Bananas are my go-to ingredient for smoothies because it’s a great way to add creaminess. Whether blended into my Creamy Banana Watermelon Smoothie or Peach Banana Smoothie, they never disappoint. But for those times when you want to switch it up or are simply out of bananas, try this Mango Avocado Smoothie! It’s a departure from the norm while maintaining the creaminess you love. Whether you kick off your day with this Avocado Mango Smoothie or serve it up as a nutritious snack (here are more quick and easy toddler snack ideas!...

If you love the sweet and tangy taste of honey mustard, put these honey mustard pork chops on your menu this week! Bone-in chicken thighs: we use bone-in chicken thighs with the skin on but you can also use chicken breasts if you prefer. Mini potatoes: mini potatoes are flavorful, cook quickly, and are easy to work with. Other types of potatoes like fingerling potatoes or regular diced potatoes also work....

Tender chicken and earthy mushrooms are a match made in heaven. Celebrate the combo with chicken mushroom pasta or creamy chicken mushroom! Chicken thighs: Get boneless, skin-on chicken thighs. While you can skip the skin to save calories, keeping it on really elevated this dish. Mushrooms: You can use a mix of mushrooms – we like a mix of white, shiitake, shimeji, or cremini mushrooms. Use what is available at your grocery store!...

While peaches are plentiful, also try these summer peach pork chops! These are the absolute best when peaches are in season, which in North America is in July, August, and September. Nothing beats, fresh, sweet juicy peaches! How to make prosciutto wrapped peaches In just 20 minutes, you’ll have the perfect appetizer grilled up and ready to serve! On top of pancakes – think bacon and peach compote. Tossed in your Grilled Chicken Pad Thai....

For another tandoori veggie recipe, make these delicious curried carrots in tandoori sauce next. Tandoori paste: Yogurt, cooking oil, salt, garlic cloves, ginger, and lemon juice combine with numerous spices, but don’t fret if you don’t have all of them on hand. The most important spices for flavor are cumin, coriander, turmeric, and garam masala or curry powder. If you have paprika, ground fennel, and chili powder, add them in!...

The beauty of these Sheet Pan Chicken Fajitas lies in their simplicity. Slice the chicken and vegetables, just toss everything on one sheet, and bake. This results in fewer dishes to wash and an effortless, delicious meal, much like these Rotisserie Chicken Tacos. What’s even better is you probably have all the ingredients in your pantry. Whether you use the fajita seasoning mix below or this homemade chicken taco seasoning, the spices are common staples....

It’s holiday season! And we’re celebrating with a batch of our favorite almond flour shortbread cookies. Only this year, we’ve decided to give them a healthy makeover. Why you’ll love these keto Christmas cookies They are soft and buttery. Think melt in your mouth shortbread cookies. Perfectly sweetened. Not too much, not too little. Juuust right. Sugar-free cookies means you can eat an extra. Or three extra. It’s a super easy Christmas cookie recipe that requires only one bowl, one spoon, and a baking tray....

For more warming winter soups, try our chickpea harissa soup, roasted carrot soup, and sweet potato turmeric soup. For a different version, try this butternut squash and carrot soup! If this is your first time cooking with harissa, you’re going to fall in love with its taste. It’s a unique North African spice paste that’s slightly sweet, subtly smoky and tangy, with just the right amount of heat. There are a few steps to this soup that make it extra delicious....

Fact: wrapping things up with crunchy lettuce is a fresh, delicious, and easy meal! Make Thai turkey lettuce wraps or steak lettuce wraps next! Thai lettuce wraps are a Westernized version of Laab Gai, which is made by cooking ground chicken with lots of tasty Thai spices and then served with rice and crunchy vegetables. We suggest you try this laab gai recipe. Our Thai lettuce wraps are made with many of the Thai flavors we love such as ginger, garlic, peanut satay, fish sauce, and sriracha....

Vegetarian Pad Thai with Tofu Pad Thai is hands down one of my go-to dishes at Thai restaurants. Did you know, it’s also a beloved street food staple in Thailand that only grew to popularity in the 1930s? What I love about this recipe is that it gives the traditional Pad Thai a healthier and lighter twist. The sauce is easy and comes together effortlessly, making the whole dish quick to prepare and assemble making it a great option for a weeknight dinner....

