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Published 4/27/2024 In this easy taco salad recipe, we add the salad ingredients and creamy dressing first before adding the romaine. When you’re ready to serve, tip the bowl upside down so all the dressing coats the lettuce and everything’s nicely mixed together. Your boring bites of plain lettuce are officially over. I LOVE this make-ahead taco salad not only because it’s designed to give you the perfect ratio of toppings to lettuce in every bite but also because it makes meal prep a breeze....

Published 12/12/2021 • Updated 6/15/2022 Good Morning! It’s time to make these amazing maple cinnamon rolls. You’re going to absolutely love these chewy and fluffy and (of course) oh so maple-y cinnamon rolls. Plus, we’ll show you how to prepare the rolls the night before so all you need to do is bake them in the morning. Oh, and don’t you even dare think about skipping our perfectly sweet maple cream cheese frosting....

Published 11/19/2018 • Updated 10/18/2023 I like pecan pie more than pumpkin pie! There, I said it. The crunchy texture combined with the comforting flavors of pecan pie is like a giant hug that can’t be beat. While we don’t have many pie recipes on Fit Foodie, we do love bars. These pecan pie bars are everything we love about classic pecan pie with a wholesome twist, are refined sugar and flour-free, and come together in under an hour....

Published 1/7/2024 • Updated 8/6/2024 As midwesterners, we love a good dessert bar, and thee protein scotcheroos are sure to impress. Not only do they pack that butterscotch and chocolate-y flavor you love, but we’ve added chocolate protein powder to both the rice crispie base snd chocolate topping. What’s in these Protein Scotcheroos? These protein scotcheroos are composed of two layers, a peanut butter rice crispie layer and a chocolate layer....

From Cheeseburger Fries to vegetable-packed skillets, because THAT’S HOW WE DO! That is to say, lately I’ve been trying to achieve balance by enjoying comfort foods like Cheeseburger Fries AND light, healthy, and nutritious meals like my Sausage, Sweet Potato Noodles and Broccoli Skillet. It doesn’t have to be all or nothing, right? Moderation is key! Watch How to Make It! Spiralized Sweet Potato Noodle Skillet Spiralized sweet potatoes are sauted with broccoli or broccolini and fresh garlic then tossed with browned Italian sausage and freshly grated parmesan cheese....

School is finally in session! Truthfully I’m looking forward to getting into a gym routine, fitting in a few extra hours of work per week, and finding time to get dinner prepped earlier in the day. The recipe I’m sharing today – Italian Sausage and Pepper Ring Mini Meatloaves – is one that’s ideal for assembling ahead of time then popping into the oven shortly before calling the crew to dinner....

My husaband and I are in a heated thermostat war which can only mean one thing…chili season is here! I don’t know what it’s like in your neck of the woods but here in the Midwest we seem to be stuck in a never-ending cycle of 40 degree mornings followed by 60-70 degree afternoons hence the thermo struggle. I slyly turn the heat on around 6pm, anticipating the chilly night ahead, then Ben “The Furnace” goes into a sweat-induced rage a few hours later clicking it off after everyone is asleep, and we all wake up shivering....

Today we’re talking purse essentials, brought to you by my buddies at Bob’s Red Mill! You of course know Bob’s Red Mill for their minimally processed whole grain products, including gluten-free flours, blends, and baking mixes, but Bob’s is rolling out an AWESOME new product called Better Bars that I am absolutely loving, and am sure you will too! When I first had to go gluten-free almost 5 years ago exactly, I majorly OD’d on bars – and we’re not talking of the wine variety....

No-bake Blueberry Lemon Icebox Cake is my go-to spring and summer dessert recipe for any and all special occasions. Easter, Mother’s Day, dinner parties, birthdays, potlucks, Tuesdays… Wait, how did that get in there? Translation: this is the most gorgeous little layered dessert recipe that requires only 4 ingredients and zero baking time. Ah, the magic of an icebox cake! Origins of Icebox Cakes Icebox cakes were created in the 1930s when refrigerators, originally called iceboxes, started to become more mainstream in people’s homes....

Published 10/28/2023 • Updated 10/7/2024 This butternut squash and chicken sausage quinoa casserole is an ode to old-school Fit Foodie Finds. Back in the day, we used to be an overnight oats and quinoa casserole site. Not actually, but those are the only types of We were obsessed with the ease, flavors, and one-pot wonders. To make things super easy and convenient, everything is made all in one casserole dish....

