These make ahead and freeze turkey meatballs are perfect to have on hand for busy weeknights and game day appetizers! My boys are growing and hungry! Seriously, I used to be able to give them 4 meatballs each with dinner and they would be full, but now at 10 and 12, it definitely takes several more than that. So I started making bigger batches of meatballs. At first, I doubled it, but ...
Dinner
Sheet Pan Cod and Veggie Dinner
This sheet pan cod and veggie dinner is perfect for busy weeknights. And the combination of roasted cod, baby potatoes, sweet potatoes, and broccoli is sure to be a family favorite. So this right here is one of my favorite meals. Fish + potatoes + veggies. It tastes good, reminds me of childhood, and always agrees with my gut. We usually eat seafood for dinner at least twice a week, ...
Crunchy Baked Cod
This Crunchy Baked Cod is a delicious, classic way to serve fish. Pair with boiled potatoes and a fresh, green salad for a satisfying and healthy (&Scandinavian!) dinner. Slow Down and Breathe Well, that month flew by! How is it May already tomorrow? My first semester of teaching nutrition at Endicott College is coming to a wrap. Overall I would say it has gone quite well. I'm really ...
Slow Cooker Chicken-Chickpea-Mango Curry
Slow Cooker Chicken-Chickpea-Mango Curry. Comforting. Nourishing. Simple. It's also gluten and dairy free. Hello Spring! We finally have more daylight here, but the snow is still scattered across the ground and it's definitely not warm yet. (Unless you continue to wear your long down coat, leg warmers, and winter hat! Ha!) It's the time of year when we start craving fresh, raw produce ...
Veggie-Loaded Turkey Bolognese
This veggie-loaded turkey bolognese sauce is a great way to get extra veggies in at dinner. Today I'm sharing one of our family favorite dinners, veggie-loaded turkey bolognese. Of course, I just call it "turkey bolognese" when I refer to it with the kids. This dish came about when I tried to create a pasta sauce that my non-marinara loving younger son, Henrik, would like. Like ...
Roasted Pork Tenderloin and Cauliflower Tacos
These Roasted Pork Tenderloin and Cauliflower Tacos are a perfect addition to your family's taco Tuesday tradition! Dairy-free and gluten-free and packed with flavor and nutrition in every bite! Taco Tuesday night continues to be a hit at our house, and that means I'm always coming up with new ideas. One of my go-to's lately has been these Roasted Pork Tenderloin and Cauliflower ...
Oven-Baked Haddock with Pesto
This oven-baked haddock with pesto makes a simple, fuss-free family dinner in less than 20 minutes! Not a pesto fan? No problem, it's delicious without it too! Let's talk fish. I know many families don't cook it as often as chicken or meat because they are not sure how or it's not super popular with the kids. But I'm here to tell you not to give up. Sometimes it just takes a new recipe, ...
Kale and Garlic Scape Frittata
This Kale and Garlic Scape Frittata is simple to throw together and packed with nutrients and flavor. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, lunch, or dinner, it's a great way to use up that leftover kale. Frittata Frittata. Such a fun word to say. It almost sounds like it should be a verb, like "do you frittata?" As another dietitian commented on my Instagram post yesterday, "I think frittata ...
Family Favorite Beef and Kale Tacos
Elevate taco night with these Family Favorite Beef and Kale Tacos. Packed with nutrition and flavor, these tacos are a great way to get some leafy greens into the whole family. Taco Night Smiles As I have mentioned before, my kids LOVE taco night. And I love that I know what we're having on Tuesdays (having theme nights totally helps with dinner planning). Oh, and yes, I LOVE tacos too! In ...
Zucchini Noodle Pasta
Need some pasta night inspiration? Want to try zucchini noodles but not sure that your family will like it? Here are 3 ways to serve up this healthier take on pasta... Zucchini Noodle Pasta Zucchini noodle pasta. I'm a little late when it comes to this trend as I only started making it this past year. I held off for a while because I wondered: 1 - how could zucchini noodles be as satisfying ...