Also, try this easy lasagna recipe (for the beef lovers) and these spaghetti squash lasagna boats. Olive oil, onion & garlic: Add some olive oil to a pan to cook your garlic and onion. A good part of the flavor comes from the garlic and onion powerhouse combo. There’s a reason these ingredients are the foundation of so many recipes – this one included! Use them liberally. Crushed or diced tomatoes: You can use either crushed or diced depending on how chunky you want your tomato sauce to be....

Reasons to love these Homemade Muffins Made with simple ingredients Packed with nutritious ingredients, like vegetables, fruits, whole grains, and healthy fats. Have a soft texture, making them easy to eat Perfect for little hands – great for baby led weaning. A great way to introduce and sustain exposure to the common allergens Developed by a pediatric registered dietitian (that’s me!) to include important nutrients Freezes beautifully. Be sure to make extra because these will be a hit with the entire family...

Have you been eating more pasta lately? I know I have. I normally have some version of pasta once a week. However, I’ve been quarantining for around 12 days as I write this and around 18 days when this is published. My pasta intake has increased three-fold! I don’t know about you but I’ve been a little more stressed and have been looking for easy recipes that I don’t have to put much thought into lately....

Complete your Asian-inspired meal with our garlic ginger chicken or baked sesame ginger chicken and a side of our favorite coconut rice. I just know that you’re going to love this one too, cause who doesn’t love a salad full of crispy veggies and crunchy roasted peanuts in a sweet sesame dressing? This easy-to-make Asian carrot salad is full of fresh and bright flavors. Not only is it super tasty, but it’s also super healthy....

Need another quick meal? Try this teriyaki salmon (made in 20 minutes) and for the days when you need a meal made pronto, look no further than this 8-minute baked salmon! This meal is perfect in summer but can be eaten whenever you have a beautiful piece of salmon and a handful of ripe tomatoes just begging to mingle together. For the salmon + tomato salsa: Salmon: You will need 4 pieces of salmon for this recipe, ideally they’re cut into similar sized pieces so that they can bake evenly....

If you love berries as much as we do, also try our chocolate blackberry crumble or triple berry paleo banana bread with lemon glaze. There’s nothing like a cold drink on a hot day! This refreshing, ice-cold blackberry lavender soda is everything you never knew you needed. With fresh, ripe blackberries and dried lavender, it’s lightly botanical and perfectly sweet. There’s no alcohol in this mocktail, making it sinless for sipping any time of day....

If you love lemonade, also try our maple syrup lemonade, mint lemonade, and apple lemonade! Then we swirl deep purple-red blood orange and lemon juice into a pitcher with ice for a sweet-tart drink that’s as refreshing as it is festive. It’s quick to make with mostly kitchen-staple ingredients, so mix up a big batch of this non-alcoholic drink before your next party or gathering. It’s naturally sweetened with honey It’s filled with warming spices of cinnamon, ginger, and cardamom It’s customizable – swap the spices for your favorites or any you have on hand It’s easy to make Save time by making the syrup ahead of time It’s the perfect non-alcoholic Halloween or holiday party mocktail Kids will love it, too...

For more delicious salads with juicy blueberries, try our broccoli blueberry salad and our broccoli and kale salad with blueberries and coconut. Almonds: we roast the almonds to bring out their nutty flavor and make them extra crunchy. We prefer to roast them ourselves but you can also buy them roasted. Blueberries: fresh blueberries are definitely best but frozen work great too. Just toss them into the salad straight from the freezer!...

We also love the fact that it only takes about 15 minutes of actual prep work to get it into the oven! That means while the chicken gently simmers in the tomato, anchovy, olive, and caper sauce you can fold laundry or play with the cat! While puttanesca sauce is typically served with pasta, we think this version with tender bone-in chicken thighs will become a new classic! The key to this recipe is browning the chicken, then cooking it in the sauce with the skin exposed which yields crispy-skinned chicken....

Complete the meal with a creamy cucumber salad and some corn on the cob! WARNING: make sure to have a few napkins at hand; you’ll need them! And if you have some leftover chili in your fridge (maybe from one of our many chili recipes), you can use that and sit down to a chili dog feast in mere minutes. Make it a chili cheese dog with a generous pile of shredded cheddar cheese....