Category Archives: Dinner

This crispy roasted Brussels sprouts recipe is my favorite healthy side dish! A delicious lemon Parmesan dressing makes it bright, zingy & addictive. How do you feel about Brussels sprouts? Do you love them, or hate them? Over the last few years, I feel like they’ve been getting more and more popular, and I couldn’t […]

If you make one veggie burger recipe, it has to be this one. These burgers have a wonderful savory flavor and hearty texture. They’re grillable, too!   Say hello to the BEST veggie burger recipe! Of course, that’s just my opinion, but once you try it, I think you’ll agree. For one, these patties are […]

These easy pasta recipes will satisfy any pasta craving! Whether you’re hungry for classic lasagna or a new, inventive idea, we’ve got you covered. Pasta recipes are some of these most versatile dishes out there. Cooking a romantic dinner for two? There’s a pasta recipe for that. Need a quick and easy dinner on a […]

Yellow split peas fill this cozy soup with plant-based protein, cashews add richness, and smoked paprika and fresh corn give it a sweet, smoky flavor.   Until I tried this yellow split pea soup from Gena Hamshaw’s cookbook Power Plates, I didn’t think split peas were something to get excited about. I’d only ever had […]

Sweet potatoes, apples & greens fill out this hearty farro salad. With sweet, salty, crunchy & nutty elements, it’s a perfect fall side or meal on its own. I have a love/hate relationship with farro. It takes forever to make, and quinoa is quicker, but the chewy, nutty grains bring a real heartiness to this not-wimpy fall […]

With everything from creamy pastas to burgers and beyond, these 85 vegan recipes will get you excited to cook (and eat!) plant-based meals at home. Most days in our house, Jack and I eat vegan recipes for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Of course, there are exceptions, but the food I most enjoy cooking and eating […]

Whether you’re seeking classic Thanksgiving recipes or something totally new, you’re sure to love one (or more!) of these 50 Thanksgiving side dishes. Roasted turkey, cranberry sauce, and pumpkin pie may have permanent spots on your Thanksgiving menu, but if you’re anything like me, you like to throw new Thanksgiving side dishes into the mix […]

This butternut squash pasta is healthy, comforting, and delicious! Roasted squash, sage, and thyme fill the creamy sauce with cozy autumn flavor. The first time I made this butternut squash pasta sauce, Jack couldn’t stop talking about it for days. “That sauce!”, he kept saying. “That sauce!” Of course, I teased him for it, but if I’m […]

  One pan Mediterranean Chicken with artichokes, Kalamata olives, red onions, artichokes, and feta cheese. Incredible flavors, easy to make, and a Whole 30 approved small batch skillet meal. When I set out to make dinner after a long day, I find nothing better than a meal cooked in just one pan. This Mediterranean chicken […]

  This healthy baked catfish recipe is definitely a winner! The fish cooks along with vegetables all in the same pan. An easy to make meal that’s healthy, full of flavor, and ready in minutes! Growing up in Louisiana, seafood was often on our dinner table. Being so close to the Gulf meant we were […]