This Instant Pot Carolina Pulled Pork is a great BBQ pulled pork recipe. It's less sweet and smokey and more tangy and spicy. Make it in under 2 hours! I know I've spent the last 10+ years in Texas and all, but I'm not the biggest fan of sweet BBQ. What I prefer is a... Read More The post Instant Pot Carolina Pulled Pork appeared first on A Sweet Pea Chef ..read more

This grain-free Sweet Potato Protein Pancake Recipe tastes like sweet heaven and is so good for you. Give them a try and see for yourself!  I absolutely love these sweet potato protein pancakes. They combine all the best flavors of Fall in one of my all-time favorite breakfasts. One of the biggest hacks I've found... Read More The post Sweet Potato Protein Pancake Recipe appeared first on A Sweet Pea Chef ..read more

**Warning:** after reading this post and trying out this recipe, you will likely never go back to buying store-bought croutons again. In fact, you will probably find it hard to believe you [...] The post How To Make Homemade Croutons appeared first on A Sweet Pea Chef ..read more

Try this thick and hearty Healthy Spaghetti and Meat Sauce -- sure to impress and satisfy! In my post on how to make spaghetti squash noodles, I shared how to make low-carb spaghetti squash noodles by roasting spaghetti squash. Today, I want to give you a delicious and healthy spaghetti and meat sauce recipe from scratch to... Read More The post Healthy Spaghetti and Meat Sauce appeared first on A Sweet Pea Chef ..read more

These Instant Pot Crispy Carnitas are juicy and delicious. Make these for dinner tonight - they're a family favorite! Is there a better protein than carnitas? The combination of textures—soft, chewy, and crunchy—and the blend of cilantro and lime with the juicy, savory pork makes them perfect for tacos, burritos, bowls, quesadillas, and even meal... Read More The post Instant Pot Crispy Carnitas appeared first on A Sweet Pea Chef ..read more

This Instant Pot BBQ Pulled Pork is a well-loved classic. So yummy, so tasty, so perfect. The BBQ pulled pork recipe is made with a delicious homemade BBQ sauce that is clean and healthy. Growing up in California, I never really got much exposure to pulled pork or BBQ, for that matter. When I moved... Read More The post Instant Pot BBQ Pulled Pork appeared first on A Sweet Pea Chef ..read more

This high-protein PB&J Protein Smoothie is made with four ingredients and tastes like a Peanut Butter and Jelly Sandwich! One of my favorite childhood sandwiches was the PB&J. I just love the contrast of creamy peanut butter and fruit jam (my fave was always strawberry jam), all melded together between deliciously soft sliced bread. Nowadays, while... Read More The post PB&J Protein Smoothie appeared first on A Sweet Pea Chef ..read more

This Caramel Apple Protein Smoothie has all the flavors of a caramel apple, packed into a nutritious and healthy protein fruit smoothie. One of the best things about the Fall is the combination of rich flavors that become more prominent everywhere. Yes, there's the whole pumpkin spice trend, but I prefer all the apples and... Read More The post Caramel Apple Protein Smoothie appeared first on A Sweet Pea Chef ..read more

This Mango Green Fruit Smoothie is a sweet, creamy tropical green smoothie with just six ingredients. Plus, it's high in protein! After making so many different kinds of smoothies over the years, I've come to realize there's something special about a green smoothie. Now, all smoothies taste great and are an easy way to enjoy added nutrients and... Read More The post  Mango Green Fruit Smoothie appeared first on A Sweet Pea Chef ..read more

Save yourself a huge hassle and make these easy Sheet Pan Beef Kebabs for dinner tonight—ready in just 30 minutes. These kababs are delicious and so easy to clean up. They can be made with or without skewers. Over the past several weeks, I'm happy to share I've been busy creating, testing, and photographing new... Read More The post Sheet Pan Beef Kebabs appeared first on A Sweet Pea Chef ..read more