Recipes, Nutrition, Prices
Three words: Tender. Turkey. Meatballs. They’re inexpensive, surprisingly simple to make, and they get an enthusiastic thumbs up from the fam every time. I’ve always loved a good meatball from an Italian restaurant, but to be honest, since adding these to our weeknight menu, the […]
Making this sauce with whole grain spaghetti noodles is one of my “veggie heavy dinner that’s not a salad” staples. I throw veggies, tomatoes, and some spices into a pot and BOOM. Dinner made, and the sauce sticks to the noodles. Also it’s freezer friendly. […]
So basically I have all of the solutions to your home-made pizza crust woes right here. No rising needed Totally freezable Basil + Oregano Heaven Thick and chewy Crispy, sturdy bottom crust This dough recipe makes enough for one large pizza with very thick, chewy […]
The number one complaint I hear about using home-made hamburger patties is that they fall apart on the grill. I’ve solved that problem with a couple extra ingredients and some resting time in the fridge! My rule of thumb for helping burgers stick together on […]
Fruit Salad = Summer Rainbow Giddiness In Your Mouth Traditionally My family served this with dinner as a side salad, but I legitimately think of it as a dessert. Don’t get me wrong, it’s not as heavy as a Reese’s Cheesecake, but it is sweet, creamy […]
Red Beans and Rice is my favorite crock pot dinner: You don’t need to make any sides Veggies, whole grains, protein, legumes, all in one bowl Super for your gut health Unique creole flavors that we don’t experience on an every day basis Excellent for […]
Okay, this pantry staple marinara is seriously the easiest recipe on my site. I make it when I need a dipping sauce for my cheesy bread, or a simmering sauce for my tender turkey meatballs, and for a quick and simple pizza sauce. You could […]
In honor of Mother’s Day I’m sharing a decadent dessert with you that whole-heartedly reminds me of my own sweet mom: Salted Caramel Chocolate Chip Cheesecake. Anything and everything salted caramel brings her to mind, and since I can’t be home for this Mother’s […]
You can end your search for the best apple pie right here. I stumbled across this recipe by Audrey over at Audrey’s Apron a few years ago and have never made it any other way since. The apples, a mix of pink lady and granny […]
I love decorating sugar cookies for ALL the Holidays, but a plain vanilla sugar cookie just didn’t seem festive enough for this Easter. So I’m bringing you a twist on one of Easter’s most classic desserts: Carrot Cake! These carrot cake sugar cookies are complete […]
When a cold, rainy day comes along, a simple and comforting bowl of soup seems to always slide onto our menu. There’s something very meditative about peeling and chopping all of the vegetables and tossing them into an aromatic pot of boiling broth. It really […]
This is one of those light, spring-timey soups that warms you right up and leaves you feeling cozy and refreshed all at the same time. I titled this dish “Pantry Staple” Tomato Basil Tortellini Soup because it’s usually one of those recipes I fall back […]
I think we all need a little bit of this in our lives right now – a little creamy, garlic-smothered, pasta heaven that is still good to your body. Contrary to popular belief, you don’t need cream cheese or heavy cream to make a delicious […]
Shakshuka!!! In the world of breakfasts, dessert foods usually reign as king. Cinnamon rolls, yogurt (which is pretty much ice cream), sugar loaded oatmeal, pancakes and syrup, etc… But not today! Today, Shakshuka takes it’s rightful place as king of breakfasts and brunches.
I was sick of my first choice of food for the day being between something sugary, and something more sugary. So I set out on a quest to find delicious savory breakfast dishes to kick sugar to the curb, and this one has been my favorite by far. Did I mention it costs $3 to make the whole pan and can serve 6 people?! (Although let’s be honest, my husband and I split the pan and had 3 eggs each. No regrets and we were so full for $1.50 each. WIN.)
Each serving is also only 123 calories and has 8 grams of protein. It’s healthful, it’s inexpensive, and all of the naturally vibrant colors will make you feel like a master chef; because there’s no way to make this dish ugly. I even flipped the eggs over half way through cooking once and broke some yolks and it still looked drool-worthy. My favorite part about Shakshuka is that you can dress it up or down as much as you want. You can eat it plain, which I believe is the traditional way to eat it, or you can serve it over toast with fresh spinach, avocado, salsa, bacon, you name it!
Shakshuka also reheats in the microwave surprisingly well, so if you don’t eat it all, don’t throw it out! keep it for the next day. It should keep in the fridge for three days. I also have included some meal prep instructions for this so you can dump, simmer, crack the eggs and walk away for 20 minutes while you finish getting ready for the day. Enjoy!
