Published 10/7/2023 It’s officially soup season! We’ve all had or heard of chicken wild rice soup, but have you heard of PUMPKIN wild rice soup? Nothing screams autumn more than this creamy pumpkin wild rice soup recipe. Just one taste of its creamy broth will transport you to a dreamy autumn wonderland. The best part? It’s made all in one big pot! To prepare this delicious fall comfort food, start by sautéing onions, garlic, and celery....

In case you haven’t noticed, dill pickles are having a moment. For whatever reason, over the past few months I’ve seen everything from dill pickle popcorn seasoning, to dill pickle ice cream, and even dill pickle candy canes. File the latter two under no thank you, but that dill pickle popcorn seasoning? NEED! I’m also filing Dill Pickle Tuna Salad under crave-worthy. Yes, craveable tuna salad! My mouth is watering thinking about the last bite I had of this easy, 5 ingredient tuna salad recipe that’s packed-to-the-max with minced dill pickles....

Published 9/9/2024 We love love love a good “better than takeout” recipe, but YOU GUYS, this truly is better than takeout. The combination of the tender flank steak, homemade teriyaki sauce, vibrant veggie and long slurp-y noodles is just so dang good. The whole crew enjoyed it at family dinner night when we tested it 🥰 Star Ingredients for Beef Teriyaki Noodles Flank steak: This is a super tender cut of beef when cooked correctly (we’ll walk you through this!...

Published 10/5/2021 • Updated 9/19/2022 Pumpkin Curry in the Instant Pot One thing that I love about curry is that you can pack in the veggies! This Thai pumpkin curry recipe is vegetarian (technically vegan!) and made in your pressure cooker. It comes out nice and creamy and so flavorful you’ll want to eat this for all 3 meals. The curry paste featured in this pumpkin curry recipe is red Thai curry paste....

Published 11/21/2022 • Updated 11/5/2024 This yummy kale salad is nutrient-packed and vegetarian and one of the best high-protein vegetarian meals out there. Farro Salad with Kale and Butternut Squash Get ready for the fall kale salad of your dreams ladies and gents. This hubba hubba massaged kale salad is made with roasted butternut squash, roasted chickpeas, yummy farro, pumpkin seeds, dried cherries, and all of the goat cheese you could ever imagine....

This gives a twist to the traditional Idli recipe. If you have any leftover Idlis, then you should definitely try making this recipe. You can adjust the spice level as per your taste. I try to experiment with different spices when making Fried Idli or Masala Idli. Sometimes I prefer South Indian spices like Madra Curry Powder, and other times prefer to add Garam Masala Powder and also Pav Bhaji Masala....

One of our favorite local farms opened for the season last weekend so we U-picked apples and peaches until Lincoln’t little arms could pick no more. It was unseasonably cool and overcast the day we visited which made our orchard outing feel deliciously and undeniably fall. I am SO ready for the freshness and newness that autumn brings! So long, summer – bring on pumpkin picking, corn pits, college football, and Gluten Free Peach Cobbler....

Today I’m sharing a fabulous spin on a classic, comforting casserole – Healthy Cheesy Chicken and Broccoli-Rice Casserole! Watch How to Make It Light Chicken and Rice Casserole Sauteed chicken, steamed broccoli, and fluffy brown rice are mixed with a homemade cheese sauce then quickly broiled for a fabulous, comforting meal. It’s kind of an “un-casserole” as you don’t have to let the dish bake in the oven, rather, everything is made right on the stovetop then tossed together in a casserole dish and quickly broiled....

Published 6/24/2024 Craving those warm, chewy mall pretzels but want to skip the greasy food court? You’ve come to the right place! We’re ditching the store-bought stuff and whipping up a batch of healthy homemade soft pretzels that are ridiculously easy and insanely delicious. They have warm, fluffy insides with a hint of sweetness and a satisfying crunch on the outside. Plus, this recipe uses some sneaky swaps to make these pretzels a touch healthier without sacrificing any flavor....

Published 4/6/2024 It is fun to use wild rice as a topping or a fun addition to meals you already know how to make. We love adding wild rice to a butternut squash soup or mixed into one of our delicious salad recipes. If you’re from the midwest (hi, it’s me!) you probably grew up with wild rice as a staple in your kitchen. Did you know that most wild rice is grown and harvested from the Great Lakes region of North America (and much of it within the states of Minnesota and Wisconsin!...

