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Beet Salad with Goat Cheese

During the summer, I constantly find myself craving quick, no-fuss meals. Whenever I have beets on hand, this easy Beet Salad with Goat Cheese is a no-brainer. The earthy flavor of the  roasted beets makes for a wonderful companion with a number of foods, but tangy goat cheese arguably has to be among the best. Over the years, this pairing has become almost as iconic as peas and carrots. Throw in some fresh arugula, juicy pears, and a sprinkle of walnuts, and you have yourself a quick, wholesome, and nutritious lunch. Seriously, it’s one of the best salads. This Arugula Salad if you are a big arugula fan. One of my favorite things about salads is how versatile they are. You can mix and match the ingredients based on what you have at home and what you’re in the mood for. There are endless combinations that guarantee to result in a beautiful medley of flavors that taste delicious and leave you feeling super satisfied. You can serve this Beet and Giat Cheese Salad on its own or pai

Beet Salad with Goat Cheese

During the summer, I constantly find myself craving quick, no-fuss meals. Whenever I have beets on hand, this easy Beet Salad with Goat Cheese is a no-brainer. The earthy flavor of the  roasted beets makes for a wonderful companion with a number of foods, but tangy goat cheese arguably has to be among the best. Over the years, this pairing has become almost as iconic as peas and carrots. Throw in some fresh arugula, juicy pears, and a sprinkle of walnuts, and you have yourself a quick, wholesome, and nutritious lunch. Seriously, it’s one of the best salads. This Arugula Salad if you are a big arugula fan. One of my favorite things about salads is how versatile they are. You can mix and match the ingredients based on what you have at home and what you’re in the mood for. There are endless combinations that guarantee to result in a beautiful medley of flavors that taste delicious and leave you feeling super satisfied. You can serve this Beet and Giat Cheese Salad on its own or pai

Oatmeal Protein Pancakes (No Protein Powder!)

Protein Oatmeal Pancakes are made with wholesome ingredients and bursting with your favorite flavors. This high-protein healthy meal comes together in just 15 minutes for a quick and easy breakfast that is guaranteed to leave you feeling energized . By now, you have likely caught on to my obsession with oats. It certainly isn’t a secret. Not to my family, not to my friends, and definitely not to you. Whether I am making batches of overnight oats or whipping up some of my favorite Baked Oatmeal , oats are easily one of my favorite breakfast and snack ingredients. Oats are affordable, ultra healthy, and incredibly delicious. Therefore, I am always looking for new recipes to incorporate them into. Sometimes, the recipes are duds that don’t make it out of the kitchen. Other times, absolute magic happens. As for these Oatmeal Protein Pancakes? Magic. Made with a delicious and wholesome combination of egg whites, old-fashioned oats, and cottage cheese, these pancakes pack your morning w

Oatmeal Protein Pancakes (No Protein Powder!)

Protein Oatmeal Pancakes are made with wholesome ingredients and bursting with your favorite flavors. This high-protein healthy meal comes together in just 15 minutes for a quick and easy breakfast that is guaranteed to leave you feeling energized . By now, you have likely caught on to my obsession with oats. It certainly isn’t a secret. Not to my family, not to my friends, and definitely not to you. Whether I am making batches of overnight oats or whipping up some of my favorite Baked Oatmeal , oats are easily one of my favorite breakfast and snack ingredients. Oats are affordable, ultra healthy, and incredibly delicious. Therefore, I am always looking for new recipes to incorporate them into. Sometimes, the recipes are duds that don’t make it out of the kitchen. Other times, absolute magic happens. As for these Oatmeal Protein Pancakes? Magic. Made with a delicious and wholesome combination of egg whites, old-fashioned oats, and cottage cheese, these pancakes pack your morning w

Italian Salmon with Tomato Basil Salsa

This Baked Italian Salmon is one of those dishes that is shockingly simple but so full of flavor. It works for busy weeknights and dinner parties just the same. Serve it with Crispy Balsamic Brussels Sprouts , Creamy Ricotta Spaghetti Squash , or whole wheat pasta, and you have a healthy and tasty meal. One of the things I love about this Italian Salmon is that it comes together in about 15 minutes. The salmon is coated with a homemade Italian-inspired spice blend and broiled in the oven until it's perfectly flaky. While the salmon filets cook, make the tomato basil salsa. It's a combination of fresh tomatoes tossed with fresh basil, balsamic vinegar, salt, and pepper. This salmon makes the perfect weeknight meal and can be paired with almost anything - roasted potatoes , salad , creamy polenta - it all works. Plus the leftovers make the most delicious salads and grain bowls. This salmon piled over some cooked farro with arugula and tons of the tomato basil salsa is so so

