Parmesan Basil Crispy Chicken

Parmesan Basil Crispy Chicken Revised from April 2021 When dinner is ready in less than 20 minutes, it is happening in my house. I love how the heat does all the work to crisp up the chicken. The simple herb butter (add in any other fresh herbs you have) melts perfectly over the top of […]

My Kids Spring Zucchini + Pea Pesto Pasta

My Kids Spring Zucchini + Pea Pesto Pasta Classic pesto loaded with garlic, basil and all the Parmesan cheese you can find. It’s luxurious, simple and everything in between. Add in some fresh Spring peas, zucchini and a touch of extra pine nuts. It’s a simple meal but elevated with added vegetables and a pop […]

Quick Peanut Chicken Lettuce Wraps

Quick Peanut Chicken Lettuce Wraps I love a good healthy and simple lettuce wrap – it’s WAY better than take out. Creamy with double the peanut butter, crunchy and did I say ‘healthy’. Dig in and grab 3! It’s really about the extras. I mean, chicken is great but in this recipe its all about […]

Smoky Sweet Potato Mac and Cheese with Kale

Smoky Sweet Potato Mac and Cheese with Kale Yes, I did a thing. Homemade Mac and Cheese will never look the same again. Whoa. I’m excited about this one. It’s creamy with hint of smoked paprika, the pasta has a bite and is salted with Parmesan, rich bone broth cooked sweet potatoes and KALE. Yes, […]

My Kids Crispy Cheesy Chicken Tacos

My Kids Crispy Cheesy Chicken Tacos Everyone at your table will love these smoky, cheesy and totally crispy tacos. With a simple seasoning blend (that I use a lot) with chicken thighs and the creamiest cheese you can find – a quick toss in some olive oil and the oven does the rest. I kept […]

Easy Lasagna Meatball Soup

Easy Lasagna Meatball Soup Lasagna in a bowl! What could be better. The same great flavors but with an amazing broth. I am adding this to my simple and fast weeknight soup’s. It comes together in less than 20 minutes – even cooking the meatballs and pasta separately. I just love the different textures, light tomato […]

Creamy Butternut Squash Pasta

Creamy Butternut Squash Pasta Butternut squash pasta screams Fall. It’s creamy, healthy, full of all the flavors and it requires minimal cooking. By roasting the squash with olive oil, shallots, salt and pepper – you let the oven to the work. Let it cool slightly, pour everything in a blender with some bone broth (or […]

Coconut Ginger Curry Mini Meatballs with Spicy Turmeric Sauce

Coconut Ginger Curry Mini Meatballs Don’t think about flavorless and dry meatballs again. These are moist, full of fresh flavors and are the perfect side for serving in a shallow bowl, along with rice and the spicy turmeric sauce. Such a great flavor combination – with color and spice. This recipe was made dairy free […]

Raw Heirloom Tomato and Basil Pizza with Ricotta Whip

Raw Heirloom Tomato + Basil Pizza with Ricotta Whip Reposts from 2021, because it’s THAT good. I should just let the photos do the talking. I’m speechless. This pizza is OUT OF THIS WORLD good. Highlighting the natural ingredients is SO important and this recipe really does that. Seasonally fresh tomatoes with light and airy […]

The Best Brown Butter Dark Chocolate Cookies

The Best Brown Butter Dark Chocolate Cookies Let me just say that these cookies are truly the BEST. It’s just a fact. They are chewy, loaded with chocolate, and have the balance of sweet and salty. Seriously good. I love using dark chocolate with sweet cookie dough, flaky salt and chewy dough. I’ve already said […]

Paleo Sloppy Joe Sweet Potatoes with Homemade Ketchup

Paleo Sloppy Joe Sweet Potatoes with Homemade Ketchup Did you grow up eating Sloppy Joes? You know the rich tomato based ground beef mixture! Usually on a toasted sweet roll or bun – hard to eat, makes a mess but it’s delicious. Well, this is a MUCH healthier version. I promise you won’t miss the […]

Lemon Pork Mini Meatball Pita Pockets

Lemon Pork Mini Meatball Pita Pockets Who doesn’t love a little pocket full of crazy good flavors?  The mini meatballs fit perfectly into the small pockets, with lots of arugula, sriracha hummus, cucumber and tomato salad and topped off with feta cheese. I also added more garbanzo beans and fresh mint. Whoa, that was a […]

My Kids Quick Bean + Cheese Crunchy Tacos

My Kids Quick Bean + Cheese Crunchy Tacos These are the perfect crispy tacos for little hands and fingers to grab quickly. I mean with school starting and our time limited – I’m trying to pack some nutrition and fun in small bites. The bean and cheese mixture is packed with classic flavors without being […]

Gluten Free Cheerio Chocolate Bars

Gluten Free Cheerio Chocolate Bars We are coming to the end of the school year and I’m coming in strong. With my desserts, treats and snack game.  These take less than 3 minutes to make, let them chill, cut and serve. Easy, right? And a nice sweet treat.  I used high quality ingredients to get […]

My Kids Saucy Chicken Lettuce Wraps

My Kids Saucy Chicken Lettuce Wraps You have to try these. The smallest bites of tender and moist chicken all covered with a rich yet balanced sauce. Add in some red peppers and scallions for a fresh bite..but honestly, that saucy chicken can be enjoyed allow. Grab your lettuce and wrap it up. My daughter […]

Sheet Pan Honey Chile Chicken & Sweet Red Pepper Tacos

Sheet Pan Honey Chile Chicken & Sweet Red Pepper Tacos We LOVE tacos in this house. We love how everyone can make them the way they want and we all can eat together in harmony.  I love making my spicy with hot sauce and salty with cotija cheese…extra cilantro is always good too. The chili […]

Blackened Salmon with Greens

Blackened Salmon with Greens It’s a homerun for a crazy weeknight dinner. Tender salmon with an crunchy crust and fresh greens. It can’t get easier than this recipe. The spice blend is perfect – double the recipe for next time. My kids love adding a teaspoon of honey to the tops – it’s makes a […]

Thai Basil & Ginger Chicken Fried Pot Stickers

Thai Basil & Ginger Chicken Fried Pot Stickers Fresh ginger and garlic quickly sautéed with chicken and coconut aminos THEN wrapped in a wonton wrapper. I love using coconut oil along with a splash of sesame oil to bring more flavor to these pot stickers. A total crowd pleaser – even my picky taste tester approved it all. We love […]