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Easy Chickpea Patties Chickpeas (also known as garbanzo beans) are one of my favorite pantry staples! They’re SUCH a versatile ingredient. Add to these sweet potato chickpea cookies, beet muffins, chickpea cookie dough, and now these patties! These little chickpea patties are just packed with goodness! From the veggies to the chickpeas, and all those wonderful spices and tahini, there’s a ton of nutrition and flavor in every bite. You can even shape them into chickpea burgers, if you prefer....

When the Hungryman and I go to eat Thai, the order is pretty much set – Pad Thai for me, Pad See Ew for him. I wish ordering was always this easy, as I’m notorious for being hopelessly indecisive in that department. I don’t do well with choices…most of the time, anyway. However, as I’ve been expanding my horizons when it comes to Thai food, it turns out chewy rice noodles soaked in a sweet and savory sauce are not the only things I’m fond of....

For more delicious Whole30-friendly dinners, try our creamy mushroom chicken recipe, chicken burger bowls, or chicken lettuce taco boats. Whole30 honey mustard chicken is an easy sheet pan recipe made with chicken, vegetables, and a delicious sauce. The faux honey mustard sauce is made with dates rather than honey, so it contains no added sweeteners, and is Whole30 compliant! Here’s why we all love it: Using dates instead of honey adds more than enough natural sweetness to the sauce, so I really don’t feel like I’m missing anything....

Start your day the right way with healthy smoothies! Make this peanut butter banana smoothie next! How to make an almond butter smoothie bowl You can easily turn this recipe into a delicious and nourishing almond butter smoothie bowl! Smoothie bowls tend to have a slightly thicker consistency than smoothies that you drink, so you’ll want to use slightly less water OR add chia seeds to the mix. Chia seeds expand when they’re soaked in liquid, so they’ll thicken up the consistency of your smoothie....

If you love asparagus as much as we do, also try our asparagus soup, garlic butter asparagus, and asparagus salad with balsamic glaze. We start by slowly caramelizing onions for that rich sweet onion taste. Then we roll out some store-bought puff pastry, layer on the toppings, and bake it until it’s bubbly and golden around the edges. It’s ideal for breakfast, brunch, or a light lunch with a side salad, some roasted potatoes, or an extra cup of coffee....

Why this is our favorite coconut shrimp CRISPY shrimp all covered in tasty coconut that crunches like it’s been deep-fried. Baked in the oven (with a special trick) so you don’t have to pull out your deep-fryer or visit your local pub to satisfy your crispy shrimp craving. Dunked in a mango dipping sauce that is creamy, a little sweet, and all things delicious. NO BREADCRUMBS ← totally worth yelling about....

When can Babies Eat Cheese? Cheese can be offered to your baby as soon as they’re ready to start solids, around 6 months. But not all of them are suitable. Look for one that is low in sodium, pasteurized, and made with whole milk. It is also important to serve them appropriately as cheese is a common choking hazard. Health Benefits Cheese, when consumed in moderation, is a wonderful source of many nutrients, including:...

Homemade Chicken Taco Seasoning Store-bought taco seasoning is convenient but it contains a lot of additives, such as natural colors, sugar, and various preservatives. The cool thing about making your own taco seasoning is that you get to control of the ingredients. Plus, it’s surprisingly easy, and chances are, you’ve already got all the spices you need hanging out in your spice cabinet. So, you not only ditch the unnecessary extras but also get that homemade touch that adds a burst of flavor to your rotisserie chicken tacos, sheet pan chicken fajitas, Instant Pot beef fajitas, or mini tacos!...

More recipe collections: Healthy Recipes for the New Year and Healthy Takeout Recipes. From fish burgers to chicken bakes to clean-eating pasta recipes, we have a little something healthy no matter what you’re craving. Don’t forget to share this recipe collection with your friends. And make sure to leave a comment letting us know which is your favorite recipe! For even more clean eating recipes, check out our digital cookbook Sugar-Free Paleo Dinner Recipes!...

Curious about other bold ice cream flavors? Get the scoop on this matcha ice cream and this beer ice cream recipe. Pistachios: They blend like a dream after being soaked to make the ice cream base. Water: To soak the pistachios. Maple syrup: Adds a caramel like hint of natural sweetness. Coconut oil: Increases the fat content to make the ice cream even creamier! Coconut sugar: For an earthy sweetness....

