Let’s cut to the chase: I made you a Grilled Chicken Salad that’s so good I want to cry. This dish is summer on a platter! It has been blazing hot + humid here (my favorite) and smokey grilled chicken over cold, crisp salad is exactly what I want to eat when the weather heats up. It’s fresh, gorgeous, and highlights some of summer’s best ingredients. Plus it’s dressed in my spoon drink-worthy, 4 ingredient (plus S&P!...

Published 3/15/2021 • Updated 6/29/2023 These French toast sticks are the perfect and kid-friendly breakfast. Looking for more healthy breakfast options for the family? Check out this Peanut Butter Banana Oatmeal Bake or Oven Baked Bacon. What are French Toast Sticks? French Toast Sticks are an American twist on classic French toast where sliced bread is soaked in an egg and milk mixture and fried on the stove top. If you ate school “hot lunches” you probably remember French Toast Sticks as a popular choice among school children....

Published 9/17/2023 As soon as the leaves start changing, the wool socks come out and it’s apple cider time! We have so many amazing apple orchards here in Minnesota, so delicious apple cider is always available at every coop in town. You’re never far from a warm mug of delightfully spiced cider. Our homemade apple cider tastes like it’s straight from the apple orchard, but made in the comfort of your own home....

Published 3/6/2023 Flavor-Packed Grilled Chicken Salad If you’re looking to get your protein and greens all in one meal, then this grilled chicken salad is just what you need. Made with juicy grilled chicken breast, sweet blueberries, salty bacon, and a homemade honey mustard vinaigrette, this is going to be your go-to chicken salad from here on out! What’s in this grilled chicken salad? Salad greens: the great thing about most FFF salads, is that you can choose whatever greens you like best....

Published 4/10/2022 • Updated 10/21/2024 Breakfast Quesadillas Made EASY You’re going to absolutely love these make ahead freezer breakfast quesadillas! Not only are they packed with amazing flavor, we’re showing you how to make them to enjoy immediately and also how to meal prep them to keep in your freezer and reheat at a moment’s notice. Ingredients for Freezer Breakfast Quesadillas Eggs: Eggs are the base of our breakfast quesadillas — you’ll need a dozen!...

At least once a day I fight the urge to rip open the refrigerator and shout, Mooo-om, do we have anything to eat?! but refrain from doing so because, well, I’m the Mom! Seriously though, do you ever have those weeks when you open the cupboard and refrigerator a hundred times, praying they’ll be magically full of the foods you’re craving on the 101st time? I usually try and keep fresh fruit and vegetables in the refrigerator, but sometimes I want something more substantial than a snack and don’t have the patience to make a meal....

Misal Pav is usually made in two parts. In the first part, the sprouted lentils are pressure cooked with some spices. The second part consists of the curry that is often spicy. These two things are then mixed based on taste and preference. I have made this recipe less spicy as I don’t prefer spicy food. But you can adjust the flavors as per your taste. I have used moth beans in this recipe, as that’s what I have grown up eating....

Published 11/18/2023 • Updated 11/5/2024 These Oatmeal Crumble Fig Bars are a love child between a Fig Newton and a crumble bar! The flavor of the figs combined with oatmeal crumble topping is just fabulous — and kid-approved. To make these delicious fig oatmeal bars, you’ll need to soften the dried mission figs, make the oatmeal crust and fig filling, and assemble it all on a baking pan. Bake, let ’em cool, and enjoy!...

Published 9/5/2021 • Updated 3/17/2024 There is no shortage of pasta recipes on Fit Foodie Finds. This creamy vegan pasta is a crowd please and you just can’t go wrong with our mushroom stroganoff recipe. Easy One Pot Pasta in the Oven There is no question that pasta dishes are some of the post loved and popular dishes on FFF and (really) all the world. When you are in a pinch, sometimes there just isn’t time to sauté, mix, and boil....

Published 3/6/2021 Ramen Eggs for Everyone! We are big fans of ramen eggs, hard boiled eggs, baked eggs, scrambled eggs, and any other egg you can think of. EGGS. These ramen eggs are our new absolute favorite. You can eat them as a snack or serve them with ramen. The sky is the limit. These are not your traditional ramen eggs. Traditional ramen eggs are soft boiled, cooled in an ice bath, and then marinated in soy sauce, mirin, and water....

