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This Fried Cabbage recipe is insanely good! Made with bacon, onion, bell pepper, and a touch of hot sauce, it is easy to make, simple, and comes out perfect every time! This is one of my favorite recipes ever! You just HAVE to try this Fried Cabbage, friends! All of the flavors work so well together, and the best part is that this dish requires minimum ingredients, minimum cleanup, and brings maximum flavor. This Fried Cabbage recipe is going to become your favorite, because: IT’S SIMPLE. It’s made with 4 ingredients (plus seasonings).  IT’S EASY TO MAKE. You’ll just need to roughly chop the veggies and bacon, and cook them together.  IT’S MADE WITH BACON. Bacon adds a ton of flavor, and makes everything better! I use Jones Dry Aged Bacon, because it’s the best one on the market.  IT’S ONE POT. Almost no clean-up required. IT’S ABSOLUTELY SCRUMPTIOUS. I just can’t say enough about how tasty this Fried Cabbage is.  For this recipe, you’ll ...

Banana Oat Flour Pancakes are made using oat flour instead of traditional all-purpose flour, for a gluten-free breakfast or brunch option with less carbs! If you’re looking for a flourless pancake recipe that’s still airy, fluff and moist, you have to try my banana oat flour pancakes, made by grinding rolled oats into oat flour. This is a great way to incorporate more heart-healthy whole grain oats into your breakfast, especially if you have picky eaters. They won’t be able to tell the difference! These gluten free pancakes make for a delicious, easy and healthy breakfast that the whole family will love! It’s so easy to make your own oat flour and it has a neutral taste so it’s just perfect for these pancakes. Oat flour is not only gluten free, but it’s also full of whole grains which contribute to good heart health. Pancakes always feel like a treat, but by making this simple swap it adds more nutritional value to the breakfast. Oat flour is rolled oats that you...

This baked french toast casserole with Nutella is a SUPER easy, delicious, and kid-friendly brunch dish. It’s a 5-ingredient make ahead dish that everyone, young and old, will love. Nutella maaaaaay not be the wholesome health food that the commercials used to tout it as… “Part of a complete breakfast” might be a slight exaggeration. Still, Nutella has it’s place, and I believe that place is stuffed in a rich, custardy fluffy French toast casserole. Yep, I still love it, and I bet you do too, or you wouldn’t be here! The idea for this baked French Toast casserole came to me in a flash of inspiration as I was trying to come up with a brunch dish to please a 6-year-old girl (with whom I don’t have the most awesome track record when it comes to food). I’m happy to report it was a success. And it truly does not get much easier than this casserole. You basically spread some Nutella on ordinary white bread slices. Then you roll them up and dip them in a simple custard and p...

Strawberry Yogurt Popsicles have the sweet, delicious flavor of an indulgent cheesecake dessert in a healthier frozen treat recipe made with Greek yogurt and just a few other ingredients. Protein-packed, filled with fresh summer fruit, and naturally gluten free, these are a healthy snack recipes kids and adults will love all summer long. These strawberry popsicles that taste like cheesecake will be one of your favorite frozen dessert recipes. With less than ten minutes of prep time, the hardest part will be waiting for them to freeze. These strawberry popsicles are definitely a treat that only tastes indulgent. They are frosty and creamy, and filled with fruit and protein. They are sweet, but not too sweet, though you can adjust that to your preference, and based on the sweetness of your berries. And they literally take just a few seconds to whiz up in the blender. Ingredients 1 cup strawberries 1/2 cup plain or vanilla Greek yogurt 2 oz. light cream cheese 1/2 c...

Chicken Ramen Stir-Fry is tender, springy ramen noodles with chicken and broccoli in a sweet and savory sauce. It tastes better than take-out, has less than 400 calories, and comes together in about 20 minutes.  The secret? Quick-cooking ramen noodles. Toss those sodium-packed flavor packets they come with and make a quick sweet and savory sauce. Instant Ramen’s got nothing on this fresh, real food version. CHICKEN RAMEN STIR-FRY INGREDIENTS Dry Ramen Noodles– Those inexpensive packets of instant ramen noodles are a secret weapon for fast dinners. Toss out the flavor packets that come with them and what remains is a tender, curly, fast-cooking noodle that just needs to be soaked in hot water to serve. Cooking Oil– Any high heat oil will work here. I use avocado oil or grapeseed oil in most of my cooking. Vegetable, canola, or peanut oil would work too. Chicken Breast– Chicken thighs would work as well. Feel free to use thinly sliced pork or beef which should coo...

