roasted brussel sprouts and caramelized onions combine with four different kinds of cheese to bring a burst of flavor to this easy, wholesome pasta bake! I was at Trader Joe’s a couple weeks ago and browsing through their ravioli section (one of my favorites!) when I spotted a new one I hadn’t seen before: brussel sprout & caramelized onion! I (of course) immediately bought it, went home and…
pasta e fagioli
this updated classic contains 2 kinds of beans, hearty whole wheat orzo pasta & plenty of veggies for a filling & delicious meal that’s warm & comforting! Our whole house has been struck with some post-holiday travel stuffiness and for me, there’s nothing that combats that better a warm bowl of homemade soup. Even if…
oven roasted salmon with feta, asparagus & cranberry farro
this dish comes together so easily you’ll be shocked to find how flavorful it is! combining oven roasted salmon that is crispy outside and ultra tender on the inside with fluffy, feta, asparagus & cranberry farro for the perfect weeknight meal. For years I avoided cooking salmon at home because I could just never get…
5 easy & comforting meatless italian dinners
5 easy and comforting meatless italian dinners that come together quickly and won’t break the bank! Let’s be honest, the holidays can be an expensive time of year (between holiday parties, cookie swaps, decorating and present buying, there’s not much of a break for your poor wallet) which makes it an excellent time to go…
tri-color quinoa & roasted root vegetable salad with apple cider vinaigrette
tri-color quinoa is combined with crisp roasted root vegetables for an easy grain salad packed with protein & flavor! This post is sponsored by Bob’s Red Mill. All opinions contained within are my own. As always, thank you for allowing me to partner with companies to create yummy, wholesome recipes! I love a good grain…
the best whole grain stuffing
hearty whole grain bread is combined with carrots, celery, tart apples and chicken apple sausage to make a tender, perfect-for-thanksgiving baked stuffing. Poor Thanksgiving tends to get overlooked in the commercial setting. It seems to go straight from Halloween to Thanksgiving. But for me and my family, that’s definitely not the case. As a family…
17 ways with black beans
17 recipes from breakfast to dessert that will put that can of black beans you have hiding in your pantry to good use! I know I’m not alone in having that rogue can of black beans hiding in the back of my pantry! If you’re scraping for things to make at the end of the…
whole wheat pesto greek yogurt baked mac and cheese
creamy pesto is combined with a rich, cheesy sauce, poured over whole grain pasta and roasted brussel sprouts then topped with crispy bread crumbs and baked to perfection. Okay so don’t let the wordy title of this dish scare you off because it’s actually really easy. How easy you might ask? I literally whipped this…
mini turkey meatloaf meatballs
these mini turkey meatloaf meatballs make for an easy back-to-school dinner, perfect when served over whole grain spaghetti with your favorite marinara sauce. Another quick and easy dinner for your back to school needs! I love meatballs but the time and energy that it takes to roll 24 individual meatballs (yeah…that’s where I’m currently at)…
easier sausage and peppers
classic sausage and peppers made easier with pre-cooked chicken sausage! also loaded with fiber from veggies and whole grain pasta. Growing up we had sausage and peppers at least once a month. While inherently it’s a dish loaded with protein and veggies, there are a few tweaks that I made to my mom’s classic recipe…
easy honey ginger shrimp and vegetable stir-fry
this simple shrimp and veggie stir-fry comes together in just about 20 minutes and is packed with whole grains, veggies, protein and FLAVOR! a perfect meal for busy weeknights. Somehow back to school is not far away (don’t ask me how!) and while I’m not counting summer out yet (officially, there’s still about a month…
spicy yogurt-marinated chicken
this simple and spicy yogurt marinated chicken is the perfect dish to bring to an end-of-summer BBQ. 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! Somehow (don’t ask me how!) summer is…
farro with spinach basil pesto, toasted walnuts and summer vegetables
nutty farro is combined with spinach basil pesto, summer vegetables and crunchy toasted walnuts for a flavorful dish that comes together in 30 minutes! This post is sponsored by Bob’s Red Mill. All opinions contained within are my own. As always, thank you for allowing me to partner with companies to create yummy, wholesome recipes!…
pesto sweet potato noodles with tri-colored tomatoes & white beans
spiralized sweet potato noodles are covered with rich pesto and combined with juicy tri-colored tomatoes and white beans for an easy and delicious meatless meal I’m a firm believer that pesto goes with just about anything and this sweet potato noodle dish just proves it! This is literally the most perfect, refreshing summer dish. It’s…
top 5 posts from last summer
You guys, HOW is it already August?! I honestly don’t even know where this summer went. Ever since having Owen time is on some sort of a warp speed and showing no signs of slowing down. Because of that, I find my new nightly routine tends to be reminiscing. After we get Owen down, Chad…
mexican sweet potato & cauliflower rice with spicy tofu
I was so in love with this dish that I made the other week, that I knew I HAD to make another version of it it once I found this riced sweet potato & cauliflower in the grocery store. Sweet potato lends itself perfect to mexican flavors so I knew it would only make this…
chili-spiced tofu bowl with pepper lime corn and pineapple salsa
Well guys, I’ve just created the dinner of your dreams and get this – it’s vegan! It’s packed with summer produce which combines the most amazing flavors to create a perfect bite with every forkful you bring to your mouth. You can serve this as a bowl, a burrito or even tacos. We recommend serving with…
zucchini parmesan chicken meatballs
these easy zucchini parmesan chicken meatballs come together quickly and are so tender thanks to the addition of the zucchini! I loooove zucchini season. It’s by far one of my most favorite vegetables to work with because you can do so much with it! From throwing it into savory dishes to baking with it, it’s an…
chicken taco lettuce cups
these easy chicken taco lettuce cups are a great way to use up ground chicken! serve them up in lettuce or, if you prefer, a soft tortilla! I was craving tacos the other night but wanted something a little on the lighter side and out of that craving was born these chicken taco lettuce cups!…
greek walnut sliders
these easy greek walnut slides are a no-fail, no-crumble veggie burger that are a great switch up from your usual meat-based burger! With Memorial Day right around the corner, I’m already planning my menu! Growing up, we would had a huge neighborhood party every Memorial Day full of fun, sun and of course, grilling. It…
spiced sweet potato and black bean tacos
Cino de mayo is almost here!! It’s BY FAR one of my favorite times of year (though let’s be honest, I pretty much celebrate all year long anyway). I mean, who doesn’t like a day that celebrates things like tacos, margaritas and guacamole!? I guess someone that doesn’t like those things…haha. BUT. If you’re like…
whole grain zucchini corn pizza
corn and zucchini bring springtime to your pizza! this fresh take on the usual pizza is a great dish to usher in spring with! using just 6 ingredients and 15 minutes of your time, it’s as easy as it is delicious! YOU GUYS. This pizza is literally summer, in pizza form. Everything about it just…
green veggie whole wheat gnocchi with lemon spinach pesto and shaved parmesan
This dish just creams spring to me. It’s packed with some of my most loved green veggies: broccoli, asparagus, green beans, brussel sprouts and zucchini. And I snuck one more of my favorites in by topping it all with my homemade lemon spinach walnut pesto and a few microgreens. There are few things I love…
chickpea mediterranean gyros
these easy chickpea mediterranean gyros are a great meatless way to enjoy this greek classic. simple, fresh and requiring no cooking, they’re perfect for summer! If you haven’t caught on by now, I’m a big fan of Mediterranean food. Being from a big Greek family, I love the flavors of the Mediterranean and will incorporate…