Santa Barbara Travel Guide — Family-Friendly Eats, Activities, and Where to Stay A few weekends ago my family and I spent three nights in sunny Santa Barbara, California. This guide summarizes our favorite places to eat, the best family-friendly activities we tried, and where we stayed. With a small airport, easy car rentals, beautiful beaches, … Read more

Another crowd-pleasing wing idea for parties, game day, or whenever the craving hits — Baked Sesame Chicken Wings. These wings are easy to make, packed with toasty sesame flavor, and suitable for Whole30, paleo, and gluten-free diets when using the ingredients listed below. I make wings all the time—my husband requests them most weekends—and I … Read more

If you enjoyed my Whole30 Skillet Chicken Piccata, you’ll likely love this Skillet Lemon and Dill Chicken. It’s a simple, bright, and satisfying weeknight meal that highlights fresh lemon and fragrant dill for a lighter take on classic skillet chicken. I first made this after a holiday weekend when I had lots of fresh dill … Read more

To download the full document, locate the file titled “Meatless Meal Plan {10.23.20}” on the source site or your saved resources. Meatless Meal Plan — October 23, 2020 This meatless meal plan is designed to simplify vegetarian and plant-forward eating for the week. It offers balanced meals, easy recipes, and smart grocery strategies so you … Read more

Finding Confidence and Beauty After Motherhood Who would have thought that after having two children and approaching my thirties I would feel more confident and more beautiful than ever? I certainly didn’t expect it. Many people say, “having kids changes your body” and “your body will never be the same.” That’s true—I can point to … Read more

Grilled Shrimp Salad with Chili Lime Dressing If you’ve never tried a grilled salad, this Grilled Shrimp Salad with Chili Lime Dressing is the perfect place to start. Grilling lettuce and vegetables brings a smoky, caramelized depth to a salad that makes it feel like a true summer meal. The contrast of warm, charred edges … Read more

Here is a super-simple weeknight dinner that feeds a family using a single baking dish: a flavorful One-Pan Mediterranean-Inspired Chicken Bake. This tray-baked meal brings together potatoes, artichokes, sun-dried tomatoes, olives, bright lemon and herbs, and juicy chicken for an easy, well-balanced dinner that’s perfect for busy evenings. This dish is one of those recipes … Read more

Inspired by a popular coffee-shop favorite, these Roasted Red Pepper Egg White Bites are an easy, protein-packed breakfast option that’s ideal for meal prep and busy mornings. Light, flavorful, and made with simple ingredients, they bake up tender with a slightly creamy texture thanks to cottage cheese, and a vibrant pop of roasted red pepper … Read more

These Thai Basil Chicken Lettuce Cups are a fresh, flavorful, and quick dinner option that’s perfect for busy weeknights. Bright basil, savory fish sauce, fresh lime, crunchy bell pepper, and a touch of heat come together in a light, satisfying filling that you spoon into crisp butter lettuce leaves. This recipe uses ground chicken, but … Read more

Holy moly… I just LOVE baked beans, and these Instant Pot Baked Beans are absolutely magic. Growing up in the South, baked beans were a staple at potlucks, backyard barbecues, and holiday gatherings. Traditional baked beans are slow-cooked with molasses and brown sugar for that sweet, smoky depth, but I wanted to reimagine the classic … Read more