Chicken alfredo roll-ups are a dreamy, creamy weeknight dinner masterpiece. INGREDIENTS 4 tbsp. butter 2 garlic cloves, minced 1/4 c. all-purpose flour 2 1/2 c. milk (preferably 2% or whole) 4 oz. cream cheese, softened 1/2 c. freshly grated Parmesan Juice of 1 lemon 1 tbsp. freshly chopped parsley, plus more for garnish Kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper 4 c. shredded rotisserie chicken 12 lasagna noodles, cooked according to package directions DIRECTIONS Preheat oven to 350°. In a large skillet over medium heat, melt butter. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, 1 minute. Whisk in flour and cook 1 minute more. Pour in milk, whisking constantly, and bring mixture to a simmer. Stir in cream cheese and Parmesan and simmer until sauce thickens, 2 to 3 minutes. Add lemon juice and parsley and season with salt and pepper. Continue to read the direction here .

EASY TO MAKE Apple, Pear and Banana Baby Food! This homemade recipe makes 64 ounces of baby food for only $10! This simple puree uses fresh fruit that your baby will love! Follow this DIY on how to make it and info on freezer storage!  This is my 7 month old’s favorite Stage 2 puree! Ok, I can’t help it, I’m obsessed with making baby food.  Did you think that this vegetable garden loving Mama wouldn’t be making my own?  I love to puree fruits and vegetables in the kitchen! If you love cooking, then you understand the amazing feeling one gets when you serve friends or family a home cooked meal.  When placing the food on the table in front of your family, you are essentially saying “I love you!”.   So imagine my excitement when I’m cooking for my baby! By making your own food you know it’s fresh, hasn’t been sitting on the shelves for months, and you know all the ingredients that are going into the food.  Also you’re going to feel AMAZING when ...

Avocado toast is the ultimate healthy breakfast recipe that’s so incredibly easy. Layer turkey, a fried egg, and a big scoop of avocado! It is wholesome and delicious. Finding a healthy option for breakfast that’s also ridiculously easy can feel like a challenge. Well, challenge accepted. And defeated. This is seriously the easiest breakfast that offers such a well-balanced start to the day. It’s light on carbs, high in protein, and lots of healthy fats with the avocado topping. Plus, it’s super delicious. Just as my 8 year old and my husband who keep asking me to make it every morning. INGREDIENTS 2 slices whole wheat bread, toasted 1 avocado Sliced turkey 2 eggs, fried Salt and pepper You can read how to cook it here .

Flourless Peanut Butter Banana Muffins. These muffins are gluten free and made in the blender with only a few ingredients! These Flourless Peanut Butter Banana Muffins couldn’t be easier. Simply add all of the ingredients to a blender and pulse to combine that’s it! Best of all they are healthy, gluten free and make an awesome breakfast or dessert! They are also free of oil or refined sugars. They are a great snack you don’t have to feel guilty about eating! The muffins are melt in your mouth soft. The muffins get a lot of their moisture from the bananas. There are two whole bananas for just these 12 muffins! They take 15 minutes or prep time and 15 minutes to bake. You could be eating these muffins in under 30 minutes! Enjoy! Ingredients Banana (I like to use extra ripe bananas. The riper they are the sweeter they will make your muffins) Eggs Creamy peanut butter (You can substitute half peanut butter for almond or cashew butter) Maple syrup Honey Vanilla extract ...

