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Grilled Caesar Salad with Grilled Croutons By Emily Richter 4/8/2024 This Grilled Caesar Salad with Grilled Croutons is unlike any classic Caesar salad you’ve had! Fresh romaine lettuce hearts and French baguette halves are placed on a hot outdoor grill to create the BEST homemade croutons and deliciously crispy grilled romaine that’s drizzled with our rich n’ tangy homemade Caesar dressing . If you love a nice char just as much as I do, you’ll fall in love with this grilled Caesar salad with grilled croutons!...

Healthier Chocolate Cupcakes By Lee Funke 2/1/2020 These healthier chocolate cupcakes are lightened up with white whole wheat flour, Greek yogurt, and coconut sugar for the perfect, not-too-sweet dessert that your sweetie will love! Looking for more healthier desserts to vie that special someone, look no further than these chocolate cupcakes or our raspberry chocolate almond butter cups or even these sugar cookie cut-outs ! Cupcakes > Cake! Cupcake, do the cupcake danceeeee!...

Juicy Grilled Chicken By Lee Funke 2/10/2025 Get perfectly juicy chicken on the inside and stunning grill marks on the outside with this no-fail recipe. You need boneless, skinless chicken breast, a few seasonings, and a grill (or grill pan!). The key to perfectly cooked grilled chicken: the internal temperature . Make sure to grill until it reaches around 160ºF in the thickest spot. Grilled chicken is a summer staple in our house....

Lemon Garlic Israeli Couscous with Whipped Feta By Emily Richter 1/21/2022 This lemon garlic Israeli couscous recipe will be a new one pot staple in your house. It is packed with vegetables, protein, and topping wit a salty whipped feta. Veggie-Packed Couscous Dish Hellloooooo, veggie lovers! This lemon garlic Israeli couscous is as healthy as it is delicious. And did we mention it’s veggie-packed?! You’ll find a rainbow of vegetables in this one pot dish tossed together with chickpeas, lemon, garlic, couscous (of course!...

Mini Lemon Cheesecake Bites By Emily Richter 3/17/2024 This mini cheesecake recipe is made with a sweet and salty crust, cream cheese, Greek yogurt, honey, vanilla, and lemon zest making them the perfect Spring dessert. Best Mini Cheesecakes! If you’re looking for mini cheesecakes recipes, look no further than these mini lemon cheesecake cups! These little bites of heaven are made with the most delicious sweet and salty crust and the filling is a combination of cream cheese and Greek yogurt....

My Dream Kitchen Appliances By Lee Funke 6/17/2023 Welcome to the kitchen of my dreams! This post is all about kitchen appliances and my experience with Twin Cities appliances store Warners’ Stellian . Supporting local, when possible, was top of mind during this design/build process and that’s one of the main reasons why I am proud to be a Warners’ Stellian partner. Why We Love Warners’ Stellian Family-owned: Warners’ Stellian is Midwest, family-owned business since 1954....

Perfect French Toast By Emily Richter 8/16/2021 It’s time to whip up a batch of the Perfect French Toast . Made from 5 simple ingredients, and ready to enjoy in under 30 minutes. Brunch is served! Brunch is Served! Is there anything better than French toast in the morning? We love a good sweet breakfast recipe like our French toast bake or our French toast sticks . And today, we’re comin’ in hot with an oh so classic French toast recipe....

Protein Overnight Oats – 3 Ways By Linley Hanson 1/13/2025 These protein powder overnight oats have 21g of protein in every serving. Made with an easy base of quick-cooking oats, almond milk, a natural sweetener, and your favorite protein powder , they are the perfect high-protein breakfast that we are obsessed with. We have spent countless mornings devouring different bowls of oatmeal and overnight oats , but nothing beats our protein overnight oats....

Quinoa Lasagna Casserole By Lee Funke 3/1/2024 Try this light and nourishing Spinach Quinoa Lasagna Casserole for a no-hassle, protein-packed dinner that’s sans gluten and filled with so much flavor! Made all in one casserole dish, this healthy spin on the classic comfort food is excellent for easy meal prep and busy nights when you’re hangry and want the oven to do all the work for you. Featured Comment “Loooove this casserole!...

Quinoa Sweet Potato Burgers By Lee Funke 7/12/2023 Our quinoa sweet potato burgers are a go-to veggie-packed burger recipe made with cooked quinoa, sweet potato puree, and black beans. Featured Comment “ So amazing – another fabulous recipe. Made these for my friends last night and everyone was raving about them. Thanks, FFF! ?” – Mandie High Protein + High Fiber Burger Eat them as is or on a bun, your choice!...