You can eat Enchilada Rice as it is or with a side of your choice. I like it with some roasted asparagus or street-style corns, or in fact with any roasted vegetable. Like Enchilada, this rice recipe is full of flavors and is the kid’s favorite meal. Although I add some additional sauce like Trader Joe’s Jalapeno Sauce and sometimes Sriracha. As we all know, making food in Instant Pot is so convenient and easy....

Published 4/18/2022 Best Marinade for Chicken Kabobs Is there anything better than a juicy chicken kabob straight off the grill? One thing that makes our chicken kabobs so special is their juicy marinade. Let your chicken and veggies sit for just a bit and then they’re ready to be grilled to char perfection! In this post, we’re talking all things chicken kabob marinade. We’ll share our signature recipe and answer all of your q’s!...

I finally got my office unpacked! I don’t know about you but anytime I come home from a trip my suitcase is either immediately unpacked, or it sits untouched next to my bed for the next three weeks. There is no in between. Unfortunately my office suffered a similar fate, sitting ignored and stuffed with boxes as I unpacked and organized the rest of the house over the past couple of months....

Published 11/9/2023 When you think of a classic bacon-wrapped jalapeño poppers recipe, you think of sliced jalapeño stuffed with cream cheese and then wrapped with bacon. Well, we’re here to share our secret that takes these from delicious to EPICALLY delicious. The answer? Maple syrup! Before roasting in the oven at 400ºF, brush a little maple syrup on top of the bacon. I kid you not, it is life-changing. The slight sweetness brings out the savoriness of the bacon and pairs beautifully with the stuffed jalapeños....

Raise your hand if you were forced to eat meatloaf as a kid (my arm is stretched into the air, waving wildly right now)! Meatloaf is one of my Dad’s favorite meals so my Mom made it for dinner quite often when I was growing up. Unfortunately I didn’t feel the same and spent many nights planted at the kitchen table long after my brother’s had cleaned their plates, washing down nibble after nibble of cold meatloaf with warm milk and a pinched nose....

Published 1/2/2022 Protein Balls + Monster Cookies Protein balls and monster cookies are two of our favorite things and we’re not mad about it. When you combine them into one, you get one epic high-protein snack that everyone will adore. These monster cookie protein balls are made with all-natural peanut butter, oats, chocolate chips, m&ms, chia seeds, and your favorite vanilla protein powder. You can easily modify this recipe to make them gluten-free and plant-based, depending on your dietary needs....

Published 6/9/2018 • Updated 11/6/2018 When we say this wasn’t your average Vegas trip, we mean this wasn’t your average Vegas trip. Like, we didn’t gamble once or go to the strip. We did, however, hike, climb, do yoga, and eat REALLY good food. As you can probably tell, we’re not really a Vegas kind of crew over here at Fit Foodie HQ. We are, however, down to get outdoors and have one hell of a Vegas trip…not in Vegas!...

Published 1/16/2024 Whether you’re enjoying this salad as a light lunch or a side dish, it’s a simple and nutritious option that’s anything but boring. We’ve been making a version of this salad for YEARS when we’re hungry for veggies, but not looking for a traditional lettuce salad. It’s such a Fit Foodie Studio staple when there’s “nothing to eat for lunch.” We truly think you’ll love this lettuce-free, flavor-packed salad as much as we do!...

Published 7/9/2023 Best Peanut Butter Jelly Smoothie Peanut Butter and Jelly. Has there ever been a more perfect combination? I mean REALLY. Don’t get me wrong there are so many flavor combinations out there that really make the palate sing, but peanut butter and jelly is a classic and you just can’t go wrong! No matter what age you are, peanut butter and jelly brings you back. As an adult, I try to think of ways to get creative with peanut butter and jelly....

Pizza Friday came early this week. That’s right, don’t wait until the end of the week – make healthier Pizza Spaghetti Squash tonight! Spaghetti squash is roasted then fluffed and topped with your favorite pizza toppings, and then baked until hot and bubbly. That’s it! Couldn’t be simpler and everyone get’s their own individual “pizza”, aka half a spaghetti squash, which they can pile all their favorite pizza toppings onto....