This easy Basil Lemon Pasta recipe is quick enough for a weeknight dinner, but tastes special for date night! There’s nothing that I love more than a fresh, home cooked meal that isn’t time consuming. As the girls get a little older, I find myself busier than ever trying to keep up with their school activities, parental responsibilities and finding time for a little fun in between. It’s light, refreshing and everyone enjoys it. Even better, I can make it from start to finish in about 15 minutes including time to chop basil and grate parmesan! Butter, garlic, white wine and why not try a little lemon juice? I garnished with fresh basil and parmesan {which I never go without} and from that one of our favorite new recipes was born! It’s the perfect spring and summer pasta recipe so you can spend more time doing what you enjoy outdoors. INGREDIENTS 3 Tbsp butter 1 tsp garlic 1/2 c lemon juice 1/2 c white {cooking} wine} basil sliced thin parmesan fresh grate...

Green Breakfast Chia Pudding is filling and easy to make with only a few ingredients. It’s naturally sweetened and perfect for making in advance for quick and nutritious morning meals. And the stunning color will help you start the day on a vibrant note. Chia seeds come from the desert plant Salvia hispanica, a member of the mint family.  These are all delicious ways to start your day right while following a vegan Mediterranean diet. According to 11 Proven Health Benefits of Chia Seeds, they contain protein, fiber, calcium, anti-oxidants, and omega-3 fatty acids. In addition, one of the amazing properties of chia seeds is that they absorb up to 14 times their weight in water and form a gel that is perfect for making pudding. Since they have very little flavor, all you taste are the other ingredients in your recipe. Green chia pudding ingredients Medjool date (for sweetness) Non-dairy milk of your choice (for the base of the liquid) Fresh spinach ...

These vegan cauliflower hot wings with vegan aioli are the perfect comfort food! They’re so tangy, spicy, and incredibly comforting. And they’re also a lot healthier than chicken wings! We’ve made them so many times and they’re always a real crowd-pleaser! A hand dipping a cauliflower hot wing into a bowl of vegan aioli with more cauliflower wings in the background If you haven’t tried cauliflower wings yet, you should really give them a try! It’s incredible what you can make with cauliflower. It’s such a versatile vegetable!  I’ve wanted to try vegan cauliflower wings for sooo long. But somehow I never got around to actually making them. There are just way too many vegan recipes to try. And some people say vegan food is boring and restrictive. Well, not really! These vegan cauliflower hot wings are the perfect proof! You don’t need any fancy ingredients to make these vegan cauliflower wings. Just very basic ingredients you’ll likely find in any regul...

If you’re feeling a little adventurous and are craving a truly unique burger, then this Korean BBQ Burger with Kimchi Slaw has got your name written all over it! Kicked up, spiced up, sweetened up, and generally “beefed up” into this glossy, glaze-y, mildly spicy thing of beauty that you see before you, right now. This is what I can tell you: that I love a good burger, and I love Korean BBQ. And so truly, wouldn’t it make perfect sense to put the two together? Somehow, for me, it did. Garlic, ginger, soy, and a kiss of sesame are added into juicy ground beef, then the seared patties are slathered in a sweet and spicy Korean-style BBQ sauce, then topped off with fresh, crisp cabbage combined with a kiss of mayo and sweetness, plus a good heaping of spicy kimchi, all on a buttery brioche-style bun—this is the Korean BBQ Burger. And WOW, is this good! Perhaps a bit out there, sure, but delicious? Most definitely! So if the same-ol’-burger-blues have...

An easy recipe for Instant Pot Chicken Noodle Soup, perfect for cold winter days! This delicious chicken soup is quick and easy to make in your pressure cooker. When you want a hearty and comforting meal that will warm you from the inside out, this Instant Pot chicken soup is the perfect thing. I make this soup often throughout the year, especially when the weather is cool or when someone in my family is sick. When you’re not feeling well, there’s nothing like a nourishing bowl of Mom’s chicken noodle soup to make you feel better. This chicken noodle soup recipe is made completely in the Instant Pot, from sautéing the vegetables, to simmering the soup and cooking the noodles. With your Instant Pot you can make this easy chicken noodle soup from scratch in less time. This quick chicken noodle soup has tender shredded chicken, carrots, celery and noodles in a flavorful broth. I’m always amazed at how flavorful Instant Pot meals are. The pressure cooking process develops the tas...