We’ve hit the perfect portion of summer where the days aren’t too hot, the nights are deliciously long, and picnics, BBQs, and potlucks are on tap nearly every single weekend. Today I’m sharing a recipe that would be perfect to bring along – Italian Chickpea Salad! Don’t get me wrong, this easy, vegetarian salad recipe will be a hit no matter what time of year you make it, but the combination of fresh vegetables and herbs make it especially summer-friendly....

It’s the first day of spring, so to celebrate I made you a healthy 30 minute meal that’s full of fresh springy flavors like artichoke, lemon, and asparagus. Lemon Pepper Chicken with Artichoke Salsa and Roasted Asparagus is as recharging as opening your windows and doors to let a cool spring breeze roll through. Such a nice change of pace from hearty winter comfort foods! Lemon pepper-seasoned sauted chicken breasts are placed over a bed of roasted asparagus then topped with zesty artichoke salsa, salty feta cheese, and chopped fresh tomato....

Published 8/3/2023 We love meals that are easy to prepare like our fiesta lime salmon bowls, beef skillet, and this shrimp meal prep. These shrimp bowls are the best because you separate them into single-serve meal prep containers and eat them all week. Shrimp is one of our favorite proteins. You all drool over our shrimp recipes, so if you have leftover shrimp try our bacon-wrapped shrimp or crispy air fryer shrimp next!...

I had this whole spiel ready about how real men do, in fact, eat quiche, as demonstrated by Ben who housed nearly a dozen Mini Ham and Cheese Quinoa Cups that resemble wee baby quiche for dinner last night, but then I remembered quiche has a crust and Mini Ham and Cheese Quinoa Cups do not, so in reality they’re more like mini frittatas and well, all was tragically lost....

Published 12/8/2023 • Updated 6/16/2024 Peanut butter protein balls are the perfect high-protein snack to munch on post-workout or mid-day when you need something to tide you over! These protein balls have 9g of protein per ball and do not require a food processor! These peanut butter protein balls are our most popular protein ball recipe on the site and rightfully so. They’re made with just 6 ingredients and don’t require a food processor....

Published 1/11/2024 • Updated 9/16/2024 Whether it is strawberry season or you’d like to make the perfect individual treat for any time of year, these cute little jars are sure to please! If you love the taste of fresh strawberries combined with classic cheesecake flavor (including a buttery graham cracker crust!), you’re going to go head over heels for these mason jar cheesecakes. It’s a no-bake dessert that will be ready to eat in as little as 10 minutes....

We LOVE burgers at my house, and I’m always dipping or dunking anything I can find into a tub of hummus. What if, I wondered, I combined the two to create a super tender burger that’s full of flavor? Roasted Red Pepper Hummus Burgers with Caramelized Onions and Smokey Mayo was the result! Everyone knows that hummus is awesome for dipping with fresh veggies, topping mini turkey meatloaves, and jazzing up plain crackers, but did you know it’s also unbelievable when mixed into plain ground beef and then grilled?...

If it’s cooling down where you live, I’ve got a must-try soup recipe for you to make then hunker down with. Senegalese Soup is chock-full of healthy ingredients like sweet potatoes and chickpeas, flavored with warming curry, coconut milk, PLUS a secret ingredient, and served over cooked white rice. Translation: it is irresistible! I can’t take any credit for this delicious dish though because it was sent to me from IGE reader Trish....

Published 6/11/2021 • Updated 6/17/2024 You won’t believe how easy it is to throw this cherry crisp together, so the next time cherries are on sale…scoop them up! Best Cherry Crisp! Everyone has their favorite fruit crisp recipe. My mom’s honey rhubarb crisp will always be my favorite crisp recipe and our apple crisp is a close second, What makes a good crisp? A good balance of natural fruit with the crunch of a crumble topping are two of my must-haves in a crisp....

I’ve got a yummy seasonal recipe to celebrate the beginning of fall – Butternut Squash and Sage Risotto, made with a time-saving shortcut! This risotto was inspired by the forest of sage we have growing in our backyard. The previous owners of our house seemingly scattered herbs like sage, oregano, and thyme in with the rest of the landscaping which is nice because not only does it look beautiful, but it’s functional, too!...

