This Valentine’s Day, treat your sweetie to an indulgent yet healthy twist on a classic. These Turkey and Goat Cheese Meatballs in Roasted Tomato Marinara are the ultimate date night in supper! Lean turkey meatballs are dotted with creamy goat cheese, and simmered in a homemade fire-roasted tomato marinara that is sinfully simple. This recipe is simple, healthy, and absolutely delicious! This post is sponsoredRead more ->
When life gives you deadlines to meet, social calendars to keep up with, wellness goals to crush, lists to check off, and (let’s be real) Mondays to conquer…what beats a healthy, quick, and simple supper? Hint: NOT MUCH. Here are 7 of my favorite fast, scrumptious, and nutritious meals that are my go-to dinners on my busiest weeknights. Some cook up quick in the oven,Read more ->
These Korean BBQ Tacos with Kimchi Ginger Slaw are the perfect weeknight recipe! The Korean BBQ Beef cooks all day, resulting in a roast that shreds perfectly. The Kimchi Ginger Slaw is super simple, including kimchi, ginger, sesame oil, and rice vinegar. This dinner recipe is easy and delicious! I think it’s no secret by Now that I, along with the general population, thoroughlyRead more ->
This Sweet and Smoky Grilled Salmon is one for the books. Nothing beats grilling with charcoal! This salmon marinade is sweet and spicy, offering the perfect flavors to match the smokiness from the grill. This marinade would work well with chicken or pork as well! The Very Best Grilled Salmon I love salmon. Grill it, smoke it, bake it, sauté it. There are countless ways toRead more ->
Smoky Cajun Shrimp and Grits! The perfect recipe to celebrate Mardi Gras, Fat Tuesday, or…any ole’ day of the week, really! The Shrimp are lightly sautéed after being seasoned with a homemade cajun spice mix, while the grits cook up quickly on your stovetop, finished with a healthy sprinkle of cheddar cheese. This recipe takes less than 20 minutes to make, is healthy, and soRead more ->
A Minnesota classic! This Lightened Up Tater Tot Hotdish includes a homemade cream soup base, sautéed vegetables, ground beef, and yes – tater tots! Surprisingly simple, this recipe comes together easily making it a great weeknight meal! All Hail Tater Tot Hotdish Ya heard of it? How about casserole? Now am I speaking your language? Either way, for me (and arguably, many other Minnesotans), hotdishRead more ->
Lean venison gets an incredibly liberal dose of garlic in this slow cooked Garlicky Venison Roast. Root vegetables are roasted along side the roast, pureed to perfection, serving as a glorious base to the venison which is cooked so perfectly – it literally melts in your mouth! Winter Comfort What says “winter” like a good, slow cooked, tender Garlicky Roast? You know what I’m talkingRead more ->
This Sausage, Kale, and Mushroom Stuffed Acorn Squash makes the perfect weeknight meal. Spicy sausage speckles a nutrient-dense stuffing of kale, mushrooms, and mixed grains. This recipe is so comforting. What doesn’t make you feel all warm and cozy inside? Spicy sausage. Meaty, umami mushrooms. Sautéed greens. Savory squash. Hmm hmm….you’re there now. What I love about this recipe is how fancy it seems (“Really?Read more ->
This Butternut Squash Lasagna with Mushrooms, Kale, and Sage is packed with Autumnal flavors. Butternut squash serves center stage in a decadently creamy sauce with roasted garlic. Meaty mushrooms and cruciferous kale make the filling, in between layers of fresh mozzarella and lasagna noodles. Topped with beautifully fried sage (highlighting another warm flavor in the filling), this lasagna is one to impress! Classic fall flavors.Read more ->
These Chicken Enchiladas with Pumpkin Sauce get an unexpected upgrade with a spicy pumpkin sauce! Sharp cheddar lightly covers the top, melting in to a bubbly, cheesy topping. These enchiladas simple to make, require few ingredients, and are healthy and delicious! An Unlikely Pumpkin Recipe Enchiladas tend to be a favorite food group over here, and I’ll take them any way I can get them.Read more ->