Main Dishes

This Spring Pea Soup with Fresh Herbs finished with a lemony yogurt topping is pretty effortless, but it tastes like a million bucks! Spring Pea Soup with Fresh Herbs The bright green color of this Spring Pea and Fresh Herbs Soup is lovely. It will fade a little if you save the soup for the

This One-Pot Chicken and Artichoke Cavatappi with kale and sun-dried tomatoes, flavored with lemon juice, garlic, and oregano, is bursting with flavor. One-Pot Chicken and Artichoke Cavatappi The artichokes in this Chicken and Artichoke Cavatappi make this dish extra delicious. If you’ve never cooked with them, this pasta recipe is a great place to start.

These Baked Eggs are inspired by the Greek spinach pie Spanakopita using the same flavorful spinach filling, only baked with eggs. Spanakopita Baked Eggs This Spanakopita Baked Egg dish is a low-carb take on the classic spanakopita without the phyllo dough. I think this makes a lovely spring dish for breakfast or brunch, but really,

This Cacio e Pepe Frittata is a fun twist on the Italian pasta dish. Protein-packed with eggs, Parmesan cheese, roasted cauliflower and Greek yogurt to make it extra creamy plus plenty of black pepper. Cacio e Pepe Frittata with Cauliflower A protein- packed breakfast or brunch, lunch or dinner made with roasted cauliflower, Greek yogurt,

Juicy pork chops are topped with pears in an orange-sage sauce and served with spicy mustard greens for a healthy one-pan dinner. Pork Chops and Pears with Mustard Greens Boneless pork chops cook on the stove with sweet D’Anjou pears in a fresh orange juice and sage sauce. The sauteed mustard greens with garlic and

These spicy Air Fryer Lobster Jalapeño Empanadas are crispy and golden perfection without all the oil used in deep frying. Air Fryer Lobster Jalapeño Empanadas Empanadas bring me back to my summers as a kid spent in Puerto Rico. I ate empanadas (also known as pastelillos) every chance I could from street vendors. My favorites

This beautiful heart-healthy Salmon Salad with Beets, Arugula, Pistachios and Pomegranates makes salmon the focal point in this colorful salad. Salmon Salad with Beets This main dish salad is pretty and festive with lots of reds and pinks that I think even the dudes of the world could get behind: seared salmon, arugula, beets, radishes,

Beef Negimaki Stir Fry deconstructs beef negimaki (Japanese meat sushi) and serves it with green beans to make it a stir fry main dish. Beef Negimaki Stir Fry This Beef Negimaki Stir Fry takes all the delicious flavors of beef negimaki and puts them into a stir fry, so dinner is ready in under 30

This easy, delicious Sheet Pan Teriyaki Salmon and Vegetables (I seriously devoured this, it was THAT good) is made all on one sheet pan and ready in 20 minutes! Sheet Pan Teriyaki Salmon and Vegetables I’m a huge fan of sheet pan meals as they are a huge kitchen time saver! I like to line

Cheesy Eggplant Gnocchi Caprese is made with diced eggplant simmered in a garlicky tomato sauce with gnocchi, spinach, melted bites of fresh mozzarella and fresh basil. So good! Eggplant Gnocchi Caprese This Cheesy Eggplant Caprese Gnocchi Skillet is perfection. It’s meatless yet crave-worthy with a healthy helping of vegetables: eggplant, tomato, and spinach. Plus, it

One-Pot Spaghetti Puttanesca is full of big, bold flavors from the anchovies, Kalamata olives, and capers – the trifecta for a winning puttanesca. One-Pot Spaghetti Puttanesca This One-Pot Spaghetti Puttanesca is so delicious and what’s better than a meal made all in one pot for easy cleanup?! Garlic, red pepper, and oregano are also added

This protein-packed Cottage Cheese Egg Bake with spinach and chicken sausage is filling and delicious. Enjoy for breakfast, lunch, or dinner with a salad and some crusty bread. Cottage Cheese Egg and Sausage Frittata As you may have heard me mention, I have been trying to get more protein in all my meals. Eggs are

Peanut-Braised Chicken Breasts cook in an Asian-inspired gingery, slightly spicy peanut sauce served with a limey cabbage carrot salad. Peanut-Braised Chicken Breasts I am constantly looking for ways to take boneless, skinless chicken breasts and make them less boring. I personally love dark meat, so adding some flavor is a must! Braising them in this

Instant Pot Braised Beef cooked with fragrant spices cooks in a fraction of the time in the pressure cooker. Perfect for everything from rice bowls and tacos to enchiladas. Instant Pot Braised Beef I nearly licked my plate clean, it was that good! Spiced with just the right amount of chipotle, cinnamon, and cumin, this

This Shrimp Dumpling Lettuce Wraps or Rice Bowls recipe takes the shrimp dumpling filling and adds it into lettuce wraps or rice bowls – so good either way! Shrimp Dumpling Lettuce Wraps or Rice Bowls I love shrimp dumplings, especially the filling inside, which inspired these Lettuce Wraps and Rice Bowls.The shrimp is flavored with

