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Basil Walnut Pesto is an amazing sauce full of basil, walnuts, olive oil, parmesan cheese, lemon juice, and garlic. This Homemade Pesto Sauce is the perfect topping for salmon, bruschetta, chicken, steak, and more. So much flavor and you can quickly make this Basil Pesto Recipe in a blender! 

Healthy

Basil Walnut Pesto Recipe (Homemade Pesto Sauce)

a bed of lettuce with croutons, cheese, and caesar dressing

Salad

Caesar Salad with Homemade Caesar Salad Dressing

This HOMEMADE CROUTONS RECIPE is super simple.  Impress everyone including yourself with these HEALTHY BAKED CROUTONS! I love that these are BAKED and not fried, making them a healthier alternative to this classic recipe. They're the perfect way to take any salad from good to great. 

Salad

Homemade Croutons Recipe (Healthy Baked Croutons)

avocado fries with chipotle ranch

Side Dishes

Avocado Fries (Baked Fried Avocado Fries Recipe)

chip in queso dip

Dips

Healthy Queso

This MANDARIN ORANGE SALAD with ALMONDS AND CIDER VINAIGRETTE has been a favorite in our family forever! SO flavorful and easy. Such a great salad to throw together anytime!

Salad

Mandarin Orange Salad

Buffalo Chicken Meatballs are one of our very favorite party appetizers. These Blue Cheese Stuffed Meatballs are relatively healthy, SO flavorful, and sure to please. If you're not sure what to serve for your next tailgating party, this Buffalo Chicken Meatballs Recipe is just the thing. Serve with Homemade Ranch!

Appetizers

Buffalo Chicken Meatballs

Homemade Tortilla Chips with Garlic Parmesan on a pan

Appetizers

Homemade Tortilla Chips with Garlic Parmesan (Baked Tortilla Chips)

overhead view of baked sweet potato chips on a platter with dipping sauce.

Side Dishes

Baked Sweet Potato Chips

mexican grilled corn on a green platter

Side Dishes

Mexican Corn on the Cob (Mexican Grilled Corn)

 This Brussels Sprouts Recipe with Pears, Blue Cheese, and Walnuts Pear and Blue Cheese Roasted Brussels Sprouts is our favorite way to dress up a healthy side dish. These Brussels Sprouts are unique and so full of flavor. The pear pairs (ha!) beautifully with the blue cheese and toasted walnuts, making sure even the pickiest eater want to eat their greens. Such a great holiday side dish!

Side Dishes

Sauteed Brussels Sprouts Recipe with Pears, Blue Cheese, and Walnuts

Spinach Stuffed Chicken Breast is a 3 INGREDIENT CHICKEN RECIPE that's healthy (around 400 calories), made in under 30 minutes, and done in just ONE PAN! This Spinach Stuffed Chicken Breast is one of our all-time favorite Stuffed Chicken Breast Recipes. Cheesy, delicious goodness.

Dinners

Spinach Stuffed Chicken Breast

splash coming from glass of white russian

Cocktails

Skinny White Russian Recipe (A Classic with Less Calories!)

This HOISIN SALMON AND ASPARAGUS RECIPE has it all! It's a simple and healthy seafood recipe made entirely on ONE SHEET PAN. So much flavor and so little prep/cleanup. So much to love about this sheet pan glazed salmon.

Dinners

Baked Salmon and Asparagus Recipe with Hoisin Sauce

This STUFFED PEPPERS RECIPE is our go-to easy dinner recipe. These Cheesy Enchilada Stuffed Peppers are loaded with beef, green chiles, onions, enchilada sauce, and so much cheese! You won't believe how easy these are and how much your entire family will love them. 

Dinners

Mexican Stuffed Peppers

Chicken Burgers with Feta and Sun-Dried Tomato are one of my favorite healthy recipes to throw on the grill. I'm living for these FETA AND SUN-DRIED TOMATO CHICKEN BURGER RECIPE! Make these Ground Chicken Burgers by grilling on the stovetop or outdoors once the weather cooperates for the ultimate good for you comfort food. The Mediterranean flavor combo on these sandwiches is out of this world, especially when topped with an easy pesto mayo.

Dinners

Chicken Burger Recipe with Feta and Sun-Dried Tomato

Baked Chicken Nuggets are a must make for any busy family. These BAKED EXTRA CRISPY PARMESAN CHICKEN NUGGETS will blow your mind and become an instant family favorite. Made healthier by baking instead of frying, you'll never miss the grease. Kids and adults will be requesting these flavorful Homemade Chicken Nuggets again and again!

Dinners

Homemade Baked Chicken Nuggets Recipe

Instant Pot Chicken Tortilla Soup is so flavorful, comforting, easy, and perfect! If you love Chicken Tortilla Soup, you'll LOVE this Instant Pot Chicken Soup version. The entire family will love this classic Easy Chicken Tortilla Soup recipe with a pressure cooker twist. 

Soups

Instant Pot Chicken Tortilla Soup

stovetop caprese pasta salad in a bowl

Dinners

Caprese Pasta Bake (Stovetop Caprese Casserole)

shrimp skewers with dipping sauce on a plate.

Appetizers

Bang Bang Shrimp

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