Published 7/22/2022 Summer Squash Pasta Do you have extra zucchini to use from your garden? This summer squash pasta uses yellow squash, zucchini, cherry tomatoes, and more. It is a summer garden pasta with a simple sauce and topped with delicious burrata and a balsamic glaze. The best part of this pasta is that it is very easy make! Featured Ingredients Zucchini and yellow squash: we use one medium zucchini and one medium yellow squash (or two small zucchinis and two small yellow squash) sliced about the same size....

Here are some more delicious street food recipes you can check out: Pav Bhaji, Misal Pav, Stuffed Bread Pakora, Aloo Tikki, Ram Ladoo, Dahi Bhalla, Aloo Kathi Roll, Instant Khaman Dhokla. Though it is one of the popular street foods of Mumbai but now it is also served in many other parts of India. Even though I spent most of my life in India, I never got a chance to eat Vada Pav in Mumbai....

Published 7/10/2021 • Updated 10/18/2022 From chicken casseroles to pork roasts to beef burgers to seafood kebabs to turkey chili to tons of vegetarian options, these 100+ healthy dinner ideas are easy to make and packed with ingredients you can feel good about. Enjoy! Choosing Healthy Dinner Recipes The internet is an overwhelming place when you’re looking for inspiration and healthy dinner ideas, isn’t it?! So overwhelming with so many choices that sometimes it seems almost impossible to nail down what you’re making for dinner tonight — let alone planning the entire week’s meals!...

Hello and happy December! I hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving! We lucked out with a gorgeous, 50+ degree holiday and spent the majority of it outdoors around a fire pit while Ben smoked the most delicious turkey he’s ever made, and we drank all the wine in the whole entire world. Oh my gosh it was so juicy (the turkey…the wine too, I suppose) and the smoked gravy he made from the drippings?...

Oh yes you CAN use your Air Fryer for more than crisping up chicken nuggets and french fries, as the recipe for Air Fryer Chicken Breast shows! While air frying is great for achieving a crispy, golden brown crust on “fried items”, it also renders lean chicken breast supremely tender, juicy, and ready to be paired with a few healthy sides for dinner, or chopped then tossed into salads, soups, and casseroles....

Published 9/16/2022 Best Hot Honey Chicken! Say hello to this crunchy, hot and sweet chicken that’s made right in your air fryer. No need for takeout because this chicken is truly one of a kind. Made with lean chicken breast, a crunchy cornflake breading, and homemade hot honey, this air fryer chicken is about to be your new go-to way to eat chicken! Featured Ingredients Chicken The chicken we used in this hot honey chicken is chicken breast....

Kathi Rolls were originally served in layered parantha with beef, but now have many variations with chicken, mutton, paneer, and veggie option too. These are first marinated and cooked in skewers and then served over parantha with onions and some chutney. To make a healthier version, I have prepared them with Roti, but you can also make them with Parantha or Naan. While preparing Kathi Rolls, I prefer using less oil....

BBQ Chicken Quesadillas are what’s for dinner tonight! These crispy, cheesy, smokey-sweet quesadillas have been a family favorite for years and years – I actually shared the recipe back in 2010 (!) – and it’s high time I highlighted these delightful ‘dillas on IGE again. Prep shredded chicken up to a few days ahead of time then combine with BBQ sauce, tortillas, and shredded cheese when it’s time to eat!...

Published 6/3/2024 • Updated 7/29/2024 In this post, we’ll teach you how to make blended overnight oats plus share 4 delicious flavor combinations the whole family will love. If you know us, you know we’ve had a love affair with overnight oats for nearly a decade. It’s such an amazing breakfast that can be meal prepped for the week and eaten anywhere. Plus, they’re packed with whole grains and are an amazing source of protein....

Published 5/7/2024 Whether you just worked out or are looking for a delicious breakfast smoothie to make, I just know you’re going to absolutely love this blueberry cheesecake protein smoothie recipe of ours. It packs a whopping 19g of protein per serving thanks to our good friends cottage cheese and protein powder. It’s truly my favorite smoothie of the moment. Obsessed with cottage cheese recipes like us? These cottage cheese pancakes, protein mac and cheese, cookies and cream cottage cheese bark, and cottage cheese ice cream are a few of our other tasty recipes that are high in protein 🤩...