Dinner

Easy and quick dinner ideas to help you get a healthy dinner on the table fast!

Skillet Salmon with Cherry Tomatoes, Chile and Citrus (Fast & Healthy!)

Skillet Salmon with Cherry Tomatoes, Chile and Citrus (Fast & Healthy!)

If you’re in a weeknight-dinner rut, this salmon is the recipe you didn’t know you needed. If you’re in a weeknight-dinner rut, this salmon is the recipe you didn’t know you needed. Salmon is packed with flavor and so many good-for-you benefits that it’s a favorite in my household…

My Labor Day Menu

My Labor Day Menu

Labor Day is almost here, and you know what that means – it’s time to gather around and celebrate the last hurrah of summer with the people who mean the most to us. I don’t know about you, but for me, this holiday isn’t just about the long weekend; it’s about creating moments that we’ll cherish long after the leaves start to change.

Grilled Steaks with Cherry Pepper Butter

Grilled Steaks with Cherry Pepper Butter

Summer’s winding down, but we’re not done grilling yet! Labor Day’s around the corner, and it’s time to pull out a recipe that’s guaranteed to impress. I’m reaching for my Grilled Steaks with Cherry Pepper Butter.

Turkey-Bacon Burgers (Moist and SO Flavorful!)

Turkey-Bacon Burgers (Moist and SO Flavorful!)

When you think of a turkey burger, what comes to mind is probably a dry, flavourless mound of meat that is less than satisfying for everyone involved… anyone else shuddering at the thought? Well, I think it’s about time we repaint that mental picture!

My Fourth of July Menu

My Fourth of July Menu

Gather your loved ones, set the table and and prepare to indulge in a Fourth of July celebration featuring a menu that is delicious, nutritious and (my favorite part) simple! Created with love and plenty of taste testing, this menu is just a snippet of what I’ll be serving friends and family this Independence Day.

Artichoke Scampi Pasta (Gluten Free)

Artichoke Scampi Pasta (Gluten Free)

This Artichoke Scampi Pasta a light and refreshing meal, perfect for those warm summer evenings or whenever you crave something quick and delicious. The best part? It comes together in just 20 minutes. 

The Best Crispy Air-Fryer Chicken Thighs

The Best Crispy Air-Fryer Chicken Thighs

When I don’t know what to make for dinner, I make these chicken thighs. They are as crispy and golden as can be without frying and with NO extra oil. And who doesn’t love a meal that’s ready in 30 minutes?

Blistered Edamame with Rosemary and Garlic (Vegan, Gluten-Free)

Blistered Edamame with Rosemary and Garlic (Vegan, Gluten-Free)

This Blistered Edamame with Rosemary and Garlic is inspired by a restaurant local to my house that serves the most delicious sautéed edamame. The first time I ate it, I knew I had to recreate it and I also knew just how easy it would be. Happily, I was right.

Maple-Gochujang Salmon (Air-Fryer and Oven)! (Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Paleo)

Maple-Gochujang Salmon (Air-Fryer and Oven)! (Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Paleo)

This gluten-free, dairy-free and paleo Maple-Gochujang Salmon is the recipe that got my kids to like salmon. The marinade is a flavor bomb of sweet and spicy umami…

Healthy Baked Chicken Parmesan

Healthy Baked Chicken Parmesan

I don’t remember the last time I made dinner and both of my kids asked for second helpings…  Well, actually yes I do, it was my Healthy Baked Chicken Parmesan.  They can’t get enough of it, and Michael and I love it too, so it’s a no-brainer dinner in our house.

Foolproof Baked Ham with Maple Orange Glaze

Foolproof Baked Ham with Maple Orange Glaze

Being in charge of the ham, the star of the meal, can feel like a daunting task, I get it! But this Foolproof Baked Ham with Maple Orange Glaze has truly never failed me.

My Secret Sauce-Stuffed Meatballs

My Secret Sauce-Stuffed Meatballs

I haven’t shared this recipe with a single soul until now, but these are, without a doubt, the best meatballs ever. My family asks for these weekly, they freeze well, and are every mom’s dream – a quick and easy dinner that’s mess-free. 

The Simplest Two-Ingredient Homemade Sauerkraut

The Simplest Two-Ingredient Homemade Sauerkraut

Sauerkraut is a fantastic choice for those interested in at-home fermentation because it’s one of the simplest recipes out there. All you need is some cabbage, salt, and a little bit of science. But once you get the hang of it, it opens the door to all sorts of fun fermented things like pickles or even kimchi!

Shaved Brussels Sprouts and Butternut Squash Salad with Paprika Honey Mustard Dressing (Vegetarian, Gluten Free)

Shaved Brussels Sprouts and Butternut Squash Salad with Paprika Honey Mustard Dressing (Vegetarian, Gluten Free)

Even my Brussels sprouts skeptics will fall in love with this stunning blend of flavors, and the Brussels sprouts will continue to tenderize as it sits. If raw Brussels sprouts in particular aren’t to your taste, you can even make it a few hours in advance to soften them up before eating.

Slow Cooker Braised Pork with Parsley-Vinegar Sauce (Keto, Paleo, Gluten-Free)

Slow Cooker Braised Pork with Parsley-Vinegar Sauce (Keto, Paleo, Gluten-Free)

This Slow Cooker Braised Pork with Parsley-Vinegar Sauce is quite possibly my favorite way to eat a big, affordable cut of meat like a pork butt or shoulder.

The Creamiest Roasted Red Pepper Pasta (Vegan)

The Creamiest Roasted Red Pepper Pasta (Vegan)

I’m not lying when I say that this is the creamiest roasted red pepper pasta, dare I say, ever. It’s a beautiful, glossy, fire engine red and is downright simple to make – perfect for a Valentine’s dinner, or really any dinner for that matter. I’d…

Chicken Cobb Salad with Pepperoncini Vinaigrette (Gluten Free)

Chicken Cobb Salad with Pepperoncini Vinaigrette (Gluten Free)

You have been asking for a cobb salad for months, and months, and months, and I knew it was time to oblige with this Chicken Cobb Salad with Pepperoncini Vinaigrette

Lentil Sausage Soup with Fried Garlic (Gluten-Free)

Lentil Sausage Soup with Fried Garlic (Gluten-Free)

Packed with sausage, lentils, and vegetables, this delicious meal-in-a-bowl soup is sure to fill you up and keep you cozy all winter long.