While the premise of making shredded chicken in the slow cooker (for Chicken Alfredo Bake and more) seems easy enough, finding clear answers to know how long to cook your chicken, what type of chicken to use, and the best way to shred it can be difficult to track down in a single resource. That’s why I’ve created this comprehensive guide for making healthy pulled chicken in the slow cooker....
Peach cobbler is a dessert of LEGEND in my family. Growing up, my Grammy made homemade peach cobbler every summer. We loved it so much that my sister started requesting it for her birthday instead of cake. For as much as I adore peach cobbler, between already having baked my favorite homemade Peach Crisp and Baked Peaches, two from-scratch fruit pies (both using my foolproof Whole Wheat Pie Crust), and our constant “emergency” ice cream runs, I thought it might be best for the summer desserts and me to take a break for the season… Then, a windfall of fresh peaches landed (quite literally) on my doorstep, courtesy of this local company....
Busy days call for meals with quick prep, simple ingredients, and major crowd-pleasing abilities. It’s even better when those meals are also nutritious, filling, and completely delicious. This healthy garlic shrimp recipe checks all the boxes and is here to help keep the stress down and good habits up. ONE PAN. Everything cooks in the same skillet, including the quinoa. Fewer dishes = happy chef. Quick and Easy. This simple shrimp dish is ready in 30 minutes....
Every year, the first loaf of zucchini bread I bake feels like a mini milestone. Knowing it is the first of many zucchini loaves and zucchini muffins to come, I baker-nerd out, wondering what subtle, fun twist I can add. In years past, my annual abundance of zucchini has led us down many delicious zucchini bread roads together: Paleo Zucchini Bread with Chocolate Chips. A gluten free zucchini bread with coconut flour....
As someone who strives to eat balanced meals, I often feel like I get cheated when we’re grabbing lunch on the go. At many chains, the only healthy option is a grilled chicken sandwich. You know as soon as you order it, it’s probably going to be bland and dry, a sacrifice to be made in the name of nutrition. This grilled chicken sandwich is the redemption. It is everything I wish the grilled chicken sandwiches at cookouts and restaurant pitstops could be!...
Ever since learning to make Grilled Cauliflower Steaks, I’ve been completely enamored by the delicious simplicity of grilled veggies. It’s the same way I feel about roasted vegetables in the winter—10 minutes of effort for a plate piled high with scrumptious, healthy satisfaction. Grilled portobello mushrooms have a mega advantage over baked portobellos mushroom recipes: NO clean up at the end! Simple Grilled Portobello Mushrooms To make these delicious marinated grilled mushrooms, you’ll need one main ingredient (ahem, the portobellos) and a few simple ingredients for the marinade....
Move over Mozzarella Sticks because there’s a new gooey cheese appetizer in my life and her name is grilled halloumi cheese. What’s halloumi cheese? Let me introduce you. Halloumi is a firm cheese that originated in Cyprus. It’s made with some mixture of goat’s, sheep’s, and cow’s milk and is popular throughout the Mediterranean.A unique trait of halloumi cheese is its high melting point which allows it to be cooked directly on the hot grill plates without melting into total oblivion....
Whether you like desserts with fruity flavors, chocolatey flavor, or a mixture of both, there’s a recipe here for you. Along with my full list of healthy desserts, the recipes you’ll find here use healthy swaps that don’t compromise on flavor. Instead of looking for healthy desserts to buy, these homemade recipes taste delicious and are better for you. And, that’s great news for those of us who love to dabble in desserts on the daily (ME)....
This creamy carrot ginger soup is simple to make, warm without being spicy, and has a refreshing touch of citrus at the very end. Its rich and velvety and filling, which is going to trick you into thinking that I’ve added cream, but in fact this is an entirely vegan carrot soup. It’s cozy, restorative, and I’ve been relishing having a big bowl every day for lunch. No matter how far the mercury dips (or since I don’t own an actual, old-school thermometer with mercury, no matter how low the “feels like” temperature my weather app displays), recipes like this carrot ginger soup fortify my body and soul alike....
As summer rolls in, I like to spend as much time as humanly possible outside in the sunshine. Here in Milwaukee, summer is a precious commodity. So as soon as the temps rise above 60 you’ll find Ben and me firing up our grill, hanging on our patio, and mixing up refreshing cocktail recipes and ice-cold beverages until the leaves begin to fall. This made-from-scratch lavender lemonade is my newest fair-weather beverage obsession (especially when served with a platter of Lemon Cheesecake Bars)....
