Entrees
Black Bean Tostadas
I’m here sharing yet another delicious plant-based recipe! This time it’s a recipe for Black Bean Tostadas, which take only a few minutes to make. They’re customizable, easy, nutritious and will please the entire family. Let’s get cooking!
Read MoreItalian ‘Meat’balls
It may seem impossible to make meatballs without meat. But, I promise – it’s possible AND delicious! In this version, I made Italian-inspired ‘meat’balls using mostly plant-based ingredients. Read on to learn how to make them yourself! Ingredients you’ll need to make meatless ‘meat’balls: White beans: I typically use cannellini beans, but you can use…
Read MoreGarlic Chicken & Chinese Vegetables
Are you looking for an easy and delicious way to get in loads of veggies and proteins at mealtime? This garlic chicken and vegetables stir fry is for you! It includes 5-6 cups of vegetables of your choice and 31 grams of protein per serving! Plus, 4 grams of fiber from the veggies and brown…
Read MoreCranberry Pot Roast
You may be looking for a last minute holiday recipe that is easy to cook, makes for perfect leftovers and is filled with festive flavors. That’s where this Cranberry Pot Roast comes in! I’m a big fan of cooking a roast to celebrate the holidays because it’s comforting, you can do minimal work for a…
Read MoreSeared Pork Chops with Cinnamon Apples
We’re in between holidays and I don’t know about you, but I’m in need of some super simple and fast weeknight dinner recipes that are festive, but nutritious and delicious. These seared pork chops with warm cinnamon apples check all the boxes. The key to making great pork chops is: Seasoning them properly. Cooking them…
Read MoreCauliflower “Mac” & Cheese
While I love the mac part of mac and cheese, I am often looking for ways to include more veggies in meals, especially during holiday time! And, many of you have asked for some lower carb recipe options, so here we are with cauliflower ‘mac’ and cheese! This can be an easy main dish during…
Read MoreSweet Potato Breakfast Hash
What does it mean to eat a balanced breakfast? In my book, I try to achieve balance by including protein, complex carbs and heart-healthy fats into one meal with an emphasis on food that are also packed with vitamins and minerals. In the case of today’s recipe, sweet potato breakfast hash, here is how it…
Read MoreHarvest Chicken Salad
I simply adore chicken salad. It’s simple to make, it’s refreshing and it can be served in so many different ways that it never, ever gets boring. In this fall-inspired version, I use walnuts or pecans, unsweetened dried cranberries, honeycrisp apples, celery and shredded rotisserie chicken. There are so many ways to use rotisserie chicken…
Read MoreTurkey Sausage & White Bean Soup
It’s soup season! I mean, in my world, it’s always soup season, but if we were going to make something official, I think we can say October is PRIME soup season. I’ve been making all of my favorites: roasted vegetable, Moroccan lentil, chicken noodle, tomato basil and pasta e fagioli, and now I’ve added this…
Read MoreChicken Enchilada Casserole
Sometimes I’m in the mood for an easy, cheesy family favorite casserole, and this chicken enchilada one is always on my radar! It can be made in advance, is perfect for leftovers and is also easily customizable. So, are you in? This version calls for layered whole wheat tortillas with chicken, pinto beans, peppers, sweet…
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