I have to admit that I am not a big fan of Panera Bread as a whole. While I like their healthier approach to food, some things are just kind of sub par for the price. One thing that isn’t? The shells and cheese! It’s not the lowest calorie offering, but man is it good….
Dinner
Summer Herb Chicken and Zucchini Pasta
We’ve all had it happen. You go home after a long day to open your fridge and declare there’s nothing to eat. Now unless you’re one of those people that keeps nothing but condiments in your fridge, I’m going to bet you can create a meal at any given time with a little creativity. The…
Easy Basic Chicken Salad Recipe without Celery
If you’re like me and you aren’t exactly drinking celery juice because you love it so much (let’s be real who ACTUALLY enjoys celery juice? No one.) then this is the chicken salad recipe for you. This Easy Basic Chicken Salad Recipe without Celery will give you all the flavor you love in a healthy…
Quick and Easy Grilled Chicken Fajitas
When we think of grilling we often think of steaks, ribs and burgers. I love taking recipes you’d normally make inside and adapting them to outdoor cooking. It really ensures that I can use my grill as much as possible. Grilling keeps the mess outside and the flavor cannot be beat. If you have a…
Asian Salmon Chopped Salad
I absolutely love a short cut from the store when it makes sense. This Asian Salmon Chopped Salad is one of my favorite easy weeknight meals. I truly didn’t expect to enjoy it as much as I did. People were asking about the recipe when I posted it on Instagram so I thought why not…
Grilled Chicken Pasta Primavera
You may think grilling season is all pork butts and ribs. If you’re like me those kinds of things really don’t appeal quite like the light and healthy fare of summer. Hotter tempertures and more active days leave me craving the lighter side. This Grilled Chicken Pasta Primavera Recipe is one I came up with…
Cheesy Taco Pasta Shells
Who remembers having hamburger helper as a kid? Yep, you have yourself a bonafied Cheeseburger Macaroni fan here. My other favorite flavor was the taco flavored pasta. I can’t remember the exact name, but these Cheesy Taco Pasta Shells will take you right back to the good old days. This recipe is an easy weeknight…
Almond Flour Air Fried Chicken
Necessity is the mother of invention. I go to make dinner wanting a nice crispy chicken cutlet. Gasp! No bread crumbs. I look around the kitchen and come across almond flour. I always like to mix Parmesan with my breadcrumbs so I added some of that too. What resulted was a nice crispy chicken cutlet…
Healthy Slow Cooker Chicken Burrito Bowls Recipe
I’m currently on a quest to make more summer friendly slow cooker meals. I realize we think of cooking things low and slow in winter, but summer is busy and the slow cooker is the ultimate busy person’s kitchen tool. Healthy Slow Cooker Chicken Burrito Bowls have all the flavor of your favorite fresh mex…
Creamy Cauliflower Mashed Potatoes
I know the whole cauliflower mashed potatoes thing is still going strong. While I do not believe cauliflower can ever replace mashed potatoes, I do think it has a time and place. I will never serve this recipe on Thanksgiving Day. I will definitely serve this recipe anytime I want mashed potatoes, but also want…