One of my all time favorite lunches is an Italian hoagie, but sometimes I feel like I need a little nap afterwards. These 2 salads pack the flavor of my favorite sub sandwich, but without the roll. I like to make them for meal prep and pack into individual portions! Italian chopped + white bean grinder = lunch you’ll crave. Italian Chopped Salad To make a delicious and satisfying Italian salad just chop up your ingredients and toss them in an Italian salad dressing! Grab Recipe Here! White...
11 days ago • 1 min read
Little pasta, big flavor 🍝 Orzo is one of my faaaavorite ingredients to cook with because it bakes beautifully into skillet meals and casseroles making it ideal for healthy meal prep recipes. These are 4 of my favorite meals made with orzo! Fresh, simple dishes that make orzo the star of your weeknights. One Skillet Orzo Chicken and Mushrooms Combine chicken and mushrooms with broth, butter, orzo and simple seasonings for the perfect meal. Grab Recipe Here! Chicken Orzo Bake Just throw...
18 days ago • 1 min read
The under appreciated heroes of weeknight dinners in my home: noodles + broccoli. I almost always buy a bag of broccoli each week because I know I have pasta in my pantry and I can use the 2 to make one of the 4 recipes below depending on which protein I have on hand! Hearty, family-friendly recipes that make weeknights simple. Tofu Peanut Noodles Crumbled tofu cooks up quickly, then gets tossed with tender rice noodles, broccoli, and a creamy peanut sauce for a wholesome, flavor-packed meal...
20 days ago • 1 min read
Homemade salad dressings are an underrated fridge staple!! I am way more likely to whip up a fresh salad for lunch or as a side with dinner when I have a flavorful and healthy salad dressing ready to go in the fridge. Try one of these 4 recipes and see how it transforms your salad game!! Quick, fresh, and way better than store-bought. Greek Yogurt Salad Dressing This healthy salad dressing has a simple and versatile tangy flavor. Grab Recipe Here! Apple Cider Vinaigrette My personal favorite!...
25 days ago • 1 min read
Anyone else feel like a simple order at the drive through is over $10 these day!! Save yourself time and make thing a little healthier by making your drive through favorites at home :) Spinach wraps, egg bites & potato bakes—easy and protein-packed at home. Spinach Feta Egg White Wraps Prepare this popular drive-through breakfast at home for more protein and less money. Grab Recipe Here! Oven Baked Starbucks Egg Bites Make sous vide style egg bites in the oven! The trick is to make a steam...
27 days ago • 1 min read
I think it's safe to say that the cottage cheese craze is here to stay. If you are STILL on the fence, but want to add more protein to your meals, try these recipes!! The cottage cheese gets blended in so that they pack an extra protein punch, but without any cottage cheese taste or texture. Protein Waffles Make fluffy and delicious Protein Waffles with over 20g of protein per serving. Prep a batch for now and freeze some for later! High Protein Buffalo Chicken Mac and Cheese This High...
28 days ago • 1 min read
It's almost soup season!! Truly one of my favorite times of the year because soups are the perfect meal prep recipes. Many times I will make a double batch of something so that I can freeze half. I think these 2 cup souper cubes create the perfect portions for freezing and defrosting. I rounded up 18 of the easiest soups, stews and chilis on my blog. They make for perfect meals and leftovers! Click here for 18 Easy Fall Soup Recipes Unsubscribe · Preferences
about 1 month ago • 1 min read
Meal prep has quite literally changed my life. If I have a high protein lunch prepped for the week, I know I am setting myself up for success on work days. These are 4 lunch recipes I have on repeat in my home! Quick, hearty, and packed with flavor—all in just one pan. Skillet Enchiladas Turn chicken enchiladas into an easy dinner with this Skillet Enchiladas recipe. It is perfect for busy weeknights or even meal prep. Grab Recipe Here! Cast Iron Skillet Pizza The perfect weeknight dinner! It...
about 1 month ago • 1 min read
I pretended to be a private chef for my sister and her friends for a day and cooked dinner for 8 of them. It was so fun to put this menu together with my little sister. She selected a few recipes from my blog that she wanted and I filled in with things that I though would compliment her selections. The result was a menu that was perfect for highlighting the end of summer produce. For appetizer I simply served the focaccia and whipped goat cheese dip with castelvetrano olives that I tossed in...
about 1 month ago • 1 min read