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Loaded Baked Potato Soup is the perfect dish for the cold winter months! All your favorite flavors of a baked potato in one steaming, cozy bowl of soup. Top with cheddar, bacon bits, and chives for one of the most indulgent soups you’ll ever have!
Busy workdays call for simple meal-prep recipes and this Teriyaki Chicken Bowl is one of my go-tos! Perfect for getting in your daily protein and balanced with rice and broccoli for a whole meal. I chose broccoli as it’s one of my favorite veggies, but you could use kale or any other vegetable of your …
Meatballs are such an easy way to meal prep for the week and get tons of good protein in! What I love about this recipe is that it’s so versatile – you can add the meatballs to a pasta dish, make a sub or sandwich, or just eat them on your own for a lower …
Does anything beat homemade pizza? I’m a huge fan of taking cheat day favorites and making them just a little bit healthier by controlling the ingredients I use in my own kitchen, and this cast iron skillet pizza is the perfect way to do that! You can use homemade or pre-made dough, tomato sauce, your …
This kale, sausage, and potato skillet meal is the PERFECT healthy meal prep recipe for the busy holiday season! I’m always looking for easy, healthy meals that I can eat for a quick lunch or dinner, and this recipe has all the starch, fiber, and protein you need. You only need one pan to cook it …
The holidays are almost here and that means significantly less time to dedicate to cooking fresh meals everyday. These sheet pan shrimp fajitas are the perfect meal prep recipe for busy weeks and one of my go-tos! I love pairing my fajitas with tortillas or rice, and you can also just eat them on your …
This copycat version of the Din Tai Fung Shanghai Rice Cakes is one of my go-to staples! I’m a huge fan of getting these rice cakes (with chicken, of course) in addition to DTF’s incredible xiao long bao, but now that I’m slated to move away from California, having this recipe is going to be …
Kung pao chicken is one of those iconic Chinese takeout dishes and turns out, it’s pretty easy to make yourself at home! It’s the perfect amount of spicy and sweet and this recipe reminds me of the version I get from my local Chinese place. I wasn’t able to find peanuts at my grocery store …
Fall is all about the cozy soups and last week I made one of my favorites – chicken pot pie soup! Chicken pot pie is one of my favorite meals and it in soup format is just as hearty and delicious. This recipe makes a ton of soup so it’s perfect for a family or …
~I don’t have enough money for chicken nuggets~ (If you know, you know) But seriously, these homemade baked chicken nuggets are not only full of flavor, they’re way better for you than the ones you’re getting from the frozen food section or your favorite fast food chain! Super easy to make with limited ingredients, these …