These are the best easy mini lemon cheesecakes to serve for dessert at your next party or gathering. Top them with a simple strawberry sauce and enjoy! Hi friends! Today I’m sharing this individual lemon cheesecakes recipe and I’m so excited. This recipe is actually an adaptation of a family recipe and it is perfect for entertaining! A few years ago my husband got his Aunt Dorothy’s cheesecake recipe from his mom and has started making it once or twice a year with our kids. It is absolutely delicious, but sometimes we just don’t have room for a giant cheesecake to take up space in our fridge ..read more

These Pesto Chicken Quinoa Bowls are full of flavor and perfect for a quick lunch or dinner. Pesto-marinated chicken with buttery quinoa and roasted veggies are the perfect match! Hi friend! Continuing with our quinoa series, today I’m sharing these Pesto Chicken Quinoa bowls. They are perfect for food prep because you can prep all the components ahead of time and throw them together for a quick bowl for lunch or dinner. Plus they’re easy to customize with your favorite veggies! Healthy Chicken Quinoa Dinner Recipes In case you’ve missed any of the other quinoa recipes, you can check them ou ..read more

This broccoli chicken quinoa casserole is perfect for a healthy, balanced meal. Perfect for food prep or make it for dinner and enjoy the leftovers for lunch! Hi friend! We’re continuing our series of easy quinoa meals with another easy and flavorful chicken and broccolic quinoa casserole. In case you missed any of the previous recipes, be sure to check out: Slow Cooker Chicken Quinoa Enchilada Casserole Quinoa Risotto Easy Sheet Pan Shimp Quinoa Bowl Greek Quinoa Salad with Feta Tuna Quinoa Cakes Since my last recipe was a slow cooker recipe, I decided to use the oven this time. This reci ..read more

Here are some quick easy strawberry desserts your family and friends will love – including no-bake, frozen and 3 ingredient options. Hi friends! Let’s talk about strawberry dessert recipes that are easy and quick. Strawberries are one of my favorite fruits and we enjoy them fresh in the summer and frozen during the cooler months. Strawberries are a great source of Vitamin C – even more than oranges! – which can boost your immune system and they’re a great source of antioxidants. While I enjoy fresh strawberries as a healthy topping for things like yogurt and cereal and my kids love them for ..read more

This slow cooker chicken quinoa enchilada casserole is perfect for lunch or dinner on a busy week. Or enjoy some now and freeze half for later. Hi friends! I’ve got a new slow cooker recipe for you! I’ve been on a mission lately to find some delicious ways to enjoy quinoa. A few recipes I’ve developed so far and make often include: Quinoa Risotto Easy Sheet Pan Shrimp Quinoa Bowls Greek Quinoa Salad with Feta Since we’re deep into the middle of winter, I knew I wanted to test out some casserole-style recipes since they’re easy to make and they’re warm and comforting on cold nights. Chicken ..read more

These No-Bake Carrot Cake Cream Cheese Bars are a healthy twist on carrot cake- no oven required! Guaranteed to please a crowd at your next party or gathering. *originally published 4/2017. Updated 1/2024* Hi Friends! As far as dessert goes, carrot cake can be a bit of a polarizing topic, am I right? First of all, are you willing to eat a dessert with vegetables in it? Do you like nuts? How do you feel about raisins? What about coconut? There’s a lot to unpack there and everyone’s entitled to their opinion, but it’s MY opinion that you should give these no bake carrot cake cream cheese bars ..read more

This easy Sheet Pan Chicken and Vegetables roasted with peanut sauce is a quick, healthy dinner recipe. Easy to customize and clean up is a breeze. *Originally posted 11/2016. Updated 1/2023* Hi friends! We’re continuing to share quick and easy dinner recipes as we enter the new year. Sheet pan dinners are hugely popular for a good reason. They’re quick and easy. They’re easy to customize. And you’re not left with a lot of dishes to wash. This sheet pan chicken and vegetables with peanut sauce is the perfect intro to sheet pan meals. It’s ready in under 30 minutes and most of it is hands-off ..read more

These Spicy Chicken Pitas are made with boneless, skinless chicken and you can prep all the components ahead of time and assemble them quickly for a healthy lunch or dinner. *Originally published 7/2017. Updated 12/2023* Hi friends! Let’s talk about spicy chicken pitas today. This is one of my favorite food prep recipes and I hope you’ll love it too. The Best Spicy Chicken Food There are so many great spicy chicken meals out there. The best part is that you can make chicken spicy in a lot of different ways. You can use spices like cayenne pepper to add heat, like I do in this recipe. You can ..read more

This four-ingredient Chia Seed Peanut Butter Pudding makes an easy, kid-friendly snack. It’s packed with protein and healthy fats and is easy to prep ahead of time. *Originally published 8/2016. Updated 12/2023* Hi friends! If your kids are anything like mine and they love to snack all day long, you’re probably constantly looking for healthy, nutrient-dense snacks that you can offer them. Of course, all kids will have their favorites. Mine particularly love Lentil Banana Muffins, Black Bean Brownies and some of my other healthy muffins and bars. They also have their store-bought snacks – che ..read more

These Toddler Gift Ideas make perfect birthday presents, Christmas gifts or everyday surprises. Grab one for your son or daughter or one of their friends! *Originally published 11/2017. Updated 11/2023* Hi Friends! Need some toddler gift ideas? I’ve got you covered! I first wrote this post when my oldest turned 3. Since then I’ve had 2 more kids and all 3 of them are out of the toddler years so we’ve had some experience with toddler toys This is a round-up of some of our favorite toys for the toddler years. You can also check out my Kid Gift Ideas {Ages 4-7} and  Best Toys For Mul ..read more