This chicken fajita recipe is one of my all-time favorites to teach and share. It’s so simple, customizable, and a total hit with all ages. Kids and teens especially love how quickly it comes together – they can hardly believe how flavorful it is with just a few ingredients! I’ve passed this recipe along to…
Chicken and Zucchini Tex Mex Casserole
Late summer casseroles are my jam. Winter casseroles often lean heavy and creamy – delicious for some, but not my everyday food. This late summer/early fall version is lighter, veggie-packed, and full of Tex Mex flavor. Adapted from a Good Housekeeping recipe I clipped more than 20 years ago, it’s the perfect dish to use…
Chia Seed Yogurt Bowl
A Healthy and Nourishing Breakfast Chia Seed Yogurt Bowl is one of my favorite make-ahead breakfast dishes. It’s creamy, satisfying, and nutrient-packed and it delivers the right balance of protein, healthy fats, and fiber to keep you full and fueled throughout the morning. Packed With Protein, Fiber, and Healthy Fats Chia seeds, pumpkin seeds, and…
Grass-fed Beef Chili with Beans
A Simple Meal for Post-Travel Days This is the kind of meal I like to make upon returning home from a trip. It uses mostly pantry staples and conveniently packaged ground beef that I keep in my freezer or refrigerator. As long as the beef is sealed, it keeps well in the refrigerator for weeks….
Greek Yogurt Peanut Butter Cup
A Quick & Easy Healthier Dessert If you’re looking for a sweet treat that’s simple, satisfying, and nourishing, this Greek Yogurt Peanut Butter Cup is for you! It’s like a peanut butter cup meets a yogurt parfait – creamy, chocolatey, and made with wholesome ingredients. This is one of my favorite little desserts to keep…
Homemade Maple Chicken Apple Sausage
Skip the processed breakfast meats and make your own clean, flavorful sausage patties at home! These easy Maple Chicken Apple Sausage Patties are made with real ingredients and pack in protein without any unnecessary fillers or preservatives. Whether you’re looking for a better-for-you breakfast option or a protein-packed meal prep recipe, these homemade chicken sausages…
Easy White Bean Chicken Chili
A Quick and Flavorful Family Favorite If you’re looking for a healthy, high-protein, and fiber-rich meal, this Easy White Bean Chicken Chili is perfect for busy weeknights. It is adapted from a popular recipe from New York Times Cooking and one that’s always a hit with family and friends – it’s light, full of flavor,…
Meal Plan // Week of January 13, 2025
While so many of our hearts and prayers are with Southern California as we continue to check on friends and family, we must also feed and comfort those closest to us. Just days ago we flew home from Hawaii to the Bay Area as the fires were starting, seeing reports coming in live while we…
Meal Plan // Week of January 6, 2025
Why I Skip Meal Planning During the Holidays You may or may not have noticed, but I don’t meal plan during the last six weeks of the year! From the week before Thanksgiving, when I’m planning my older son’s birthday celebration meals, to Thanksgiving itself, and all through December, I’m caught in a cycle of…
Embracing the New Year with Sustainable Changes
Let’s Rethink New Year’s Resolutions Every January, we’re bombarded with messages urging us to reinvent ourselves. The “New Year, New You” mentality dominates the conversation, promising quick fixes or dramatic lifestyle overhauls. But let’s be honest – how often do these promises lead to lasting change? More often than not, they result in burnout, frustration,…