This post contains lots of Easy College Dinner Recipes with a Printable Weekly Meal Plan and Shopping List (at the end of this post) for the beginner college cook. One of my boys is living off campus this year and will be off the meal plan. Like most college students who are no longer on the meal…
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Healthy Main Course Recipes for health conscious food lovers.
Turkey Beef Kofta Kebabs Recipe
These Turkey Beef Kofta Kebabs are packed with flavor. Serve in a pita or on top of a salad with tzatziki sauce. I love trying grilling recipes from all different countries. This summer, I’ve made these Turkey Beef Kofta Kebabs several times already. These little meatballs have tons of flavor, with a variety of warm…
Chinese Five Spice Ground Turkey Zucchini Noodles Recipe
Chinese Five Spice Ground Turkey Zucchini Noodles are a great low carb option for a delicious dinner. There’s a local restaurant that has a few zucchini noodle options on their summer menu. One was served with ground turkey and tomato sauce. It was light with just a little bit of tomato, and surprisingly, served room temperature,…
Thai Chicken Satay Recipe
Thai Chicken Satay Skewers are perfect for summer barbecues as an appetizer or dinner. These chicken skewers make perfect party food during the summer, either as an appetizer or for dinner. Thai Chicken Satay Ingredients The ingredients for this recipe are available in most supermarkets these days, including fish sauce (look in the Asian grocery…
Kung Pao Chicken with Peanuts Recipe
This Kung Pao Chicken with Peanuts is one of my husband’s favorite dishes. This post is sponsored by Circulon®. I’ve been married for twenty eight and a half years to my college sweetheart and we are committed to being lifelong partners. What’s the trick, you might ask? There’s not one easy answer, but I believe there are many factors…
Tropical Shrimp Salad with Mango Mint Lime Dressing Recipe
This Tropical Shrimp Salad with Mango Mint Lime Dressing will make you feel like you’re on a tropical island. Sponsored by Peapod. I love going to tropical islands like Hawaii or the Caribbean. There’s something about being surrounded by water, feeling the ocean breeze, and eating all the tropical fruits I can get my hands on. Last summer…
Slow Roasted Salmon Recipe {Daniel Plan Recipe}
This Slow Roasted Salmon is the easiest, most delicious way to cook salmon. It takes just 20 minutes! 223 calories/serving; 2 Freestyle points/serving. We are in our third week of The Daniel Plan study and this past week we focused on eating healthier. You can read more about the Food part of The Daniel Plan…
Sous Vide Chinese Drunken Wine Chicken Recipe
Sous Vide Chicken Drunken Wine Chicken is a modern interpretation of an authentic traditional Chinese chicken dish. I’ve been using sous vide to cook chicken over the past year and I love how moist and juicy the chicken comes out. There’s no chance of ending up with dry chicken when you use sous vide as…
Szechuan Red Chili Oil Wonton Sauce Recipe
This Szechuan Red Chili Oil Wonton Sauce tastes just like the one at authentic Chinese restaurants. Szechuan Red Chili Oil Wontons are one of my favorite foods when I see it on the menu at Chinese restaurants. Whenever I visit my parents in Maryland, we order these spicy wontons. My parents are very particular about their Chinese…
Kimchi Fried Forbidden Rice with Black Garlic Recipe
This Kimchi Fried Forbidden Rice with Black Garlic is a one bowl meal packed with flavor. I love one bowl meals for their convenience, especially ones that include whole grains, vegetables and protein with a spicy sauce. One of my favorite one bowl meals is Kimchi rice, topped with a fried egg. It’s pure comfort…
Healthy Ramen Noodles Recipe
These Healthy Ramen Noodles make a quick and easy meal for a busy weeknight. Ramen noodles have come a long way since I was in college. Sure, there are plenty of dried ramen products on the market, but there’s nothing like a bowl of ramen noodle soup made with fresh, whole ingredients, for a hearty and healthy…
Healthy Slow Cooker Turkey Bolognese Sauce with Spaghetti Squash Recipe
This Healthy Slow Cooker Turkey Bolognese Sauce with Spaghetti Squash is lighter and healthier than the typical bolognese, yet will leave you feeling satisfied. We’re in the thick of the holiday season, and it’s hard to resist all the treats that we seem to be surrounded by. This holiday season, I’ve tried to balance indulging…
15 Healthy Savory Apple Recipes
Enjoy farm fresh apples in these 15 Healthy Savory Apple recipes, including salads, sandwiches, stuffed chicken and more. Apples are in season and there are so many wonderful varieties to try. I’ve put together a roundup of 15 Healthy Savory Apple Recipes for Parade Magazine’s food site. From salads to sandwiches to stuffed apples and…
Slow Cooker Chinese Three Cup Chicken Recipe
This Slow Cooker Chinese Three Cup Chicken Recipe is a lighter version of a traditional Chinese braised chicken dish. I love authentic Chinese food but unfortunately, it’s almost impossible to come by where I live. Most of the restaurants around serve either Asian fusion food or Chinese American food. So, whenever I crave real Chinese…
Slow Cooker Red Wine Beef Shank Stew Recipe
Serve this Slow Cooker Red Wine Beef Shank Stew with mashed potatoes, rice or pasta. Fall is here and despite the fact that we’ve been having warm weather still here in Connecticut, I’ve already been thinking about all the comfort food that we start craving as the weather turns cooler. Stews, chili and soups are some…
Gluten-Free Spicy Baked Chicken Tenders with Secret Sauce Recipe
These Gluten-Free Spicy Baked Chicken Tenders with Secret Sauce are a healthy version of everyone’s favorite chicken tenders. Sponsored by Peapod. Who doesn’t love chicken tenders. Today’s recipe features a spicy version of a childhood favorite served with my son’s “secret sauce.” We developed this recipe for Peapod, America’s leading online grocer, which features over 8,000…
Grilled Mediterranean Shrimp with Zucchini Noodles in a Packet
Grilled Mediterranean Shrimp with Zucchini Noodles in a Packet is the perfect no fuss meal. These individual packets are great for portion control and for a nice presentation. 344 calories/6 Freestyle points per serving. Sponsored by Peapod. There are still a few more weeks of summer vacation before school starts, so we’ve been savoring every…
Grilled Chicken Shawarma with Fennel Spinach Tzatziki Sauce Recipe
This Grilled Chicken Shawarma with Fennel Spinach Tzatziki Sauce is full of spices and fresh herbs. We’re at the peak of summer grilling and by this time of year, I’m looking for new grilling ideas. My kids will try just about anything, so I was pleasantly surprised when one of my boys spotted a recipe…
Chicken Cheese Pasta Casserole With Parmesan Breadcrumb Topping Recipe
This Baked Chicken Cheese Pasta Casserole with Parmesan Breadcrumb Topping is an easy and delicious meal to make for your family or make for a friend. Recently, a friend of ours asked me to make dinner for him and his two girls. His daughter had just had spinal surgery and as a single dad, he…
Kale Mint Basil Pesto Recipe
This Kale Mint Basil Pesto is a great way to enjoy summer kale and fresh herbs at their peak. Toss it with pasta, add it to potato salad, spread it on sandwiches or pizza. It’s that time of year when I make fresh pesto using kale from the farmer’s market and other herbs. Over the…
Pasta Primavera with Fresh Tomatoes, Basil and Garlic Recipe
This Pasta Primavera with Fresh Tomatoes, Basil and Garlic takes just 20 minutes to prepare, perfect for a quick and easy dinner. Our family just got back from an incredible family vacation on the island of St. Martin in the Caribbean. I haven’t been to the Caribbean in over twenty years, and have never been there…