As I mentioned on Friday, we headed off to my cousin’s wedding this weekend…in Denver! I can’t tell you how many days I sweated the plane ride there – Lincoln’s first – but thank the Lord, the little man slept the entire way. Hallelujah! (I cannot say the same for the return flight…) The 6:30am take off time on Friday was absolutely brutal but at least he thought it was still time to sleep which saved the day – and our sanity....

Published 12/31/2020 • Updated 7/18/2023 We have hundreds of chicken breast recipes here on Fit Foodie Finds and we’re so excited to write this Chicken Breast Recipes Guide to give you a thorough rundown of how to cook with chicken! Chicken Breast – The Rundown What is chicken breast? Chicken breast comes from the “breast” or pectoral muscle of the chicken. It’s lean a lean, but meaty cut of meat that’s popular in American cooking....

Published 3/28/2022 Serve your chicken parmesan in air fryer on top of your favorite pasta with a generous sprinkle of cheese. Easy Air Fryer Chicken Parmesan If you love classic chicken parmesan, then you are going to absolutely enjoy this air fryer chicken parmesan! Same classic chicken parm flavors, but instead of baking or pan-frying, you make air fried chicken breast instead. The result is perfectly cooked chicken breast on the inside and a crusty, delicious outside all thanks to the air fryer!...

Published 12/14/2022 • Updated 11/5/2024 Looking for more recipes to add to your cookie tin? Try these soft gingerbread cookies, maple sugar cookies, or these delicious white chocolate cranberry cookies. What is a Whoopie Pie? If you’re like me when you hear the words ‘whoopie pie’ memories of your childhood come flooding back. A classic whoopie pie that is made with soft or chewy chocolate cookies with marshmallow creme as filling....

If you’re in need of some sunshine today, I’m thrilled to share the recipe for Asian Kale and Salmon Salad. This fresh, vibrant, and healthy salad is a feast for the eyes and stomach! Pus, if the saying is true that you are what you eat, then we’ll all be health goddesses after devouring this salad which combines antioxidant-rich kale and red cabbage with crunchy veggies including carrot, cucumber, and green onions — all tossed in a zingy, Asian-inspired citrus dressing....

Published 8/14/2019 • Updated 8/4/2020 Make ahead breakfast recipes are the best! Some of our favorite make ahead breakfast recipes are these fajita breakfast burritos, peanut butter chocolate baked oatmeal cups or overnight oat recipes! Breakfast Can Be Fun! We are all about making delicious make ahead breakfast recipes that make your life easier. Nobody ever said that make ahead breakfasts have to be boring, am I right? One way to make eating healthy easier is to make it FUN....

Published 3/25/2023 You just can’t go wrong with any baked oatmeal recipes! Check out all of our favorite baked oatmeal recipes here and get baking. Blueberry Muffin Baked Oatmeal This baked oatmeal recipe tastes just like a blueberry muffin! You’ll absolutely love the flavor and texture + it’s the perfect recipe to serve a crowd or save for easy breakfasts throughout the week. Featured Ingredients for the Streusel Topping Quick-cooking oats oats & oat flour: this streusel topping is held together with a base of both quick-cooking oats and oat flour....

Published 2/6/2024 I’m a huge fan of eating smoothies with a spoon with tons of toppings on top to really round out the meal. Ask my husband, 9 times out of 10 I’m eating my smoothie in a bowl. This smoothie bowl recipe is made with fresh, wholesome ingredients like blueberries, bananas, chia seeds, and Medjool dates. All you have to do is blend everything up in a blender and serve in a bowl with your favorite things on top....

Published 9/9/2022 • Updated 3/17/2024 Favorite Broccoli and Cheese Casserole Get ready for the broccoli casserole of your dreams because this broccoli and cheese casserole is truly that. Made with toasted orzo, fresh broccoli, and a simple cheese sauce, this casserole is the perfect side or main meal for any night of the week. Plus, you only need 1 pan so the dishes are a breeze! Featured Ingredients Orzo: instead of using rice or a classic noodle, we’re using orzo!...

Summer’s in full swing and there’s no better way to savor the season than with sizzling Chicago-Style Italian Burgers! One of the most all-time popular recipes here IGE is my Crock Pot Italian Beef Sandwiches. Craving the flavor but not something quite as heavy as a crock pot meal, I adapted the ingredients and method to create this zesty, craveable burger. Juicy, succulent, and PACKED with big flavors! These Chicago-Style Italian Burgers are actually kind of a mashup between the crock pot sandwiches and my Italian Sub Salad....