Instant Pot Baked Ziti is an easy one pot meal made with whole wheat pasta, spinach and cheese. The perfect meatless main dish for the family on busy weeknights! Instant Pot Baked Ziti I’m so excited to share this baked ziti recipe with all of you! I’ve tested this several times and got it just

Shrimp and Andouille Sheet Pan Dinner with broccoli, mushrooms, bell pepper, onion, and celery seasoned with Cajun spices for a light and easy sheet pan meal. Shrimp and Andouille Sheet Pan Dinner Shrimp and andouille sausage, along with the “trinity” (celery, bell pepper, and onion), are classic NOLA flavors. This Shrimp and Andouille Sheet Pan

These juicy, Harissa Chicken Meatballs are a fun twist on traditional meatballs. They’re also low- carb, grain-free, and gluten-free made with cauliflower rice instead of breadcrumbs. Harissa Chicken Meatballs The red peppers from the smoked paprika and harissa bring depth to these middle eastern inspired Harissa Chicken Meatballs. Ground chicken mixes with onion, garlic, paprika,

House Special Fried Rice is the perfect one-pot dish– made with a combo of frozen brown rice and cauliflower rice and loaded with chicken, shrimp, steak, and eggs for mega protein. House Special Fried Rice Fried rice is one of my favorite guilty pleasures! I love it so much and crave it frequently. If we

This Shrimp Pho with Vegetables (Vietnamese Noodle Soup) makes smart use of scraps, so you can make a shortcut stock that tastes like it spent all day simmering while also having zero waste. Shrimp Pho with Vegetables Guys this soup is SOOO good! Like, my new favorite soup good! It comes together quickly thanks to

Beef lovers, you’ll love this quick Colombian Carne en Bistec steak dish cooked with onions, tomatoes and cumin. The onions and tomatoes create a flavorful sauce which is wonderful served over rice. Carne en Bistec – Colombian Steak Serve this with an egg on top and it’s called Bistec a Caballo. My Mom is Colombian,

Salmon Coconut Curry with Spinach and Chickpeas is an easy one-pot meal that cooks in under 30 minutes! Salmon Coconut Curry with Chickpeas Seared salmon skin adds an extra dimension to this one-pan dinner: rich flavor and crispy texture. The salmon then braises in a velvety coconut-curry sauce, which is the perfect pairing for the

These Baked Spinach Stuffed Chicken Breasts with Sun-Dried Tomatoes and Feta Cheese are high in protein and low in carbs – a filling meal in one! Spinach Tomato Feta Stuffed Chicken Breast No boring chicken breasts here! I knew this spinach-tomato-feta mixture, inspired by my stuffed portobello recipe from the Skinnytaste Air Fryer Cookbook, would

Drunken shrimp just got a makeover. Not sure if you can call this drunken since I significantly cut down the wine, but the shrimp aren’t 100% sober either. Drunken Shrimp This Drunken Shrimp is a little less drunk than most recipes – I only use a one-quarter cup of white wine combined with clam juice

Sheet Pan Shrimp Oreganata is made with jumbo shrimp topped with a light breadcrumb and pecorino mixture baked on a sheet pan for a quick and easy dinner. Sheet Pan Shrimp Oreganata Italian Shrimp Oreganata is an easy weeknight meal that cooks in under 12 minutes. Just toss the butterflied shrimp with white wine, salt,

Tender oven-roasted rack of lamb, seasoned with rosemary, fresh lemon juice, and garlic, is perfect for entertaining and so easy to make! Frenched Rack of Lamb I make lamb chops all the time because they are quick and easy, and my family loves them. They are also perfect for entertaining when you want to make

Lentil Soup with Butternut and Kale is comforting and nutrient-dense, thanks to the butternut squash, lentils, kale, and leeks. Lentil Soup with Butternut and Kale This vegetarian butternut squash lentil soup is like a bowl of comfort – the perfect way to warm up on a cold night. This colorful soup, made with healthy ingredients,

Stuffed Turkey Breast with Cranberry Stuffing and gravy – the perfect Thanksgiving meal for this year’s holiday. Stuffed Turkey Breast with Cranberry Stuffing This Stuffed Turkey Breast with Cranberry Stuffing is great when you don’t need to make a whole bird, such as for a smaller family Thanksgiving or Thanksgiving for two or anytime throughout

This Slow Cooker Butternut Pear Soup with a hint of ginger is vegan and dairy-free and so simple to make. Great as a starter or serve it as a meal with a salad or a sandwich. Slow Cooker Butternut Pear Soup I recently had dinner at my neighbor’s, and she made a butternut squash soup

These protein packed Chicken Parmesan Rolls (also know as chicken rolls) are wrapped in my easy pizza dough with marinara and mozzarella cheese, so good! Chicken Parmesan Rolls Here on Long Island, you can find Chicken Rolls or Chicken Parm Rolls in just about any pizzeria. It’s basically chicken Parmesan wrapped in pizza dough. They’re