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These Burrito Bowls Are… 10x better than Chipotle’s! 🤭 (Yep, I said it!!!) Made in the Instant Pot – helloooo easy , simple recipe! A good hands-off meal that’s GREAT for meal prep 🤩 Made in less than 30 minutes – so they’re ideal for busy weeknights! Perfect for meal prep to pack for lunches for the week Healthy & nutrient rich!! (You get a healthy dose of protein from the chicken, carbohydrates for energy, healthy fats from the avocado and iron from the beans....

These Peanut Butter Oreo Cheesecake Bites are my current dessert obsession that I just can’t wait to share with you! From the Oreo cookie crumble base, to the delicious, rich, peanut butter cheesecake filling, all the way to the dark chocolate ganache, these Cheesecake Bites are truly so delectable! But I love peanut butter desserts. From Peanut Butter Patties (Tagalongs) to Peanut Butter Muffins , I love them all!...

I think all of Philadelphia will judge me for these Philly cheesesteak sliders. 😆 In my defense, I am not claiming this is an authentic recipe. And honestly, I have never had a traditional Philly cheesesteak. As a California girl, I’ve only had access to the sandwiches we have here, which I assume are nothing compared to the real deal. With that said, my Philly Cheesesteak Sliders are inspired by the cheese-laden, tender, thinly shaved beef sandwich in Philadelphia....

Autumn brings on a lot of wonderful things like crisp weather, colorful leaves, and most importantly this Apple Cobbler with Cake Mix. It’s an apple dessert that your guests are going to fall in love with. Warm, perfectly sweet, juicy, golden brown apple cobbler perfection. Just in case you need more Fall desserts that you can make with fresh apples I know you’ll also love these Apple Pie Cookies, Apple Pie Bars , and this Apple Galette ....

Spicy Roasted Cauliflower to the rescue! We’ve been in a side dish slump over here but things are looking up with this beauty. The miso chili sauce makes a simple vegetable exciting again and you’ll be craving it with everything. We also love these Honey Balsamic Brussels Sprouts and these Roasted Sweet Potatoes ! Roasting veggies is by far our favorite way to enjoy them and since cauliflower is still all the craze you’ll have to jump on the bandwagon and try out this great side dish!...

It seems like everyone these days wants to “cut things” out of their diet. Well, I fell victim to cutting ice cream out of my diet for 1 month, and here’s what happened. It was a cycle: make dinner, eat dinner, clean up, and take the ice cream out of the freezer. I would certainly not eat a whole pint, or even a half of a pint for that matter, but just a few bites....

I am fully in my brown butter era, and these brown butter caramel snickerdoodles are EVERYTHING. Imagine the cinnamon-sugar flavors of a classic Snickerdoodle cookie but elevated with the nutty depth of brown butter and gooey caramel tucked away in the center. I’m unsure what I love most: the nostalgic snickerdoodle flavors, the sweet, chewy caramel centers, or the caramelized notes from the brown butter. But one thing is certain: the combination of this trio of flavors is heaven!...

This Cacio e Pepe Chicken and Rice needs to be added to your regular dinner rotation! It’s checking all the boxes. It’s simple to make but big on flavor. It’s a great year-round meal and even a wonderful meal for guests. It’s made with the Cacio e Pepe staple ingredients: Pecorino Romano cheese and black pepper. But instead of pasta, we’re using nutrient-rich U.S.-grown basmati rice ! It’s a delicious chicken dinner that will be sure to impress....

I found this recipe on KidsEatRight.org made by Dawn Jackson Blatner last year and I make it all the time now! It is so simple and such a healthy alternative to regular buttery popcorn. This makes for a great Meatless Monday dessert or even as an appetizer. It has the same crunchy goodness as regular popcorn but without the added salt, fat or calories. Cauliflower has certainly been a big hit so far in 2015 with cauliflower pizza crust…cauliflower mashed potatoes, and now cauliflower popcorn is making its way into the scene!...

If you’re looking for a big ol’ bowl of comfort and a ridiculously delicious dinner idea, this chicken risotto recipe has you covered. It’s filled to the brim with creamy risotto perfection, roasted broccoli bits, tender pieces of chicken and lots of yummy sharp cheddar cheese. It’s an all-in-one type meal and we can’t get enough of it! Chicken risotto sounds like a fancy meal but in reality it’s really easy to make....