If you love peanut butter cookies as much as we do, also make sure to try our chewy peanut butter cookies and our gluten-free peanut butter cookies! Bacon peanut butter cookies If you’re thinking that bacon, bourbon, and cookies obviously sound like a great combo, but aren’t sure about the peanut butter? Trust us, it works. Peanut butter and bacon go incredibly well together (some smart people have even been known to combine the two into sandwiches or burgers)....

Peppers are a delicious vessel! Enjoy some chili stuffed peppers, meatball stuffed peppers, or enchilada stuffed peppers next. Breakfast sausages: Spiced sausages pack a bunch of flavor. For a spicy version, use chorizo or hot Italian sausage. Onion: For sweet undertones. Garlic: Adds savory depth of flavor. Potatoes: For a hearty bite. Bell peppers: Cut in half and deseeded, they work as the perfect edible bowl. If you’re making these for Christmas, you can use green and red bell peppers!...

Christmas is just around the corner, and we’ve got the ideal salad for your holiday table! Why we love this Christmas salad The pretty red pomegranate and bright green herbs just scream Christmas. For being so simple, it’s an incredibly impressive salad.It keeps very well. This is important! Christmas dinners carry on for a long time and a regular salad can wilt while you talk, laugh, and help yourself to seconds and thirds....

Slowly cooking the whole chicken for two hours in dreamy, creamy coconut milk infused with lemongrass, ginger, and lime juice creates the most tender and flavorful meat. Once you (very easily!) pull the chicken off the bone, you serve it with the crazy delicious sauce poured over the top and use each bite to sop it up. Serious yum! Braising is best for cheaper, tougher cuts of meat as the long, gentle cooking process breaks down the connective tissues, melts the fat and lets the muscle tissue absorb moisture so the meat becomes very tender....

In polenta paradise? Add cauliflower polenta to your list. Polenta, with its origins in Northern Italy, is made from coarsely ground yellow cornmeal. The dish is prepared by boiling the polenta until it becomes creamy in texture. It can be enjoyed soft, like in this recipe, or cooled then sliced, grilled, fried, or baked until it becomes firm. Polenta has a mildly sweet and earthy flavor, very subtly reminiscent of corn, but absorbs the flavor from other ingredients it is cooked with....

Naan Bread Pizza Fridays are pizza night at our house, and it’s just the bestest. I get a break from cooking, and it’s always a hit with the kids. While we love our takeout (bless you, Costco), on days when I have random bits of leftover vegetables and other ingredients that need to be eaten up, I turn to English muffin pizza, protein pizza (the easiest homemade pizza dough recipe), mini pizza, or this naan pizza!...

No Tomato Pasta Sauce Whether you’re tired of the usual marinara sauce or pizza sauce, have an allergy to tomatoes, or are following a low-acid diet, these tomato-free pasta sauces are sure to keep you nourished and satisfied. As a pediatric registered dietitian, I know many babies and toddlers are allergic or intolerant to tomatoes and other night shades. And many parents struggle with finding healthy non tomato-based sauces that are suitable for this age group....

Nothing says ‘summer’s here’ like fruit in salads! Treat yourself to this strawberry spinach salad next. The salad: Peaches, avocado oil, baby arugula, blueberries, and crumbled goat cheese (or avocado for dairy-free). Honey vinaigrette: Honey, plain Greek yogurt (or mayonnaise for vegan), olive oil, apple cider vinegar, balsamic vinegar, and sea salt. Candied curry pecans: Pecans, honey, curry powder, sea salt, and butter. Grilled peach burrata salad: Creamy burrata cheese compliments the grilled peaches so well – substitute the goat cheese for some ripped burrata for a delightful twist!...

If you love pineapple, also try our grilled Hawaiian chicken skewers, pineapple fried rice, or pineapple meatballs. These Hawaiian hot dogs are topped with sweet and smoky grilled pineapple and drizzled with teriyaki mayo. We sprinkle cayenne pepper onto the pineapple, so they’re sweet, smoky, and spicy. It’s all tucked into a lightly toasted bun for a delicious handheld Hawaiian-inspired meal. These hot dogs get bonus points because they can easily be made vegan and gluten-free, which makes them perfect for picnics and gatherings....

Carrot Zucchini Muffins I’m constantly racking my brain over unique flavors and food combinations because variety is always the name of the game when it comes to feeding our babies and kids. Slightly sweet with a subtle hint of avocado, these moist and healthy zucchini carrot muffins are perfect for babies 6 months and up! And I highly encourage you to grate extra zucchini to make these chocolate zucchini muffins! If you want to go all in on carrots, try these carrot banana muffins or carrot oatmeal muffins....