Published 8/8/2022 Chicken Broccoli Alfredo – Easy 30 Minute Meal You will not regret whipping up this chicken broccoli alfredo for dinner tonight. It is creamy, packed with veggies, and has a large serving of protein. You can use chicken thighs, chicken breasts, and even add in other veggies if you’re feeling adventurous. Ingredients You Need Below are all the ingredients you need to make this easy weeknight dinner recipe....

Published 2/13/2021 • Updated 11/15/2021 Chicken Marsala for Dinner! If you’ve never had chicken marsala, now’s your chance! This delicious dish is not only full of flavor, but it also comes together in 45 minutes. Does it get any better!? What is Chicken Marsala? Chicken marsala is an Italian dish that combines a marsala wine sauce with mushrooms that is served over pan-fried chicken breasts. Our chicken marsala recipe is a healthier twist on the traditional chicken marsala that you can either serve as a stand alone, or pair with pasta or rice for a complete meal....

Your crock pot called — said your voicemail is full (ummm, just text, crock pot) — and told me to relay the following message: “Don’t forget about me when it’s not freezing cold and snowing during the season that shall not be named!” That is to say, dust that bad boy off and add the ingredients for Crock Pot Peach and Bourbon Pulled Pork into it ASAP! This juicy and succulent crock pot pork recipe is perfect anytime of year, but the peach flavor is perfect for enjoying in the summertime....

Crisp, fall evenings require a nightcap of Easy Gluten Free Apple Crisp dolloped with a big scoop of melty, vanilla ice cream. Hey, I don’t make the rules around here — but I do enjoy following them! Simple really is best when it comes to dessert as proven by this comforting, easy apple crisp recipe that’s not only gluten free but can be made dairy free / vegan, too. It’s made with everyday ingredients that are fridge and pantry staples so you can whip it up to enjoy anytime a craving hits....

Published 6/3/2023 • Updated 10/23/2023 15-Minute Grilled Asparagus Grilled asparagus is ready in just 15 minutes by using the foil pack method to trap air around the asparagus, cooking it faster! We love grilling asparagus along with other bbq mains such as grilled chicken thighs, grilled steak, and grilled pork chops. It’s truly the best green veggie to pair with any protein. In this post, we’ll teach you how to prepare, flavor, and grill your asparagus in no time!...

If you love Chipotle burrito bowls then my homemade burrito bowl is going to be a total game changer! Easy Homemade Burrito Bowls are one of my favorite restaurant copycat dishes to make at home. They’re fresh, healthy, customizable and wallet friendly too since they’re made with fridge and pantry staples like rice, beans, chicken, salsa, and shredded cheese. Plus, while I don’t mean to brag, my homemade quick and easy guacamole thwacked on top rivals any batch I’ve had from Chipotle (plus it doesn’t cost extra!...

Published 1/16/2021 • Updated 8/8/2022 Homemade salad dressing is such an easy way to add flavor to not only green salads, but also to grain salads such as quinoa and even meat as a marinade! Whether you love oil-based vinaigrette salad dressings or creamy, Greek yogurt-based salad dressings, this is a complete guide to salad dressings. Why Homemade Salad Dressings? We get it, store-bought salad dressings are easy and they are delicious, however, we are on team homemade salad dressing and here’s why: Cost – it’s likely that you have everything you need to make a homemade salad dressing right now in your kitchen, making homemade salad dressing recipes much more cost effective....

Published 4/8/2022 Easy Lemon Poppy Seed Bread Lemon poppy seed bread is one of those recipes that brings back memories of summer when you take a your first bite. The lemony flavor and crunchy bite you get from the poppy seeds makes a sweet and satisfying summer snack. We love this poppy seed bread because it is a light and fluffy loaf recipe that you can enjoy for breakfast with a cup of coffee or with dessert with a scoop of vanilla ice cream....

I kicked my day off with a 6:42am segment on KCCI News, where I made Key West Grilled Chicken Sandwiches with Grilled Avocados for a healthy Labor Day grilling option! This sandwich is inspired by the Key West Grilled Chicken with Cilantro-Lime Cauliflower Rice I made a few months ago, but I think I like it even better on a squishy, toasted bun. So yum! I also made Grilled Avocados – cut avocados brushed with extra virgin olive oil and lime juice, then grilled on each side for 5 minutes, or until they’re warm and creamy....

Published 12/16/2022 • Updated 11/5/2024 Garlic Butter Roasted Carrots Recipe Welcome to your new favorite way to cook carrots! Our garlic glaze is a mixture of garlic (obviously), brown sugar, sea salt, and pepper. It tastes AMAZING with the natural sweetness of the carrots and is SO simple to make! Pop these glazed carrots in the oven with butter, and you’ll have delicious, caramelized carrots packed with flavor. After one bite, you won’t want to eat your carrots any other way....