Fresh and packed with flavor, this Pesto Pasta Salad is the perfect side or light main dish for hot summer days. With a homemade pesto tossed with pasta, tomatoes, cucumbers, and mozzarella pearls, it’s a satisfying salad that’s so easy to throw together for picnics and potlucks!

Before you get started / Kelley’s tips

• Use Fresh Herbs.

Craving a cheeseburger, but want to stick to your healthy eating regimen? Then, you’ve got to try this burger in a bowl recipe! Perfect for a light lunch or dinner, as well as meal-prepping ahead of a busy week. It’s low carb, paleo and keto friendly!

If you like this cheeseburger salad recipe, then you’ll love my Italian chopped salad and my Southwest chicken salad!

These Raspberry Scones are bursting with juicy berries in every bite! They’re so easy to whip up in the food processor and come together in just about 30 minutes, making them perfect for a quick breakfast or afternoon treat. Drizzle them with a sweet almond glaze for a sweet treat you won’t be able to resist.

Busy mornings call for something hearty, satisfying, and easy to grab on the go—like these High Protein Breakfast Biscuits! Loaded with 11 grams of protein per biscuit! Packed with hearty ingredients like cottage cheese, eggs, cheddar, and savory mix-ins like sausage, bacon, or ham.

If you love grab-and-go breakfasts, try these ones too: Egg Muffin Cups and High Protein Blueberry Bagels.

Learn how to make the BEST Authentic Bruschetta! It’s super fresh, light, and makes the perfect appetizer or side dish. A great way to use up fresh summer tomatoes!

What is Bruschetta?

Bruschetta is a classic Italian appetizer comprised of bread being grilled or toasted, then rubbed with fresh garlic cloves. To many people’s surprise, bruschetta actually refers to the preparation of the bread and not the tomato mixture!

This Mexican Pasta Salad is full of flavor! Loaded with black beans, corn, tomatoes, red onions, and fresh cilantro. All tossed in a thick and creamy slightly spicy homemade chipotle lime dressing! This will be your new favorite Summer side dish!

Before you get started / Kelley’s tips

• Don’t Over Cook Your Noodles.

This flavorful Kung Pao Shrimp is made with stir fried shrimp, bell peppers, garlic and green onions tossed in a sweet and spicy homemade kung pao sauce. The recipe takes less than 20 minutes to make and is so much better and healthier than take out! Serve over rice to soak up all of the delicious sauce.

Chick Fil A Nuggets are a delicious homemade copycat recipe that are the perfect alternative to going to the drive thru! Featuring tender chicken breast coated in a flavorful, crispy coating and dipped in your favorite Chick Fil A sauce!

The Best CopyCat Chick Fil A Nuggets

Copycat Chick Fil A Nuggets are one of my favorite fast food dupes to make at home!

Skip the store-bought stuff! This easy homemade Honey Mustard Dressing can be made in less than a minute, and it tastes way better than anything that comes in a bottle. With creamy mayo, tangy red wine vinegar, sweet honey, and the bold kick of whole grain mustard, this dressing has the perfect balance of sweet and tangy flavors!

These High Protein Cheddar Jalapeño Bagels are the perfect balance of heat, flavor, and satisfying texture. Made with cottage cheese for a protein boost, these bagels are easy to make with just a few simple ingredients. Topped with melty cheddar and fresh jalapeño slices, they bake up golden brown and delicious—ideal for a quick breakfast, snack, or sandwich.

Looking for a quick and flavorful side dish? This Zucchini Stir Fry is the perfect answer! Made with tender zucchini and an Asian-inspired sauce, it comes together in just a few minutes. It’s a simple, wholesome recipe that’s perfect for busy weeknights!

Before you get started / Kelley’s tips

• Prep Before You Start: This recipe moves fast, so have all your ingredients chopped, measured, and ready to toss in.

This Blueberry Cake is bursting with fresh, juicy blueberries! Naturally sweetened with maple syrup and made with creamy Greek yogurt and a hint of lemon, it’s the perfect bright and cheery dessert for spring weather. Whether you enjoy it with a scoop of ice cream, a dollop of whipped cream, or simply as is, this pretty cake is sure to win your heart!

This Szechuan Beef is so much better than the takeout version! Thinly sliced flank steak is seared in a hot pan then coated in an amazing sweet and spicy Szechuan sauce! This one-pan beef dish is low carb and perfect for a quick and easy, filling family meal. You will never want takeout again!

This Creamy Cajun Shrimp is rich, flavorful, and ready in under 20 minutes! The shrimp cooks up fast, and then it’s coated in a creamy Cajun tomato sauce. It’s perfect for piling onto a bed of rice to soak up all that yummy flavor.

Before you get started / Kelley’s tips

• Don’t overcrowd the pan.

This Chicken Katsu is just as good at the takeout version maybe even better! We bread chicken cutlets then deep fry them until golden brown and CRISPY! Serve over a bed of white rice and Tonkatsu sauce! Skip the takeout and make this delicious homemade chicken Katsu instead!

Before you get started / Kelley’s tips

• Pound Out the Chicken.

Homemade English Muffins. Soft and fluffy on the inside and loaded with tons of nooks and crannies. These easy english muffins are so much better (and healthier) than store bought! They are also a lot easier to make than you would think! Step by step pictures and a video are included below!

Homemade English Muffins

When I was pregnant I was in search of breakfast recipes that would be easy to prep and stash in the freezer.

Crispy, tangy, and downright addictive—these Air Fryer Pickle Fries are the ultimate appetizer! Coated in a crunchy parmesan-panko crust and air-fried to golden perfection, they’re a lighter take on classic fried pickles without sacrificing flavor.

Before you get started / Kelley’s tips

• Don’t Overcrowd the Air Fryer.

Start your day off right with homemade Chicken Breakfast Sausage! Made with chicken, a handful of spices, and just a touch of maple syrup. So much better than store-bought and great for meal prep!

Before you get started / Kelley’s tips

• Don’t Skip the Maple Syrup! A little bit of maple syrup adds the perfect amount of sweetness to balance out the savory flavor.

Learn how to make Burger Buns at home! All you need are a few pantry staples to make soft and buttery homemade burger buns. These are so much better than store-bought!

Burger Buns

Now you can make your own burger buns at home! These homemade burger buns are not as hard as you would think to make.

This Thai Pineapple Fried Rice is the perfect way to use up leftover rice! Scrambled eggs, curry powder, soy sauce, and pineapple are combined to make this rice tasty and flavorful. Thai basil and red chilies elevate the dish and bring a touch of Thailand to your dinner table!

Before you get started / Kelley’s tips

• Use Leftover Rice.

Learn how to make The Best Fried Rice Recipe at home! This copycat fried rice recipe tastes just like your favorite restaurant but even better! Loaded with tons of vegetables, scrambled eggs, leftover white rice and my secret ingredient: Butter!

BEST Fried Rice Recipe

Fried Rice has to be one of my all time favorite takeout inspired dishes to make at home.

This Easy Queso Recipe comes together fast and tastes way better than anything store-bought! Made with melty American cheese, diced tomatoes with green chilies, and a few pantry spices, it’s creamy, flavorful, and perfect for dipping tortilla chips into or drizzling over nachos.

Before you get started / Kelley’s tips

• Use American cheese.

Don’t let your dinner routine become boring, check out these 40 Easy Dinner Ideas to Make Tonight to get new, delicious dinner ideas!

40 Easy Dinner Ideas to Make Tonight

Can’t decide what to make for dinner?! We’ve got you covered! Back to school means busy weeknights and quick dinners. That is why I complied my favorite easy dinner recipes that can be made in no time!