This Healing Pumpkin Soup is made with canned pumpkin, carrots, mushrooms, and coconut milk for a cozy, nourishing bowl that’s naturally dairy-free, pantry-friendly, and freezer-friendly. Pumpkin Soup with Canned Pumpkin When the weather gets chilly, m…
This healthy, Sourdough Stuffing recipe is loaded with caramelized onions, mushrooms, and celery for rich flavor, baked until golden on top and tender inside. A wholesome, lighter Thanksgiving side! Stuffing with Caramelized Onions and Mushrooms If you…
Butternut Squash Salad with shaved Brussels sprouts, pears, pomegranate, pecans, and Gorgonzola, drizzled with a maple-Dijon vinaigrette — a cozy fall side perfect for the holidays. Fall Salad with Roasted Butternut Squash Instead of roasting Brussels …
Baked butternut squash is layered with creamy goat cheese and crunchy pistachios in this cozy Butternut Squash Bake recipe. A restaurant-worthy side dish that’s perfect for the holidays and for weeknights when you feel like something fancy! Baked Butte…
This Apple Chia Pudding with Peanut Butter is one of my go-to make-ahead recipes — high in protein and fiber to keep me full and satisfied, whether I’m enjoying it for breakfast, a snack, or a healthy dessert. Apple Chia Seed Pudding and Peanut Butter …
The cutest healthy Halloween treat! Frozen banana + white chocolate = these adorable ghost pops! Frozen Banana Ghost Pops These Frozen Boo-nana Pops are the cutest healthy Halloween treat! Made with just two ingredients—bananas and white chocolate—they…
Crispy on the outside, tender and juicy on the inside, these Breaded Air Fryer Mushrooms are the ultimate bite-sized appetizer or side dish. Air Fryer Breaded Mushrooms I am a huge fan of mushrooms! When I’m not making my garlic butter mush…
These pumpkin pancakes are light and fluffy, with pumpkin puree, pumpkin spice, brown sugar and vanilla for lots of cozy fall flavor! The Fluffiest Pumpkin Pancake Recipe When developing this healthier version of pumpkin pancakes, I discovered that it’…
Parmesan Zucchini is an easy dish I make all summer. It takes less than 10 minutes from start to finish, uses just a few simple ingredients, and my family loves it! Parmesan Zucchini It’s the end of summer and I still have so many zucchinis in my…
This easy Apple Crisp is the ultimate fall dessert—made with cinnamon-spiced apples, honey, and a golden oat topping. It’s cozy, lightly sweetened, and perfect for apple-picking season. Apple Crisp Recipe with Oats Apple crisp is one of those desserts …
This is the best tomato sauce, in my humble opinion! Inspired by Marcella Hazan’s iconic recipe, this lighter version uses high-quality canned tomatoes, just a touch of butter, and a halved onion to create a rich, silky pasta sauce with only three ingr…
Overnight Oats are a fiber-rich, healthy breakfast that you can make ahead for busy mornings. The best part is that there’s no cooking required! Easy Overnight Oats Recipe Weekdays are hectic, so having a healthy breakfast that…
This easy roasted zucchini dip blends roasted zucchini, garlic, tahini, lemon, and dill into a creamy, healthy dip. Perfect with pita, crudités, or as a spread for wraps and sandwiches. Zucchini Dip If you’re looking for a light, fresh dip that’s just …
This high-protein Cottage Cheese Queso dip is the ultimate lightened-up snack for game day, or late-night cravings. Cottage Cheese Queso Dip If you love creamy, cheesy dips but want a lighter, protein-packed option, this Cottage Cheese Queso Dip is for…
Nothing beats a warm, bubbly blackberry cobbler with sweet-tart fruit and a golden crust. This lighter version is perfect for dessert—top it with ice cream or whipped cream if you’d like! Blackberry Cobbler Recipe I’ve always been a cobbler fan. There’…
In the summer, there’s nothing better than homemade, fresh garden tomato sauce – perfect for your favorite pasta dish! Garden Tomato Sauce I have a backyard garden, and every summer I end up with more tomatoes than I know what to do with. There’s…
Migas is a popular Tex Mex breakfast dish made with corn tortillas, cheese, tomatoes, jalapeños, and onions. I serve it plated with tortillas on the side, but they can also be wrapped up taco style. Either way, they make for a satisfying meal…
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…
One of my favorite ways to use up summer tomatoes is with this easy tomato bruschetta recipe—perfect as a simple appetizer or side dish. Tomato Bruschetta If you’re looking for a fresh, flavorful way to enjoy ripe summer tomatoes, this easy tomato brus…
This easy homemade cheese blintz recipe has a light, tender crepe and a creamy high-protein cottage cheese filling. Perfect for brunch or dessert, and make-ahead friendly! Cottage Cheese Blintz Recipe If you’ve never tried a warm cheese blintz, you’re …
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…
This easy Roasted Zucchini Feta Soup is roasted in the oven then blended until smooth and creamy. You can enjoy this soup hot or cold, making it perfect for summer. Roasted Zucchini Soup Roasted Zucchini Feta Soup is as easy as it gets—just toss everyt…
Heirloom Tomato Salad is the perfect easy summer side dish. While the juicy, ripe tomatoes are the star, red onion, briny olives and fresh basil add lots of flavor too. Summery Heirloom Tomato Salad Recipe It’s hard to resist colorful heirloom tomatoes…
Make the most of summer tomatoes with this easy Fresh Tomato Pasta. It’s ready in minutes and great as a meatless main or side dish with your favorite protein. Fresh Tomato Pasta If you’ve got juicy summer tomatoes on hand, this Fresh Tomato Past…
These Instant Pot Egg Bites are light, fluffy, and packed with protein—perfect for meal prep! Customize with your favorite fillings, like spinach, cheese, bacon, or vegetables. Instant Pot Egg Bites I love meal prepping these Instant Pot Egg Bites beca…
