This simple yet flavorful pasta pairs especially well with our lemon pepper chicken, creamy chicken lazone, or creamy chicken mushroom recipe. It’s an easy recipe for weeknights, and you only need a few pantry staples to make it. Simply cook your favorite pasta until al-dente. Then, make a silky sauce that marries the garlic butter, pasta water, and parmesan cheese. Stir in some fresh parsley and you’ve got yourself a delicious side dish that goes with practically any protein-based meal....

Thanks to Cabot Creamery for sponsoring this post. I only work with companies that I love and believe in. All opinions are my own. What is hamburger helper? It’s basically elbow macaroni cooked in tomato meat sauce. What’s confusing is that there are so many names for this classic combination – Beefaroni, American goulash, cheeseburger macaroni, chili mac, hamburger helper… Regardless of what you want to call it, one thing is for certain....

Roasted Parsnips Let’s talk about parsnips – those root vegetables that some people totally adore and others can’t stand, kind of like beets. But guess what? These honey-roasted parsnips will totally change your mind. Seriously, they’re like nature’s candy! The secret? Roasting them up with a drizzle of honey. It’s a magical combo, mellowing out the earthy taste of the parsnips and turning them into these sweet, caramelized bites that you won’t be able to get enough of....

Why you’re going to love this casserole With a little prep work beforehand, this dish will come together so easily Highly customizable Makes a lot so you’ll have plenty of leftovers to enjoy later in the week or freeze LOADED with iron, an essential nutrient for babies and toddlers Best Iron Rich Foods for Babies and Toddlers Ingredients Chicken – feel free to use breast or thigh meat. Can use store-bought rotisserie chicken as well....

This time when I saw appa, he appeared a lot more fragile and tired. He lost 5 pounds during his 4 day hospital stay but is slowly gaining weight now that he’s back home. What’s been the toughest for all of us to deal with has been his lack of appetite and taste aversions. He doesn’t want to have anything to do with sweets, which is a shame since there are sooo many high-calorie sugary choices that are sure to increase his weight....

Korean Radish Soup Korean Radish Soup, or Mu (radish) Guk (soup), always reminds me of my mom and my childhood as she used to make this all the time for us. It’s super popular in Korea because it’s easy to make and full of flavor, with tender radish slices, beef, and a little garlic kick. It’s perfect for those days when you want something cozy and satisfying without a lot of fuss....

Ice cream is a must on a hot summer day. Make sure to also try our strawberry ice cream; it’s a fan-favorite recipe! We’ve also refined the method so that it is incredibly simple to make. Whole milk – Don’t skimp and buy skim; this is not the time. Cream – You might call it heavy cream or whipping cream. Granulated sugar – If you want refined sugar-free ice cream, you could substitute coconut sugar but it will change the color of the ice cream and make it slightly brown....

For more delicious pumpkin recipes, try our autumn roasted pumpkin curry and our pumpkin spice tacos. Here’s everything you need for the salad: Butternut or kabocha squash: butternut squash and kabocha squash work wonderfully in this recipe. They both have a delicious creamy texture when cooked but kabocha squash tends to be a more firm (similar to sweet potato). Olive oil: we use extra-virgin olive oil for roasting but coconut oil and avocado oil work great as well....

And if you love roasted vegetables, also try our roasted cherry tomatoes! Italian seasoning + chili flakes Pesto – before going into the oven Curry powder + raisins + almonds Parmesan cheese + lemon zest Garlic powder + cayenne pepper Sesame oil + grated ginger + lime juice Green Goddess Chicken Juicy Baked Chicken Thighs Honey Garlic Chicken Juicy Baked Pork Chops Perfect Poached Fish Did you make this? We love to see what you made!...

Looking for other beet salad variations to try? Try this crispy beet salad and roasted beet and kale salad! And while some of us turn to salads for a healthy meal option, it’s really an added bonus to how tasty it is. That said, this salad boasts 12g of protein per serving, plus more than 15% of your daily vitamin A, vitamin C, calcium, iron, and fiber! Nutrition powerhouse. You’ll be amazed at how healthy a fancy beet salad can be!...