Published 6/5/2022 • Updated 3/17/2024 Crispy Cast Iron Pizza Pizza lovers unite! This cast iron pizza is such a fun way to host pizza night. Tender, cheesy pizza on the inside with crispy crust, I think so! This cast iron pizza recipe is so simple. You can either use store-bought pizza dough or our homemade pizza dough and the toppings are your choice. We went with pizza sauce, mozzarella cheese, and Italian sausage Why use a cast iron?...

After the recent success of my 5 Ingredient BBQ, Avocado, Bacon and Cheddar Chicken I decided to create a similar dish that’s just as easy yet packed with veggies too — Mushroom, Spinach and Sun Dried Tomato Cheesy Chicken Skillet is still checking the 30 minute or less, and gluten-free dinner boxes, yet it is packed to the gills with fresh, spring-inspired vegetables! Did I mention you only need one pan to make it?...

Published 8/7/2023 If you’ve made our famous peanut butter oatmeal cookies or our flourless monster cookies, then you will adore these chocolate peanut butter oatmeal cookies. They are made sans flour with an oatmeal peanut butter base. Actually, these are a variation of our PB oatmeal cookies, which means we’ve made and tested this recipe more times than you can imagine! What is in Chocolate Peanut Butter Oatmeal Cookies? All-Natural Creamy Peanut Butter: This ingredient contributes to the rich and nutty flavor that is one of the signature tastes of the cookies....

Published 12/27/2020 • Updated 11/6/2024 Oh, did we mention that the chocolate + peanut butter combo really makes these the BEST protein cookies on the internet?! BEST Protein Cookies All I have to say is that I’ve made this protein cookie recipe so many times and I just can’t get enough! Homemade nut butter-based protein cookies are the best thing that ever happened to the internet and that’s a fact....

I simply cannot believe that Mother’s Day is right around the corner! This year will be especially sweet as I get to celebrate being a Mom to not one, but two perfect peanuts. These boys make me so proud. And tired…but so proud! And also very tired… Which is why this Mama’s going to kick her feet up and enjoy a slice or seven of Chocolate Tart with Graham Cracker Crust this Mother’s Day – who’s with me?...

Published 11/13/2021 Do you have extra brussel sprouts? Make our brussel sprouts with bacon or our bacon wrapped brussel sprouts for more delicious brussel sprout recipes. The Crispy Air Fryer Brussels Sprouts Raise your hand if you like when your vegetables are crispy, salty, and delicious. THIS GIRL. We are all about quick and easy ways to make healthy vegetable side dishes. These air fryer brussel sprouts are ready in 15 minutes and you will not be let down by the crispiness of these little cabbages....

I’ve told you before that my Aunt Mary is an incredible Italian cook. 99% of my extended family is from Ohio, so twice a year we’d pack up our maroon Aerostar with 2 adults, 3 kids, 5 pieces of luggage, and a cockapoo to visit everyone, and one of our favorite stops was Aunt Mary’s. She’d have a platter of Italian cookies waiting for us on the table, plus a vat of sausage and peppers bubbling in her homemade sauce on the stove....

It’s oddly satisfying? As I watch those perfect, golden-brown pancakes being flipped and flopped, I inevitably start craving some for myself. Luckily gluten free pancakes are a cinch to whip up at home — no restaurant required. I’ll still show you how to get that diner-style golden brown top though! Watch How to Make Them Easy Gluten Free Pancakes Easy Gluten Free Pancakes live up to the name and are a totally cozy way to start your day, or welcome the weekend....

Published 6/9/2024 It uses the BEST Thai peanut sauce and takes only 30 minutes to make. The combination of flavors and textures is sure to be a hit with the whole fam. Anyone else love a sandwich or a wrap SO much more when someone else makes them for you?! There’s something about someone you love getting the combo of meat, veggie crunch and sauce exactly right. And that’s exactly what Linley did when she handed me one of these wraps after testing them at our studio....

Published 6/12/2021 • Updated 6/5/2022 The Most Flavorful Smoked Chicken Dry Rub Is there anything better than a piece of finger-licking good smoked chicken? I think not! This smoked chicken try rub adds so much flavor and texture to any delicious smoked chicken! We highly recommend adding it to this smoked whole chicken or dry rub these smoked chicken thighs! Ingredients You Need You can pronounce every ingredient for this smoked chicken dry rub!...