Taste the rainbow with this colorful spring roll recipe loaded with a variety of fresh vegetables, all wrapped inside clear rice paper. Spring rolls are a food I don’t make very often, but when I come across my stash of rice paper (that I always forget I have), I try to stock up on fresh…
Spicy Shrimp Tacos
Spicy Shrimp Tacos get their distinct flavor from seasoned shrimp on top of a cheesy tortilla—topped with fresh ingredients like cabbage, avocado, and tomatoes. I feel like I need some sort of grand reveal for this recipe because it’s a pretty big deal, let me tell you. This recipe is my attempt at recreating the best…
Salmon Patties
For a healthy and quick weeknight meal, use canned pink salmon to make burgers packed with omega-3 fatty acids. Not only is today Memorial Day…it’s also National Hamburger Day! Talk about a happy coincidence. If you’re looking for something nutritious to make today, or maybe to use your leftover buns later this week, I’ve got…
Using a Theme to Make Salads Less Boring
Salads are one of easiest ways to eat healthy—and for good reason. They’re usually full of good-for-you veggies, plus other nutritious ingredients. But unfortunately, salads are only healthy if you’re willing to eat them. And let’s be real here, sometimes salads just really suck. I can’t tell you how many times I’ve brought a salad to…
Quinoa Protein Bowl
For a protein-packed lunch idea, try this Quinoa Protein Bowl that combines edamame, corn, black beans, and avocado on a bed of quinoa. Don’t you just love when you throw a bunch of ingredients together, and it somehow turns out to be a legit-tasting meal? I usually get my food inspiration from existing recipes, but…
Ginger Sesame Chicken Salad
For a light and fresh meal, throw together this healthy chopped cabbage salad filled with flavors like ginger and sesame. Fresh ginger is hands-down one of my favorite flavors in cooking. I never keep it on hand, though, so I always have to make it a point in my meal planning to pick some up…
Greek Yogurt Chicken Salad
Make a fresh, colorful lunch with this Greek yogurt-based chicken salad recipe, filled with grapes, almonds, dried cranberries, and more. In my opinion, the best lunches are those filled with fresh ingredients and feel light but are filling. That’s exactly what chicken salad is for me. Usually, I don’t even like chicken salad because I’ve…
Chef Salad Lettuce Wrap
Mix up lunch time by turning the classic chef salad into a refreshing lettuce wrap! I think we can all agree that foods get really boring after awhile, which often leads to junk food becoming an easy solution. About once per week, I find myself asking Matt, “What do people eat?” as I go from…
How to Make a Buddha AKA Nourish AKA Macro Bowl
Not sure if you’ve noticed, but there’s this trend that has been gaining speed lately. Some call them Buddha Bowls; some call them Nourish Bowls; others call them Macro Bowls. Call them what you want, but they’re making me feel inspired AF to eat healthy. These nourishing bowls are packed with healthy foods and have…
Turkey Cranberry Panini with Bacon and Brie
Whether you use fresh ingredients or leftovers from Thanksgiving, this turkey bacon panini is packed with delicious flavors and vibrant colors for a gourmet lunchtime treat! Thanksgiving food is all fine and dandy, but I’m here today to talk to you about the leftovers. Many people think the food is 10x better the day after,…
Berry and Walnut Chicken Salad with Poppy Seed Dressing
For a light and vibrant salad, layer chicken and fresh fruit on a bed of romaine lettuce and top with crumbled feta and a drizzle of sweet poppy seed dressing. There are certain recipes that remind me how much of a “foodie” I am. While I was in the middle of assembling this salad, I…
Chicken Caesar Salad Wrap
Give the classic Caesar salad a makeover by adding it to wrap with chicken for a punch of protein and croutons for a bit of crunch. Do you have any dishes that when you see it on a menu at a restaurant, you have to order it? That’s me with Chicken Caesar Wraps. It’s such…
BLT Wedge Salad
Throw this wedge salad together for a super speedy side dish or main entree. Topped with bacon, tomato, feta, and ranch – you can’t go wrong with this BLT-inspired salad! Wedge salads – they’re big chunks of iceberg with toppings thrown on top. I’ve always found this variety of salad to be intriguingly different. While…
Grilled Chicken Caesar Salad with Homemade Dressing & Croutons
Make the classic Caesar salad from scratch by topping a bed of romaine lettuce with grilled chicken, homemade Greek yogurt Caesar dressing, and simple whole wheat croutons. When it comes to salads, Caesar is probably my favorite. However, I don’t make it very often because I never have the dressing on hand and also because…
Strawberry and Chicken Spinach Salad with Poppy Seed Dressing
This strawberry spinach salad is tossed with shredded chicken and toasted almonds—plus sweet and tangy poppy seed dressing—for an exciting and refreshing mix of flavors. In honor of today being the second day of spring… I’m sharing a fresh and sweet salad recipe! I’ve actually wanted to share this recipe for over a year, but…