Also, try our classic broccoli cheese soup for a nutrient-packed mid-winter lunch or light dinner! Sometimes we combine our meal prepping and roast up a bunch of veggies at the same time as the broccoli to use in grain bowls and salads throughout the week. It’s the perfect healthy soup to warm up with on cold weather days, and it freezes beautifully so you can enjoy it for weeks to come....

Complete your meal with our lemon herb butter roast chicken, duchess potatoes, and some bourbon maple glazed carrots. If you’re the lone brussels sprouts lover at a table of brussels haters, you may not want to make this recipe as you’ll be forced to share. Don’t say we didn’t warn you. Roasting brussels sprouts changes them into something even the most die hard brussels hater will love. Have you ever roasted tomatoes or cauliflower until they are dark brown and almost (but not quite) burnt in spots?...

Don’t be intimidated by making your own stock; It’s really easy! You basically throw a few things (onions, garlic, celery, carrots, and chicken or beef bones) into a big pot and cover it with water. You can check out these recipes to see how it’s done: Homemade Beef Bone Broth Homemade Chicken Stock Prawn Stock Crockpot Turkey Stock Black garlic (according to our good friend, Mr. Wikipedia) is, “a type of caramelized garlic … made by heating whole bulbs of garlic over the course of several weeks, a process that results in black cloves....

Complete the meal by buttering up a thick slice of no yeast bread. And if you love chorizo as much as we do, also check out our spicy chorizo bolognese! We’re big fans of faux fancy around here – recipes that look and taste dressed up but are secretly simple to make. This luscious little number with creamy roasted squash AND roasted garlic fits the bill nicely. The smoky spicy chorizo flavor marries well with the sweet roasted squash....

Complete this delicious meal with a side of roasted asparagus and roasted mini potatoes or roasted garlic mashed potatoes. This is a tried and true salmon recipe that is quick and healthy without sacrificing flavor. Salmon filets are minimally seasoned and served with a super fresh, herb-filled, creamy yogurt sauce that complements the salmon without overpowering it. It’s ready in 15 minutes, clean up is a breeze, and leftovers store well for tucking into lunches like sandwiches or flaked on a salad....

For more delicious savory breakfasts, try our chorizo shakshuka and Spanish baked eggs. Spaghetti squash: we manage to include the flesh of a whole large baked spaghetti squash in the sauce. It’s low in calories but high in vitamins, minerals, and fiber. What a great way to start the day! Olive oil: or another neutral oil, for sautéing. Onion + garlic: the classic mix of onion and garlic give the sauce a pungent flavor base....

If you like spaghetti squash, you’ll love our spaghetti squash alfredo and brown butter sage spaghetti squash. The spaghetti squash naturally makes little strands that remind us of pasta, so it’s perfect for Italian recipes like this one. While it doesn’t taste like pasta, it offers the nutrition boost we love from winter squash, and acts as the perfect vessel for the meaty sauce and creamy cheese. It’s a naturally gluten-free recipe and that’s easy to make vegetarian if needed, too....

Keep the cozy party going with a classic hot toddy! This easy hot toddy recipe starts by simmering cranberry juice with wintery spices like cinnamon, cloves, and orange. Then add some bourbon, sit back, put your feet up, and sip your tasty hot toddy. Why you’ll love this spiced cranberry hot toddy Warm, cozy spices. Cinnamon-laced sugared rim. ← this is as good as it sounds. Healthy cranberry juice and no refined sugar puts this firmly in the healthy drink category....

For more delicious vegan desserts, try this key lime pie or vegan purple sweet potato pie. Coconut crust: Combine unsweetened shredded coconut, coconut oil, coconut sugar (can sub for granulated sugar if needed), and a chia egg to make a crumbly and slightly sweet coconut-infused base. Strawberry filling: Soak raw cashews and use fresh strawberries, coconut oil, coconut sugar, sea salt, and lime juice for a creamy and fruity filling with a velvety and smooth texture....