We’re knocking on the door to summer and I for one can’t wait for warm nights spent outdoors with friends and family while fireflies show off to a choir of cicadas (ask me how excited I am for this year’s rare cicada season — screaming!) In addition to whipping up batches of Best Ever Pasta Salad and Judy’s Baked Beans anytime we entertain in the warmer months, I love to have a big fresh fruit salad on hand to round out the meal....

Let’s get into it! My friend Natalie and I got into the city on Thursday afternoon and almost puked when we saw the unbelievable view from the balcony of my friend Lindsey’s place. Water to the left, iconic Space Needle to the right – nearly cloudless blue skies above. Who says it’s always raining in Seattle?! By the way, I met Lindsey and Natalie freshman year of college during sorority rush and we’ve been friends ever since....

Look, I know. I know, these gluten free muffins look a little like mud muffins, but I promise that Green Smoothie Muffins are greener in real life and you won’t care anyway because not only are these tender, sweet, and cinnamon-y muffins to die for, but each one is packed with 1/3 cup spinach. That means when you’re eating a Green Smoothie Muffin you’re technically eating a salad. Health Goddess alert!...

Fire up the grill and crack open a cold one to pair with Grilled Chicken, Bacon and Avocado Melts with Sun Dried Tomato-Basil Mayo! This simple, sizzling grilled chicken sandwich is so satisfying to eat, and packed with flavor. Seasoned grilled chicken breasts are smothered in melty provolone cheese then nestled onto a lightly grilled bun and topped with fresh slices of avocado, crispy bacon, and a thick schmear of homemade Sun Dried Tomato-Basil Mayo....

We’ve got a big holiday coming up – Thanksgiving, of course! For many people around the country, us included, this year’s celebration will be much smaller as we do our part to keep our community safe and well. That said, later this week I’m going to share a “small batch” Thanksgiving menu. Today though? Today I’m giving you permission to enjoy a sneak peek of your Thanksgiving feast by making a Holiday Grilled Cheese Sandwich....

Published 7/6/2021 Ahh So Refreshing! Is there anything better than a refreshing glass of iced tea on a warm summer day? We think not! Which is why we’re thrilled to share this oh so delicious homemade iced tea recipe. All you need are 6 ingredients (one is water!), and you’re a few steps away from a glass of iced tea. Iced Tea – What You Need This iced tea recipe comes together in 6 simple ingredients....

Published 9/13/2021 • Updated 3/9/2024 From flatbreads to oat bowls to plant-based ice cream, Daily Harvest truly has it all when it comes to plant-based healthy food that’s delivered right to your doorstep. If you’re looking for Daily Harvest Reviews, you’ve come to the right place. We’ve been buying and eating Daily Harvest food since 2017. It’s been a life-saver for busy mornings and nights when we just don’t have the time to whip up a healthy meal....

Published 6/29/2023 • Updated 11/5/2024 Whether you like crispy bacon or thick and chewy bacon, cooking bacon in the oven is fool-proof and seriously the best way to cook bacon ever! Stovetop bacon is the first way I ever learned how to cook bacon. It’s a great method for quickly whipping up a few pieces (and also can be quite messy). If you’re hoping to for little-to-no clean-up and bacon for the masses, oven bacon is the way to go!...

Published 6/25/2024 From massaged kale salad recipes to kale quinoa salad recipes, we love kale salads! They are a great way to get in extra nutrition and the best part is that you can eat kale year-round because kale is one hearty vegetable. In this post, we’ll share a bit of background on kale, some of our best kale salad tips and tricks, all of our favorite kale salad recipes, and some of our favorite kale salad dressing ideas....

Published 8/25/2022 • Updated 9/9/2022 Easy Homemade Kung Pao Shrimp Kung Pao Shrimp is a favorite stir fry amongst Team Fit Foodie. It’s spicy and sweet all at the same time and packed with protein and veggies. I love this recipe because you can switch up the veggies and/or protein and have a different kung pao meal every time! What is Kung Pao Shrimp made of? Kung Pao Shrimp is a spicy Chinese dish that is traditionally made with hot chili peppers, soy sauce, other spices, and shrimp....

