Today I’m sharing some of my favorite high protein foods! Over the past 6 months, I’ve been focusing on increasing my protein intake so I can hit some fitness and health goals. While it’s been surprisingly more difficult than I expected to hit my daily protein goal, it’s gotten easier as I’ve discovered some great …
Recipes
In honor of Thanksgiving week, I wanted to share a delicious Turkey Sliders recipe for using up your Thanksgiving leftovers after the holiday. These are similar to my Hawaiian Ham Sliders recipe, only these sandwiches are layered with some of the tastiest Thanksgiving foods — turkey, cranberry, and sweet rolls! These are quick and easy …
We made a new recipe last weekend for Soup Sunday — Sausage & White Bean Soup! And wow. Just wow. This dairy-free, gluten-free soup is packed with flavor, full of protein, and delicious! Oh, and it only takes 30 minutes to make it! It’s perfect for chilly nights, dropping off as a meal to a …
Last weekend I made the most delicious Smoky Apple Cider Margaritas for Friday happy hour. They were so insanely good and I’ve received several requests to share the recipe again — so here it is! This margarita recipe is perfect to whip up for happy hours this fall, Thanksgiving, football tailgates, and holiday parties ahead. …
I made a healthier version of our favorite Zuppa Toscana Soup this past weekend for Soup Sunday! We’ve been making this Olive Garden copycat soup since 2016 and it is always a hit in our house. However, now that Matt is gluten-free and dairy-free, I made a few ingredient swaps, including trading the heavy cream …
Last weekend we made a delicious hummus dip platter to snack on while watching the Ohio State game. Matt and Caroline actually homemade the hummus together and I chopped all the veggies and plated it. Thomas helped eat it. So…team effort, kind of. This dip was such a pretty appetizer that I wanted to share …
We kicked off 2022 Soup Sunday with one of our favorites — Lasagna Soup! From the 2014 archives, this is the recipe that made me prefer my lasagna in soup form. It’s hearty, easy to make, and perfect for those chilly nights ahead. And since we’ve been making it every season for the past 8 …
Earlier this week I made a delicious Fall Harvest Salad for family dinner that is definitely going to be on repeat for us this season! It’s simple to throw together and is hearty, healthy, wholesome, and delicious. Oh, and it’s pretty too! Fall Harvest Salad with Apple Cider Vinaigrette This colorful salad is loaded with …
To celebrate the first day of fall, I wanted to share one of our favorite festive treats — Spooky Halloween Snack Mix! It is sweet, salty, and absolutely delicious. This is the perfect treat for Halloween gatherings, family movie nights, fall class parties, or “booing” your neighbors with! It’s super easy to whip up, is …
Mondays are usually salad night for dinner in our home, which almost always solicits some groans initially from the kids. So I’ve had to get creative with our salad recipes to make them kid-friendly. Don’t get me wrong, the kids do NOT eat every single ingredient in these salads. I’ve found that the easiest way …
This refreshing watermelon feta salad is a delicious sweet and salty combination of fresh ingredients for summer. Quick and simple to toss together, this salad makes for the perfect summer side dish for your next cookout, potluck, Sunday brunch, or dinner al fresco. Watermelon Feta Salad Watermelon Feta Salad Ingredients The base of this summer …
If you’re looking for the most delicious summer cocktail, you have got to try these sparkling margaritas! I would especially recommend this recipe if you’re looking to make a delicious pitcher cocktail to bring to your next cookout, pool party, taco night dinner party, or any summer gathering really! Most recently, I made them for …