Similar to finding the perfect pair of jeans (finally tried Madewell and wasn’t that impressed,) the perfect Chicken Tortilla Soup recipe can be hard to find. Try as I might, I can’t get into the thin, brothy styles that are a little too heavy on the lime flavor. When it comes to Chicken Tortilla Soup, I’m looking for a thick, stick-to-your-ribs type dish that’s spiced with the bold flavors of the southwest and piled high with a plethora of yummy toppings....

Published 12/13/2019 • Updated 8/23/2022 Easy Weeknight Meals I’ll say it a thousand times, I love easy weeknight meals! Not just because I have a job where I cook all day, but because it is nice to have a meal that is delicious and that doesn’t take up your whole night. This roasted balsamic chicken pasta is literally the perfect weeknight meal. It is balanced with protein, vegetables, and amazing flavor....

Published 8/17/2023 • Updated 8/30/2023 Ditch the store-bought candy and make your own salted caramel date cups with Medjool dates, chocolate chips, coconut oil, and sea salt! Date caramel is such a fun swap for refined-sugar-packed caramel; you only need one ingredient – dates! Process them in your food processor to make date paste, then roll them into little balls. Cover them with melted chocolate and freeze. What is in salted caramel date cups?...

Published 4/20/2022 • Updated 8/17/2024 In the midst of a crazy time, these margaritas brought us so much joy. So now it is a tradition to make these not-so-sweet margaritas every single year with our favorite people.❤️ Our signature skinny margarita recipe is made with 4 simple ingredients: lime juice, tequila, ice, and your choice of honey or agave simple syrup! What makes this a “skinny margarita?” Oh the burning question, why is it even called a skinny margarita?...

Published 5/31/2021 • Updated 6/5/2022 Favorite Smoked Chicken Salad Have you tried our smoked whole chicken yet? If you have, you likely have leftovers (we did!), so we thought we’d share an easy smoked chicken salad recipe for you to repurpose your smoked chicken leftovers! This smoked chicken salad uses shredded smoked chicken, diced celery, and the most delicious chicken salad sauce made from mayo, Greek yogurt, Worcestershire sauce, and mustard....

Happy (nearly) new year — I hope you had a wonderful and magical holiday season! 2023 has been an incredible year full of very high-highs, and some lows as well. We really hunkered down in 2020 and much of 2021, so this felt like our first year of getting back into the swing of things travel-wise, which was a real highlight. As a family we visited San Diego, Vail, Denver, Albuquerque, Minneapolis, and the Gulf Shores (take me back!...

Published 2/26/2021 • Updated 8/10/2022 This vegan parmesan cheese is a seriously delicious alternative to grated parmesan! Not only does it have the texture of grated parm, the flavor can’t be beat. And you only need a few ingredients and your food processor to whip up a batch. Let’s do it! What is Vegan Parmesan Cheese? Vegan parmesan cheese is a vegan alternative to grated parmesan cheese, making it a great dairy-free alternative....

Published 2/23/2021 • Updated 1/19/2024 This pasta primavera seriously is VEGGIE PACKED with all your favorite colorful veg, and is ready to serve in 30 minutes flat. Does it get any better?! Today we’re walking you through how to make this pasta primavera, variations you can make depending on what veggies you have on hand as well as the best ways to reheat this dish throughout the week. Let’s get into it!...

Published 2/12/2023 Flavorful Air Fryer French Toast The most important meal of the day just got better with this Ben & Jerry’s-inspired chunky monkey French toast recipe! We’re big fans of air fryer breakfast recipes on Fit Foodie Finds. They’re a quick and easy way to make EPIC breakfasts like this one. And let me tell you, this is one for the books. In under 20 minutes, you’ll have a delicious breakfast that looks like it came right out of a fancy brunch restaurant....

Published 7/3/2023 • Updated 6/30/2024 Delicious Corn, Air Fryer Style Say goodbye to that big burning ol’ pot of water and grill, because we’ve just found the new best way to make corn on the cob. It makes deliciously tender and juicy corn in a fraction of the time! Serve this delicious side dish at your next outdoor BBQ or for dinner with the family. No matter where you serve it, it’s sure to be a huge hit!...