I have a growing collection of Instant Pot recipes on my site. You’ll find something for everyone at your table. Not only are these recipes truly flavorful and delicious, but they’re good for you too! Further, these recipes WORK. If you have been frustrated by Instant Pot recipes with unclear directions or that don’t turn out as promised, you’ll be delighted to find that every one of these recipes is carefully written and has glowing reviews from happy families....

Now that spring is in bloom, I wanted to reshare one of my and YOUR favorite healthy desserts, fresh Strawberry Oatmeal Bars! These Strawberry Oatmeal Bars have become one of the most cherished recipes on my site over the years. I love hearing the different ways you’ve stumbled upon it, often through word of mouth, but equally as much because you were looking for healthy desserts under 100 calories, healthy desserts for kids, easy oatmeal bars, or (and perhaps best of all) healthy strawberry recipes you could feel completely justified eating for breakfast....

Instant Pot Beef Stroganoff is the ideal recipe for when you are any mix of: This recipe is easy to prepare and leaves you only one dish (the Instant Pot) to wash at the end. (Looking for other one-pot winners? Check out this 15 Healthy Instant Pot Recipes post for more inspiration!) It’s also fast. As much as I love my original recipe for Slow Cooker Beef Stroganoff, I don’t always have time to wait for it to cook....

Like Chicken and Biscuits (a casserole-style baked version), chicken and dumplings is a hug-you-from-the-inside classic that never goes out of style. Crockpot Chicken and Dumplings is its slow cooker cousin; make it when you have your planning life together or want to get the bulk of your cooking done earlier in the day. When you need dinner faster—or want one less pan to wash since the Instant Pot is an all-in-one situation—today’s pressure cooker chicken and dumplings is here for you....

At first, I didn’t fully comprehend (or appropriately respect) the cheesehead fervor. I’d ask a friend to go to a movie on Sunday afternoon, only to be met with a look of disbelief. Didn’t I know that the Packers were playing at the same time as the proposed matinee? And really, what movie theater had the nerve to screen anything other than the Packers at game time anyway? If Ben and I went out to eat during a Packers game, it was common, accepted practice for our server to stop by our table only at commercial breaks; otherwise, she’d be with the rest of the wait staff, watching the game in the restaurant bar....

I’m a proud connoisseur of pumpkin breads, so my expectations for this loaf were exceptionally high. It needed to be moist but not mushy (a hard balance with many Paleo baked goods), healthy but not bland, and every bite needed to sing with spice. It also needed to stand out among the orange array of other pumpkin bread recipes and pumpkin muffin recipes I’ve previously shared, of which there are, admittedly, many....

It has been a crazy past few months, meaning I’ve been relying on more store-bought snacks than usual. While they certainly have their place, I’ve missed my healthy homemade snacks (that’s you, No Bake Energy Balls). One of the shiny wrapper foods I’m prone to relying on the most is protein bars. However, today that changes because I’m taking back my breakfasts and snacks with these no bake peanut butter protein bars (and perhaps a batch of my favorite No Bake Granola Bars too)....

That’s right. Without even thawing the broccoli first, you can make it crispy and caramelized. I bet if you didn’t know the broccoli was previously frozen, you’d never even suspect. As much as I adore roasted vegetables and as ardently as I believe they are the tastiest way to add more veggies to your diet—I cook a pan almost every single night (usually this Roasted Broccoli and Carrots), and we eat the leftovers for lunches and dinners too—I certainly have my nights when it’s getting late, we’re hungry, and I simply do not feel like taking the time to chop vegetables for roasting....

I came up with this easy spaghetti squash recipe when I was testing out Crockpot Spaghetti Squash. We had an unusually high number of cooked spaghetti squash halves hanging out in our refrigerator awaiting their purpose. Over the years, stuffed spaghetti squash recipes have become one of my favorite ways to serve this delightful little squash, especially these Taco Spaghetti Squash Boats and these Spaghetti Squash Boats with Chicken. Squash boats are incredibly filling, endlessly customizable, and taste ultra comforting, all while making it easy to sneak in your servings of veggies....

These zesty stuffed zucchini boats are packed with Italian-inspired ingredients like Italian turkey sausage, tomatoes, and a shower of basil Parmesan breadcrumbs. Cheesy, herby, and healthy, they’re a dream (zucchini) boat.<—sorry, couldn’t help myself! Whether you just planted a plethora of zucchini plants in your own garden, anticipate you’ll be gifted a surplus of zucchini from friends or family, or you simply need a healthy meal idea for dinner tonight, these easy stuffed zucchini boats have you covered....

