How To Make: Simple Recipes for Beginners

Warm Peach Crisp Yogurt Bowl

This Peach Crisp Yogurt Bowl combines warm peaches over yogurt with crunchy granola for an easy, high-protein summer breakfast! Peach Yogurt Bowl   If you, like me, love a good peach crisp or cobbler, you’ll appreciate this breakfast bowl wit…

Shrimp Piccata Foil Packets

Foil-pack shrimp piccata with shrimp, lemon, garlic, butter, and capers—quick, flavorful, and cleanup-free. If you love lemony piccata flavors, this easy Shrimp Piccata Foil Pack recipe is a must-try this summer. Juicy shrimp cook in a garlicky lemon-b…

Cucumber Tomato Salad

This Cucumber Tomato Salad is my go-to, easy summer side salad made with crunchy cucumbers, juicy in-season tomatoes, and marinated red onions. It’s fresh and light, making it perfect for hot weather. Cucumber Tomato Salad This Cucumber Tomato Salad is…

Grilled Bananas

Grilled bananas stuffed with chocolate chips, marshmallows, and almonds are wrapped in foil until warm and gooey–the perfect summer dessert that cooks in just 10 minutes. Grilled Banana Boats If you’ve never grilled a banana before, you’re in for a tre…

A High-Protein Twist on the Classic Cacio e Pepe

This creamy, Cottage Cheese Cacio e Pepe is a protein-packed twist on the Italian classic. No cream needed—just blend cottage cheese, black pepper, Parmesan, and starchy pasta water to make a luscious sauce. Ready in under 20 minutes! Creamy Cacio e Pe…

Homemade Ketchup

Nothing is better than homemade ketchup and it’s so EASY to make. Not only is it tastier than store-bought, it’s also healthier because you control what goes in it. Lightly Sweetened Homemade Ketchup This healthy recipe for homemade ketchup is made wit…

Instant Pot Shredded Chicken

Instant Pot Shredded Chicken is the fastest way to make shredded chicken, perfect for high-protein meal prep which can be used in chicken salad, tacos, enchiladas, bowls, and more! Perfect Instant Pot Shredded Chicken I recently shared my slow cooker s…

Strawberry Crostini

Strawberry Crostini are an easy, fresh summer appetizer made with creamy ricotta, sweet strawberries, and fresh mint on toasted bread. Perfect for brunch or entertaining. Strawberry Ricotta Crostini  Easy, fresh, and packed with seasonal flavor, t…

Blue Cheese Dressing Recipe

This homemade Blue Cheese Dressing recipe made with Greek yogurt is creamy, tangy, and packed with real blue cheese flavor—no buttermilk required! Homemade Blue Cheese Dressing Recipe If you’ve ever bought buttermilk just for one recipe, only to toss t…

Air Fryer Asparagus Recipe

Marinating asparagus in a red wine Dijon vinaigrette infuses every bite with layers of flavor in this easy Air Fryer Asparagus recipe! Asparagus in the Air Fryer If you’ve been making asparagus in the air fryer with just oil and salt, it’s time to take…

Greek Whipped Cottage Cheese Dip

This Greek Whipped Cottage Cheese Dip is your new go-to high-protein snack or appetizer, topped with fresh cucumbers, tomatoes, kalamata olives, and olive oil. Whipped Cottage Cheese Dip  If you’re looking for a healthy snack that’s fresh, flavorful, a…

Chickpea “Tuna” Salad (Vegan)

This Vegan Chickpea “Tuna” Salad is creamy, tangy, and packed with nutrients, the perfect quick and easy plant-based lunch! Vegan Chickpea Tuna Salad  I’ve been getting requests for more vegetarian high-protein meals, and this on…

Air Fryer Radishes

If you’ve never tried cooked radishes, these air fryer radishes will surprise you! They’re tender, slightly sweet, and crispy—an easy, low-carb swap for roasted potatoes. Air Fryer Radishes Radishes in the air fryer? Stay with me on this. If you’ve onl…

White Bean Salad

This easy white bean salad is packed with fiber and perfect if you’re trying to eat more high-protein vegetarian meals. Serve it as a side dish or increase the portion for a light lunch. Easy White Bean Salad When life gets busy, having a go-to salad r…

Pan Seared Shrimp

Easy pan-seared shrimp recipe takes minutes to cook and pairs well with various sides, such as roasted vegetables or salad. A great weeknight dinner! Pan Seared Shrimp Everyone needs a basic recipe for pan-seared shrimp in their back pocket. For perfec…

Skillet Lasagna

This one-pan skillet lasagna is loaded with ground beef, melty cheese, and protein for an easy, comforting dinner. Perfect for busy weeknights! Skillet Lasagna This easy skillet lasagna delivers all the hearty, comforting flavors you love—minus the fus…

Chocolate Covered Stuffed Dates

These 3-ingredient Chocolate-Covered Stuffed Dates with Peanut Butter (or nut butter of your choice) make the perfect healthy dessert or snack to satisfy your sweet tooth. Peanut Butter Chocolate Covered Stuffed Dates If you’re looking for a naturally …

Air Fryer Green Beans

I’m obsessed with these tender-crisp Air Fryer Green Beans topped with golden Parmesan breadcrumbs. Ready in less than 15 minutes! Air Fryer Green Beans I love air frying my green beans because it’s fast, and they come out perfectly cooked. To ma…

Instant Pot Jasmine Rice

Instant Pot jasmine rice turns out perfectly fluffy and fragrant every time. An easy, hands-off side dish that’s foolproof and delicious! If you usually cook regular long-grain white rice, jasmine rice is a simple upgrade that adds a little somet…

High Protein Omelet

This delicious high protein omelet, loaded with vegetables and cheese, has 30 grams of protein. The perfect breakfast to start your day! High Protein Omelet with Cheese I love a cheese omelet loaded with veggies, it’s one of my favorite breakfast…

Baked Sweet Potato

Making a Baked Sweet Potato in the oven is so easy and comes out perfectly sweet and fluffy on the inside with this foolproof recipe. Baked Sweet Potato Roasting sweet potatoes in the oven brings out their natural flavor and sweetness. Using this cooki…

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