Take the classic French salad for a spin with this quick and easy Nicoise Pasta Salad. A perfect weeknight dinner the whole family will love! Originally posted December 2016; updated September 2020. This page contains affiliate links. See below for full disclosure statement. Do you recognize this pasta dish? I posted a similar picture of it in one of my…
Pin the Guide to Make Family Meals Happen! Make family meals happen more often in your home with these tips! When I was growing up, I remember most weeknights sitting at the dinner table eating with my mom and brother with another setting placed at my father’s seat, ready for him to come home from work. (At this point my…
Looking for a lean, flavor-packed burger for your next summer barbecue? These Ginger Miso Turkey Burgers are it! Plus, they’re quick and easy to make and kid-approved! Do you remember my Miso-Glazed Chicken Breasts? That recipe was quite a hit with my family and with so many of you, so I just know you’re going to love today’s recipe for…
Mint and radish greens pesto pasta salad is pretty to look at, quick and easy to make, and packed with flavor from fresh spring ingredients. A recipe the whole family will enjoy. Pin the Recipe Classic pesto is made with garlic, fresh basil, pine nuts, Parmesan and Pecorino cheeses, and olive oil. However, according to an article I read, any…
Satisfy your kids’ cravings for chicken fingers in a healthier way with this crispy whole grain baked panko crusted chicken. Pin The Recipe Can I let you in on a little secret? My five year old girls have never had chicken fingers or chicken nuggets. While you’re picking up your jaw from the ground, let me explain. I was actually a very…
Sautéed mushrooms, nut-free kale pesto, fresh mozzarella and a drizzle of truffle oil pair beautifully in this gourmet homemade pizza. I’ve already told you about my love of pizza when I recently shared my Rosemary-Roasted Tomato Pesto Pizza. I mentioned that one of the best things about making pizza at home is that there are so many ways to make it…
Top whole wheat crust with nut-free kale pesto, rosemary-roasted tomatoes, and fresh mozzarella for this delicious and healthier Rosemary-Roasted Tomato Pesto Pizza. Pizza is a favorite food of almost everyone I know. My husband always says he would be a happy man having pancakes or French toast for breakfast, bagels for lunch, and pizza for dinner. We all know that’s not exactly the…
Miso-Glazed Chicken Breasts are the perfect weeknight dinner – quick and easy to make, kid-friendly, and full of flavor and nutrition! If you follow my Menu Plan Monday series, you’ve probably noticed that weeknight dinners tend to be a lot of vegetarian meals like frittatas, all-in-one pasta dishes, and meals based around beans and lentils. We are by no means…
Enjoy the fruits of your apple-picking labor with this Baked Apple French Toast – a delicious weekend breakfast the whole family will enjoy! Pin this Recipe I was compensated for writing the original article, “Apples,” and developing the recipe found in the October 2016 issue of Today’s Dietitian. I was not compensated for sharing the column or magazine with readers on my…
Meaty mushrooms and sweet leeks are a classic combination that pair beautifully in this easy and nutritious Baked Mushroom Leek Frittata that’s perfect for a weeknight dinner or your next weekend brunch. Pin this Recipe I was compensated for writing the original article, “Mushrooms,” and developing the recipe found in the April 2016 issue of Today’s Dietitian. I was not compensated for…
Get a nutrient-rich, flavor-packed dinner on the table in less than an hour with this Creamy Roasted Red Pepper Tomato Pasta. Your family will thank you (and ask for more)! This page contains affiliate links. See below for full disclosure statement. One of my goals with my weekly menu plans is to inspire people to make home cooked meals on a regular basis,…
