Enjoy this easy kale Caesar salad as a side dish or add chicken and Parmesan to make it a meal. Salty, tangy, and fresh, elevate tender kale to next-level delicious! My husband used to skip a lot of healthy foods, like mushrooms and beans, until we came up with yummy ways of cooking them that even he was a fan of, like Weeknight Creamy Mushroom Pasta and Easy Minestrone Italian Soup. He also used to hate ... Continue Reading
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Mushroom Pasta
This simple creamy mushroom pasta recipe is full of rich, hearty, umami flavor! Naturally vegan and packed with veggies, it’s perfect for a quick weeknight dinner. When I’m in a busy season of life (like right now), my favorite recipes are the ones that cook fast but taste slow. Like Maple Glazed Pork Chops. They taste like they’ve been slowly braising for hours, but they cook in under 10 minutes! Or ... Continue Reading
Caesar Salad Dressing
Whip up this easy Caesar salad dressing for a rich, creamy addition to your meal. Perfectly salty and tangy with simple ingredients you can feel good about, this Caesar dressing comes together fast! One of my favorite salad dressings has always been Caesar salad dressing, but for a long time, I was honestly too scared to make it because it involved eggs and anchovies! I started making my own salad ... Continue Reading
Butternut Squash Pasta
This butternut squash and pasta bake combines roasted squash, crispy bacon, seasonal greens, and a rich, creamy Parmesan sauce for an elevated version of a classic mac and cheese dinner. Growing up, I LOVED casseroles. They are the ultimate comfort food… and I’m a big fan of creamy cheesy goodness! So, it made for a very, very sad day when I realized that Mr. Crumbs wasn’t a fan of casseroles. Goodbye ... Continue Reading
Greek Salad Dressing
Make this easy Greek salad dressing in less than 5 minutes! Simple ingredients you already have in your kitchen make this a healthy, frugal choice over store-bought. And swap one ingredient for a CREAMY Greek dressing recipe! I think it might be a guy thing, but when my husband finds a food he likes, he wants it on repeat. For example, the first time I made Greek Couscous, he asked for it every ... Continue Reading
Homemade Italian Dressing
This homemade Italian dressing recipe is zesty, fresh, and authentic – better than Olive Garden or Wishbone any day! Perfect for your favorite salad, pasta salad, or even as a marinade. Have you ever looked at Wishbone Italian dressing or other store-bought bottled Italian salad dressings and wondered what in the world all those ingredients were? Or licked your plate because the Olive Garden salad dressing ... Continue Reading
Slow Cooker Chicken Shawarma
Tender, juicy chicken shawarma helps you hit your protein goals in a delicious, flavorful way! Warm, smoky flavor with just enough heat tastes amazing tucked into a pita or on top of a Greek salad. Not too long ago, I wanted to expand my collection of slow cooker chicken breast recipes to include a Mediterranean flavor. I wanted those delicious Greek spices we already enjoyed in Greek Quinoa Salad and ... Continue Reading
Two Week School Lunch Meal Plan
These school lunch ideas are quick and easy to prepare, with ingredients you can feel good about and that your kids will enjoy! Make your kids school lunches with real food that doesn’t break the budget. When we switched from homeschooling to a traditional school several years ago, I had NO IDEA how tricky and troublesome packing a school lunch could be. Sure, I heard of some lunch-packing hacks for ... Continue Reading
Butter Parmesan Zucchini Noodles
Make no-cook butter parmesan zucchini noodles for a quick and easy low-carb side dish perfect for pairing with lean protein. Fresh, light, and cheesy, you’ll want to scoop more onto your plate! I’m always trying to include extra veggies in our meals. And I try to do that in new and interesting ways. A couple of years ago, my aunt found a killer deal on this spiralizer and sent it to me as a gift. My ... Continue Reading
French Bread Pizza
French bread pizza is a fun twist on a classic! Choose your favorite toppings and pair with protein for a quick and easy snack or lunch. We have a weekly pizza night at our house. We’ve perfected our Homemade Pizza Dough and Pizza Sauce, and we enjoy a balance of our classic favorite pizza recipes and new flavors. The last time I made Homemade French Bread, Mr. Crumbs asked if I could turn that into ... Continue Reading
