Lightened Up Creamy Mashed Potatoes

a bowl of Mashed Potatoes with melted butter

These Lightened Up Creamy Mashed Potatoes are the perfect whipped potato recipe! Using a few smart substitutes, you’ll never miss all the extra calories. Light, creamy, and delicious! I don’t trust people who don’t like mashed potatoes. There. I said it. And it’s the stone cold truth. I mean really, who doesn’t like mashed potatoes?! They’re the perfect base to serve roasted meats, roasted veg,Read more ->

Spiced Delicata Wedges

Spiced Delicata Wedges

Served atop of bed of greens, these Spiced Delicata Wedges are the perfect side dish for a simple weeknight meal! With just a handful of ingredients and a quick roast in the oven, this recipe will be a favorite!  With Fall comes squash. There really is no way around it. I’m always on the lookout for new and interesting ways to use the many varietiesRead more ->

Cheesy Shamrocks with Seasoned Greek Yogurt Dip

Cheesy Shamrocks with Seasoned Greek Yogurt Dip are a quick and tasty snack for your littles this St. Patrick’s Day! Let the kiddos help cut out the shamrocks after they’ve cooled. This festive recipe comes together with little effort and in little time. Cheesy Shamrocks with Seasoned Greek Yogurt Dip are a quick and tasty snack for your littles this St. Patrick’s Day! Let theRead more ->

Greek Zoodle Salad with Roasted Garlic Tahini Sauce

This Greek Zoodle Salad with Roasted Garlic Tahini Sauce is fresh, flavorful, and so healthy! Zucchini stands in for pasta in this paleo and vegan take on a summertime favorite: pasta salad! This recipe is simple to prepare and is incredibly delicious! ZOODLES. By far, one of the things I look forward to most as summer approaches. I’m sure I know what you’re thinking: They’reRead more ->

Smoky Cajun Shrimp & Grits

Smoky Cajun Shrimp and Grits! The perfect recipe to celebrate Mardi Gras, Fat Tuesday, or…any ole’ day of the week, really! The Shrimp are lightly sautéed after being seasoned with a homemade cajun spice mix, while the grits cook up quickly on your stovetop, finished with a healthy sprinkle of cheddar cheese. This recipe takes less than 20 minutes to make, is healthy, and soRead more ->

Lightened Up Tater Tot Hotdish

A Minnesota classic! This Lightened Up Tater Tot Hotdish includes a homemade cream soup base, sautéed vegetables, ground beef, and yes – tater tots! Surprisingly simple, this recipe comes together easily making it a great weeknight meal! All Hail Tater Tot Hotdish Ya heard of it? How about casserole? Now am I speaking your language? Either way, for me (and arguably, many other Minnesotans), hotdishRead more ->

Turkey Breakfast Sausage

This Turkey Breakfast Sausage is a delicious weekend brunch side! It’s spicy and salty, without any additives. It’s healthy and super simple to prepare. These turkey sausage patties also freeze beautifully so you can meal prep for those busy weekday mornings! Hey there, hi, hello! Thanks for checking out this post! Do me a favor: stay a while! Head on over to the Recipe SectionRead more ->

Garlicky Venison Roast

Venison roast served over pureed sweet potatoes

Lean venison gets an incredibly liberal dose of garlic in this slow cooked Garlicky Venison Roast. Root vegetables are roasted along side the roast, pureed to perfection, serving as a glorious base to the venison which is cooked so perfectly – it literally melts in your mouth! Winter Comfort What says “winter” like a good, slow cooked, tender Garlicky Roast? You know what I’m talkingRead more ->

Slow Cooker Balsamic Beef Stew

This Slow Cooker Balsamic Beef Stew is incredibly flavorful and undoubtedly comforting, making it the perfect meal for a cold winter day.

This Slow Cooker Balsamic Beef Stew is incredibly flavorful and undoubtedly comforting, making it the perfect meal for a cold winter day. Beef is slowly cooked in a luxurious broth with balsamic and red wine, accompanied by potatoes, carrots, celery, and onions. Pop the ingredients in your crock pot, and a scrumptious weeknight dinner will be done by the time you’re home! Slow cooker. CrockRead more ->

Sheetpan Chicken & Broccoli

This one pan meal couldn’t be easier! Chicken and broccoli are simple to prep and get a quick roast in the oven. The sauce gets drizzled over everything after it’s almost done roasting. This Sheetpan Chicken & Broccoli is deliciously salty, spicy, and garlicky – the perfect weeknight supper! Busy day? Busy week? Month? Life? We’re all a little rushed at times, aren’t we? Well,Read more ->