Take zucchini and add a savory chickpea filling and you have a delightful dish. There is a version of this recipe that uses meat, but the plant-based version is so yummy, you won’t miss the meat. If you had a bountiful zucchini harvest and are looking for something different to do with it, this absolutely fits the bill. But zucchini from the grocery store works just as well. This dish comes together pretty quickly and looks impressive too.   Print Moroccan Zucchini Boats Prep Time 30 minutes Hands-On Time 20 minutes Ingredients 8 medium zucchini 2 onions 4 cloves garlic 1 bell pepper ..read more

  Canned Beans make this soup a quick-fix recipe. Not only is it quick to pull together, but it’s also economical and it tastes yummy! I love a bean soup that has cooked all day, but sometimes that’s just not realistic. If you find yourself in need of a good 15 minute meal, try this one. Serve with a side of muffins, cornbread or biscuits. Print Quick Bean Soup Hands-On Time 15 minutes Ingredients 1 small onion diced 1 Tbs. olive oil ½-1 cup diced ham 15 oz. can butter beans drained and rinsed 15 oz. can kidney beans drained and rinsed 15 oz. can pinto beans drained and rinsed 15 oz. c ..read more

  Looking for a quick meal idea? I’ve got you covered! 10 Minute Apple Bacon Cheddar Sandwiches taste like you spent way more than 10 minutes! Grilled cheese sandwiches are awesome comfort food. These get an upgrade on the traditional by adding bacon and apples. Oh, and the bread is cinnamon raisin, making a perfect flavor combo! Simple and delicious, these are an excellent brunch or delicious dinner. Sweet meets savory and 10 minutes to make, that counts as a super recipe in my book!   Print 10-Minute Apple Bacon Cheddar Sandwiches Hands-On Time 10 minutes Servings 6 servings Ingre ..read more

These tasty egg cups can be frozen and reheated, making them a perfect quick breakfast. They’re great for brunch, as well – like small, crustless quiches. Also, very simple to prepare, so if you need to whip up something quickly, these work well. I love a recipe that works for feeding us dinner/breakfast/brunch but also gives some leftovers to use later. Cook once, eat twice or more!   Print Baked Egg Cups with Zucchini and Onion Cook Time 25 minutes Hands-On Time 10 minutes Ingredients 1 cup zucchini finely chopped ½ cup onion finely chopped 10 eggs ½ cup fat free half and half ¼ cu ..read more

This recipe is a great meatless dinner that comes together pretty simply with tender bok choy and lightly crispy tofu! Baking the tofu cubes in the oven gives them both color and flavor, thanks to the smoked paprika and tamari or soy sauce. This meal is a regular at our house. It’s delicious and full of leafy greens too.   Print Garlic Bok Choy and Tofu Cook Time 30 minutes Hands-On Time 20 minutes Ingredients For the Bok Choy and Tofu 2 14 oz. extra-firm or firm tofu 2 Tbs. smoked paprika 2 Tbs. +⅔ cup tamari divided 2 onions diced 10 garlic cloves crushed 2 bok choy chopped 2 red be ..read more

  This chicken comes out amazingly juicy, flavorful, and the skin is absolutely crisp-perfection! I love an easy roast chicken recipe. It makes for a simple, fancy-feeling meal that also potentially has some very useful leftovers! Keeping chicken cooked in the freezer to have handy for soups, casseroles, tacos, sandwiches etc. is one of my best cooking tips. And this recipe is full of flavor, but that flavor lends itself to using the leftovers in any recipe. So be sure to buy a big chicken so you can get multiple meals out of one cooking session.   Print Lemon and Parsley Roasted Ch ..read more

This is a delicious Italian vegetable soup. Also, this soup reheats well, especially if you cook the pasta separately, so you can enjoy it throughout the week. It’s full of veggies, so it’s as good for you as it is comforting. This hearty soup will even please meat-eaters, making it a good one when you’re trying to satisfy lots of different tastes.   Print Plant-based Minestrone Soup Cook Time 30 minutes Hands-On Time 15 minutes Servings 6 servings Ingredients 1 onion diced 3 cloves garlic crushed 15 oz. can diced tomatoes with juice 2 32 oz. boxes vegetable broth 2 15 oz. cans kidne ..read more

  Sheet Pan dinners are great because they save on cooking dishes, which means less clean-up. There are really no rules about what veggies you should use. Choose what your family likes and then just try to make everything similar in size so it will all cook evenly. This version includes cauliflower, bell peppers, and red onion but feel free to swap out the vegetables for what you have on hand. Zucchini, broccoli, mushrooms, asparagus are all likely candidates to include on this sheet pan meal. Print Sheet Pan Tex-Mex Pork Chops and Veggies Cook Time 25 minutes Hands-On Time 15 minutes ..read more

  I love a good gyro and these use frozen meatballs so they are quick to make and are quite tasty! If you are watching your carb intake, you could put the meatballs, cucumber and yogurt on a bed of greens. This quick meal pairs great with hummus and carrot sticks. Simple, fast and easy for the win! Print 15-Minute Meatball Gyros Cook Time 7 minutes Hands-On Time 8 minutes Servings 6 servings Ingredients For the meatballs: 1½ -2 lbs frozen meatballs 2 Tbs. olive oil 3 Tbs. lemon juice 2 cloves garlic crushed 1 tsp. dried mint 1 tsp. oregano 1 tsp. black pepper For serving: pita brea ..read more

  Sheet pan dinners are super convenient and this one has the bonus of being a vegetarian option. I have used cauliflower or kale gnocchi from Trader Joe’s in this before, but I find that regular gnocchi works better for this method. I’ve said in the past that pretty much any veggie can be roasted, so if there is something in this recipe that doesn’t suit you or your family, feel free to experiment. Every time I make this meal, it’s a hit with my family. As a bonus, it’s very easy to make and there’s just the one pan to wash!9   Print Gnocchi and Roasted Italian Vegetables Cook Tim ..read more