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easy dinner recipes

  • halloween hot dogs recipe

    Mummy Halloween Hot Dogs (with Gluten Free Cheesy Garlic Bread)

    Learn how to make Halloween hot dogs that look like mummies. Baked inside homemade gluten free, cheesy garlic bread, this recipe makes a delicious, family friendly dinner idea for fall. Try this easy, low carb recipe for your next meal. Or make them for this year’s Halloween party as a spooky and fun appetizer for the holiday. Halloween Mummy Hot Dogs Scare up some fun this October with creatively, creepy…

  • black bean and vegetable quesadilla

    How to Make Vegetarian Quesadillas with Beans and Cheese

    These vegetarian quesadillas are inspired by a Tiktok trend, but I put my own unique spin on the recipe. This delicious guacamole quesadilla recipe with beans and cheese is perfect for weeknight dinners. You can make this Mexican inspired dish in one pan in about 20 minutes for a quick lunch or dinner. Vegetarian Quesadillas With Beans and Cheese I’ve been experimenting with new foods lately. Surprisingly, Tiktok is a…

  • how to make eggplant margherita (1)

    Eggplant Margherita: Low Carb Margherita Pizza Recipe

    Learn how to make Margherita pizza with eggplant and basil. This low carb pizza is both vegetarian and low in calories. So it makes a healthy weeknight dinner idea for the whole family. And, since it uses sliced eggplant as the pizza base, each family member can create their own mini eggplant pizzas with their own toppings for a kid-friendly meal. Keep reading to discover how to make your own…

  • roasted tomato caprese salad recipe

    Roasted Tomato Caprese Salad Recipe: Low Calorie Vegetarian Dinner

    This roasted tomato Caprese salad is a twist on the classic recipe. Made with tomato, cheese, basil and avocado, this is an easy salad to make as a side dish. It’s also perfect to serve as a vegetarian lunch or dinner idea on hot summer nights. You’ll love how quick and easy this Caprese salad is to prepare, even on busy weeknights. Roasted Tomato Caprese Salad I live in the…

  • healthy salad ideas vegan spinach beet salad

    How to Make Beet and Spinach Salad: Simple Clean Eating Recipe

    Learn how to make a beet and spinach salad for a healthy meal or side dish. This easy clean eating recipe takes just minutes to prepare. So it’s perfect for busy weeknights for families. This healthy summer beet salad can be made with canned beetroot or roasted beets for a slightly different flavor. Beetroot and Spinach Salad I ordered a vegan spinach beet salad from a restaurant a while ago,…

  • vegan baked eggplant

    How to Make Baked Eggplant with Chili Lime Seasoning

    This low-calorie recipe for baked eggplant is a delicious and healthy side dish for summer. It’s easy to make and has a unique chili lime flavor that compliments several main dishes, including chicken and fish. This nutritious recipe is high in fiber and is made without breadcrumbs. Baked Eggplant Slices It gets hot in Virginia in the summer, so I look for lighter recipes both for a main dish and…

  • vegetarian stuffed zucchini boats

    Vegetarian Zucchini Boats Recipe: Easy Zucchini Dinner Idea

    This vegetarian zucchini boats recipe is a delicious way to use zucchini from your garden as a main dish. It’s easy to make, and you can freeze fresh zucchini to make healthy zucchini dinners anytime throughout the year. Keep reading to discover how to make this easy vegetarian recipe as healthy meal for your family. Healthy Vegetarian Zucchini Boats In the summer, zucchini is often a side dish in my…

  • Zucchini Ravioli Recipe with Spinach Ricotta Filling: Low Carb Dinner Idea

    Make this tasty zucchini ravioli recipe as a low carb dinner idea for your family. This vegetarian zucchini recipe uses the popular summer squash in place of pasta noodles in this delicious meal. They add extra vitamins and minerals to your diet without adding carbs from pasta. So it not only tastes great, it is also an easy way to use extra zucchini from your garden for delicious meal ideas.…

  • Make this vegetarian pumpkin chili recipe with rice as a quick, healthy dinner idea for fall. Ready in under 30 minutes, it tastes amazing!

