Don’t you love when dinner comes together (mostly) in one pan and, although it was a cinch to prepare, it feels like something you’d order at a restaurant? Crispy Bacon Kale and Shrimp with Lemon Butter Pan Sauce is checking ALL those boxes! This dish looks fancy but it’s got a short ingredient list of fridge, freezer, and pantry staples. Totally simple, too, as everything from the bacon and kale, to the shrimp and pan sauce are all made in one skillet....

I recorded a fun, mama-themed podcast with Danie at Catch This Mama a couple weeks ago and during the interview we agreed that lack of time is one of the biggest challenges we both face as parents. For every one thing we cross off our to-do list, it feels like five more get added on. But this phenomenon doesn’t just apply to parents, right? We are ALL chasing the nonexistent 25th hour/8th day of the week to fit everything in....

Published 12/18/2022 • Updated 11/5/2024 4 Ingredient Eggnog Creme Brûlée This easy and delicious creme brûlée is made with eggnog ice cream, eggs, vanilla extract, and sugar. If you are looking to wow people at your next holiday gathering, go ahead and serve them this creme brûlée. The 4 Ingredients You Need How to Make Eggnog Creme Brûlée Make sure to scroll all the way down to the recipe card to get the full ingredient list and written recipe....

Thought I’d start a fun new series on the blog – Favorite Monthly Finds! Alright, I sort of realized half way through writing this post that it’s essentially a reboot of Friday Favorites, but here in 2021 we call it Favorite Finds because we’ve grown and evolved or something like that. Anyway! Each month I’d love to share with you some products, fashion, foods, and more that I’ve purchased with my own money....

If you’re anything like me, you often find yourself with like, negative 15 minutes to get out of bed, get ready, grab your bag and head out the door in the mornings. Unfortunately I can’t help you locate your blasted missing shoe, or make the coffee that’s brewing at a snail’s pace drip a little bit faster, but what I can do is give you a breakfast recipe that’s fast, portable, and ready in under 2 minutes: Frozen Breakfast Burritos!...

Got a weekend cooking project for you: Gluten Free Homestyle Beef and Noodles. Oh my word, this recipe is such a treat! My mouth is watering just thinking about it. If you love thick and chewy frozen egg noodles but can’t eat them anymore due to going gluten free, the homemade noodles in this cozy dish are going to thrill you. Heck, even if you don’t need to eat gluten free, you should get this cold weather favorite on your menu pronto....

It’s a good day to talk mac and cheese (aka any day). Gluten Free Mac and Cheese, to be exact — Get. Ready! Watch How to Make It! No Roux Gluten Free Mac and Cheese Mac and cheese is one of those meals that’s not inherently gluten free but is a cinch to adapt, especially because my version has no flour roux. Just 5 ingredients — including salt! — are tossed into a pot then stirred to create the creamiest gluten free mac and cheese that tastes like it has loads of cream and butter but is actually made with, get ready for it… SKIM MILK....

Published 3/30/2019 • Updated 2/15/2024 Boasting 16 grams of protein per serving and oh-so-flavorful, this homemade protein shake recipe will fuel your body post-workout and satisfy your sweet tooth without all the added sugars. Though a banana protein shake may sound pretty run-of-the-mill, it is one of our favorite protein shake recipes! We absolutely love making this after a hard workout because it’s packed with protein but tastes like dessert....

Published 6/13/2024 I love making these healthy cookies for my 1-and-a-half-year-old because they’re jam-packed with real food and he devours them! Sometimes, breakfast cookies get a bad rap, but I’m here to tell you that you CAN eat cookies for breakfast. All you need to do is make them with whole, healthy ingredients that will give your body fuel and satisfaction until snack time or lunchtime! These breakfast cookies are actually vegan by nature and are quite delicious, easy to make, and made with simple ingredients....

Published 5/8/2021 • Updated 3/22/2024 Use this dry rub for chicken on the best grilled chicken legs and pair with our olive oil parmesan grilled corn, foil pack grilled red potatoes and grilled peach crumble and you’re off to the perfect summer meal. Enjoy! The Ultimate Dry Rub for Chicken We don’t say this lightly, but this dry rub for chicken is THE ultimate dry rub. It’s great on chicken legs, thighs, wings, breasts and more....