Italian Salmon with Tomato Basil Salsa

This Baked Italian Salmon is one of those dishes that is shockingly simple but so full of flavor. It works for busy weeknights and dinner parties just the same. Serve it with Crispy Balsamic Brussels Sprouts , Creamy Ricotta Spaghetti Squash , or whole wheat pasta, and you have a healthy and tasty meal. One of the things I love about this Italian Salmon is that it comes together in about 15 minutes. The salmon is coated with a homemade Italian-inspired spice blend and broiled in the oven until it's perfectly flaky. While the salmon filets cook, make the tomato basil salsa. It's a combination of fresh tomatoes tossed with fresh basil, balsamic vinegar, salt, and pepper. This salmon makes the perfect weeknight meal and can be paired with almost anything - roasted potatoes , salad , creamy polenta - it all works. Plus the leftovers make the most delicious salads and grain bowls. This salmon piled over some cooked farro with arugula and tons of the tomato basil salsa is so so

Sesame Soy Grilled Tuna

This Sesame Soy Grilled Tuna with an Asian marinade with soy sauce, rice vinegar, garlic, and ginger makes a perfectly grilled tuna steak that is full of flavor. It's great with Sesame Soy Edamame ,  Asian Zucchini Noodles , or this Asian Kale Salad . This easy grilled tuna with Asian flavors is as good as you would get in any restaurant and doesn't come with a huge price tag like the restaurant dishes normally do. It's marinated in a simple blend of soy sauce, rice vinegar, garlic, ginger, green onions, and sesame oil. This adds tons of flavor to the dish without adding a heavy sauce or oil-rich marinade. It can be cooked on an outdoor grill, on a grill pan, or even pan-seared. It's so good and really couldn't be simpler to make. This Sesame Crusted Tuna is another delicious option. Before we talk about this grilled tuna steak recipe, let's talk about the elephant in the room - cooking almost raw tuna at home. When I first made this recipe and shared it on

Sesame Soy Grilled Tuna

This Sesame Soy Grilled Tuna with an Asian marinade with soy sauce, rice vinegar, garlic, and ginger makes a perfectly grilled tuna steak that is full of flavor. It's great with Sesame Soy Edamame ,  Asian Zucchini Noodles , or this Asian Kale Salad . This easy grilled tuna with Asian flavors is as good as you would get in any restaurant and doesn't come with a huge price tag like the restaurant dishes normally do. It's marinated in a simple blend of soy sauce, rice vinegar, garlic, ginger, green onions, and sesame oil. This adds tons of flavor to the dish without adding a heavy sauce or oil-rich marinade. It can be cooked on an outdoor grill, on a grill pan, or even pan-seared. It's so good and really couldn't be simpler to make. This Sesame Crusted Tuna is another delicious option. Before we talk about this grilled tuna steak recipe, let's talk about the elephant in the room - cooking almost raw tuna at home. When I first made this recipe and shared it on

Vegetarian Shawarma Bowls

I don’t think I’ve ever met a person who didn’t like Mediterranean food . I mean, let’s be honest—what’s not to like? With so many fresh flavors, vibrant colors, and differing textures, there is a whole lot to love about this mouth-watering cuisine. For starters, this Mediterranean-inspired Chickpea and Cauliflower Vegetarian Shawarma Bowl. After having meat-based shawarma bowls countless times and loving every single one, I figured it was high time to try out a vegetarian take on this drool-worthy meal. By roasting chickpeas and cauliflower with an assortment of bold and flavorful spices, you can achieve those same incredible flavors. Once you’ve roasted the stars of this dish, all you have to do is assemble your bowls. I love starting with a bed of crunchy romaine lettuce, then adding fresh toppings like cucumbers, tomatoes, and red onion. No shawarma bowl would be complete without the sauce, so you’ve got to add a drizzle of hummus, tahini, or a dollop of tzatziki . Serve it up

