If you haven’t eaten a fresh, hot, golden batch of crispy tater tots lately, let me refresh your memory: they are delicious. While the frozen ones in the red bag are fine, today’s homemade tater tots are even better! Unlike traditional fried tater tots, these healthy tater tots are baked in the oven, not a deep fryer. That means fewer calories on your plate and more tots in your stomach....
Tender sirloin steak cooked in a quick homemade teriyaki sauce with whatever fresh or frozen vegetables you care to throw its way, this healthy beef stir fry recipe is happy to be served with noodles, rice, or wrapped inside lettuce leaves. Growing up, I remember my mom being able to open our cabinet and refrigerator and turn whatever she saw into dinner. She didn’t need a recipe to cook something yummy....
I’ve put together my favorite Whole30 vegetarian recipes (one of the biggest challenges I hear with the Whole30 diet is how meat-heavy it can be), Whole30 breakfast recipes, and easy Whole30 lunches and dinners (including Whole30 slow cooker and one-pan meals). These recipes use minimally processed ingredients, are easy to make, and most importantly of all: they taste INCREDIBLE. No matter what diet your do or do not follow, you deserve to eat food that tastes great!...
I adore asparagus. I shave it into ribbons, then pile it atop homemade Asparagus Pizza.I bake it into Asparagus Casserole and Cheesy Chicken Asparagus Casserole.I adore it simply prepared in this Roasted Asparagus and Grilled Asparagus.When I’m feeling fancy, I serve Bacon Wrapped Asparagus. One of my favorite aspects of cooking in the spring, in addition to the availability of fresh asparagus, is the easier, breezier tone that spring recipes adopt....
When we’re craving a homemade Italian meal, I often turn to quick and easy pasta recipes. When I was feeling extra fancy, however, this oven-baked chicken Parmesan (also known as chicken parmigiana) is my forever go-to. The first time I made this easy baked chicken Parmesan recipe, I knew it was an instant keeper. The Parmesan-crusted chicken is perfectly crispy on the outside and lusciously juicy on the inside, and the cheese topping is hot, bubbly, and every bit as satisfying as it should be....
Baked shrimp scampi is easy to make and is going to make you feel like a combination of Ina Garten, Julia Child, and the kind of person who calmly greets guests with a glass of wine in hand because she had dinner prepped hours ago. If you are asking yourself if what is effectively a gussied up, garlicky baked shrimp casserole really accomplish all that, the answer is OMG YES....
I have a deep affection for vegetables that were made fun of in middle school. Not to bring up my childhood (but to bring up my childhood), my full-forehead bangs, braces/glasses duo, and 12-year-old-boyish figure put me in the metaphorical clarinet section, not the cheerleading squad. Since those days, I’ve matured. No longer an uncomfortable little nerd, I’m now a giant nerd at peace with her inner geekdom. I dropped the bangs, kept the boyish figure (or rather nature did, but I’m rolling with it), and have come to realize that what others viewed as an unattractive vegetable was actually a sweet, nutritious, and tasty pizza topping....
It’s as if these gooey caramel apple bars know the secret melody to my heart. Every time I am within three feet of my kitchen (ahem, anytime I’m home and not asleep), they sing me a sweet siren love song, and I am left with no option but to sneak another bite. Their allure is unstoppable, and I have neither the will nor the desire to resist. Caramel apple bars are just one of those desserts—the ones you can’t stay away from (like this Vegan Apple Crisp)....
It was a damp November day. We’d been going for hours and were tired and hungry (ever feel that way after work?). We followed our noses to a tucked-away basement restaurant, grabbed our picture menus, and pointed at what looked like the ideal meal for the moment: juicy chicken breaded, fried, and served with a sweet, sticky Asian sauce often called tonkatsu. It was simple, satiating, and exactly what the moment needed....
When I began cooking for myself, I quickly learned the value of a keeping a few pantry staples in stock so that (in theory) I could always pull together a healthy meal, even on the busiest weeknight. It served me well, but now that I’m cooking more frequently, I’ve noticed a bit of an issue with my once-reliable strategy. I never actually use them. About This Chipotle Chicken Skillet Instead of relying on the friendly cans of black beans and chickpeas, expertly frozen chicken breasts, and long-lasting root veggies like onions and sweet potatoes that I so faithfully stock, I fall prey to the “shiny object” phenomenon....
