This Chicken Meatball Recipe with homemade marinara was inspired by some of the best meatballs I've ever had at a Restaurant called Pitfire Pizza. A few years ago they changed their recipe and completely ruined what were once the best meatballs ever, so I decided to...
This Moroccan Lentil Soup Recipe is bursting with flavor and cooks incredibly quickly using the Instant Pot. If you still have not jumped on the Instant Pot bandwagon there is no better time. I personally use the Instant Pot Duo and it has changed the way I cook. For...
I created this Zuppa Toscana Soup after spending years as a child enjoying unlimited bowls of this soup at Olive Garden. Surprisingly, it is incredibly simple and easy to make. I started experimenting with this dish over 10 years ago and came up with a lower-calorie...
This Cilantro Lime Rice recipe was submitted by one of my neighbors from the Nextdoor App. We've all been sharing recipes as we're spending time at home while being quarantined and I encouraged them to submit their recipes on my site to share. This sounds like a...
This healthy Instant Pot beef stroganoff recipe is one of my favorite dinners. It is also low calorie and healthy while still tasting incredibly decadent and creamy. This is because I use corn starch as a thickener and add light sour cream. Your taste buds won't know...
You're going to love this Kung Pao Chicken Recipe which is just like the recipe from Panda Express, but better! I've been making stir-frys since I was a teenager and they are one of the most flavorful and healthy dinners you can make. Over the years I've perfected the...
This Tuscan Chopped Salad recipe I created will absolutely be the best chopped salad recipe you've ever tried. It's also incredibly healthy, filling, high in protein, low in calories, and full of flavor. I'll admit, I am typically not a huge fan of salads. I often...
This Butterscotch Apple Crisp Recipe is from the amazing Newport Beach restaurant Olea and their chef, Jared Cook. I first tried this dish during the holidays and new I had to make it for Christmas dinner. This is hands down one of the best I've ever had. I was so...
During the winter month, this Tuscan Minestrone Soup Recipe is the perfect comforting soup. This recipe variation uses Canadian Bacon instead of traditional bacon, making it a fantastic healthy meal to kick in those New Year resolutions. I also added one of my...
This Butterscotch and Kentucky Bourbon Ice Cream recipe is a serious crowd-pleaser. The best part is it uses no heavy cream or egg yolks! Over the holidays a relative had made homemade vanilla ice cream and it was pretty difficult to eat. It tasted more like I was...
Sondra Barker
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If you're looking for super easy and quick breakfast options, this Overnight Chia Seed Breakfast Bowl is the tastiest! I make this overnight chia pudding almost weekly and it stores in the fridge for several days. Whenever we...
If you're living a keto or low carb lifestyle then this Keto Taco Bowl with cheese shell is going to be your new favorite meal prep lunch. After I discovered these new cheese wraps at my local grocery store, I couldn't wait to...
If your guy is anything like mine, then you're going to love this guide on how to make a Valentines Day Charcuterie Board with a video on how to make Salami Roses. My guys love charcuterie and wine. In...
This vegan minestrone soup is packed with healthy ingredients like celery, potatoes, tomatoes, beans, and spinach. It is then simmered in a flavorful Italian seasoned tomato broth. Vegan Minestrone Soup...
If you're looking for healthy breakfast ideas, this easy overnight oats protein packed recipe is perfect. It uses only 4 ingredients, is low calorie, and has 16g of protein with no added sugar. ...
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This article is sponsored by Wheatley Vodka During the summer months I love to enjoy fresh watermelon weekly and keep it stocked up in my home. One of my favorite indulgences is a refreshing watermelon cocktail made with...
This Pasta e Fagioli inspired by Olive Garden is so easy to create at home and takes only 20 minutes to cook. I love the soups at Olive Garden and have been making this copycat recipe at home for years along with their Zuppa...
