Lenten Friendly Recipes

Buttermilk Mashed Potatoes

If you’re looking for a lighter side dish for the holidays, you’ll love these creamy buttermilk mashed potatoes with fresh chives. Serve them with Thanksgiving turkey, roasted chicken, pork chops and applesauce, or garli…

Autumn Whipped Ricotta Dip

This whipped ricotta dip is perfect for the fall and Thanksgiving! The ricotta is whipped with cottage cheese to lighten it and add a bit of protein. Then, it’s topped with roasted sweet potato, balsamic-glazed cranberries, and pumpkin seeds. Autumn Wh…

How To Roast Brussels Sprouts – Perfect Everytime!

Here’s my go-to method for oven-roasted Brussels sprouts with charred, caramelized edges and tender centers. This easy recipe is also a delicious base for adding your favorite flavors. Roasted Brussels Sprouts I make this easy side dish all fall and wi…

How To Make Soft Boiled Eggs

Make perfect soft boiled eggs with fully cooked white and a deliciously runny yolk to add to grain bowls, ramen, or enjoy for breakfast with your favorite toast. How To Make Soft Boiled Eggs There’s something truly indulgent about the perfect sof…

Roasted Butternut Squash

The easiest recipe for roasted butternut squash (no need to peel)! Enjoy as a side dish, add to salad, turn into soup, pasta sauce, etc. How To Roast Butternut Squash Everyone needs a back-pocket recipe for a whole roasted butternut squash because it’s…

Roasted Butternut Squash Feta Soup

You’re going to love my take on the viral sheet-pan, Roasted Butternut Squash Feta Soup, in which you roast butternut squash and feta cheese and blend until smooth. Roasted Butternut Squash Feta Soup Who knew butternut squash soup would taste so good w…

Crustless Pumpkin Pie

Skip the crust and make this easy gluten-free, dairy-free crustless pumpkin pie this fall for a cozy night when you crave a pumpkin treat or as a healthier alternative for Thanksgiving. Crustless Pumpkin Pie It’s pumpkin season! These individual Crustl…

Red Curry Salmon

Thai-inspired Red Curry Salmon is simmered in an incredibly tasty coconut red curry sauce with bell peppers, garlic and onions. Red Curry Salmon Red Curry Salmon is a quick and flavorful salmon recipe, perfect for those busy nights when you want someth…

Roasted Delicata Squash

Roasted Delicata Squash with toasted almonds, sweetened with maple syrup and seasoned with sage and paprika, makes a perfect fall side dish. Roasted Delicata Squash Delicata squash is one of my favorite winter squashes, and when it’s in season, you’ll …

Apple Bread

Moist cinnamon apple bread recipe made with applesauce, small chunks of fresh apples and walnuts in every bite. It’s so moist and delicious, you won’t believe it’s light! Apple Bread Recipe I love to bake this easy Apple Nut Bread and…

Autumn Salad with Pears and Gorgonzola

I love a good salad with lots of texture and flavors, and this Autumn Salad nails it. Sweet pears, honey Dijon dressing, crunchy pecans, and creamy gorgonzola cheese create a delicious fall dish that’s hard to resist. Fall Salad with Pears and Gorgonzo…

Fried Brown Rice

Fried Brown Rice is a healthy twist on classic fried rice with some extra hidden veggies to bulk it up. Just add your favorite protein to make it a meal! Brown Fried Rice I love fried rice, and when I make it at home, I usually make brown fried rice be…

Sweet Potato Salad

This healthy Sweet Potato Salad with avocado combines sweet, creamy, warm, and cold elements and can be enjoyed warm or cold. It’s a great vegetarian meal or side dish. Sweet Potato Salad If you’re looking for a dish that’s not only packed …

Ratatouille

Ratatouille is the perfect summer side dish for your favorite roasted chicken, grilled meats, or fish! It adds a burst of color and flavor to every meal. Ratatouille This meal reminds me of the Disney-Pixar movie Ratatouille, where a tiny rat name…

Lemon Vinaigrette

This is my go-to Lemon Vinaigrette recipe. I love it over any salad, from simple green salads, Cobb salad and even over roasted veggies. It’s bright, healthy, and can be made ahead. Lemon Vinaigrette I may be biased, but I think this is the best l…

Deviled Egg Salad

This lazy Deviled Egg Salad takes a classic appetizer and turns it into a quick lunch! It has the same ingredients but no piping or filling. Simply mix it all together and serve it with a spoon, on toast or a rice cake. Lazy Deviled Egg Salad Deviled E…

Bruschetta Pasta Salad

Serve this delicious Bruschetta Pasta Salad at your next BBQ or summer party. It’s the perfect light summer dish loaded with in-season plum tomatoes, mozzarella, basil, and a drizzle of balsamic glaze. Bruschetta Pasta Salad I made this Bruschetta Past…

Sheet Pan Shrimp with Corn and Tomatoes

This Sheet Pan Shrimp with Corn and Tomatoes is the perfect one-pan summer dinner, with easy cleanup! Sheet Pan Shrimp with Corn and Tomatoes This quick and easy sheet pan dinner is loaded with summer corn, tomatoes, and shrimp. It cooks together on on…

Strawberry Yogurt Bark

If you’re looking for a healthy snack with some added protein for the kids this summer, you’ll love this strawberry yogurt bark! Yogurt Bark Strawberry Yogurt Bark is a delicious and healthy frozen treat that’s perfect for summer. It’s like…

Broccoli Cauliflower Salad

This Broccoli Cauliflower Salad recipe is quick and easy, ideal for warmer weather or if you’re looking for a different way to prepare broccoli. Broccoli and Cauliflower Salad I love capers, which pair perfectly with the tangy lemon vinaigrette in this…

Grilled Eggplant with Feta

If you need an easy side dish this summer, this grilled eggplant with feta cheese is great with anything you’re grilling. Grilled Eggplant with Feta This grilled eggplant is a really simple summer side dish, the flavor of the oregano comes through, and…

Blueberry Zucchini Bread

This moist and delicious Blueberry Zucchini Bread is low-fat, lightly sweetened, and loaded with summer zucchini and blueberries. Perfect for breakfast or as a snack! Blueberry Zucchini Bread When I was recently in Connecticut, I went to this cute coun…

Watermelon Cucumber Granita

Cool off with this refreshing 4-ingredient, Watermelon Cucumber Granita. Easy to make, and no special equipment needed! Watermelon Cucumber Granita This light frozen dessert is cold and slushy, perfect for cooling off this summer or enjoying as a palat…

High Protein Whipped Cottage Cheese Bowls

These quick and easy, high-protein Whipped Cottage Cheese Bowls, topped with fruit and almonds, are perfect for breakfast or as a snack. Whipped Cottage Cheese Bowls I love this easy Whipped Cottage Cheese Bowls recipe, a delicious way to get 32 grams …

Hot Crab Dip

This hot crab dip with sweet summer corn and a butter cracker topping makes a delicious appetizer if you’re entertaining. Hot Crab and Corn Dip If you love crab cakes, this creamy, hot crab dip with corn is baked in a light cream sauce that uses Greek …

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