this turkey and orzo soup comes together with just 10 ingredients and 25 minutes of your time. it’s quick, easy & filling and a great way to use up your thanksgiving leftovers! If you’re like me, you’ve got a fridge stuffed with Thanksgiving leftovers. And while I have absolutely no problem eating them as is,…
5 dinners to make this week
rounding up 5 delicious dinners that will keep your evening meal routine interesting all week long! So we’ve covered breakfast and lunch, now it’s time for dinner! These are some of my favorite dinner recipes. Hearty, filling and oh-so-comforting, they’re perfect for this time of year! MONDAY: Whole wheat pesto greek yogurt baked mac and…
weeknight baked ziti
this easy, budget-friendly vegetarian baked ziti comes together quickly and is sure to please a crowd. serve up with a big salad, steamed veggies or some crusty bread to round it all out! Is there anything better than warm, cheesy pasta on a cold night? For us in our household, there’s definitely not. This easy…
sweet potato & black bean quinoa chili
coconut milk, fresh ginger, ground cinnamon and coriander give this dairy & gluten-free vegetarian dish a refreshing twist on classic chili flavor. it’s scoop-up-with-a-chip thick making it a hearty & satisfying meal that even the biggest meat eaters will love. So I know I’ve been promising you guys a classic vegetarian chili recipe, but I…
roasted root vegetable couscous with chicken apple sausage
root vegetables are roasted until just tender then paired with whole wheat couscous. chicken apple sausage and dried cranberries add the perfect hint of sweetness for a dairy-free quick weeknight meal everyone will love! If you’re like me, then you’re in need of some quick, less than 30-minute dinners every week and I’ve got just…
white bean & veggie pesto pasta
this easy vegetarian white bean & veggie pesto pasta comes together in minutes and is sure to please the whole household – a great option for an easy weeknight meal! Yesterday I posted about our family’s go-to spinach walnut pesto, so today I figured I had to give you a meal using it! This is…
apple cider glazed chicken with roasted autumn produce
this apple cider glazed chicken comes together in 30 minutes or less and is bursting with fall flavor. it’s the perfect way to use up fall produce while getting dinner on the table in no time! Guys, I know there’s nothing we love more than an easy meal that tastes great and can feed a…
spicy red lentil pasta with feta & pistachios
this easy meat-free pasta dish is packed with protein and comes together in minutes. serve with a side salad or some steamed veggies for an easy weeknight meal. I recently had the pleasure of attending an event with barilla and while we were there one of their in-house chefs made a version of this dish…
chicken parm stuffed peppers
these easy chicken parmesan stuffed peppers come together quickly then bake in the oven for a delicious twist on a classic everyone will love! Guys, these are every bit as good as they sound! They’re SUCH a fun twist on regular old chicken parm (which makes an appearance in our house at least once every…
pumpkin turkey meatballs
these super tender turkey meatballs bring fall flavor to an italian classic. made with pumpkin, sage and nutmeg, they’re sure to be a hit for an easy weeknight meal this fall. Are you a “pumpkin in everything!” person or a “enough with the pumpkin!” person? I would say I’m somewhere in between. I love a…
roasted harvest vegetable barley bowl
anything goes with this easy roasted harvest vegetable barley bowl. roast up any veggies you have on, toss with some nuts & goat cheese and serve with a heaping square of cornbread. Don’t you just love meals that come together from a random fridge clean out and end up being one of your favorite meals?…
coconut curry & tofu ramen noodle bowl
This easy ramen noodle bowl comes together with just 5 basic ingredients. Done in just about 30 minutes, it’s a perfect weeknight meal option! This recipe was created in partnership with Taylor Farms. All content and opinions contained within are my own. As always, thank you for allowing me to partner with brands to create…
creamy red lentil, kale & quinoa stew
red lentils combine with kale, quinoa and creamy yogurt for a delicious vegetarian meal that’s as comforting as it is easy to make! This post is sponsored by siggi’s. All opinions contained within are my own. As always, thank you for allowing me to partner with brands I love to bring you wholesome, balanced recipes!…
roasted brussel sprout & caramelized onion ravioli
cheesy roasted brussel sprout & caramelized onion ravioli embraces its roots in this dish when combined with roasted fresh brussel sprouts & caramelized onions for an easy weeknight meal. Let’s be honest, it’s great to make meals fully from scratch when you have the time. But with back to school season officially upon us, our…
weeknight baked gnocchi
this easy, cheesy baked gnocchi comes together in just about 30 minutes making it a perfect weeknight dish! You guys know I’m always looking for easy weeknight dinners that everyone in the household can enjoy – and this one definitely ticks that box! It’s also a one-stop shop so you really don’t have to serve…
tortellini & chickpea italian soup
this vegetarian soup comes together in less than 30 minutes and is hearty, satisfying and packs a load of nutrients and vegetarian-protein. The temperatures dropped into the high 60s here the past few days and I immediately jumped on the opportunity to whip up a batch of soup. I love soups, stews and chilis in…
easy spinach & cheese ravioli bake
this easy dish comes together quickly and is both kid & adult friendly making it a perfect weeknight meal. customize it in any way you see fit to work for the preferences in your household! Let’s be honest. We all need an arsenal of quick and easy weeknight dishes to choose from each week, am…
whole wheat broccoli & greek yogurt baked mac & cheese
this version of mac and cheese provides plenty of protein and fiber per bite making it a great meal to serve the whole family I’ve been dying to make an at-home version of my favorite greek yogurt mac & cheese from Yafo Kitchen (one of our go-to places to eat out here in Charlotte) and…
spicy chickpea & tofu veggie farro bowl
this quick and easy chickpea & tofu farro bowl is loaded with flavor and nutrition and comes together in just about 30 minutes I was in Trader Joe’s the other day while visiting my sister’s in Boston and saw this riced cauliflower bowl and thought it looked so good except for one thing: the cauliflower….
7-ingredient schug sauce (+ a delicious grain bowl to drizzle it on!)
This 7-ingredient schug sauce takes just minutes to pull together and can be drizzled on everything from roasted veggies to grains, even your favorite proteins. Dinner will never be the same again. You know the Gilmore Girls episode where Sookie makes some amazing sauce and Lorelai tastes it and says “I want to take a…
weeknight sheet pan veggie pizza
This easy weeknight sheet pan veggie pizza takes all of 10 minutes to pull together, uses whatever veggies & cheese you have on hand and can feed the whole household! I don’t know about you guys, but for me, dinner is a struggle. I never find myself ordering out breakfast or lunch but by the…
chicken tacos with fajita veggies
these easy chicken tacos take all of 10 minutes to pull together and include some quickly stir-fried fajita veggies for a delicious #tacotuesday! This is one of my favorite easy dinners because it comes together in pretty much no time, the entire family loves it and it requires minimal cooking on my part! You can…
spicy corn, tomato, peach & burrata farro bowl
this vegetarian-friendly dish combines some of the best summer flavors all in one easy grain bowl! done in less than 10 minutes, it’s as nutritious as it is delicious. Still going strong with my tomato/peach/burrata combo obsession! This dish is literally the embodiment of summer to me. It’s got so many of summer’s best flavors…
greek-style turkey burgers
these easy greek-style feta burgers use just 7 ingredients and take all of 15 minutes to pull together bringing amazing mediterranean flavors to any backyard cook-out! You guys know by now that I loooove anything Mediterranean and these turkey burgers are no exception. Being Greek, I grew up in a house where spanakopita was basically…