This baked broccoli cheddar pasta is the kind of comforting dinner that brings you straight back to childhood but with a few upgrades to make it perfect for a weeknight. Creamy, cheesy pasta made with a blended cottage cheese sauce, savory chicken sausage, plenty of finely chopped broccoli, sweet red bell pepper, and a ribbon … Read more

I always feel a little wistful when summer starts to fade, but I welcome the return of cozy, healthy slow cooker and Instant Pot meals in the fall. As the weather cools, these appliances earn their place back on the counter—perfect for throwing dinner together earlier in the day, letting it cook low and slow, … Read more

If you’re looking for new pregnancy snack ideas to add to your routine, here are five that I’ve been enjoying during my second pregnancy. In my first pregnancy, I ate apple slices with peanut butter almost every day—it was my go-to. There’s something comforting about finding a snack that reliably satisfies when you’re pregnant, and … Read more

This high-protein street corn taco skillet is the kind of weeknight dinner that makes life easier: one pan, about 30 minutes, bold flavor, and more than 30 grams of protein per serving. It’s loaded with seasoned ground beef, black beans, fire-roasted corn, bell pepper and zucchini, and finished with a creamy lime-cotija sauce that brings … Read more

Making beans in the Crock Pot is an easy, budget-friendly way to prepare tender pinto beans from scratch. With just dried beans, water, and a little prep time, you can create a large batch ready for tacos, soups, burritos, casseroles, salads, or to freeze for later meals. Beans in the Crock Pot These slow cooker … Read more

This easy Crock Pot Ham is tender, juicy, and coated in a rich maple brown sugar glaze. Made with pineapple juice, butter, and fresh thyme, it’s a simple holiday main dish that saves valuable oven space. Crock Pot Ham Perfect for Easter, Christmas, Thanksgiving, or a comforting Sunday meal, this slow cooker ham streamlines holiday … Read more

I always feel a little wistful when summer ends, but I get excited about those first cozy dinners of fall—especially when they come from the slow cooker or my Instant Pot. There’s something so satisfying about warm, nourishing meals as the temperatures drop. Here are my favorite high-protein, comfort-forward fall dinner recipes. They’re flavorful, simple … Read more

Warm evenings and 70-degree days call for easy, flavorful meals — and this chicken pesto pasta salad fits the bill. Grilled chicken pairs with lightly charred corn, asparagus, and red onion, all tossed with your favorite pasta and a simple pesto vinaigrette. The result is fresh, filling, and surprisingly delicious chilled straight from the fridge. … Read more

If you’re looking for a summer salad that pairs with virtually any main dish, try this Mediterranean chickpea salad. It’s quick to prepare, uses simple pantry ingredients, and delivers a bright, crunchy bite that feels instantly seasonal. This salad upgrades grilled chicken, burgers, steak, salmon, or any weeknight protein, bringing fresh texture and bold Mediterranean … Read more

You have to try my Easy Instant Pot Shredded Chicken with Green Enchilada Sauce. I’m so happy with how it turned out — it’s a true no-brainer dinner you can pull together after work, school pickup, or any evening when you don’t feel like fussing over a complicated recipe. Mexican-inspired meals are always a favorite … Read more