Cottage cheese gnudi are soft, pillowy dumplings—like the rustic cousin of gnocchi—made with cottage cheese instead of the traditional ricotta for extra protein. “Gnudi” means “nude” in Italian, referring to how these are essentially ravioli filling without the pasta. Cottage Cheese Gnudi Traditionally made with ricotta, gnudi are soft, delicate dumplings that taste like the […]
These grilled Mediterranean Fish Foil Packets, made with white fish, tomatoes, olives, and sweet peppers, are fresh, flavorful, and perfect for summer grilling. No cleanup required! Mediterranean Fish Foil Packets I love a no-fuss dinner, especially in the summer when I’m grilling as much as possible. These Mediterranean-style fish foil packets are one of my […]
This easy Baby Red Potato Salad is light on the mayo and big on flavor—a delicious BBQ side dish you’ll make all summer long! Baby Red Potato Salad I love a good homemade potato salad, and this one is a favorite—especially if you’re not into the heavy, mayo-loaded kind. It calls for just one tablespoon […]
Savory-sweet miso salmon skewers with zucchini and scallions—perfect for grilling and easy weeknight dinners. Miso-Glazed Salmon Skewers with Veggies The weather on Long Island is beautiful in the summer, so I like to take advantage and get outside and grill. These Miso Salmon Skewers are perfect for summer grilling and easy weeknight dinners. Threaded with […]
This cold red beet salad with carrots, mayo and cilantro is creamy, tangy, and surprisingly refreshing—perfect for summer BBQs, potlucks, or meal prep. Red Beet Salad I’ll be honest—beets have never been my go-to vegetable. But this creamy beet salad recipe completely changed my mind. Made with tender red beets, carrots, mayo, and lots of […]
This Chicken Scampi recipe is a light, flavorful weeknight pasta dinner that’s high-protein and comes together in under 30 minutes. Chicken Scampi This easy Chicken Scampi is my high-protein spin on classic shrimp scampi—made with juicy chicken breast, garlic, lemon, and a buttery white wine sauce tossed with whole wheat angel hair and spinach. I […]
Instant Pot Shredded Chicken is the fastest way to make shredded chicken, perfect for high-protein meal prep which can be used in chicken salad, tacos, enchiladas, bowls, and more! Perfect Instant Pot Shredded Chicken I recently shared my slow cooker shredded chicken recipe and received many requests for this Instant Pot recipe. So, I tested it […]
This high protein egg salad is made with fewer yolks and light mayo for a creamy, satisfying texture—without the extra calories. It’s a healthy, low calorie, low fat option for breakfast, lunch, or meal prep. High Protein Egg Salad If you love egg salad (which I do!) but want something a little lighter, this high […]
This Mediterranean couscous salad is packed with grilled vegetables and tossed in a creamy basil lemon feta dressing. A healthy, veggie-forward side dish or light lunch. Grilled Vegetable Couscous Salad Mostly grilled veggies, this Mediterranean couscous salad is tossed in a creamy basil lemon feta dressing. I love loading up my pasta salads with grilled […]
Easy balsamic chicken marinade has big flavor—perfect for grilling chicken breasts, thighs, drumsticks, or kabobs all summer long! Balsamic Marinade Recipe I usually make this grilled chicken breast recipe with garlic and red wine vinegar all summer long, but I like to switch things up, and this easy balsamic marinade is an easy way to do […]