Wild Rice Soup is a Minnesota staple. And using the crockpot allows you to make this creamy, comforting, and filling soup with little effort. Slow Cooker Chicken Wild Rice Soup is family friendly and perfect for soup season. Wild Rice Soup and popovers were always…
Taco Tuesday meets Meatless Monday with these Plant-Based, Meatless Quinoa Black Bean Tacos. They are vegetarian and can easily be made vegan! The easy quinoa taco filling comes together in just one skillet. And the Cilantro Lime Quinoa is so easy to whip up that…
Orange Chicken is one of my favorite Chinese Takeout picks. But sometimes you want the flavors of takeout in a healthier way. Enter this Healthy Orange Chicken. Marinating chicken thighs in an easy orange marinade gives you all the flavor, without the frying. Not to…
One-Pot Spinach Artichoke Pesto Pasta is great for when you’re craving pasta, but want little clean up. All made in one dutch oven, this dish is even vegetarian. Perfect for Meatless Monday. Farfalle pasta is combined with white beans, spinach, artichoke hearts, basil pesto, and…
Chicken Noodle Soup is a classic for a reason, but Chicken Tortellini Soup takes the classic to a whole new level. This fun spin on a family favorite swaps chicken tortellini for the egg noodles. You’re left with a soup that is extra comforting on…
Craving buffalo? These healthy Buffalo Cauliflower Lettuce Wraps are a great way to get your spicy fix in a nutritious, plant-based way. Perfect for Meatless Monday or even a healthier game day snack. Ingredients You’ll Need for these Buffalo Cauliflower Lettuce Wraps: 1 Head of…
These Best Fudgy Brownies are for the chocolate lovers. Dense, fudgy, thick, and loaded with chocolate flavor. Adding chocolate chips adds melty chocolate to every bite and chopped walnuts add a little texture and crunch. Not only are these brownies my absolute favorite, they are…
Minestrone Soup is an Italian vegetable soup that is hearty, thick, and full of flavor. It often has pasta or rice in the tomatoey broth which just adds to the comfort factor. I love the versatility of Minestrone – it’s perfect to use up whatever…
Don’t get me wrong, I will always have a soft spot in my heart for the onion dip that you make by mixing the packet with some sour cream. I will NEVER be above that dip. That said, this homemade Caramelized Onion Dip is in…
This Roasted Red Pepper Dip is your new must have healthy snack. Made from roasted red peppers, garlic, almonds, basil, red wine vinegar, some spices, and oil. It’s great paired with veggies or your favorite crackers for dipping. Unlike hummus (here’s my favorite way to…
When it comes to using up the produce in your fridge, is there really anything better than a veggie stir fry? This Cashew Veggie Stir-Fry is perfect for getting your veggies in. But the star of this plant-based dinner is the pineapple stir-fry sauce. Slightly…
I’ve always loved desserts in bar form for several reasons. And these Chocolate Shortbread Bars are no exception. Dessert Bars are Better! They’re quicker. No scooping cookie dough onto baking sheets. Easy to transport in the baking dish. Can get fancy with layering with very…
Instant Pot Curry Lentils are healthy, filling, creamy, slightly spicy, and perfect for meal prep. You can feel good about eating these. They’re made with clean ingredients, plant based, vegetarian, and easily made vegan if you omit the butter. This meal is perfect for an…
Instant Pot Salsa Chicken and Rice is perfect for an easy weeknight dinner or meal prep for the week. Made with primarily pantry ingredients in just about 30 minutes, I love this one pot meal since the chicken and rice cook all at once. No…
Vegan Quinoa Chili is the plant-based dinner of your dreams. Protein-packed thanks to the quinoa and beans and lots of fiber make this chili extra filling. Perfect for meatless Monday or any night when you want a healthy, vegetarian dinner option. The main reason I…