These cutie little morsels are packed with peanut butter and chocolate, pillowy soft, and taste like chocolate chip cookie dough. Oh, and they also happen to be Paleo friendly, low carb, gluten free, dairy free…and I’m probably forgetting a dietary adjective, but the point is MAKE THEM. They are delicious and healthy, come without regrets, and the dark chocolate chips seal the deal. They are not a dessert intended for nibbling, dainty bites, or (at least in my case when I’m near anything combining peanut butter and chocolate) self restraint of any kind....
I’ve received a number requests for a coconut flour pancakes recipe, most coming from those of you who’ve tried and loved these Coconut Flour Cookies. A few of these requests even mentioned having tried other recipes for coconut flour pancakes in the past, without success. Challenge accepted! I set out to see if I could come up with a recipe for coconut flour pancakes that would be a wholesome, filling, delicious breakfast that felt worth your time and tummy space....
Cheese balls (and their fraternal twin, cheese rings), are revered at my family’s holiday gatherings (while my husband’s family cherishes Crab Stuffed Mushrooms, another great holiday appetizer). Every Christmas Eve, my grammy makes an epically delicious, heart-stoppingly rich pecan cheddar cheese ball with strawberry preserves. My sisters and I are so enamored with this particular recipe that we start talking about it at Thanksgiving and will continue to discuss its merits up until the very moment we are devouring it (at which point we will still talk about how good it is, but with our mouths full)....
I realize that cooking barley risotto at your own wedding presents a few logistical concerns. My dress would undoubtedly get in the way, serving everyone at the same time would be tricky, and the pot would be so large, I’d pass out before I finished stirring. Despite the challenges, I can’t help but fall for the idea of making risotto for everyone I cherish most, because to me—perhaps more than any other dish—risotto says, “I love you” and “We are good enough friends that I can cook in front you while consuming conspicuous amounts of wine....
Moist, saucy, and brimming with that sweet ’n smoky BBQ flair, this slow cooker BBQ chicken is one of those prized and precious dinners in which a ridiculously simple recipe produces an extremely satisfying meal (especially when paired with Healthy Coleslaw). Just like this Shredded Chicken Sandwich recipe, this easy slow cooker BBQ pulled chicken recipe is freezer friendly, actually healthy (which is high in protein) with very little prep time....
The first time I had eggs in Purgatory was in a brunch restaurant in New York City. The idea of having eggs baked in tomato sauce struck me as a bit strange, but since our server recommended it (and it came with reassuring Homemade Naan for dipping), I decided to give it a try. FANTASTIC. The robust sauce mingles with the creamy egg yolks, making this healthy meal feel lush and indulgent....
The original version of harvest chicken skillet with sweet potatoes, Brussels sprouts, and sautéed apples first appeared in my recipe archives nearly 10 years ago (!!), when I was still snapping haphazard recipe photos with my non-smartphone. Fast forward to today, and this harvest chicken recipe is still one of my (and your) favorites! In addition to being an undeniably simple one-pan recipe, it’s also incredibly cozy and delicious.The fall-inspired flavors will wrap you in a hug so comforting, you’ll want to keep going back for more....
Homemade healthy granola is one of those recipes that, every time I make it, I question my sanity as to why I haven’t been whipping up a fresh batch every single week. It’s simple, scrumptious, and will have you throwing elbows on your way to the pantry to snag the final few handfuls. Compared to store-bought alternatives, making your own homemade granola (or Healthy Granola Bars) is also far less expensive and much better for you too....
Feeling on top of the world? You’ll be even more dynamo after your first bite. Can’t remember the last time your socks matched? This Instant Pot lentil soup doesn’t care. It will cozy on up with you anyway. The beauty of lentil soup is its understatement. While it isn’t fancy, I’d feed it to my dearest company (and I have many times!). Its satisfying, hearty texture and familiar, yet vibrant flavor will wrap you up with every bite....
Also known as a Dutch baby pancake, German pancake, puff pancake, and pannekoek, an oven pancake is made of a simple egg, flour, and milk batter that is poured into a skillet with hot butter, then baked. In the oven, the pancake puffs SKY HIGH.The edges rise up and turn golden and lightly crisp at the ends.The texture is custardy and somewhere between a crepe and a popover (looking for a true crepe?...
