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Air Fryer Turkey Meatballs After being sick for seven weeks with pneumonia (which actually ended up being GERD), I’ve had more time at home and have been cooking dinner for the family every night. One meal we all enjoyed was Air Fried Turkey Meatballs, inspired by Megane Woldsen on Instagram.  I adapted the recipe to create a healthier, family-friendly spaghetti and meatball dinner using ground turkey instead of ground beef. The Air Fryer gives them a crispy outside while keeping the inside tender.  These meatballs are versatile and can be served with spaghetti, made into kabobs, or placed in a sub sandwich. Ready in just 10 minutes, they’re a quick, healthy dinner everyone will love! •  Difficulty Level:   Easy  •   Serving size:  4 servings •  Total cook time:   10 minutes •  Family friendly:  YES - my son loves meatballs Why You Will Love These Air Fryer Turkey Meatballs Any recipe that uses the Air Fryer is right up my alley. If...

  Korean BBQ Chicken Skewers You asked for the recipe, so here it is! These grilled Korean BBQ chicken skewers were tangy with a hint of heat, a bit sweet due to brown sugar and sweet chili sauce, and they had a layer of crisp and burnt due to the grilled marinade. They were grilled to perfection.  These skewers are easy to make, but a tad messy. We served ours with a homemade fried rice. Kevin said it tasted like seasoned chicken, I thought the chicken was perfectly tender and full of Korean flavor. •  Difficulty Level:   Easy (but messy) •   Serving size:  We made 5 skewers - enough for 2-3 people •  Total prep and cook time:   30-45 minutes •  Family friendly:  Absolutely, this recipe is a super fun one! •  Estimated calories: Approximately 413 calories per skewer  Why You Will Love These BBQ Chicken Skewers With the weather not consistent lately, we decided to go with an indoor grill which we have used several times. It wo...

No Bake Raspberry Protein Bites Struggling with healthy snack ideas that keep you full? If you are looking for an energy-packed, no-bake protein bite, this is for you! I tend to snack all day (the joys of working from home) and most of the time, I overeat or I eat food that I shouldn't be eating.  These protein bites keep me on track with my health and also provide me with the protein I need so I can be fuller longer. They are great after a workout, during the afternoon, or even a late morning snack.  Reach for this whenever you need a pick-me-up throughout your day. I tend to eat 1-2 per day because they are so filling.  •  Difficulty Level:   Easy •   Serving size: 6 (2 protein bites per day) •  Total prep time:   10 minutes •  Total freeze time: 1 hour Why You Will Love These Easy Protein Bites These protein bites are filling, are perfect for a sweet tooth, and provide healthier ingredients all in one.  You can take them on-the-g...

Easy Chicken Alfredo Jace LOVES Chicken Alfredo, and when I saw this Olive Garden-inspired recipe , I knew we had to make it. It’s the perfect comforting meal, especially on busy nights when we need something creamy and satisfying. If you're craving the rich, cheesy goodness of Olive Garden’s Chicken Alfredo but prefer making it at home, this easy recipe is for you! •  Family-Friendly:  My teen and I loved it •  Difficulty Level:   Easy/Intermediate •  Best Served With:  Garlic bread, fries, a side of toast, mashed potatoes, or roasted Asparagus •   Serving size:  4 •  Total cook time:   Less than 30 minutes Why You Will Love This Easy Chicken Alfredo Chicken Alfredo is nostalgic. It reminds me of eating at Olive Garden or making a special dinner at home. This pasta is creamy and cheesy, with soft, juicy chicken that blends perfectly with tender noodles. Why This Chicken Alfredo is a Little Different (and Better!) We’ve eliminated salt f...

Quick Hot Honey Sauce Recipe I made this easy hot honey sauce recipe on a whim, completely made it up, and Jace rated it a 30/10. This sauce was perfect with chicken tenders and we added ours to a sandwich. You can also use it as a dressing or a dip. I'm not a huge fan of heat, but this sauce hit the spot. It was sweet with honey, balanced out with crushed red pepper flakes and cayenne pepper. You won't believe that there isn't any sauce in this recipe except a few drops of Sriracha.  •  Family-Friendly:  My teen and I loved it, so if you love spice, or even if you don't, this isn't too spicy  •  Difficulty Level:  Easy •  Best Served With: Chicken tenders, on a sandwich, or as a dip  •   Serving size:  This recipe makes enough sauce for 6 chicken tenders, serving 2-3 people •  Total cook time:  Less than 5 minutes Why You Will Love This Hot Honey Sauce First bite and you will taste a kick of hot, but I made sure to balance it ...

  Easy Baked Chicken Tacos To me, baked chicken tacos are an upscale version of regular tacos. They are crunchy, the chicken is tender, the taco seasoning and sour cream combine together to make it flavorful and creamy, and with only six main ingredients, this will be one of the easiest taco dinners you will make.  I cooked the chicken and taco seasoning in a crockpot in the late morning, and by dinnertime, the tacos were ready to assemble. I rated these tacos a 9/10 and Jace rated them an 8.5/10. We are huge taco fans around here! •  Family-Friendly:  Yes, my teen and I thoroughly enjoyed them •  Difficulty Level:  Easy •  Best Topped With: I topped mine with more light sour cream and lettuce for a refreshing taste. You can also add taco sauce, avocado, or guacamole. Serve with a side of black beans or Spanish rice for a complete meal •  Estimated Calories:  396 calories per two tacos •   Serving size: This recipe made 6 tacos •  T...

                                         Easy and Flaky Beef Empanadas Recipe If you know me, you know I love cooking, but I also tend to lean towards recipes that involve minimal ingredients and time. Between working part-time, blogging, looking for more work, and taking care of the household, that in itself is a full-time job.  I made these beef empanadas the other day for two reasons - one, I love Mexican food (and I'm 19% Mexican so I claim it when I can) and two, it was fairly simple with less than 10 ingredients.  14-year old Jace said he was surprised that he liked this Mexican-inspired recipe so much and I had 1.5 servings if that tells you anything about how much I enjoyed them.  •  Family-Friendly:  Yes, my teen and I thoroughly enjoyed them •  Difficulty Level:  Easy/Intermediate •  Best Served With:  I topped mine with sour cre...