Published 1/9/2023 Easy Peanut Butter Bars Trying to snack healthy on a busy schedule is hard, but these chewy peanut butter bars are here to save the day. They make for an easy, no-bake meal that all you have to do is prep, set, and forget! This simple recipe uses all-natural peanut butter and mini chocolate chips for an irresistible peanut butter-chocolate flavor, along with Rice Chex cereal and roasted peanuts for a satisfying crunch....
Published 2/8/2021 In this post, we’re sharing tips and tricks on how to get perfectly roasted asparagus every time! Plus, we’ll teach you all the different ways to use this roasted asparagus. Is Oven Roasted Asparagus Healthy? These healthy green spears can be thick and they can be thin and are known for making your pee smell funny. Asparagus is a hearty vegetable that can pretty much grow anywhere, which makes it super easy to find in most supermarkets!...
One night last weekend in our rented historic Virginian home, Ben’s family and I treated ourselves to a 7lb local Virginia ham for dinner that we enjoyed in the 250 year old dining room next to a blazing fire with mulled wine, green beans, and roasted butternut squash as an early Thanksgiving celebration since we won’t be together for the holiday this year. Nevermind the fact that the ham was overly salted, I couldn’t drink the wine because I’m apparently allergic to reds now (RIP cabernet,) and the squash was roasted on a pizza pan – it was perfection....
Published 12/6/2021 • Updated 8/17/2022 Your New Favorite Soup! Gosh, we just love this sausage gnocchi soup so much! It’s savory, flavor-packed and ready to enjoy in no time. AKA an amazing weeknight dinner or recipe to meal prep for the week. Ingredients – What You Need This sausage gnocchi soup recipe packs simple ingredients that don’t compromise on flavor. You’ll need: Gnocchi Recipes Creamy Tuscan Chicken and GnocchiOlive Garden Chicken Gnocchi Soup...
Published 1/5/2018 • Updated 4/12/2024 It’s @linleyshands here to say HAPPY NEW YEAR! I hope you all had a fantastic holiday season full of delicious food, family, friends, and some downtime! Cole and I spent the holidays in Captiva, Florida with is his family. There’s just nothing like the beach when it’s -15 below in Minnesota. Am I right? We ate fresh fish, spent time together, and played beach games (one of which involved Crisco and a watermelon…)....
If you’re anything like me, it looks like a bomb has gone off in your kitchen after you’re done making dinner. Or reheating lunch. Or pouring a bowl of cereal for that matter. What can I say, I’m a messy chef! Well fear not, dishwashers around the world, tonight you’re getting off easy. Southwestern Chicken & Rice Skillet is made in ONE skillet, making clean up an absolute breeze....
Published 4/5/2022 Oh So Delicious Baked Oatmeal This strawberry rhubarb baked oatmeal is packed with flavor! We wanted a new and fresh baked oatmeal recipe that really screamed SPRING and the strawberry rhubarb combo was a no brainer. And summer isn’t summer without strawberries and because we are right in the heart of rhubarb season here in Minnesota. Why Make Baked Oatmeal? Baked oatmeal is one of our go-to ways to eat oatmeal because it’s almost like eating cake for breakfast....
Well, thanks to my in-laws, we ate like friggin’ KINGS during our trip. Seriously, I have no idea how we all didn’t walk away 10lbs heavier! The dining options in Washington DC are seriously endless, and Ben’s parents knew exactly where to take us. I’ll take YOU through two of my favorites! :D First up – drinks & dinner at Old Ebbitt Grill on Capitol Hill in the heart of DC....
Unlike permed bangs, shoulder pads, and neon everything, the recipe for The Best Fruit Dip Ever has stood the test of time. My family and I have been enjoying this sweet and yummy fruit dip recipe since the 80s! (You can’t say the same about acid washed jeans now, can you?) Our easy fruit dip recipe has stood the test of time with you, too. It’s been a reader favorite for years and years on account of its whippy, fluffy texture, marshmallow-cheesecake-meets-orange-creamsicle flavor, plus the fact that you only need 3 ingredients to make it....
This salad is a perfect food for any picnic or outdoor fun. It is colorful and takes only 20 minutes from start to finish. It is filled with all the colorful ingredients & tastes incredible every single time. Apart from being the salad so flavorful, it is also so vibrant & colorful. Just like this Pasta Salad, Thai Noodle Salad is also my favorite. Also, this Orzo Pasta Salad is quite popular at my home....