Vegetarian Shawarma Bowls

I don’t think I’ve ever met a person who didn’t like Mediterranean food . I mean, let’s be honest—what’s not to like? With so many fresh flavors, vibrant colors, and differing textures, there is a whole lot to love about this mouth-watering cuisine. For starters, this Mediterranean-inspired Chickpea and Cauliflower Vegetarian Shawarma Bowl. After having meat-based shawarma bowls countless times and loving every single one, I figured it was high time to try out a vegetarian take on this drool-worthy meal. By roasting chickpeas and cauliflower with an assortment of bold and flavorful spices, you can achieve those same incredible flavors. Once you’ve roasted the stars of this dish, all you have to do is assemble your bowls. I love starting with a bed of crunchy romaine lettuce, then adding fresh toppings like cucumbers, tomatoes, and red onion. No shawarma bowl would be complete without the sauce, so you’ve got to add a drizzle of hummus, tahini, or a dollop of tzatziki . Serve it up

Grilled Tofu

As the wife of an avid meat lover, it can be tough (like really tough) to find plant-based protein options that my husband actually enjoys. That is, until I stumbled across the deliciousness that is Grilled Tofu. Whatever opinion you may have previously held about tofu, throw it out the window. There is no arguing with the flavor and texture of this dish. Marinated in a blend of soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, maple syrup, garlic, cilantro, and red pepper flakes, this tofu is packed with Asian-inspired flavors that are guaranteed to get mouths watering. Not to mention, it will fuel your body with lots of plant-based protein and essential amino acids. So, whether you’re serving this Grilled Tofu as a zesty side dish or letting it be the star of the show, you really can’t go wrong. I recommend serving it over rice or tucking it into a wrap alongside fresh veggies. It also makes the perfect easy dinner with grilled vegetables and some steamed rice or couscous. Regardless of h

Grilled Tofu

As the wife of an avid meat lover, it can be tough (like really tough) to find plant-based protein options that my husband actually enjoys. That is, until I stumbled across the deliciousness that is Grilled Tofu. Whatever opinion you may have previously held about tofu, throw it out the window. There is no arguing with the flavor and texture of this dish. Marinated in a blend of soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, maple syrup, garlic, cilantro, and red pepper flakes, this tofu is packed with Asian-inspired flavors that are guaranteed to get mouths watering. Not to mention, it will fuel your body with lots of plant-based protein and essential amino acids. So, whether you’re serving this Grilled Tofu as a zesty side dish or letting it be the star of the show, you really can’t go wrong. I recommend serving it over rice or tucking it into a wrap alongside fresh veggies. It also makes the perfect easy dinner with grilled vegetables and some steamed rice or couscous. Regardless of h

Slow Cooker Mexican Shredded Beef

As an avid lover of tacos, I am always on the lookout for fun new ways to spice up taco nights with the family. My husband is a big-time meat lover, so this usually involves experimenting with new types of meaty fillings. From stars like this Slow Cooker Machaca to amazing taco recipes like these Easy Fish Tacos with Lime Slaw , I have basically become the taco queen. Therefore, you can trust that I know what I’m talking about when I say this Slow Cooker Mexican Shredded Beef recipe is a major win. Wholesome, flavorful, and fall-apart tender, this dish is a triple threat. It’s perfect for making tacos, topping off burrito bowls, stuffing into quesadillas, and loading up enchiladas. For a super easy and delicious meal, try serving this Slow Cooker Mexican Shredded Beef with some brown rice and Quick Refried Beans for a Mexican-inspired dinner that is guaranteed to please. Child-approved and beyond delicious, this dish does not disappoint! Key Ingredients and Easy Swaps To make

Slow Cooker Mexican Shredded Beef

As an avid lover of tacos, I am always on the lookout for fun new ways to spice up taco nights with the family. My husband is a big-time meat lover, so this usually involves experimenting with new types of meaty fillings. From stars like this Slow Cooker Machaca to amazing taco recipes like these Easy Fish Tacos with Lime Slaw , I have basically become the taco queen. Therefore, you can trust that I know what I’m talking about when I say this Slow Cooker Mexican Shredded Beef recipe is a major win. Wholesome, flavorful, and fall-apart tender, this dish is a triple threat. It’s perfect for making tacos, topping off burrito bowls, stuffing into quesadillas, and loading up enchiladas. For a super easy and delicious meal, try serving this Slow Cooker Mexican Shredded Beef with some brown rice and Quick Refried Beans for a Mexican-inspired dinner that is guaranteed to please. Child-approved and beyond delicious, this dish does not disappoint! Key Ingredients and Easy Swaps To make