We love a good make-at-home alternative to takeout recipes. In fact, this beef and broccoli is one of our favorites and is a repeat at our house. I thought it would be fun to switch it up a little – enter beef and broccoli noodles! Instead of flank steak, we are using ground beef as it’s always something we have in the freezer. It also has broccoli and mushrooms for some veggies and ramen noodles. And it’s all tossed with a sweet, spicy, and savory sauce. Plus, with the addition of noodles, there is no need to make another starchy side like rice. There are a few moving par ..read more

Looking for ways to add more protein to your diet? These high-protein chicken recipes are not only delicious and easy to make but also packed with protein to help fuel your body and keep you feeling satisfied. It’s no secret chicken is one of our favorite protein options. Not only is it easy to make, versatile, and delicious, but it is packed with protein! We always have chicken breasts and chicken thighs in our freezer that we can easily thaw for a quick weeknight dinner. Eating enough protein has so many benefits. From helping with digestion, filling you up and keeping you full, balanc ..read more

Say hello to my new go-to lunch – the chicken salad melt! It’s like a grilled cheese and a chicken salad sandwich combined. But open-faced because I feel like you get so much more when each piece of bread has all the fixings. This idea popped into my head one day at the end of the week when I needed to use up the leftovers of the chicken salad I had prepped at the beginning of the week. Instead of making tuna melt, I thought why not chicken? It’s quickly become one of my favorite ways to enjoy chicken salad. I mean who doesn’t enjoy a toasted sandwich?! For this version, I whipped up an easy ..read more

If you are looking for an easy and tasty way to make green beans, you have to try these sesame green beans! Green beans were a staple in my family’s diet growing up. For the majority of my childhood, my parents had a huge garden in our backyard. They grew everything from spinach, lettuce, tomatoes, green beans, carrots, green beans, peas, broccoli, and zucchini. With that being said, green beans were on the dinner table probably 3-4 times out of the week in our house during the summer. We would go out and pick some, while eating some at the same time, and bring them inside to prepare for dinn ..read more

An easy homemade chipotle mayo recipe that’s thick, creamy, smoky, and a little spicy, super easy to make, and only takes about 1 minute of your time?! Yes, please! Plus it’s made with pantry staples you likely already have on hand! Over a decade ago, I started to become more aware of what I was consuming and looking at ingredients in foods. Mayo was one of the first recipes I learned how to make from scratch. You see, back then, high-quality store-bought condiments weren’t as popular as they are now and were usually filled with preservatives, processed oils, and added sugar. Plus t ..read more

Overnight oats are one of my favorite breakfasts once the weather gets warmer. Not only are they easy to make, but the flavor possibilities are endless so it’s hard to get bored of them. These protein overnight oats are my go-to and the base I go off of for most of my other overnight oat recipes. Just like all of my overnight oatmeal recipes, this one is well-balanced for balancing your blood sugar and energy levels. They are packed with protein from greek yogurt and protein powder, complex carbs and fiber from oats and chia seeds, which help slow down digestion, and some healthy fats. A ..read more

It’s no secret I love cottage cheese. From muffins to eggs, and even pancakes, what can’t cottage cheese do?! Today we are sharing this easy and delicious cottage cheese pasta! It’s packed with protein and veggies but the star of the show, per usual in most of my recipes, is the sauce! Made with your favorite marinara sauce and cottage cheese for the perfect thick and creamy consistency. This pasta dish does have a few moving parts, but it is super easy to throw together and makes an easy weeknight dinner ready in about 30 minutes. Plus it’s a total crowd-pleaser that adults and kids alike wi ..read more

Did you know you could make frosting with greek yogurt?! Yep! To be honest, I don’t love most frosting (unless it’s a cream cheese frosting). I find them way too sweet or lacking in flavor, especially from store-bought baked goods. But this greek yogurt frosting is different and so delicious! While traditional frosting is made with powdered sugar, we are swapping it out for maple syrup. It adds a sweet caramel-like flavor and helps bring down the tanginess of the yogurt. Just 2 tablespoons for the whole recipe, although you can adjust according to your taste preferences. It’s a perfect substi ..read more

If there is one thing I am usually always down for, it’s Mexican food. I absolutely love the flavors, the ingredients, and how quickly meals can come together (and of course, lots of chips and salsa!). And these healthy chicken enchiladas are a new favorite. To be honest, enchiladas were never really on my radar. But my husband started getting them years ago at our favorite Tex Mex restaurant and I quickly realized the hype. What’s not to love about a meat filling stuffed inside a tortilla, covered in sauce, topped with cheese, and then baked to melty perfection? I decided it would ..read more

Greek food is one of my favorite cuisines. From the fresh foods, flavors, sauces, and more, it’s also so delicious. Today we are sharing a fun way to enjoy it with this greek sheet pan chicken with veggies. I am just getting into making sheet pan dinners. I don’t know what took me so long, but we are loving them. Everything cooked on one pan for easy and minimal clean up? Sign me up! Also, everything gets roasted together to help bring all the flavors together. The chicken is quickly marinated (or you can do it longer!) to help infuse tons of flavor. Potatoes and vegetables are tossed wi ..read more