Published 1/6/2020 • Updated 7/18/2023 Make Ahead Burritos are the best kind of meal prep if you ask me! Check out some of our other popular freezer burritos » Fajita Breakfast Burritos and Make Ahead Breakfast Burritos. Take an hour out of your day to prep 16 of these make Homemade Frozen Burritos. They’re made with beef, tons of veggies, and white rice. Bonus, they’re THE BEST lunch meal prep ever!...

Published 7/19/2021 Whether you got a stellar deal on blueberries at the grocery store or farmers’ market or grow your own blueberries, freezing them is super simple! We love having frozen blueberries on hand for easy access to smoothies and baking. While you can buy pre-frozen blueberries, freezing fresh blueberries is 100x better! In this post, we’re teaching you how to freeze fresh blueberries, how to thaw them, and ways to use them....

Published 4/2/2024 Shredded chicken is something we batch-cook every week because it’s such a fantastic protein to add to bowls, salads (er, have you tried our dill pickle chicken salad?!), and soups. We’ve tested pretty much every way to cook shredded chicken and the Instant Pot comes out on top. Your chicken will come out evenly cooked and tender every time. The best part about this method is that you can cook chicken in the instant pot from frozen OR thawed!...

Thought I’d hare a little kitchen/life hack with you today – Large Batch Homemade Taco Seasoning. Since the majority of store-bought taco seasoning mixes include thickeners, which can contain gluten, I’ve been making my own single-serving homemade taco seasoning for the last several years. Recently, though, I realized I could save a ton of time if I didn’t have to take out 8 spice jars every time we have taco night and thus, Large Batch Homemade Taco Seasoning was born!...

Published 11/14/2021 Perfect Breakfast Sausage I don’t know about you, but if I had a choice between bacon or sausage at breakfast, I’d choose sausage every time. Sausage goes perfectly with sweet breakfasts such as banana pancakes and savory breakfasts such as egg bites. This recipe would even be the perfect addition to our Freezer Breakfast Sandwiches. We’re taking homemade breakfast sausage to the next level by using an amazing breakfast sausage seasoning and maple syrup....

Published 4/6/2020 Freezer Friendly and Oh So Good! This healthy vegetarian meal is packed with anti-inflammatory ingredients like: Cauliflower Turmeric Garlic Couscous Garbanzo beans Vegetable broth And comes together to make the most flavorful and delicious vegetarian meal (basically the vegetarian meal of my dreams). And did I mention it is also super freezer friendly?! Homemade Moroccan Spice Blend First things first, our homemade Moroccan spice blend is a MUST for this recipe....

When I was growing up, my Dad came home from work each Friday with a treat for my brother’s and me. “Friday treat” was something we looked forward to all week long. Well, my Friday treat to you today is No-Bake Crispy Chocolate Peanut Butter Bars! Chocolate Buckeyes meet Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups, meet Rice Krispie Treats in this decadent, 5-ingredient dessert recipe that’s gooey yet crispy, perfectly peanut buttery, and has just the right amount of chocolate....

Published 2/26/2024 • Updated 8/28/2024 If you love this pan friend salmon recipe, check out some of our other delicious and salmon recipes: Dill Salmon and Eggs Scramble, Baked Lemon Pepper Salmon, and my favorite, Lemon Dill Salmon Burgers. Salmon has been on the menu in the Fit Foodie kitchen left and right. First, it was our amazing baked salmon in foil, then leftover salmon patties, then salmon burgers, then grilled salmon, and now… pan seared salmon!...

Published 10/25/2019 • Updated 8/2/2022 Pancakes for Every Meal Pancakes used to be a breakfast food that was saved for the weekends! The times have changed. Pancakes are easy to make ahead of time, freeze so you can just pop them in the freezer throughout the week! There’s nothing better! What is better then peanut butter banana combination? These peanut butter banana pancakes are full of so many things, but their claim to fame is that they have 12 grams of protein per serving!...

Published 12/8/2022 Easy Peppermint Freezer Fudge When you are in the holiday spirit you crave all the holiday flavors. This peppermint freezer fudge is an easy dessert to whip up and keep in your freezer. You can store it in your freezer as a quick dessert or for a holiday party. Featured Ingredients Coconut oil- coconut oil is the ingredient that allows this freezer fudge to freeze quickly. It does give the fudge a hint of coconut taste....