Soups and Stews

No Bean Turkey Chili

No Bean Turkey Chili

This is a thick, meaty, veggie-packed chili made with sensitive tummies in mind! As much as I love beans in my chili, they don’t always sit well in my stomach (“Beans, beans, they’re good for your heart….”). This is really easy to make and doesn’t […]

Crock Pot Queso Chicken Chili

Crock Pot Queso Chicken Chili

Everyone NEEDS to make this Crock Pot Queso Chicken Chili on Sunday. Buy the ingredients, throw them in your Crock Pot, run errands/go to the gym/go to brunch/etc., then come home to a delicious meal you can eat all week. This chili is a little […]

Crock Pot Lentil Kale Soup

Crock Pot Lentil Kale Soup

Lentils represent luck and prosperity in the New Year, so today is the perfect day to share this Crock Pot Lentil Kale Soup recipe! Fun fact: Lentils are a great source of fiber, magnesium, iron, folate and protein. You can add ground turkey, chicken, sirloin […]

Cream of Broccoli Soup

Cream of Broccoli Soup

I ordered groceries last week and they accidentally sent my broccoli cuts instead of broccoli florets (which I really don’t care for). Instead of tossing them, I decided to blend them up for this healthy cream of broccoli soup! This soup is dairy free and […]

Slow Cooker Quinoa Lentil Soup

Slow Cooker Quinoa Lentil Soup

This Slow Cooker Quinoa Lentil Soup is such a perfect comfort food for the winter. I modified the recipe from The Food Network by using lentils instead of a bean mix, quinoa instead of barley, increased the veggies, and used WAY less salt. This recipe […]

Homemade Turkey Broth

Homemade Turkey Broth

Leftover whole turkey or chicken? Don’t toss it!! Making homemade broth is really simple, and tastes 100 times better than the boxed stuff. Super nutritious too! Print Recipe Homemade Turkey Stock Servings Ingredients Turkey/Chicken remains Bones, leftover meat – everything!veggies see instructions Servings Ingredients Turkey/Chicken […]

Easiest Ever Black Bean Soup

Easiest Ever Black Bean Soup

I didn’t have a lot of ingredients on hands, so I kept this really simple: diced tomatoes, black beans, garlic, and spices. It’s an easy soup that is still full of flavor. If you’re feeling fancy, top with some shredded cheese, sliced green onion and […]

Beefed-Up Veggie Lentil Stew

Beefed-Up Veggie Lentil Stew

This Beefed-Up Veggie Lentil Stew is the perfect comfort food for the snow storm that’s about to hit NYC. I used lean ground sirloin, lots of veggies, and fiber-packed lentils for hearty, filling, and nutritious stew. Print Recipe Beefed-Up Veggie Lentil Stew Servings Ingredients 2 […]

Pumpkin Turkey Chili

Pumpkin Turkey Chili

What’s more perfect than chili and pumpkin for the fall? Comfort food at its finest. Protein and fiber-packed, this chili is healthy, satisfying, and a stick-to-your guts type of meal. It’s a great go-to, crowd pleaser! Note: When I went to the store to buy […]

Kale, Bean, and Sausage Ragout

Kale, Bean, and Sausage Ragout

I’ve been making this Kale, Bean and Sausage Ragout recipe for years. It’s SO simple, yet so delicious and it’s ready in under 30 minutes. Kale is a nutritional powerhouse packed with vitamins, minerals, and phytochemicals (plant-based compounds associated with the prevention of cancer, diabetes, […]