There are some pasta dishes where technique matters more than a long ingredient list, and penne alla vodka is one of them. This version is creamy, tomato-forward and surprisingly simple. The secret isn’t adding more cream or cheese. It’s cooking the tomato paste until it becomes deep brick red, using plenty of salted pasta water, and—most importantly—not overcooking your pasta. If there’s one thing I learned … Continue reading Creamy Penne alla Vodka
A protein-packed vegan meal prep recipe with creamy coconut curry, sweet potatoes, kale and one tofu trick I wish I’d tried sooner. I made this coconut tofu curry for meal prep this week and tried something I had never done before: I boiled the tofu in salted water before adding it to the curry. And I’m into it. It sounds like an unnecessary extra step, but … Continue reading Thai-Inspired Coconut Tofu Curry with Sweet Potato & Kale
I made this tri-tip for the first time recently and it came out really good—and might be one of my new favorite proteins for meal prep. The whole thing took about an hour, but one roast makes several meals for the week. I actually made two tri-tips (about 4 pounds total) and just doubled the spice rub. My favorite part is definitely the spice rub. It’s savory, … Continue reading Easy Oven-Roasted Tri-Tip for Meal Prep
This bright citrus dressing is one of those recipes you’ll make on repeat. Toss it with greens for a fresh summer salad, then simmer the remaining dressing until slightly thickened to create a sweet-tangy glaze for fish. One recipe, two delicious uses. Prep Time: 5 minutesCook Time: 5 minutes (for glaze)Yield: About 1 cup Ingredients Instructions To Serve with Sea Bass Chef’s Tip This dressing … Continue reading Easy Citrus Dressing (That Doubles as a Fish Glaze)
This one-pan orzo is one of my favorite weeknight meals because it’s simple, fresh, and comes together in about 30 minutes. Toasting the orzo first gives it a delicious nutty flavor, while spinach, lemon, dill, and feta make every bite bright and satisfying. Serve it on its own for a light vegetarian dinner or pair it with grilled chicken or salmon for a complete meal. … Continue reading Easy One Pot Dinner | Vegetarian Easy 30-Minute Dinner | One-Pan Lemony Spinach & Feta Orzo
Ingredients: 1 lb. Chicken Olive oil Salt and pepper Garlic powder 1. Take out chicken 15 minutes before baking so it is not super cold when it goes in the oven 2. Preheat oven to 425 F 3. Line baking sheet with parchment paper 4. Place chicken breast on parchment. Drizzle with olive oil, sprinkle salt and pepper and garlic powder if you like. Use … Continue reading How to cook oven baked chicken breast so it’s moist
with basil, brown butter + sweet little pops of corn This is one of those dinners that tastes way fancier than the effort it takes. Sweet summer corn gets blended into the silkiest sauce — no cream needed — and tossed with pasta, fresh basil, browned butter, and plenty of Parmesan. Cozy, fresh, and exactly the kind of meal you make when the farmers market … Continue reading Creamy Summer Corn Pasta
I’ve been a personal chef for over 10 years and I’ve learned that many people love that salty sweet flavor combo. This dish started as a request and became one of my go-to signature dishes. It’s easy to put together, all in one pan. It’s just some flour, honey, garlic and soy sauce. And I love that you don’t have to cut the chicken if … Continue reading Honey glazed chicken tenders | Family Meal Prep Favorites
If you want to make a fancy dinner party for people who love fish this is it! You can literally make this fish in 20 minutes and it’s so tasty. I made it with seabass but because the sauce is so good it would be great with lower cost fish like halibut or cod. The basic gist is make a miso glaze, marinate for 10 … Continue reading Miso glazed seabass | Dinner Party Ideas | Healthy Date Night Dinner for Two
If you’re looking for tender, tasty chicken the whole family will love then you’re in the right place. And NO air fryer is needed thank goodness. The trick to this tender chicken is an old Chinese trick. You use a slurry of cornstarch and egg white to coat the chicken before frying it. This creates a barrier and prevents the chicken from drying out. It … Continue reading Healthier Orange Chicken | Gluten-Free Recipes | Family Meal Prep Recipes
