Family Dinners
Creamy Veggie-Packed Pasta Sauce (with Cottage Cheese)
Just 5 simple ingredients and less than 30 minutes, that all you need for this quick and healthy Creamy Veggie-Packed Pasta Sauce. Blend cottage cheese into a simple tomato sauce to create a creamy, flavorful topping for your favorite pasta. Kids and adults love this simple and delicious meal! Kids in the Kitchen: Prep veggies:Kids…
Read MoreLazy Lasagna Soup (Crockpot or Instant Pot)
This easy weeknight dinner is comfort food that’s also packed with nutritious ingredients like ground turkey and veggies. Lazy Lasagna Soup can be made in the Instant Pot, crockpot, or on the stove top. With minimal ingredients and prep time, this hardy soup is bound to be a go-to recipe that the whole family will…
Read MoreChicken Fajita Burrito Bowls
This is a sneak peek recipe from my new kids cookbook, Kid Kitchen! Chicken Fajita Burrito Bowls are a veggie-packed, easy dinner that kids can make themselves (or with just a little help). Set out all the toppings and everyone is the family can design their own colorful burrito bowls. It’s a recipe that will…
Read MoreHealthy Creamy Tomato Soup (with veggies and Greek yogurt)
This is one of my kids’ favorite soups. They love it for lunches at home, packed up in a thermos for school, or for a cozy dinner any night of the week. Healthy Creamy Tomato Soup is packed with veggies, but you can hardly tell. The soup blended and creamy Greek yogurt adds an extra…
Read MoreSlow Cooker Turkey Meatballs (with veggies and Gluten free!)
As busy parents, we all need quick, healthy dinners that our kids will actually eat! These Slow Cooker Turkey Meatballs are one of my go-to weeknight meals, and I know your family will love them too. Not only are these meatballs packed with veggies, but they are also gluten-free and great for all ages. Since…
Read MoreSlow Cooker Lemon Garlic Chicken
This Slow Cooker Lemon Garlic Chicken is the ultimate base for easy weeknight dinners. You can use the tender, flavorful shredded chicken in sandwiches, on top of salad, mixed into pasta sauce, and more! I even like to use the cooking juices and leftover chicken to make a delicious soup. There are so many ways…
Read MoreSuperhero Mac and Cheese (High Protein with Yogurt and Spinach)
Looking for an easy, homemade healthy Mac and cheese? No flour, high in protein, and packed with veggies, this Superhero Mac and Cheese makes kids and parents very happy. Greek yogurt gives the sauce a creamy texture and nutritious boost. Plus, the cheesy pasta dish is only made with 5 simple ingredients you probably already…
Read MoreChicken Parmesan Mini Meatloaves with Roasted Broccoli
This easy weeknight sheet pan meal is a family favorite. Chicken Parmesan Mini Meatloaves with Roasted Broccoli is the best combo of comfort food and nutritious, veggie-packed dinner. You mix ground chicken with chopped spinach and a few other simple ingredients and then form it into individual patties. Top the meatloaves with sauce and mozzarella…
Read MoreOne Pot Pasta with Veggie Packed Sauce (Instant Pot or Stove Top)
This is one of those weeknight dinners my whole family enjoys. You can make this bolognese inspired, healthy pasta dinner in the Instant Pot or on the stove top. This One Pot Past with Veggie Packed Sauce is really a one-pot wonder…No pre-boiling of the pasta at all! Just add all the veggies, ground turkey,…
Read MoreGrilled Chicken Cobb Salad with Strawberry Dressing
Salad night the whole family will enjoy? Yes! This Grilled Chicken Cobb Salad is an easy and healthy summer dinner that adults, kids, and toddlers can all eat together. The sweet and savory strawberry dressing is also a fantastic flavor addition. However, you can use any homemade or store bought salad dressing that you like.…
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