One of the most intimidating things about homemade macaroni and cheese is making the roux! Fear not! You won’t need to make a roux (a mixture of flour of butter to thicken the sauce) to have thick, and delicious macaroni and cheese. This one Pot Creamy Macaroni and Cheese will become a go to on…
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25 Healthy Soup Recipes for Fall
As soon as colder whether hits I’m making soup recipes left and right. I could eat soup almost every evening. With fall events like Halloween right around the corner, I thought I’d do a round up of my favorite healthy soup recipes. I also include chili and stew in this category. I’ve divided them out…
Slow Cooker Healthy French Onion Soup
When it comes to healthy eating, French Onion Soup isn’t usually a dish you think of. That heavy cheese and bread layer always puts it in the category of indulgent. This Slow Cooker Healthy French Onion Soup is not only easy, but the addition of bone broth and the lighter application of cheese and bread…
Chicken Parmesan Baked Rigatoni
I’ve been watching Bob Ross on Hulu each night before bed. There’s something about him that is captivating in the way such small movements create such masterpiece, but I also love his little tidbits of encouragement. Bob often talks about “Happy Accidents.” This Chicken Parmesan Rigatoni is exactly that! A happy accident! I laid some…
Chili Lime Blackened Salmon with Pico De Gallo
Fish can be intimidating for inexperienced cooks, but I promise you that it’s one of the easiest things you can start with. Salmon in particular is forgiving due to its high fat content. It’s hard to dry out salmon. This Chili Lime Blackened Salmon with Pico De Gallo has a delicious fresh mex flavor profile….
Simple Homemade Chicken Enchiladas
*Enchiladas can be a labor of love. This simple Homemade chicken Enchilada recipe uses the help of your Instant Pot or Slow Cooker to make the sauce and the chicken at the same time. I couldn’t believe how well these turned out. I know we’ll be putting them on the regular rotation! Simple Homemade Chicken…
Easy Healthy Pizza Roll Ups
I’ve used this 2 Ingredient pizza dough a few times on the blog. My Cast Iron Barbecue Chicken Pizza and my Garlic Herb and Cheese Bread Sticks use this method. While it’s great that it’s a bit on the healthy side, the real win is how convenient it is. I almost always have flour and…
Homemade Baked Chicken Nuggets
I think almost every kid goes through an “I only eat chicken nuggets” phase. I know I did and even today I enjoy chicken tenders for dinner or over a salad. You know I’m a grown up now so I gotta throw the salad in there. These Homemade Baked Chicken Nuggets were a brain storm…
Grilled Honey Hot Wings
Do you love some sweet with your heat? If so these Grilled Honey Hot Wings are sure to be your go to recipe. The slightly smoky flavor of the grill perfectly compliments this sweet , spicy and sticky wing sauce. Keep the mess outside and make wings without frying them. Grilled Honey Hot Wings Grilled…
Lemon Broccoli Pasta Salad
I love me a pasta salad, but I feel like they are either soaked in oil or mayo. This Lemon Broccoli Pasta Salad is a light and fresh take on everyone’s favorite summer side dish. The lemon gives a light and bright flavor while the broccoli adds some healthy fiber. Use as much or as…