It’s an easy recipe that cooks in one pan, but the moment you take a bite, you will want to hire yourself to be head chef in an Italian restaurant. I’ve become more confident in the kitchen over the years and feel like I more or less know what to expect when I approach a recipe. Every now and then, however, a recipe will catch me off guard in a very very good way....
We eat a serving of vegetables with dinner every night, and roasted vegetables are and forever will be our favorite. They’re crispy on the outside, caramelized and tender on the inside, and so darn tasty, I usually eat half of them right off the sheet pan before we’ve sat down to dinner. My un-favorite part of roasted vegetables? Chopping the vegetables before they go into the oven. Don’t get me wrong—it’s well worth the effort every single time—but a few weeks ago, I started to wonder if I could somehow avoid the task....
My gripe with most fresh salmon burger recipes is that they use binders (like breadcrumbs or mayo) to hold the fish together. You lose the purity of the salmon’s fresh flavor. When I want an extra fast, healthy, budget-friendly meal, I use canned salmon, as with Salmon Croquettes and Salmon Patties. (I also have an INCREDIBLE recipe for Salmon Quinoa Cakes in my cookbook. Be sure to check it out!...
Charred and crispy on the outside, lightly caramelized and meaty on the inside, and ready to serve faster than you can say “hustle!” these sautéed Brussels sprouts have become my new go-to quick and easy side dish. When cooked properly, Brussels sprouts taste fantastic, even addictive. While Brussels sprouts can be bitter raw, cooking them at a high temperature ensures they have a rich, caramelized flavor, and a tender, satisfying (but not mushy!...
Mussels, scallops, and shrimp are the star in a garlic, butter, and white wine sauce. It’s a one-pot meal that is both quick and oo-la-la fancy. If you are intimidated by cooking with seafood, let this dish be your gateway. You can also try your hand at Garlic Shrimp Pasta or Salmon Pasta, also easy but impressive seafood pasta dishes. Keys to Making Great Seafood Pasta As with many Italian-leaning recipes, seafood pasta is simple, but its simplicity means that for the dish to taste its best, you need to adhere to a few essential details....
Tender chicken breasts stuffed with a creamy, nutty, and cheesy spinach filling, perked up with Italian herbs, and lightly seared outside and juicy within, this recipe is shockingly easy to make and will instantly upgrade your night. Boneless, skinless chicken breast is an appealing cut of meat because it’s healthy, inexpensive, and widely approved by even picky eaters (especially if it’s Bacon Wrapped Chicken Breast or Pecan Crusted Chicken). It can also be dry and a total snooze fest....
Shortly after college, I spent a summer traveling in India. I’ve been smitten with Indian recipes ever since. As much as I adore Chicken Tikka Masala (Ben lived in India for two summers and it is still his favorite dish) and this Thai Chicken Curry (made with thai red curry paste), I have a special appreciation for vegetarian Indian recipes like Paneer Tikka Masala, Tofu Tikka Masa, and Potato Curry....
A rich, thick vegetable filling bubbling away beneath a creamy mashed potato topping, this meat-free dinner is hearty, cozy, and satisfying, just like the original. When the cold wind whips, classic comfort meals like Shepherd’s Pie (made with ground lamb) or cottage pie (the same as shepherd’s pie but with ground beef) are a necessity. While belly-warming comfort is in demand most winter evenings, night after night of Braised Short Ribs or Beef Bourguignon can be a bit much....
I really should have though of this recipe sooner. Avocado on a burger has been the standard around here for a while (hi, Green Chile Chicken Burgers, Sweet Potato Turkey Burger, and Super Food Black Bean Vegan Burger). Why it took me so long to put the avocado in a burger I do not know. Naturally, you should probably top your Avocado Burger with avocado slices. Avocado IN the burger and ON the burger....
My favorite homemade guacamole blends the best tips I’ve picked up over the years from my mom’s guac, authentic guacamole in Mexico, and a happy pantry accident that we’ve repeated ever since. This guacamole recipe yields perfect guac that is: Not too chunky. Not too smooth. (Same goes for this Loaded Baked Potato Dip.)Properly salted and seasoned (no bland guac for us!).A little savory (thanks to my mom’s secret ingredient)....