We have officially reached the dog days of summer here in the heart of the Midwest! It is, as the kids and I call it, hot tamales out there – WOOF. That said, the desire to stand over the stove cooking is low at the moment and so I’m grateful for Low Carb Greek Chicken Bowls which, ok, are part sizzling and saute, but mostly chilled, fresh, and super refreshing....

Published 8/20/2024 We love a good stuffed pepper recipe here on Fit Foodie Finds — whether you’ve tried our breakfast stuffed peppers or even our stuffed pepper soup (OMG it’s SO good) or this is your first rodeo with stuffed pepps, you’re going to absolutely love this protein and veggie-packed meal. We recently made a batch at the FFF studio and wrapped them up for a friend who just had a baby since they freeze super well and taste just as delish when reheated ❤️❤️ They truly make an excellent, protein-packed postpartum freezer meal!...

Published 5/28/2023 • Updated 10/31/2024 Welcome to our take on monster cookie bars! They’re part monster cookies + part cookie bars mashed together and baked to chewy dessert perfection. These make a big batch — aka they’re a great sweet treat to bring to a gathering or snack on the go with the fam. PS: you have to try our Monster Cookie Protein Balls! What are Monster Cookie Bars? Monster cookie bars are like monster cookies but in bar form....

I spent the past few days at the Deere Valley Resort in Park City, Utah for a food blogger conference! I’d never been to Utah before and to say it’s beautiful is an understatement. I took a bajillion photos of this view from the balcony of the house we stayed in, which I had to scale at one point to get us in after forgetting a key to the front door....

After a brief layover in Chicago, we were off! (Oh, pre-vacation filled with jambalaya/beignets/biscuits/alcohol puff-free face – I miss you!) Anyways, I digress… ;) As soon as we took off, nervous flyer Ben got a mini bottle of his favorite draaaank, Maker’s Mark, to help settle his nerves and get our vacation started a little early. Whee! Isn’t that the cutest little bottle you’ve ever seen?! Presh. ;) I opted for water....

Where are my snackers at? Let me be more specific – where are my snackers who like said snacks to be gluten free, packed with good-for-you-ingredients, AND taste like cookie dough? That’s what I thought. Today I’ve got the snack recipe to end all snack recipes — No-Bake Cranberry Chocolate Almond Energy Bites. These energizing, protein-packed bites are made in one bowl with pantry staples and are even freezer friendly....

I use grama masala almost for all of my recipes. So I make a big batch of it. And whenever I’m low in quantity, I quickly make it again. Goes great in curries, potatoes, paneer recipes, and many more. A fresh batch of Garam Masala tastes great in my Chole/ Chickpeas Curry. Also gives a unique taste to Tamarind Chutney. Love it in rajma, dal makhani, or dum aloo The post contains Helpful Tips & Tricks to make Garam Masala....

Published 1/21/2024 If you’re a rice cake lover, then these rice cake magic bars are going to blow your mind. They are similar to our Scotcheroo recipe but made with rice cakes instead of crispy rice cereal. I was obsessed with rice cakes during my pregnancy, so this dessert is near and dear to my heart. What You Need Rice cakes: feel free to use any kind of rice cake (regular or brown)....

As a Celiac girlie, one of my go-tos for a safe, easy meal when I’m out and about is Chipotle. I’ve been eating their burrito bowls since before going gluten free so it feels like a “normal” meal that I never had to give up. That actually means a lot! While Chipotle’s burrito bowls have always been there for me, their price increases have done me dirty. What used to be an $8 meal now costs nearly $20....

I have been craving all the comfort foods in the form of soups, casseroles, and skillets lately, which might be why my Salsa Verde Chicken and Rice Casserole is especially hitting the spot! This no-bake, toss together casserole is the epitome of creamy, cheesy comfort food. The combination of chicken and rice always does it for me! Long grain white rice is simmered in tangy salsa verde and chicken broth then combined with sauted chicken, green chilies, and a creamy homemade cheese sauce before being scooped into a baking dish and broiled....