This Cottage Pie recipe is a family dinner favorite across the world and one of the recipes my readers asked for the most. My recipe is simple and classic, flavored with a mirepoix, garlic, fresh rosemary and red wine. Easy but delicious comfort food. …
This is a full week of meals for a family of four on a relatively tight grocery budget. Seven dinners, breakfast every morning and lunch every day. No skipped meals, no sad food and no compromise on flavor. When I surveyed my Instagram audience on what…
This creamy chickpea butternut squash curry is so satisfying, you don’t even miss the meat. Tender roasted butternut, canned chickpeas and a rich, warmly spiced coconut sauce that you’ll want to pour over everything. It’s hearty, comf…
This Creamy Tomato Beef Pasta is the recipe I make when I have ground beef/beef mince in the fridge but I don’t have time for a slow-simmered bolognese. Easy to make with simple ingredients, this is the perfect weeknight pasta recipe. The magic i…
Got leftover taco meat and no idea what to do with it beyond reheating it in a tortilla? These four dinners turn one batch of seasoned taco meat into four completely different meals, none of which feel like leftovers. Whether you’ve got a contain…
These baked beef tacos are the laziest, most delicious version of taco night I’ve ever made. Fill flour or corn tortillas with taco meat and cheese, line them up in a baking dish and let the oven do everything. This is the easiest and best way to…
These taco stuffed sweet potatoes are a healthy, high-protein dinner packed with fiber. But more importantly, it’s absolutely delicious. A baked sweet potato split open and loaded with seasoned taco meat, melted cheese, sour cream, guacamole and …
This easy Taco Pasta Bake is the kind of weeknight dinner our family loves. Seasoned taco meat in a creamy, spiced sauce with sautéed peppers and onions, tossed through pasta and baked under a blanket of melted cheese until bubbly and golden. Most taco…
There are times that you are on top of meal prep and have your lunches sorted for the week. Other time we just want something fast, easy and healthy. That’s where these high protein lunch ideas come in. No meal prep needed because they’re a…
One batch of marinated chicken. Three completely different high protein lunches. When you want to ensure you’re eating nutritious food every day but can’t stand meal prepped lunches, this is the trick! The idea is simple. You marinate a big…
These cottage cheese tortillas are one of those recipes that sounds like it shouldn’t work but absolutely does. Four ingredients, no yeast, no resting time and they come together in about 20 minutes. The cottage cheese blends into the dough compl…
These chicken caesar wraps are the lunch I make when I want something that feels indulgent but isn’t. Sliced marinated chicken, crisp lettuce, parmesan cheese and a creamy yogurt caesar dressing all rolled up in my cottage cheese tortillas. You e…
These chicken fajita bowls are the lunch I reach for when I need something that’s going to keep me full until dinner without even thinking about snacking. Seasoned chicken, rice, black beans, sweet corn, sautéed peppers and onions, avocado and a …
That container in the fridge with just enough leftover stew for one person but not enough for a full dinner? Don’t throw it away. It’s the start of the best soup you’ll make all week. I made slow braised oxtail the other night and the…
Most breakfasts have about 10 grams of protein. Toast, cereal, oatmeal, a piece of fruit. They’re fine in the moment but by mid-morning you’re starving and reaching for whatever’s closest. These six breakfasts are all significantly hi…
These cottage cheese pancakes are unlike any pancake I’ve ever made. They soufflé up in the pan, puffing into something light, airy and almost custardy on the inside while staying golden on the outside. The texture is the perfect marriage between…
This Christmas lasagna is a show-stopping centerpiece for your holiday table! With vibrant red bolognese sauce and bright green spinach bechamel layered between sheets of pasta and melted mozzarella, each slice reveals the festive colors of the season….
These jalapeño cheddar sausage rolls are the ultimate crowd-pleasing appetizer! Flaky puff pastry wrapped around a flavorful filling of seasoned ground pork, sharp cheddar cheese and fresh jalapeños, then baked until golden and crispy. They&#…
There’s something utterly charming about thumbprint cookies. Buttery, melt-in-your-mouth rounds with jewel-toned jam nestled in the center. These jammy shortbread thumbprint cookies are a holiday baking classic that never goes out of style and fo…
The festive season is magical, but let’s be honest, it can also be absolutely exhausting! Between work deadlines, school events, holiday shopping, and trying to squeeze in some decorating, finding time to cook nutritious weeknight dinners can fee…
Get ready for the ultimate burger experience! These jalapeño cheddar burgers have been dubbed the BEST burgers I’ve ever made by my teens. The combination of ground beef and pork creates an incredibly juicy, flavorful burger that’s perfectl…
Say goodbye to processed frozen chicken tenders! These healthy chicken tenders are marinated in a delicious lemon herb blend with just a touch of heat, then frozen for the ultimate make-ahead meal. When you’re ready to eat, simply pop t…
Need an impressive appetizer that comes together in less than 10 minutes? These smoked salmon hashbrown bites are about to become your secret weapon for holiday entertaining! They look absolutely stunning, taste incredible, and require minimal effort w…
If you’ve never tried making roast duck at home, you’re in for a treat! This roast duck recipe delivers restaurant-quality results with incredibly crispy skin, tender juicy meat, and a gorgeous orange honey glaze that ta…
There’s nothing quite like a beautifully roasted ribeye roast as the centerpiece of your holiday dinner table. This oven roasted ribeye roast is incredibly tender, perfectly seasoned, and surprisingly easy to make—even if you’ve never cooke…