Sex on the Beach Drink By Linley Hanson 6/17/2024 One of the first cocktails I ever had was a variation of a sex on the beach. My dad always made a vodka + orange juice + cranberry juice cocktail growing up, so when I first came of age, this is what I ordered at the bar! Who knew it was basically a sex on the beach cocktail 😝 This recipe calls for 4 ingredients and ice....

Sweet Potato Hummus Recipe By Lee Funke 6/19/2019 This homemade sweet potato hummus recipe is the perfect healthy snack that’s packed with fiber, protein, and veggies! If you like a little more heat, then up the sriracha and enjoy with your favorite veggies, on a sandwich, and more! Looking for more healthy appetizer recipes? We love to serve this sweet potato hummus at get-togethers along with delicious guacamole recipes , our yummy vegan queso , and we dunk this golden roasted cauliflower in all of them!...

Sweet Potato Vegan Buddha Bowl Recipe By Lee Funke 10/1/2019 If you are looking for a delicious and healthy recipe to make for dinner tonight, try this sweet potato vegan buddha bowl recipe. This buddha bowl recipe is ready in under an hour and is packed with veggies, whole grains, and tasty tahini. It is perfect for a meatless dinner or for a meal-prep lunch for the week. It’s MONDAY and it’s the last week of March!...

Air Fryer Firecracker Shrimp By Emily Richter 6/7/2024 Crunchy, spicy, and sticky-sweet, this delicious air fryer firecracker shrimp recipe is a party for the taste buds. The gochujang gives it a unique twist and the perfect amount of heat. Add the honey, sesame oil, and rice vinegar, and you’ve got the perfect finger-licking sauce to coat over your ultra-crispy shrimp. This is literally the BEST firecracker shrimp because it’s an easy recipe made in the air fryer — these shrimp are seriously so crispy, you’d never guess they weren’t deep fried....

Air Fryer Zucchini Tots By Emily Richter 8/1/2025 These zucchini tots are cheesy, perfectly crispy, and incredibly easy to make in the air fryer. They’re a super fun, veggie-packed side or snack your whole family is sure to love as much as mine does! ❤️ All hail any recipe my toddlers will eat (IYKYK)! Especially when it’s a recipe packed with protein and veggies like these air fryer zucchini tots 🥰🥰 They’re cute, easy to make, and literally a hit every time with my kiddos, which is a major #momwin....

Beans On Toast By Linley Hanson 8/23/2024 Our Beans on Toast recipe is a fun twist on traditional beans on toast. It stars butter beans, a rich tomato sauce, and an herbaceous (non-traditional) gremolata for the perfect flavor combo! This is one of Linley’s FAVE recipes on our site, so you know it’s goooood 😏 Being from the United States, we don’t usually eat beans on toast! We make Instant Pot Baked Beans , sure....

Beermosa By Linley Hanson 4/20/2025 Take your brunch drink up a notch and make a beermosa! Forget the champagne and mix your favorite beer with orange juice for the perfect brunch cocktail! Looking for more naturally sweetened and delicious cocktails? Our bloody mary recipe and healthy greyhound are a perfect addition to any happy hour! Beer or Bubbly? Don’t worry, I’m not going to make you choose one or the other....

Chili Crunch Salmon with Creamy Coconut Brothy Rice By Linley Hanson 1/27/2026 My chili crunch salmon and creamy coconut brothy rice recipe is cozy, nourishing, and actually quite simple to make. I put my spin on the viral brothy chicken and rice that has been all over social media, and dare I say this version with salmon is better!? The salmon gets cooked right in the pot, which gives the broth with such a rich flavor base (not to mention saves on dishes!...

Crispy Cast Iron Chicken Thighs By Emily Richter 9/7/2023 Tired of boring and bland chicken thigh recipes? This cast iron chicken thighs recipe has a ton of flavor and will leave everyone with a clean plate. The thighs are seasoned, seared, then placed in the oven to get them satisfyingly crispy on the outside yet soft and juicy on the inside. Leave it to your trusty cast iron to get crispy chicken thighs that are full of delicious flavor!...

Easy Sautéed Green Beans By Lee Funke 11/5/2024 Made with garlic, lemon, and butter, these sautéed green beans are a welcome addition to any meal! They’re bright, colorful, and ready in just 20 minutes. Growing up, some variation of green beans was often on our dinner table. Whether we ate them steamed, roasted, or sautéed, my mom always served them with butter, salt, and pepper to keep it simple. We’re kicking versatile green beans up a notch with today’s recipe for sautéed green beans with lemon for brightness and garlic for flavor....