As the kid who always got picked last in gym class, I can appreciate a vegetable that many wouldn’t want on their plate. They don’t get the easy acceptance that sweet vegetables like Baked Acorn Squash Slices or Roasted Sweet Potatoes enjoy. In fact, until I tried Roasted Beets (like in this Beet Salad), I myself was not a fan. Still feeling skeptical? Let the creamy textures of rice and loads of Parmesan cheese in this risotto woo you!...

For those who haven’t had it before, chia seed pudding is made by combining chia seeds—a tiny seed often considered a “superfood” for its impressive levels of fiber and protein—with a liquid (usually some kind of milk, either dairy or non-dairy), plus other optional flavor mix-ins. Overnight, the chia seeds plump as they absorb the liquid, and the mixture thickens into a pudding-like consistency. It’s culinary magic! Chia pudding has been popular for a while now, and it does offer many features that attract me—it’s healthy, high protein, high fiber, and incredibly filling....

This quick combination of marinade ingredients not only will make your chicken actually taste like something (that “something” being savory, herby, and down-right delicious), it works double-time to tenderize the chicken and make it juicy. Just 15 minutes of marinating time can work wonders to juicify (<—my new favorite verb) and flavorize (<—my other new favorite verb) your chicken. This chicken marinade recipe works for any cut of boneless chicken, be it chicken breasts, chicken thighs, or chicken tenders....

These brie bites are perfectly sized for popping right into your pie (er, puff pastry) hole and have a dangerous way of disappearing at holiday parties. Also, between friends, I won’t tell anyone if you start munching on the cranberry brie bites before the guests arrive. These baked brie bites are the ultimate make-ahead appetizer recipe. They can be assembled and frozen, either baked or unbaked, weeks before a party....

I’m a longtime believer in homemade cranberry sauce. It is THE EASIEST Thanksgiving side dish to make from scratch, so please do everyone a favor and skip the can. I thought I was all set with my favorite easy Cranberry Orange Sauce. Then, my friend Keri introduced me to her family’s fresh cranberry relish, and now I will forever make not just one but TWO cranberry sauce recipes for Thanksgiving....

Serve ‘em with noodles, pile them into a sub, or settle them on top of Zucchini Pasta; however you enjoy them, they’re a feel-good dinner for all ages. Italian food is a top genre in our household, with meatballs being the number one go-to. We can serve them multiple ways, they are stellar leftover, and let’s get to the point: meatballs taste amazing. When you don’t start cooking until 5 or 6 p....

While the kitchen table can boast its position as the heartbeat of our home most of the year, in precious spring and summer, I play favorites, and the porch is my sacred spot. If you came to visit me, we’ll drag the kitchen chairs outside, eat too copious amounts of chips with the Best Homemade Guacamole, and help ourselves to a big pitcher of grapefruit margaritas. After the sun goes down, we’ll wrap ourselves in blankets and ignore the cool evening air....

Healthy banana bread, you make me feel seen! This healthy banana bread with yogurt is 100% whole grain.It’s naturally sweetened with honey or pure maple syrup.It’s marvelously moist, fluffy, and easy to make.It uses just ONE BOWL. You don’t even need a mixer! You may find yourself subconsciously stockpiling bananas, just so they can turn spotty and you have a new excuse to whip up a loaf. While I’ve certainly baked my share of different banana breads (Pumpkin Banana Bread, Zucchini Banana Bread, and Paleo Banana Bread are but a few) when I’m craving a simple, classic banana bread recipe, this one is my go-to....

Pillowy soft with melt-in-your-mouth centers and brimming with dark chocolate chips, these healthy cookies are the kind of steady, judgment-free, and encouraging special something we all need. Need seconds or thirds (and believe me, YOU DO), and these healthy chocolate chip cookies with applesauce will tell you, GO FOR IT. They’re low calorie, low sugar, and 100% whole grain. These are also low-maintenance. This easy chocolate chip cookie recipe doesn’t require a mixer or any advance planning....

These easy, healthy oatmeal muffins are the happy medium between an indulgent slice of Apple Coffee Cake and a wholesome bowl of Apple Cinnamon Overnight Oats. On the wholesome end, you’ll feel fabulous about the ingredients. Oatmeal, whole wheat flour, and naturally sweet maple syrup make these a healthy breakfast muffin choice to kickstart your morning.On the indulgent, I-love-my-breakfast-life end, they have a yummy oat streusel topping that some would argue is the best part (if that’s you, be sure to check out my Coffee Cake Muffins too)....