After-Thanksgiving Turkey Stock

afterthanksgiving turkey stock

Homemade turkey stock is easy, nutritious, hydrating, and the perfect way to save money by making your own stock at home if you’ve roasted turkey for Thanksgiving. Every year since I can remember my mom’s had a big stockpot on the stove right after the holiday meal. You get the most out of your Thanksgiving […]

Hearty White Bean and Kale Soup

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Hearty White Bean and Kale Soup is everything you want in a cozy, nourishing meal. It’s the ultimate healthy comfort food packed with creamy cannellini beans, tender kale, and creamy Yukon gold potatoes.  I love healthy soups like this because they’re nutritious, filling, and full of rich flavor.  Hearty White Bean and Kale Soup is […]

Easy Banana Bread Recipe (Only 1 Bowl!)

easy banana bread

I’ve tried many banana bread recipes in my 20+ years of cooking, and this classic 1-Bowl Banana Bread Recipe is by FAR the easiest, fastest, and most delicious! If you’re looking for a foolproof, no-fuss banana bread that’s moist, tender, and packed with banana flavor, this one’s for you. And the best part? You only […]

Easy Vegan French Onion Soup Recipe

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Vegan French Onion Soup is hearty, elegant, and surprisingly easy to make. This is my vegan twist on classic French onion soup, the main difference being that I use vegetable stock instead of beef stock. With just six ingredients and a little (hands-off) patience while the onions caramelize, you’ll wonder why you haven’t been making […]

The Best Macaroni Salad for Summer BBQs

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Macaroni salad is a classic recipe for a reason! It’s perfect for a potluck or picnic, or anytime during the summer when you need a quick and satisfying side dish. Macaroni salad is also highly customizable. Whether you’re bringing it to a picnic, potluck, BBQ, or prepping lunches for the week, this healthy pasta salad […]

Healthy Baked Oatmeal (Easy Make-Ahead Breakfast)

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This Healthy Baked Oatmeal is a cozy, nourishing breakfast you can make once and enjoy all week. It’s lightly sweet, warm, and filling—perfect for busy mornings or a relaxed weekend brunch. If you love oatmeal but want something a little more exciting, this baked version is the upgrade. It’s easy to customize, naturally sweetened, and […]

Pasta Primavera with Peas, Asparagus & Fava Beans

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Pasta Primavera is a vibrant and healthy dish that celebrates the freshness of spring vegetables. It’s flexible, delicious, and easy to make, and comes together in a pan sauce tossed with simple extra virgin olive oil, lemon, and Parmesan cheese sauce. In this version of Pasta Primavera, I used peas, snap peas, fava beans, purple […]

Gallo Pinto (aka Quick Rice & Beans)

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Gallo Pinto is a healthy dish made of rice, beans, and veggies, and it’s one of my favorite quick meals. It’s easy, quick, and full of great texture and flavor. I was hooked the first time I had it with scrambled eggs and avocado for breakfast in Costa Rica. Here are my simple hacks for making this […]