Published 11/12/2024 Cottage cheese for president! We’re obviously big fans of cottage cheese here at Fit Foodie Finds because not only is it high in protein, but it actually makes a lot of food taste better (ie: Cottage Cheese Alfredo and Cottage Cheese Protein Mousse). We love the rich texture and mild taste and it’s the perfect high-protein addition to lots of our protein dessert recipes and main meals. Did you know that per 1/2 cup serving, cottage cheese packs in 13g of protein?...
Remember that time I got paid to spend the entire summer in Japan in college (Camp Adventure, woot!) and gained like, 15lbs from drinking too much Peach Chu-Hi and eating WAY too many gyoza? I do. Well there’s something else to blame for all the weight I packed onto my short little frame in 3 short months — Yoshinoya Beef Bowls. OH YES! Yoshinoya is a fast-casual restaurant chain in Japan that’s famous for its beef bowls containing white rice and piles of thinly shaven, tender beef on top....
Well I won’t beat around the bush – my sweet Lincoln here has something to share…he’s going to be a big brother this fall! (GOSH, this kid!) As many of you have correctly guessed (hello random cinnamon roll craving!) this family of three is about to become a party of four, and I thought this Mother’s Day-themed post would be the perfect time to share that I’m going to be a Mama again!...
Published 9/13/2023 • Updated 10/30/2023 Is there anything better than a cup of coffee and a big fat slice of apple cinnamon bread? Trust me, as someone who’s tested countless recipes, this loaf stands out for its delightful balance of sweetness and spice. Our recipe is made with simple, nutritious ingredients and is sweetened with both brown sugar and maple syrup. The secret? Make sure to coarsely grate your apples instead of diced of finely grated for the perfect texture and flavor....
Got a case of the Mondays, aka busy busy and no time to think nor prep ahead for dinner? I’ve got you covered with Baked Pesto Chicken Parmesan! This simple yet flavor-packed chicken dinner requires just 4 ingredients, 5 minutes of prep work, and 30 minutes of baking time. It’s a busy weeknight dinner dream come true! Cheesy Pesto Baked Chicken Thighs Baked Pesto Chicken Parmesan is boneless, skinless chicken thighs tossed in prepared pesto, topped with marinara sauce and mozzarella cheese, then baked....
Published 11/21/2022 • Updated 11/5/2024 Seasonal Apple Dessert Recipe If you’re looking for a simple apple dessert to make, look no further than this brown butter apple galette. Bursting with thinly sliced Honeycrisp apples, walnuts, cinnamon, and maple syrup, this fall dessert is the perfect after-dinner treat. You loved our honey pear galette so we know you’re going to swoon over this apple variation. It’s truly perfectly sweet with a fabulous mix of textures all thanks to the soft apples and puffy pie crust....
With Valentine’s Day just around the corner I’m sharing a gluten and dairy-free dessert recipe that’s for serious chocolate lovers only: Chocolate-Covered Strawberry Icebox Cake! Because what says ‘I love you’ more than a sweet and indulgent cake that requires no baking and tastes like chocolate-covered strawberries dipped in whipped cream? What I love the most about icebox cakes is how low-fuss they are. Layer whipped cream, cookies, sliced strawberries, and a melted chocolate/coconut milk mixture in a loaf pan then stick it in the fridge overnight....
Published 2/5/2024 If you’re looking for a perfect game-day dip, this cottage cheese buffalo chicken dip is it! Thanks to the blended cottage cheese and hot sauce, this dip is super duper creamy with amazing buffalo flavor. Plus, we love that it’s an easy way to use leftover shredded chicken or even to double the recipe and use an entire rotisserie chicken! This recipe was a huge hit at the studio....
Published 1/11/2022 What is the Fit Foodie Cooking Club? The Fit Foodie Cooking Club is a monthly cooking challenge to get you in the kitchen cooking from scratch! We thought there was no better way to bring our virtual community together than to all make the same recipe each month to celebrate real food. January 2022 – The Details Read the below details VERY carefully as we want to make sure your entry counts!...
Published 3/5/2024 What is Fit Foodie Cooking Club? The Fit Foodie Cooking Club is a monthly cooking challenge to get you in the kitchen cooking from scratch! We thought there was no better way to bring our virtual community together than to all make the same recipe each month to celebrate real food. March 2024 – The Details Read the below details VERY carefully as we want to make sure your entry counts!...
