If you love saucy chicken, you’ll enjoy this Healthy Chicken Marsala. Tender seasoned chicken breasts simmer in a savory mushroom sauce that’s perfect over noodles, mashed potatoes, roasted potatoes, roasted broccoli, cauliflower rice, or plain rice. Chicken Marsala is one of my favorite Italian restaurant orders — I adore the deep brown gravy and mushrooms. … Read more

Creamy Chicken and Rice Soup – An easy, hearty, and comforting soup that’s simple to make on the stove and can be adapted for a slow cooker or Instant Pot. This post may contain affiliate links. If you make a purchase through the links, I may earn a small commission at no additional cost to … Read more

There’s something comforting about a creamy pasta dish—especially when it combines succulent shrimp and tender tortellini. This Shrimp Tortellini with Garlic Sauce feels a little fancy but is surprisingly easy to make. A garlicky butter sauce clings to each cheesy tortellini, while shrimp adds sweetness and a satisfying bite. With fresh spinach folded in, the … Read more

Yes, chickpeas are gluten-free. As a legume, chickpeas contain no gluten and are a nutritious option for people with celiac disease or non-celiac gluten sensitivity. However, caution is needed with chickpea-based products—such as hummus, falafel, or snacks—because some are processed in facilities that handle wheat, barley, or rye and may be cross-contaminated. Always check product … Read more

Necessity is often the greatest spur to invention. Some of the best ideas come when you don’t have all the facts. When you’re forced to adapt, you learn quickly. That’s how many of my meals are born. My avocados have gone nearly black and the cilantro stems in the crisper are limp. I need to … Read more

Our Spinach Artichoke Chicken turns the flavors of the classic dip into a comforting one-pan dinner. Tender chicken thighs simmer in a garlicky, creamy sauce with fresh spinach, artichoke hearts and plenty of parmesan. This easy spinach artichoke chicken recipe is rich, satisfying and naturally low-carb. Made with bone-in or boneless chicken thighs, this recipe … Read more

Freeze-dried figs make excellent snacks — crisp and sweet, almost like a cookie. Buying them can be pricey, but freeze-drying figs at home is straightforward and rewarding. Freeze-drying is a powerful preservation method that dramatically extends the life of figs while concentrating their flavor. The process removes nearly all water, turning soft, jammy fruit into … Read more

Traditional Korean bibimbap sauce combines heat, sweetness and a subtle nutty richness — the ideal topping to lift a simple bowl of rice. I fell in love with Korean food the first time I tasted dolsot bibimbap topped with spicy gochujang sauce at a local Korean restaurant. This bibimbap sauce recipe is straightforward and versatile. … Read more

This banana bread is a family favorite — a naturally sweetened, gluten-free, paleo loaf that can also be made vegan. It tastes comforting and familiar, like a classic recipe, yet uses simple, wholesome ingredients and comes together in one bowl. Don’t skip the short video below demonstrating the method. Banana bread was a staple in … Read more

  All you need to make this favorite German summertime treat is cold coffee, a scoop or two of vanilla ice cream, and a dollop of whipped cream. Years ago, while I was an exchange student in Hamburg, my German host mom introduced me to one of my favorite warm-weather treats: Eiskaffee, literally “ice cream … Read more