I know we’ve talked a big game with these best ever chocolate chip cookies and these funfetti cookies , but these Cookies and Cream Cookies are taking the lead right now in our house! Cameron’s all time favorite candy bar is the Hershey’s Cookies ‘n’ Creme Candy bar so these cookies are by far his favorite I’ve made yet. He keeps changing his mind with every new cookie recipe I create – haha!...

A dreamy creamy gnocchi recipe made with all of your favorites: fresh parmesan cheese, spicy hot Italian sausage, store bought gnocchi for convenience and lots of fragrant sage. ILY! If there is one creamy gnocchi pasta recipe you’re making, it’s gotta be this one. It’s rich and comforting in all of the best ways and something magical happens when soft, pillowy gnocchi meets savory sausage in a cream sauce....

These Espresso Martini Cookies are so fun! Imagine buttery, chewy chocolate cookies infused with espresso, a hint of coffee liqueur, and topped with that signature espresso-martini vibe. They’re playful, cozy, and just the thing for holiday parties! For more holiday cookies , try my White Chocolate Dipped Red Velvet Cookies , Iced Gingerbread Oatmeal Cookies , Chewy Pistachio Cranberry Cookies , Chocolate Peanut Butter Blossoms , or my White Chocolate Peppermint Cookies ....

I kind of sort of can’t stop thinking about this beet salad with feta recipe! Here’s who will enjoy this colorful, summer-y, healthy beet salad : People who just can’t stand turning on the oven right now. SO hot. People who are obsessing over all the summer salads like us. People who love trying new foods – like goldenberries and beets! People who are into fresh, vibrant, throw it all together salads Beet and feta-loving people!...

High-Protein Chicken Crust Pizza By Emily Richter 2/10/2026 I had to try my hand at the viral chicken crust pizza trend, and I have to say, this one lives up to the hype! It’s high-protein, low carb, and the crust actually gets quite crispy. Top it with your favorite pizza toppings, and enjoy! why I love this recipe ⤵️ Super protein-rich: I’m talkin’ 24g protein / serving. Can be reheated quite well in the air fryer: I love that these pizza slices crisp right back up after being reheated in the air fryer....

Overnight Breakfast Raspberry Muesli is the perfect make-ahead breakfast for those of us on the go! What is Muesli? Haven’t had muesli yet? Muesli is an uber-nutritious mix of rolled oats, nuts, seeds, and fruit. It is a healthy whole grain addition to this recipe and it far surpasses oatmeal in flavor and texture—and it’s far easier to make using the overnight method. Today, muesli remains one of the world’s most popular cereals....

Quinoa is a nutritious grain and is the perfect grain to cook for stove-shy cooks because it is very easy to make! Quinoa is full of protein and I love it for its yummy, nutty flavor. It is also rich in iron, magnesium, phosphorus, zinc, potassium and B-vitamins. It is a great alternative for rice if you’re looking to switch things up or if you are gluten free or sensitive....

For some reason I have had a little more free time during my final weeks as a Fresno State Dietetic Intern. (No complaints about that though!). With my “free time” I have been doing a little extra cooking and baking. Today after my morning workout at the Bar Method Fresno I came home and whipped up these delicious portion sized bell pepper nachos. What better appetizer to make with Cinco de Mayo quickly approaching....

Melons are hitting the stores and Sprouts has so many fun varieties to choose from! Think beyond cantaloupe and watermelon…they have many others such as canary melons, galia melons, hami melons, santa claus melons and casaba melons too! I love buying my seasonal melons at Sprouts because they have a great selection and are very affordable! I slice up the melon on Sunday’s and have it ready for smoothies and snacking throughout the week....

My Applesauce Muffins are packed full of applesauce, cinnamon, and the sweet, delectable taste of California Prunes. They are super moist, flavorful, satisfying and packed with wholesome ingredients. The prune puree enhances the flavor of the applesauce, and that is why you will see that I don’t add much more to this Applesauce Muffin recipe. The puree adds so much natural sweetness, a caramel-like flavor, and of course, nutrition....