Meals Under 30 Minutes
One-Pan Pesto Chicken and Veggies
One-Pan Pesto Chicken and Veggies provides filling protein and a hearty serving of colorful vegetables for a speedy, flavor-packed weeknight meal! What do your food habits say about you? I recently read an unscientific but altogether amusing article written by Phil Mutz that assessed what peopleโs eating habits revealed about their personality. Slow eaters, for example,…
One-Pot Spring Pasta with Smoked Salmon
A streamlined cooking process, lots of veggies, and filling protein make this fresh and flavorful pasta dinner a winner! Though “spring” is in the name of this delightful recipe, I fully encourage you to partake of it well into the summer for its light, bright flavor and effortless appeal. It’s the sort of all-in-one…
Easy Zucchini & Ground Beef Dinner
Six basic ingredients form the foundation of this one-skillet meal, which comes together quickly for a family-friendly dinner on even the busiest of weeknights. Follow the basic recipe or customize Easy Zucchini & Ground Beef Dinner to tasteโand hope for leftovers because they improve with age! When my husband and I planned a quick family…
5-Ingredient Very Berry Smoothie (and make-ahead smoothie packs)
Loaded with filling protein, healthy fats, and a hearty dose of fruit (and optional veggie), this 5-ingredient very berry smoothie checks all the metaphorical boxesโand tastes great, too. For grab-and-go convenience, smoothie packs can be quickly assembled and stored in the freezer. For years, my childhood friend Christine and I would occasionally grab a…
Maple Flax Breakfast Cake
Bursting with health appeal, flavor, and convenience, Maple Flax Breakfast Cakes are a twist on a reader-favorite mug muffinโand a personal go-to breakfast that Iโve enjoyed countless times.ย Several years ago, a reader request inspired me to share a simple mug muffin that I frequently whip up to start my day. (Full disclosure: Although it’s…
Super Creamy Avocado Lime Sauce
The flavor of this lusciously Creamy Avocado Lime Sauce is matched only by its versatility…so much so that it might just become your new favorite condiment! Move over guacamole! Ok, I’m joking. Good guac is hard to knock. This versatile, super creamy avocado lime sauce, however, has the power to transform even the simplest…
Spanish Rice
Spanish Rice is a worthy addition to any south-of-the-border menu and also complements a wide variety of basic proteins and vegetables. The flavors meld and improve over time, making leftovers extra delicious. You may even prepare it earlier in the day and reheat to make dinnertime a little easier. April brings longer days and glimpses of warmer weather, yet Iโve…
Scrambled Hard Boiled Eggs
This simple preparation is perfect when you have a few boiled eggs in the fridge but are in the mood for scrambled. The unique twist adds something special! A few weeks ago, my younger son and I sat for two and a half hours in the PennDOT Driver License Center, waiting for his turn to…
Miso Butter
When kitchen motivation is lacking, multi-purpose, 2-ingredient miso butter is the answer. ย This incredibly simple condiment has the power to transform basic meat, vegetables, and pasta into something special. ย And chances are that the more you use it, the more ways you will find to work it into your weekly repertoire. (If you’re new to…
Easy Cheese Sauce
Four ingredients are all you need for this versatile, family-friendly sauce. Best melting cheeses, helpful tips, and recipe suggestions included. Four simple ingredients are all you need for a versatile, velvety, easy cheese sauce that has the power to transform plain pasta, baked potatoes, steamed broccoli, roast beef sandwiches, and more. For added flexibility,…
Mayo-Free Cumin Lime Slaw
Use this light vinaigrette for an easy slaw that adds a tangy pop of flavor and crisp crunch to fish tacos, burgers, burrito bowls, BBQ, and more. Or enjoy as a dressing on green salads to accompany your favorite Mexican, South Asian, and American cuisine. When I think of recipes I make most regularly,…
Immunity Boosting Smoothie
Looking for some immunity boosting magic? ย If you’ve skimmed a newspaper or tuned into the morning news (anyone else a Hoda fan?) even once or twice over the past few weeks, you likely know this is the worst flu season in years. ย As if that’s not enough, there’s a severe upper respiratory infection and a…
