Teriyaki Salmon Bowl Recipe 30 minutes 4 servings clean eating gluten-free option healthy summer recipes high protein meal prep quick dinners Apr 10, 2025

This is one of those dinners that looks like takeout, but tastes even better — and it comes together fast.

I started making these bowls when I was craving something warm and comforting, but still clean and nourishing. The homemade teriyaki sauce is simple but rich in flavor, the salmon gets perfect...

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Lemon Garlic Chicken Recipe 30 minutes 4 servings clean eating gluten-free healthy summer recipes high protein quick dinners Apr 10, 2025

This is one of those dinners that feels fancy — but takes almost no time.

I threw this together on a night when I was tired and didn’t want to think. I had chicken in the fridge, a lemon on the counter, and garlic (always). After a quick marinade and a fast pan-sear, the whole house smelled amazing...

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Grilled Shrimp Skewers Recipe 15 minutes 4 servings clean eating dairy-free grill recipes healthy summer recipes high protein quick dinners Apr 10, 2025

This recipe is one of my warm-weather weeknight favorites — super quick, super fresh, and packed with flavor.

It all started one evening when I wanted something light after a long hot day, but didn’t want to be stuck in the kitchen. I had shrimp in the freezer, a lemon on the counter, and dinner wa...

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Chickpea Garden Salad Recipe 15 minutes 4 servings clean eating gluten-free healthy salads high protein meal prep summer recipes Apr 10, 2025

This is one of those “clean out the fridge” recipes that turned into a total go-to.

I threw it together on a Monday when we had leftover chickpeas, half a cucumber, and random garden veggies. I added a quick lemon herb dressing, and suddenly it wasn’t just a throw-together salad — it was so good I ...

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Cucumber Dill Salad Recipe 10 minutes 4 servings clean eating dairy optional gluten-free healthy salads quick sides summer recipes Apr 10, 2025

This salad is everything I crave on hot, sticky days — crisp, cool, and so simple.

I first made it during a week where we were basically living off the grill and couldn’t handle turning on the oven. I sliced up some cukes, threw in dill from the garden, and made a quick lemony dressing… and we’ve b...

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Strawberry Spinach Salad Recipe 10 minutes 4 servings clean eating fresh fruit recipes gluten-free healthy salads quick sides summer recipes Apr 10, 2025

This salad is the first thing I make when strawberry season rolls around.

I remember putting it together one spring afternoon when I had fresh berries, some baby spinach, and not much else. I whipped up a balsamic vinaigrette and added a handful of nuts — and it was so good, I made it again the nex...

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Fresh Herb Salad Recipe 10 minutes 4 servings clean eating garden recipes gluten-free healthy salads quick sides summer recipes Apr 10, 2025

This salad is like a little bowl of green sunshine.

I started making it the year we planted way too many herbs in our garden. (If you’ve ever had basil take over your backyard, you know.) One day I just snipped a handful of everything, added a squeeze of lemon, a drizzle of good olive oil, and that...

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Tomato Cucumber Salad Recipe 10 minutes 4 servings clean eating dairy-free gluten-free healthy salads quick sides summer recipes Apr 10, 2025

Some of the best recipes are the simplest — and this salad proves it every time.

I started making this years ago when our garden exploded with cherry tomatoes and cucumbers. I didn’t want to waste them, and honestly, I didn’t want to spend much time in the kitchen either. So I just sliced them up, ...

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Zesty Quinoa Salad Recipe 15 minutes 4 servings clean eating gluten-free healthy salads high protein meal prep recipes summer recipes Apr 10, 2025

This salad is what I call “fridge magic” — the kind of recipe you can make once and enjoy all week.

It started as a way to use up leftover quinoa, but after one bite, I knew it had to be part of the regular rotation. The bright lemony dressing, crunchy veggies, and fresh herbs wake up your taste bu...

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Homemade Yogurt Parfait Recipe 5-minute meals clean eating gluten-free healthy fast food at home high protein breakfast kid-friendly no-cook breakfast serves 2 yogurt parfait Apr 10, 2025

There’s something about a Homemade Yogurt Parfait that just feels extra — even though it takes no time to make.

Layered with creamy yogurt, juicy berries, crunchy granola, and a drizzle of honey or nut butter, it’s the perfect blend of textures and flavors. You get fiber, protein, and healthy fats ...

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Avocado Corn Salad Recipe 10 minutes 4 servings clean eating dairy-free gluten-free healthy salads quick sides summer recipes Apr 10, 2025

This is one of those recipes that came together by accident — and now I make it on purpose, all summer long.

I first whipped this up after grilling corn one weekend. I had a couple ears leftover, a ripe avocado on the counter, and some lime from taco night. Tossed it all together with fresh herbs a...

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Homemade Hotcakes Recipe 20-minute meals classic breakfast clean eating gluten-free option healthy fast food at home hotcakes kid-friendly pancake recipes serves 4 Apr 10, 2025

If you grew up loving thick, fluffy hotcakes from your favorite breakfast drive-thru, you’re going to love this Homemade Hotcakes Recipe — a cleaner take on the classic that’s just as cozy and delicious.

These hotcakes are soft and golden with that signature buttery flavor, but made with real ingre...

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