Some years ago I was lucky enough to have the best job on the planet. Thankfully, I knew it at the time and was able to deeply appreciate the experience. I was a part of a cooking/care-taking team for a spectacular property in California on Lake Tahoe – Cascade Beach. This property was owned by …
Easy Shredded Beef Recipe
Give me tacos or give me death! Or at least give me some tasty beef that I can use in a lot of different ways, so I don’t feel like I’m eating the same thing all week. Am I right? I have several versions of shredded beef that I make, depending on what I am craving in …
Easy Sophisticated Chocolate Cream Pie
Yep, you read that right, EASY, SOPHISTICATED and CHOCOLATE CREAM PIE all in the same title. Generally things that are easy are -by definition- not really all that sophisticated. Chocolate Pie is also often considered to be more of a diner dessert than something you’d see in an upscale restaurant – decidedly NOT sophisticated.This CHOCOLATE …
Easy Mediterranean Style Fish
are you ready for another one of Our core protein recipes?Flavorful and Super Fast! Mediterranean spices give this fish an extra special flavor.Getting a healthy meal on the table every night can be a daunting task. Face it, you are way too busy. This constant busy-ness is what prompted my love of meal prep – even …
Brownies!
Summer always inspires me to barbecue and eat outside. I am completely seduced by the fresh colorful ingredients that are available. Crunchy veggies from the farmer’s market – juicy fruit. It is a season of vibrant colors and great flavors! Summer also calls for specific desserts. No barbecue menu is complete without some kind of cobbler, …
Healthy Chipotle Chicken Meal-Prep Recipe
Spicy Pan-sautéed Chipotle Chicken is another one of our core Protein Recipes. Juicy, Spicy Chipotle Chicken – Perfect for Beast Bowls and Tacos!It’s one of my favorites not just because it’s so fast and easy, but also because it’s delicious and super versatile.When I’m planning my proteins for the week I pick one and then figure …
S’mores with Homemade Marshmallows!
I spent the last weekend transitioning our cabin from winter to summer. This involved a TON of work. It was three full days of heavy labor – yard cleanup, hauling, pulling out patio furniture, and giving everything a good once-over. While i’s motivating to think about Summer, it was exhausting work. When you do that …
Healthy Grass Fed Mini Burgers – Just one of our core proteins
Making meal prep easy – Let’s Break This Down!Does weekly meal prep seem overwhelming? It really doesn’t have to be. Start by picking a few core proteins that you love! We are taking our Beast Bowl recipes and breaking them down for you! This week I need a few Burgers in my life.My standard is 3 …
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Barbecue Pork Skewers with Peach-Bourbon Barbecue Sauce
Tender pork with bacon in between each succulent bite. Spiced with a smokey BBQ rub and then slathered with peach-bourbon barbecue sauce. Yeah, it’s pretty much magic. Your Grill’s Been so Lonely…Get REACQUAINTED this Memorial Day with This Spicy–Sweet Recipe. We live to bring you tasty recipes that are healthy and super easy to eat …
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Mother’s Day and Apple Pie!
Mother’s Day is tomorrow. Apple Pie Day is today! Even though my mother wasn’t a big pie maker, there is something about Mother’s Day and Apple Pie that go together. Odd. I wan’t sure why I had this connection in my head. Then, when I went to write this post – it struck me. Many …
Creme Brûlée French Toast Casserole
Mother’s Day is this coming weekend! Think about everything that your mother does for you – or has done for you in the past. How are you planning to honor her? Breakfast in bed is a go-to Mother’s Day tradition for many. I know as a mom, I’d LOVE that! Or, are you hosting the …
Pesto!
Not (Just) Your Mother’s Basil Pesto! No offense to Mom, or anyone else in your life for that matter. When people talk about pesto, usually the first thing that comes to mind is ‘traditional’ classic pesto. You know the one, it’s a delicious literal mash-up of: basil, salt, garlic, extra virgin olive oil, pine nuts …
Swedish Birthday Cake
I am finally getting to the third perfect cake! According to my family there are only three types of cake: Cherie’s Chocolate Cake, Swedish Birthday Cake and Banana Cake. When ever a birthday comes up, there is always a debate about which to make. If you’ve been hanging around for any length of time you’ve already …
Baked Polenta Frittata
Brunch is Serious Business, Especially When it’s Mother’s Day! This Baked Polenta Frittata is perfect for brunch. It is sure to impress – even the toughest of moms. A hearty layer of pesto-infused polenta serves as a base for this amazing frittata. The polenta takes ordinary frittata to a whole new level. Make this Veggie Frittata the …
A Little Bit Lighter Tiramisu
Tiramisu feels sophisticated but it’s really easy to make. I can’t even remember when I first started making this recipe. It’s the first Tiramisu recipe I ever tried. My brother still claims that it’s his favorite Tiramisu. This tiramisu recipe is probably the first ‘fancy’ dessert recipe that I learned to make. It is also …
Green Bean Bundles
Need a new take on green beans in your rotation? Green Bean Bundles are super easy to pull together. They can be used as a go-to element in a hectic weeknight meal, or work just as well as part of a special dinner. BONUS – This is a dish that even young kids can help …
How To Make Easy Chicken Bone Broth
Bone Broth is like a magic elixir! Bone broth is highly nutritive, and contains proteins that help to heal your gut. These proteins are also great for the health of your connective tissues – your joints, your skin, your nails, your hair. Once you realize how easy this is to make (and how much more flavorful …
Easy Spring Pea Soup
Even as the weather starts to warm up, I still love including healthy soups as part of my weekly meal prep. Easy homemade soups is a great way to get in an extra serving or two of healthy, colorful veggies. When I look for healthy meal prep ideas, soup is one of my favorite things …
Healthy Brunch Frittata
Easter Sunday is this coming weekend. What better time for brunch! This healthy frittata may just be the perfect dish to serve your family and friends. It is easy to prepare for a crowd, is packed full of nutritious goodness – not to mention it looks like a burst of springtime on your table. Easter …
Chips and Dip!
It is Chip and Dip Day! While that can relate to almost any combo of deliciousness, the first thing that comes to my mind when someone says ‘chip and dip’ is tortilla chips with salsa and guacamole! Sure, you can do Ruffles potato chips and onion dip, or tzatziki with sliced cucumber ‘chips’…but here in …
Bulle de Pêche Cocktail
Every great cocktail has a great story behind it. This Bulle de Pêche cocktail is no exception. I discovered this refreshing cocktail last summer while traveling in France. It was summer in the South of France and it was hot! It seemed too hot for our usual red wine. This refreshing cocktail provided the perfect …
Easy Cous Cous Salad with Black Lentils
Colorful and delicious This easy and veggie-ful couscous salad makes the perfect Easter side. I love making recipes that are also gonna be rockin’ leftovers. I’m kind of a leftover junkie. Although I love to cook – I also have a life too! When I’m creating a recipe it has to meet certain criteria. It …
Fresh Strawberry Mojito Nice Cream
Even though it’s cold outside – ice cream is still number one on my list of favorite indulgences. What? You too? Nice Cream for Everyone! Even though I could eat ice cream every day – I sometimes appreciate having something a little more guilt-free. Strawberry Mojito Ice Cream is the perfect excuse to give this …
Carrot & Apple Matchstick Salad
Need a change of pace? Looking for something different to eat as part of your weekly meal prep? Need some new standby veggie options? Carrot & Apple Matchstick Salad checks all the boxes! It is easy to prepare. It travels well – especially to work for lunch. It lasts all week in the fridge. In …