    Vegetarian Pumpkin Chili Recipe with Rice: Heart Healthy Fall Dinner Idea

    The fall harvest is all about pumpkins. And what better way to enjoy pumpkin than with a seasonal vegetarian pumpkin chili recipe? This vegetarian chili with rice recipe is both healthy and nutritious. It also makes a comforting meal throughout the fall season in under 30 minutes. Fall means pumpkin spice lattes, pumpkin bread, and pumpkin pie. I do enjoy sweet pumpkin foods, but I also really enjoy savory pumpkin…

  • Mushroom Bacon Risotto Recipe: A Warming Winter Dinner Idea (Plus Heart Healthy Bacon Alternatives) Need a warming winter dinner idea? This easy mushroom bacon risotto recipe is perfect for weeknight dinners with family or a weekend dinner with friends. Plus easy and healthy alternatives to using bacon if you've made heart health a priority! This creamy mushroom bacon risotto recipe is accented with the flavor of grated parmesan and fresh thyme. You can make this winter dinner idea healthier by either omitting the bacon called for in the recipe or by substituting it with one of the healthy alternatives to bacon.

    Mushroom Bacon Risotto Recipe: A Warming Winter Dinner Idea (Plus Heart Healthy Bacon Alternatives)

    Need a warming winter dinner idea? This easy mushroom bacon risotto recipe is perfect for weeknight dinners with family or a weekend dinner with friends. Plus easy and healthy alternatives to using bacon if you’ve made heart health a priority! I’ve really been trying to eat healthier the past few months. My dad somehow miraculously avoid a heart attack at 72. However, he also had three heart surgeries over the…

  • Flank Steak Tacos Recipe. How to make a delicious flank steak tacos recipe with avocado crema, cilantro and a chili lime rub for quick and easy weeknight dinners for taco Tuesday.

    Flank Steak Tacos Recipe with Avocado Crema for Weeknight Dinners

    How to make a delicious flank steak tacos recipe with avocado crema, cilantro and a chili lime rub for quick and easy weeknight dinners for taco Tuesday. (It’s also a great way to use that overabundant supply of zucchini July through August when your garden is overflowing!) Let’s Taco About Cooking I’ll admit I’m not the best cook. I learned the basics (my mom taught me to bake, not cook) during…

  • White Chicken Chili Recipe! This white chicken chili recipe is pretty darn amazing. Made with a blend of various beans, fried chicken breasts and seasonings, this chicken chili is perfect for those who prefer the heat of their chili somewhere in between mild and medium. #chicken #dinner #recipe #chili

    White Chicken Chili Recipe

    This white chicken chili recipe is pretty darn amazing. Made with a blend of various beans, fried chicken breasts and seasonings, this chicken chili is perfect for those who prefer the heat of their chili somewhere between mild and medium. My friend, Bambi, is brilliant at taking seemingly non-compatible ingredients and throwing them together to create some of the most amazing dinner dishes I’ve ever had. Since I’ve been staying…

  • Best Pork Tenderloin Rub Recipe for Your Crockpot Dinner! Do you need a quick and easy recipe idea to liven up your weekday dinners? Give this best pork tenderloin rub recipe a try on your next crockpot pork loin for some fantastic flavor infusion! #recipes #pork #porktenderloin #porkrub #dinner #crockpot #dinnerideas #food #weekdaydinners

    Best Pork Tenderloin Rub Recipe for Your Crockpot Dinner

    Do you need a quick and easy recipe idea to liven up your weekday dinners? Give this best pork tenderloin rub recipe a try on your next crockpot pork loin for some fantastic flavor infusion! It’s been literally years, I believe, since I last posted an actual food recipe. However, I’ve been staying with my dear friend, Bambi, since the last week of December and I am constantly bombarded with…