These white chocolate macadamia cookies have a sweet, buttery flavor. They are the perfect dessert to take to your next potluck dinner. The stars of this cookie recipe are the crunchy macadamia nuts, and the sweet white chocolate chips. The edges of the cookies are crisp, but the center is still soft and chewy. They …

This Strawberry peach jalapeño salsa makes a great easy appetizer. I love to serve it with home made tortilla chips. I love easy party food.  My husband and I often entertain with no notice and it’s great to have a few recipes that are perfect party food, but that can be put together quickly.  If you …

One of my favorite week night hearty meals, when I feel like spending a bit of time on a recipe is stuffed peppers. This recipe for pizza stuffed peppers takes a normal meat stuffing to a new level by mixing in your favorite pizza toppings to the stuffing mixture. One of the great things about …

This crunchy baked cod recipe has a buttery Parmesan Ritz Cracker topping. Smoked paprika, garlic powder, and grated lemon rind give the topping a light, smoky taste with a hint of citrus. If you are looking for an easy baked cod recipe that will be on the table in less than 30 minutes, look no further. …

Nothing says comfort food quite like a big bowl of pasta! If you need inspiration for what to cook tonight, try one of these 35+ pasta casserole recipes. Some of these recipes are decadent pasta casseroles, while others are healthier versions. Not only are there traditional baked ziti recipes on the list, but there are …

At our house, we barbecue all year long since the weather is somewhat moderate here in NC. But when summer rolls around, we really give the grill a workout. These Summer BBQ Recipes are some of my favorites.  Many of these choices are 30 minute meals, and will be a hit at any summer time outdoor …

This 7-layer bars recipe is a delightful dessert with layers of flavor. Inside the layers, you’ll find pecans, chocolate chips, coconut, butterscotch chips, and more! One of the great things about this bar recipe is that you can use what you have in your pantry to customize it. There are many variations for the layers …

This delicious cucumber melon salad is my latest addition to my salad recipe collection and my family just loves it. When summer hits and the temperatures rise, the last thing I want to be doing is cooking in a hot kitchen.  For me, summertime means lots of different salads. They are refreshing and light and …

This delicious Thai Chicken Coconut Soup has a really well-balanced combination of sweet, sour, spicy, and salty ingredients.  The soup is Whole30 compliant, Paleo, and gluten-free. As an added bonus, the soup comes together in one pot to make clean-up super easy later. If you eat at Thai restaurants, you might have seen a similar …

Are you looking for a dessert bar that will be a hit at your next potluck dinner? Your friends will love these white chocolate macadamia nut bars. This dessert is soft-baked, buttery, and nutty. They get their sweetness from the brown sugar and white chocolate in the recipe. Whether you call them bars, squares, slices, or …

This breakfast chicken hash with peppers and mushrooms is quick and easy to make and has a lovely flavor.  The recipe is Clean Eating, Whole30, and fits right into a Mediterranean diet. (If you substitute sweet potatoes, it is also Paleo.) It is the perfect combination of fresh flavors and hearty comfort food goodness. This recipe makes …

This Greek chopped salad has a summer time taste that pairs well with grilled meats or fish and it makes a really popular pot luck take along.  The salad is full of bite sized ingredients that are so pleasing to the eye. You’ll be transported to the Mediterranean with every bite! Keep reading to find …

Have you ever been in the middle of cooking a recipe on a busy night and discovered that you are out of an ingredient? Then you might find this list of common food substitutes really helpful. One thing to keep in mind with this list of recipe swaps is that when you substitute one food …

This recipe for red pepper and Toasted Pine Nut Hummus is super easy to make and is creamy and delicious. It is so much better for you that cream cheese dips and you will love the taste of it. It has become one of my favorite easy appetizers. Whenever I used to go to pot luck …

This Whole30 Ranch Dressing is made with healthy fats and fresh herbs.  It is creamy and tangy and tastes great on all types of salads.  The recipe is gluten-free and fits a Paleo diet, as well. Finding commercial salad dressings that fit the Whole30 diet plan can be a challenge. They are out there but …

If you are in a pinch for time tonight, try this easy recipe for lemon pepper salmon. You’ll have dinner on the table in 20 minutes! It only takes 2 minutes of prep time, 2 minutes of searing time, and an additional 13 minutes in the oven. What could be simpler than that? Even though …

We love any Mexican food recipe at our house, and I am always looking for new ways to prepare it. This recipe for Grilled Shrimp Tostadas is ready in a flash and combines heart healthy grilled shrimp to a traditional tostada recipe. It is one of my husband’s favorite shrimp recipes.  And if you are …

Looking for a healthy and super tasty treat? These tasty sunflower nut butter energy bites are the perfect after work out pick me up. They are sweetened only with medjool dates and are sinfully delicious. These little balls of chocolatey bliss are crazy delicious and are paleo, gluten-free, dairy-free, and vegan. They have a peanut …

These Mediterranean Stuffed Peppers are loaded with ground turkey, barley, and fresh vegetables. They are super easy to make and so healthy and delicious. Stuffed bell peppers are a favorite meal of mine – because they are fun to eat, very easy to make, and always look so pretty on a dinner plate! They are …

This crockpot Tuscan beef stew recipe has a fragrant aroma and a rich gravy that you can sop up with crusty garlic bread.  The beef is so tender, that it falls apart with the touch of a fork. Like many slow cooker recipes, the flavor is even better on the second day! Beef, red wine, …

This keto broccoli salad with bacon and cheese is hard to top. Every time I bring it along to a party, it disappears! The keto diet is so popular, especially this time of the year, that it has it’s own National Day. National Keto Day is celebrated each year on January 5. We’ll be honoring the …

These healthy beef taco lettuce wraps prove that healthy eating is anything but boring at our house! If  you are looking for a healthier and low-carb alternative to traditional beef tacos, this recipe is for you.  These wraps are packed with flavor, easy to make, and are a satisfying option for any mealtime.  The wraps …

Looking for a delicious cocktail recipe? This Paloma cocktail recipe combines the refreshing tartness of grapefruit and lime with Patron Tequila for a fantastic, smooth taste. When we think internationally of drinks associated with Mexico, the margarita always comes to mind, but the Paloma might actually be more popular in Mexico! Paloma cocktails get their …

This amazing caramelized mushroom breakfast bowl combines bacon and eggs with fruit, avocados, and spinach for one delicious and filling start to the day. It’s an added benefit that this dish is one of my 30-minute meals, too! I love a breakfast recipe that can be assembled and served in a single bowl. Doing this …

This easy beef goulash is a hearty one pot Whole30 beef stew that combines cubes of beef with red bell peppers, sliced mushrooms and onions. The flavors in the goulash are deliciously coated and seasoned with a rich paprika tomato sauce. This is one of my favorite comfort food Whole30 recipes that is perfect for …

This skinny oatmeal cookie recipe is soft and chewy with the crunchy taste of walnuts and sweetness of raisins and sugar free maple syrup. At only 70 calories, it’s a real diet winner! There is something about oatmeal cookies that screams comfort food to me.  I think it goes back to my early childhood when …