This 4-ingredient Strawberry Banana Smoothie is the best easy breakfast or quick snack. Each sip is more sweet, creamy, and refreshing than the last! As much as I would love to sit down and enjoy a spinach mushroom quiche or egg white frittata for breakfast every day, it just isn’t realistic. Thankfully, smoothies are always there to save the day during hectic mornings!  When I’m not sipping on a tropical kiwi smoothie or indulgent mocha smoothie, you’ll find me sticking with this classic Strawberry Banana Smoothie. It’s a sweet, creamy, and refreshing treat that always helps me start my ..read more

This easy Paprika Chicken recipe is made completely in one skillet, so there's no need to turn on the oven! It's packed with flavor and ready in just 15 minutes.  Quick chicken recipes are what I'm all about, and I'm happy to report that's exactly what this paprika chicken is. In fact, the whole dish can be made from start to finish in about 15 minutes!  If you're a fan of my cajun chicken and/or my creamy garlic chicken, you will absolutely love this recipe too. I used chicken thighs, but you can technically use any cut of chicken, though of course the cook time will vary ..read more

This easy Shrimp Primavera recipe is a one-pot meal that tosses shrimp, fresh vegetables, and pasta together in a light and zesty sauce. Well-balanced and ready in just 30 minutes, weeknight dinners don’t get much better than this! Pasta and shrimp are a perfect pairing, in my eyes. Whether they’re together in this bold Cajun shrimp alfredo or this lighter skinny shrimp alfredo bake, it’s a satisfying duo that never makes me feel weighed down. So, it’s no surprise that I’m this Shrimp Primavera recipe’s #1 fan. A traditionally veggie-packed pasta dinner is given a boost with freshly cooked sh ..read more

Enjoy this 15-minute Pan-Seared Cod recipe for easy yet elegant weeknight meals! Crispy, golden, and tender cod filets are finished with a divine garlic butter sauce, delivering restaurant-quality results without the fuss. This Pan Seared Cod recipe is one of my go-to’s when I need a delicious protein for dinner in a hurry. Don't get me wrong, I love baking cod, but there's something undeniably satisfying about the sizzle and aroma that fills the kitchen when you sear it on the stove. Pan searing is a classic cooking technique and one of the best when it comes to seafood. Unlike baking, which ..read more

This perfectly moist Lemon Loaf recipe is the perfect thing to add to your next brunch spread! Brushed with a lemon syrup then drizzled with lemon glaze, it's packed with delicious lemon flavor. I've recently realized that I hardly have any lemon recipes on my site. But, that changes today, starting with this lemon loaf.  Sure, there's my lemon orzo salad and my baked lemon chicken thighs, but there aren't any lemon-specific baked goods. Talk about a crime! I am truly, utterly obsessed with this lemon loaf recipe, and I know you will be too. It's reminiscent of the Starbucks lemon loaf ..read more

This Potato Leek Gratin is a creamy and cozy side dish you’ll want at every weeknight dinner. With layers of buttery potatoes, tender leeks, and a ridiculously delicious cheese sauce in every bite, it’s completely irresistible! Whether you’re planning an extravagant holiday meal or a casual weeknight dinner, this Potato Leek Gratin needs to be on the menu. It’s a totally crowd-pleasing side dish with layers of savory and cheesy flavors in every bite! Best of all, the ingredients are friendly to your wallet but still yield restaurant-quality results. Just like my vegan cauliflower gratin, this ..read more

This flavorful and comforting Asparagus Soup features the best of spring produce! Asparagus, leeks, and potatoes fill it with fresh flavors, while heavy cream and melted cheese make it extra indulgent. With spring’s arrival comes many trips to the farmer’s market. I love collecting farmer-fresh produce to make vegetable-heavy meals all season long, like this asparagus frittata, vegan potato leek soup, and zesty quinoa salad. I can’t get enough of the fresh flavors! Speaking of vegetable-forward spring meals, have you tried this Asparagus Soup recipe yet? It’s a celebration of spring produce ..read more

This simple Arugula Salad recipe is made with arugula, tomatoes and feta cheese. It pairs well with almost anything, comes together in about 5 minutes and will quickly become your go to side dish. This arugula salad is such a simple side salad, and I realized I need more of those on this site!  I have plenty of sides that come together quickly -- like this fennel salad and asian chopped salad -- but I wanted to make something that pairs well with almost anything. Insert: this arugula salad. Recipe features A simple salad recipe that will quickly become your go-to side dish or ..read more

This easy, one-pan Rosemary Chicken recipe is a must-have for weeknight dinners! Chicken thighs are seared in a pan and drenched in a sophisticated rosemary and butter sauce for irresistible bites. Ready in 30 minutes! Just like my sun-dried tomato chicken skillet and chicken gnocchi skillet, this easy Rosemary Chicken recipe tastes like it came from your favorite Mediterranean restaurant. Meaty and ultra-juicy chicken thighs are cooked in a skillet before being drenched in an herbaceous and deeply savory rosemary sauce. Even though this dish is a breeze to put together in less than 30 minute ..read more

These healthy BBQ Chicken Burgers are irresistibly juicy, moist, and flavorful. Easy to make using ground chicken and smoky BBQ seasonings, they’re a must-have for grilling season! If you’re anything like me, then you love slathering everything, from chicken nuggets to chicken wings to pulled pork, in BBQ sauce. It’s the best condiment year-round, but it especially comes in handy for grilling season!  Thanks to my favorite condiment and simple smoky seasonings, these BBQ Chicken Burgers promise finger-licking deliciousness in every bite. They’re easy to make from ground chicken, your fav ..read more