Hey there Reader-- Confession time... these were born from a slightly-too-soggy container of day-old Caesar salad I found hanging out in our fridge. 😲 20 minutes before bedtime. No dinner plan in site. So I slapped some ground chicken onto tortillas, spread it thin, and then had an idea... What if I mixed Parmesan with Italian seasoning and pressed it right into the raw chicken before it hit the skillet? A few minutes in a hot cast iron later and I was staring at these golden,...
23 days ago • 1 min read
Hey there Reader-- If your house is anything like ours, burrito bowls are one of those dinners everyone agrees on. Set everything out, let people build their own, done. I've got every single component recipe on the site -- so here's the full lineup, all in one place for you! Copycat Chipotle Chicken Burrito Bowls the full recipe, start to finish Chipotle Chicken (Copycat) that smoky chipotle marinade makes it Cilantro Lime Rice only 5 ingredients Chipotle Corn Salsa 15 minutes, one bowl...
23 days ago • 1 min read
Hey there Reader-- If you've ever felt guilty for NOT meal planning... this one's for you. I always wanted to be that person. The Sunday spreadsheet. The color coding. The Pinterest-worthy fridge full of prepped containers. (They're SO cute!!) But I could never find the time to even sit down and make the plan, let alone follow through on it. And the guilt of not doing it felt almost worse than not knowing what to make for dinner. So here's my confession... I don't meal plan. I never have. And...
23 days ago • 1 min read
Hey there Reader-- If you just realized Easter is in two days and you still need to bring a side... first of all, same. Second of all, I got you. These Brown Butter Mashed Potatoes are the kind of side that makes people think you spent hours in the kitchen. But the truth? The whole "fancy" part is just browning butter in a pan for about 6 minutes until it turns golden and smells nutty. That's it. Tip: If you want to get ahead, boil and drain the potatoes tonight. Tomorrow, just reheat them...
about 1 month ago • 1 min read
Hey there Reader -- Recreating restaurant favorites is kind of my jam. Especially when it comes to making them a bit HEALTHIER at home. Cuddle Up with these 3 Cozy Soups Whether that’s removing the gluten, swapping out the dairy, or eliminating processed sugar… And these Olive Garden Soups are the perfect example: First up we’ve got the most classic soup filled with hearty sausage, kale, and potatoes. It’s made healthier by using a non-dairy milk but you can always splurge and up the...
over 3 years ago • 1 min read
Hey there Reader -- Anyone else suffering from a holiday hangover right about now? My body is literally CRAVING nutrients! And what better way to get those in than with a big, hearty kale and spinach salad. My Go-To Delicious Salad Additions Have them ready to warm up and toss into your salad to enjoy all week long: You’ll first start by making these Air Fryer Boneless Chicken Thighs. Chicken Thighs Next you’ll whip up some Instant Pot Quinoa (or cook it on the stovetop!) Instant Pot Quinoa...
over 3 years ago • 1 min read
Hey there Reader -- The Halloween candy sugar crash has passed and one thing is clear… The holidays are upon us. Which means so are busy schedules and hectic evenings. Chicken Taco Soup My Go-To 30-Minute Fall Recipe This is when having a good go-to 30-minute dinner recipe comes in handy. Especially one the kiddos AND adults will enjoy :) Not only is this Chicken Taco Soup super quick to make thanks to a few canned ingredients… But it’s also FULL of delicious Mexican flavors. You can also...
over 3 years ago • 1 min read
Hey there Reader -- My mom has a 70+ acre farm about 30 minutes away. As soon as the season strikes, she is constantly sending me home with SO much zucchini! My FAVORITE Ways to Use Zucchini After years of making the traditional dishes, I decided to get creative. Since then, I have come up with DOZENS of zucchini recipes. So instead of making you filter through all of them, I've rounded up my FAVORITE zucchini recipes for you below: Side Dishes: There's WAY more to make than just a...
almost 4 years ago • 1 min read