Breakfast is served with these buttermilk pancakes that can be made to your liking by adding berries or bananas—don't forget to freeze a batch.
Popular Recipes
Rosemary Pork Chops with Roasted Garlic
Calling all garlic lovers! This Roasted Garlic & Rosemary Pork Chop recipe is the perfect main dish for dinner—a brine helps make this dish juicy & tasty.
Yogurt Marinated Grilled Chicken
As promised, today I’m sharing the grilled recipe where I used Stonyfield Organic Yogurt as the marinade! More about Stonyfield and what I learned on my farm visit in yesterday’s new post. Learning to Grill Before I get into the details of the marinade though, I must share that I’ve decided I want to get …
DIY Healthier Homemade Nacho Bar
Just in time for Cinco de Mayo, find out how to set up your own DIY (healthier) Nacho Bar! Included is my tasty homemade queso recipe.
Easy Miso Ginger Dressing
Inspired by our trip to Japan last year, I've created an easy miso ginger dressing that is sure to delight your taste buds.
Slow Cooker Korean Beef Short Ribs
This recipe has comfort food written all over it! Warm up with my slow cooker Korean short ribs. I'm also sharing a list of my favorite crockpot meals.
How to Set Up a DIY Hot Chocolate Bar
Warm up this holiday by creating your own DIY hot cocoa bar. This party idea is perfect for the kids, and includes homemade marshmallows, candy, and more!
How to Make Roasted Eggplant “Chips”
Our favorite way to cook and eat eggplant in a delicious, and easy, roasted eggplant "chips" recipe. The whole family will enjoy these "chips!"
Homemade Japanese Curry
When we went to Japan, one of my favorite meals was Japanese Curry. Here's my homemade recipe for this yummy dish with more veggies and less deep frying.
Behind the Scenes at GMA (+ a recipe from my new cookbook)
I shared some recipes from my new "On a Budget"Â cookbook on Good Morning America on Monday, and I'm excited to post some behind the scenes details today!
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Hemp Seeds (what they are + how to use them)
Today we're taking a closer look at hemp seeds which I've been a longtime fan of and use frequently. Plus get a recipe for easy hemp seed energy bites!
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Copycat Nutty Buddy Bars
These copycat Nutty Buddy Bars are free of processed ingredients and pretty reminiscent of what used to be my favorite packaged dessert. Hope you enjoy!
Creamy Potato Soup (Dairy-Free) + Food Sensitivity Symptoms
In this post, learn about food sensitivity symptoms and how to deal with them, and get our allergy-friendly (dairy-free) Creamy Potato Soup recipe.
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Easy Tamale Pie
This easy one-dish meal features the flavors of tamales in the simplicity of a pie. It will definitely be making another appearance at our house! Try it!
How To: Make Your Own Pizza Night
Read this post to find out exactly what you need to do if you want to have a Make Your Own Pizza Night at your house - it's sure to be a crowd pleaser!
Easy Breakfast Burritos (for the freezer!)
Make a double batch of these easy breakfast burritos. They are delicious no matter what time of day, and freezer-friendly to boot. WooHoo!
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Ricotta and Kale Quiche
My cheesy kale quiche is worth trying on even your most reluctant eaters. Serve on its own for breakfast or as a side with your lunch or dinner.
Easy Duchess Potatoes
Kick your potatoes up a notch and wow guests with this yummy duchess potatoes recipe. Make ahead and bake when you are ready. Easy-peasy!
How to Make the Fluffiest Whole-Wheat Biscuits
By using a new technique, I've discovered how to make the fluffiest and flakiest whole-wheat biscuits. My kids can't get enough!
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Creamy Braised Pork Chops (or Chicken)
My family was literally scraping every last bit of the remaining braised pork sauce from the pan and pouring it over their mashed potatoes...so good!
Pineapple Coconut Muffins from Super Healthy Kids
Hi! I’m Amy from Super Healthy Kids, and I’m so happy Lisa invited me to share one of our family recipes with you. These Pineapple Coconut Muffins are light and sweet with pineapples and honey, and they make us feel like we’re on a tropical island
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Green Goddess Chicken Salad
This Green Goddess Chicken Salad recipe is from my new cookbook, Kitchen Matters, and is a delicious, more nutritious twist on a classic chicken salad. I start with poached chicken, which is super easy to make and a very healthful way to cook chicken.
Yellow Split Pea Fritters
We have another Indian-themed recipe for you to try. Similar to falafel, these split pea fritters are a plant-based protein source, bite-sized, and also fairly inexpensive (and easy!) to make.
How to Make Homemade Vanilla Extract (a great gift!)
If you'd like to gift adorable little Homemade Vanilla Extract bottles this holiday season, now is the time to start so it will be ready by December.
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Spaghetti Squash Carbonara
One of the things I love about eating spaghetti squash is that my mental veggie consumption checklist for my family goes ... check, check, and check! Plus it tastes great too - especially in this Spaghetti Squash Carbonara recipe.
The Chicken Salad of My Childhood
Using already cooked chicken is so convenient, and when it's certified USDA organic with simple ingredients that don't include antibiotics or anything artificial, there's nothing to be guilty of whatsoever. My family gobbled up this chicken salad and asked for more, and the best part was how it took me no time at all to pull it together.
Classic Beef Stroganoff
Funny enough, egg noodles are what inspired this beef stroganoff recipe today. I have not had a single egg noodle since we cut out processed food almost 6 years ago!
Easy Breaded Shrimp (Baked)
Just in time for the Super Bowl, I've got an easy and tasty appetizer recipe for you! This Breaded Shrimp doesn't have to be for adults only, though. My kids used to always turn their noses up at shrimp until I made this recipe for them.
Lunchbox Ideas for Your Yumbox
It's no secret that we're big Yumbox fans at my house. In today's sponsored post, I'm excited to share what we like about the Yumbox and also a list of lunchbox ideas to pack in it.
2 Easy Ways to Make Pumpkin Puree
I am really glad that I tried cooking a pumpkin! I tested out two different ways to make pumpkin puree, and I have results to share.
The Best Okra I’ve Ever Had!
Okay, confession time. I thought I hated okra. That may be partially true because I do hate the gooey mess of okra, but thanks to my good friend Amy with Greenbrier Farms, I was introduced to a whole new kind of okra recipe that makes it crispy and dry and deeeelicious.
Peachy Pineapple Green Smoothie Recipe
As I mentioned, both my older daughter and I were inspired by our recent 30-day Green Smoothie Challenge to try some new combinations and more importantly some new-to-us (in smoothies) ingredients. So today, I'm excited to introduce a Peachy Pineapple Green Smoothie recipe made with some of our new favorites, including coconut water, peaches, and pineapple. Yum!
30-Day Green Smoothie Challenge
I'm excited to share a little more about the Green Smoothie Challenge we've been trying out for the past few weeks. This is a free challenge put together by my friends Jadah and Jen.
Green Goddess Dressing
If your salads are getting a little predictable and boring I have the perfect Green Goddess dressing recipe for you to jazz things up! Plus since it's summertime you can get half the ingredients right out of your herb garden (or from your local farmers' market).
Orange Creamsicle Yogurt Pops
I'm doing something a little different today and posting one of our favorite recipes from my cookbook! It's perfect for the warmer weather we're having.
Super Easy Shrimp Bisque
I think you'll love how this Shrimp Bisque recipe incorporates making a super quick stock with your shrimp shells (and supplementing it with a little beef stock) so you can get that delicious, bold flavor without having to work too hard.
