My little sister Savannah tastes everything I cook. She can be a particular eater. These recipes are the ones she likes. For those of you with little ones or picky eaters, these recipes are likely to get the thumbs up.
There is nothing better than a cold treat to cool you off in the summer heat! Especially when you're staying at the beautiful Lemon Cello Airbnb in the 110 degree whether in Palm Springs! This savory gazpacho is a great alternative to a cold popsicle or ice cream when you aren’t in the mood for sweets. However, it is just as refreshing!
This recipe brings back nostalgic feelings of having dinner by the campfire with your family. I made this as a healthy treat for my family while on vacation in Idyllwild, and it was a hit!
Need more protein but don’t want to sacrifice flavor? Try this Mediterranean-inspired protein dish. It is easy to make and super delicious. You can eat the leftover salad in a pita with a side of lettuce and red onion as a quick snack.
This ravioli recipe will transport you straight to Italy. It is a healthier alternative to regular pasta since it has whole wheat flour instead of all-purpose flour; however, you can always swap it out for all-purpose flour. You can also change the arugula to spinach!
These cupcakes are a bake sale classic. They are perfect to make when you don’t want a whole cake, but still want a dessert to last the whole week.
These turkey meatballs are a quick, protein-rich, last-minute dinner that can be served in a pita with hummus and veggies, with spaghetti and red sauce, or buy themself!
This is a great breakfast to treat yourself or your family to! It’s sweet with a tangy twist from the lemon that is sure to satisfy your breakfast cravings!
This comforting yet equally healthy soup is the perfect cure for a rainy day or when you’re feeling under the weather. It’s quick to put together and has just enough servings for dinner for the whole family!
Despite the fact that this recipe is essentially pure vegetables and chicken with seasoning, it tastes like a flavorful dish that is satiating but not heavy. The seasoning gives it a slight kick, that my dad happened to love. You can easily save leftovers and pack them up to take to school.
This feels like an indulgent dinner but it is loaded with nourishing vitamins and minerals. It comes together surprisingly fast and is sure to impress your dinner company. And, for any picky eaters, the salmon seasoning can be replaced with a simple salt and pepper rub.
This is a staple dinner in my household. We make it almost once every week, and my mom always uses the leftovers to make her delicious chicken soup. The measurements of this recipe aren’t written because it all depends on the size of your chicken and your flavor preferences. You can even mix up this recipe by using different seasonings and experimenting with flavors.
Although I love a sweet treat anytime of the day, I try to make sure I am getting a good amount of nutrients in my body when I wake up in the morning. That is why I made these healthier and festive pumpkin pancakes. But of course, you can replace the oat flour with regular flour and the almond milk with regular milk if you prefer.
This is a fun and colorful salad if you're feeling adventurous, while still not being too intimidating or complicated to complete. This recipe is sure to satisfy your taste buds and will leave you craving more. You can add animal protein to make it a heartier meal. I enjoy it with canned Costco solid albacore tuna in water (the absolute best canned tuna in my opinion!). The crispy onion makes it extra delicious!
Recently, there have been hundreds of influencers promoting “gut-healthy, hormone-balancing” cottage cheese recipes on the internet. I have to admit, this cottage cheese naan bread recipe is worth a shot if you're bread-obsessed, like me, but want to eat something with a little more substance. It’s not a replica of traditional naan bread. But it’s a winner. I often make it as a quick and easy after-school snack.
This is my attempt to follow Molly Baz’s (a huge inspiration to me as a chef) “Really Great Steak” recipe, and it turned out fantastic. This was my first time cooking a steak, and to be honest, before this, I wasn’t a big steak fan, but I have been converted. Even my dad, who is a steak connoisseur, was impressed. These are the steps and ingredients that I followed to make Molly Baz’s “Really Great Steak.”
This is a chocolatey sweet, not-so-sinful treat. Dates are naturally sweet and packed with fiber, potassium, magnesium, vitamin B6, iron, and even some protein. For a quick and easy indulgence, I love these bars.
Satisfying weekend breakfast that ticks all the nutrition boxes, this egg on toast is a go-to when you have a few extra minutes in the morning.
This delicious creamy chicken dish is a “go to” in my house. I often mix up the flavors, but I keep coming back to the mushroom and rosemary combination. It’s hearty and satisfying, but also nutritious and easy-to-make.
This easy muffin recipe is a delicious alternative to throwing out those “too-brown-to-eat” bananas.
This granola is sweet and tastes like a treat, but is also packed with protein, making it nutritious and delicious.
This is a vibrant, fresh recipe that is great for lunch or dinner. It’s perfect for summer and is very quick and effortless.
Although it’s simple, the end result is a fresh and flavorful dish that will leave you wanting seconds.
Amazing on a hot summer day, the combination of fresh fruit and a delicious creamy dip is sure to cool you down.
This classic recipe, dating back to 1971, is exceptionally flavorful. With the meaty red sauce and the creaminess from the cottage cheese, you can’t beat this Betty Crocker lasagna.
This is a hearty, stick-to-your-ribs meal, packed with protein. Abuela is a very precise cook, and this is her exact process. Yes - the hard-boiled eggs go right inside the meatballs!
This is a standard marinara recipe that can be used as the base of many dishes, such as pizza, pasta, or chicken parmigiano. It’s a classic sauce that will never disappoint.
Delicious salmon with tangy lemon and capers and satisfying angel hair. Light, yet satisfying.