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Salad

Crunchy Chopped Vegetable Salad with Lemon Dijon Vinaigrette

May 29, 2026May 29, 2026Leave a Comment

If you’re looking for the ultimate fresh and colorful salad, this Bright & Crunchy Chopped Vegetable Salad is about to become a favorite. Packed with crisp cucumbers, tender asparagus, sweet bell peppers, fresh herbs, creamy …

Main Course

Loaded Crunchy Veggie Bagel Sandwich with Avocado & Cream Cheese Schmear

May 27, 2026May 27, 2026Leave a Comment

This sandwich has been one of my favorite lunches for years. It’s one of those easy meals I keep coming back to because it’s fresh, filling, and so good every single time. The creamy herb …

Summer Lime Watermelon Fruit Salad

May 23, 2026May 22, 2026Leave a Comment

There’s nothing quite like a chilled bowl of fresh fruit on a hot summer day. This Summer Lime Watermelon Fruit Salad is bursting with juicy watermelon, sweet berries, crisp grapes, and a bright splash of …

Dessert

No Bake Thin Mint Cottage Cheese Truffles

May 23, 2026May 20, 2026Leave a Comment

Thin Mint Girl Scout cookies whooo?! These No Bake Cottage Cheese Thin Mint Truffles are rich, fudgy, minty, and so irresistible. They taste like a cross between your favorite mint chocolate cookie and a creamy …

Drinks

Hot Honey Watermelon Paloma Mocktail

May 23, 2026May 18, 2026Leave a Comment

If summer had a signature drink, this Hot Honey Watermelon Paloma Mocktail would be it. Sweet watermelon juice, tangy grapefruit, fresh lime, and spicy hot honey come together in the most refreshing way, then get …

Salad Side Dish

Marinated Crunchy Black Eyed Pea Caviar

May 23, 2026May 14, 2026Leave a Comment

This is one of those recipes I keep making once the weather gets hot because it’s easy, fresh, and somehow tastes even better after sitting in the fridge for a bit. The black eyed peas …

Breakfast Sauce, Dips & Spreads

Low Carb Jalapeno Cheddar Chopped Bagels

May 23, 2026May 11, 2026Leave a Comment

These Jalapeño Cheddar Chopped Bagels are the perfect combination of creamy, savory, smoky, and spicy flavors packed into every bite. Crispy bacon, fresh jalapeños, creamy cheese, and chives are chopped together into a rich spread …

Salad Side Dish

Easy Crunchy Summer Italian Pasta Salad

May 23, 2026May 4, 2026Leave a Comment

This is the kind of pasta salad you’ll find yourself making on repeat all summer long. It’s fresh, colorful, and packed with bold Italian flavors. The crisp vegetables, savory bites of pepperoni, and tangy dressing …

Breakfast

Bananas Foster Cottage Cheese Toast

May 23, 2026April 27, 2026Leave a Comment

There’s something magical about turning simple ingredients into a breakfast that feels indulgent yet nourishing. This Bananas Foster Cottage Cheese Toast does exactly that. Sweet, caramelized bananas meet creamy cottage cheese, all layered over a …

Drinks

Healthy Watermelon Mojito Mocktail

May 23, 2026April 24, 2026Leave a Comment

If there’s one drink that truly captures the feeling of a sunny afternoon, it’s my Watermelon Mojito Mocktail. It’s bright, refreshing, and lightly fizzy with just the right balance of sweet and tangy. The juicy …

Dessert

High Protein Cottage Cheese Peanut Butter Balls

May 23, 2026April 20, 2026Leave a Comment

If you’re craving something sweet, creamy, and satisfying without straying from your goals, these high protein peanut butter balls are about to become your new favorite treat. They’re rich and smooth with just the right …

