad or salsa. Perfect for family meals and casual entertaining, Cowboy Caviar is always a hit!   Some may be wondering. What exactly is cowboy caviar? To clarify, there are no fish eggs in cowboy…

Chicken Quinoa Bowls with Honey Lime Vinaigrette

What do you get when you add a variety of proteins, a whole grain, and lots of colorful veggies to a bowl and then drizzle it with a simple vinaigrette? A satisfying, all-in-one meal that you’ll want to make again and again!   May I tell you how many times I’ve chopped up some leftover chicken,…

Zucchini Pizza Boats

Looking for more ways to enjoy an abundance of zucchini? Healthy eating never tasted so good thanks to this kid-friendly, adult-approved, pizza-inspired meal that comes together with ease. And just like your favorite pizza, these boats can be customized to fit a variety of eating styles and individually topped to suit personal preferences.   This…

Low Sugar Blueberry Baked Oatmeal

With just 5.3 grams of added sugar per serving, this healthy, wholegrain breakfast relies on the natural sweetness of whole fruit to deliver great taste that we can feel good about. For added convenience, the recipe offers ingredient options!   Baked oatmeals have long been a go-to breakfast in our house. Those who have been…

Corn and Cucumber Salad with Basil and Chives

Quite possibly the easiest summer salad with the biggest reward, this fresh-tasting bowl comes together in minutes and has been a favorite with readers–and my family–for years! Summertime cooking should be easy. Ideally, it should also be fresh, crisp, and flavorful. This salad is all of those things. It’s also the reason why I always…

Shabnam’s Secret Chicken Recipe

Healthier grilled drumsticks are tender and juicy on the inside and crispy on the outside (even when there’s no skin!) thanks to this clever marinade. Tips for perfectly grilled drumsticks are included, and there’s a compelling story behind the special recipe, too.       Shabnam Arora Afsah was one of the first food bloggers…

Elderberry Iced Tea

Thirst-quenching tea doubles as a refreshing home remedy thanks to elderberries and their natural ability to fight cold and flu viruses.         I’ve been taking a teaspoonful of homemade elderberry syrup before breakfast every morning for about a year now. I fear I will jinx myself by saying this (!), but I have…

Favorite Peanut Dressing

Does the perfect peanut sauce recipe seem elusive? Look no further. This pantry-based recipe provides classic flavor with minimal effort and can be used in so many ways.   Does the consummate peanut dressing or sauce seem like something that can only be found when you’re eating out? The ingredients from one peanut sauce to…

The Best Vegan Caesar Salad

Hearty and healthy with flavor reminiscent of a 5-star restaurant, this vegan salad is sure to appeal to all types of diners. It may just become a menu staple at your house and is 100% worthy of company.   This might just be the salad of the summer, and for so many important reasons. Jenné…

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