Main Course

Hot Honey Cottage Cheese Sweet Potato Ground Beef Bowls

May 23, 2026April 16, 2026Leave a Comment

If you’re craving a cozy, nourishing bowl that checks all the boxes for flavor and fuel, this one’s for you. These hot honey sweet potato ground beef bowls are the perfect balance of sweet, savory, …

Breakfast Sauce, Dips & Spreads

Honey Walnut Cream Cheese Schmear

May 23, 2026April 15, 2026Leave a Comment

If you’re looking for a breakfast that feels indulgent but still fits into a balanced lifestyle, this one is a game changer. My honey walnut cream cheese schmear paired with Eat Royo cinnamon raisin bagels …

Main Course

Marinated Greek Chicken Thighs

May 23, 2026April 13, 2026Leave a Comment

My marinated Greek Chicken Thighs are one of those recipes I keep coming back to when I want something simple and effortless but full of flavor. The marinade does all the work here, soaking into …

Home Things

DIY Bathroom Batten Accent Wall (Beginner Friendly)

May 23, 2026April 13, 2026Leave a Comment

We had this big, tall, empty black wall in my daughter’s bathroom, and I knew I needed to do something with it… but I didn’t want to just do a basic towel bar. I wanted …

Home Things

Non-Toxic Swaps Under $20

May 23, 2026April 13, 2026Leave a Comment

Last week we talked about completely free non-toxic swaps you can start doing today, like opening windows more often and removing shoes in the house. If you missed that post, definitely go back and read it because …

Main Course Salad

Creamy Bacon Avocado Chicken Salad

May 23, 2026April 10, 2026Leave a Comment

If you’re looking for a chicken salad that’s anything but boring, this one is going to be your new go-to. It’s creamy, crunchy, zesty, and savory all in one bite, with fresh lemon, crispy bacon, …

Home Things Lifestyle & Motherhood

Non-Toxic Swaps That Cost $0

May 23, 2026April 8, 2026Leave a Comment

When people think about “non-toxic living,” they often assume it requires throwing everything away and spending hundreds of dollars on cleaner swaps. But some of the most impactful changes you can make for your home …

Main Course

Orange Ground Chicken Stir Fry Bowls

May 23, 2026April 2, 2026Leave a Comment

If you love takeout-style orange chicken but want something fresher, lighter, and weeknight-friendly, this recipe is about to become your new go-to. My Ground Orange Chicken Stir Fry Bowls are bursting with fresh orange flavor, …

Breakfast

Low Carb, High Protein Cinnamon Toast Crunch Stuffed Bagels

May 23, 2026March 28, 2026Leave a Comment

If you’ve ever had a Cinnamon Toast Crunch craving but didn’t want the sugar crash, these are for you. These cinnamon toast crunch stuffed bagels give you that same warm, cinnamon-sugar flavor, but made with …

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Latest Recipes

Crunchy Chopped Vegetable Salad with Lemon Dijon Vinaigrette

Loaded Crunchy Veggie Bagel Sandwich with Avocado & Cream Cheese Schmear

Summer Lime Watermelon Fruit Salad

No Bake Thin Mint Cottage Cheese Truffles

Hot Honey Watermelon Paloma Mocktail

Marinated Crunchy Black Eyed Pea Caviar

Low Carb Jalapeno Cheddar Chopped Bagels

Easy Crunchy Summer Italian Pasta Salad

Bananas Foster Cottage Cheese Toast

Healthy Watermelon Mojito Mocktail

High Protein Cottage Cheese Peanut Butter Balls

Hot Honey Cottage Cheese Sweet Potato Ground Beef Bowls

Honey Walnut Cream Cheese Schmear

Marinated Greek Chicken Thighs

DIY Bathroom Batten Accent Wall (Beginner Friendly)

Non-Toxic Swaps Under $20

Creamy Bacon Avocado Chicken Salad

Non-Toxic Swaps That Cost $0

Orange Ground Chicken Stir Fry Bowls

Low Carb, High Protein Cinnamon Toast Crunch Stuffed Bagels

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