Crispy Garlic Roasted Eggplant Slices Recipe clean eating easy dinner recipes gluten free healthy dinner recipes healthy snacks low carb recipes oven roasted side dishes vegetable recipes Apr 03, 2025

Can we talk about how underrated eggplant is?
For years, I thought it was too mushy, too bland, or too complicated to cook. But then I discovered these crispy roasted slices — and I can’t stop making them.

They're thin, golden, garlicky, and slightly salty with that perfect oven-roasted edge. Think...

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Slow Cooker Eggplant Chickpea Stew Recipe clean eating crockpot recipes gluten free healthy dinner recipes high fiber meals one pot meals plant-based vegan meals vegetarian dinners Apr 03, 2025

Some nights, you just want to dump everything in a pot and walk away…

That was me on a random Tuesday, juggling carpool, emails, and the 5pm “what’s for dinner?” panic. I needed something warm, healthy, and hands-off. That’s when I pulled out my slow cooker and threw together what would become one...

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Stuffed Eggplant Boats – Easy, Savory & Totally Satisfying clean eating easy dinner recipes gluten free healthy dinner recipes high protein meals low carb recipes mediterranean recipes vegetarian meals Apr 03, 2025

Let’s be honest... eggplant used to intimidate me.
I had no idea what to do with it — and whenever I tried, it ended up soggy, bitter, or bland.

But once I discovered stuffed eggplant boats, everything changed.

These are savory, satisfying, and super simple to make. The eggplant turns tender and s...

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One-Pan Eggplant Pasta Bake – Cozy, Cheesy & Weeknight-Easy! clean eating comfort food easy dinner recipes healthy dinner recipes one pan meals pasta recipes vegetarian meals weeknight meals Apr 03, 2025

True story:
There was a time when “pasta night” meant I’d dirty three pots, burn something on the stove, and end up eating at 8:30 p.m. with a glass of red wine and zero energy left.

But now?
This One-Pan Eggplant Pasta Bake is my secret weapon for cozy, nourishing comfort food — without the mess o...

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Cheesy Baked Eggplant Parmesan Recipe (Lightened-Up Comfort Food!) clean eating comfort food easy dinner recipes gluten free option healthy dinner recipes high protein meals italian-inspired vegetarian meals Apr 03, 2025

When I first started eating healthier, one of the hardest parts was saying goodbye to comfort food.
You know the kind — bubbly cheese, rich sauce, something warm and breaded. And for me, Eggplant Parmesan was the holy grail.

But guess what? You don’t have to say goodbye. This baked eggplant parmesa...

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Crispy Homemade Pickles for Canning – Easy Water Bath Method! canning recipes clean eating garden recipes gluten free healthy sides healthy snacks homesteading low calorie summer recipes Apr 03, 2025

Let me tell you a little secret… the pickles that helped me stop late-night snacking didn’t come from a store shelf.
They came from my own kitchen — and they were CRUNCHY.

Back when I was over 35, bloated, and constantly tired, I knew I had to start swapping out the chips and crackers for something...

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Zesty Italian Potato Salad Recipe (No Mayo!) clean eating easy dinner recipes gluten free healthy dinner recipes high fiber meals potluck recipes side dishes summer recipes Apr 03, 2025

Ever crave potato salad… but can’t stand the gloopy mayo-heavy versions?
Girl, same. For years I’d skip it at BBQs, wondering if there was any version that didn’t feel like a nap afterward. Then I found this little gem.

This Zesty Italian Potato Salad changed the game for me — and honestly, it’s no...

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No-Bake Strawberry Cheesecake Cups Recipe no bake desserts Apr 02, 2025

What if dessert could feel decadent without undoing your day?

These No-Bake Strawberry Cheesecake Cups are sweet, creamy, and satisfying—but here’s the best part: they take just 10 minutes to whip up, and they’re made with simple, nourishing ingredients you can feel good about.

Let me tell you......

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Garlic Butter Chicken Bites & Broccoli Recipe 20-minute meals clean eating easy chicken recipes easy weeknight dinners high protein dinner low carb skillet recipes Apr 02, 2025

This is the dinner that made me feel like a queen in sweatpants. Juicy chicken bites, buttery garlic, crispy-edged broccoli — all cooked in one skillet and ready in just 20 minutes.

I keep this recipe in my weekly rotation because it feels indulgent (hello, garlic butter!) but it doesn’t leave me f...

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Creamy One-Pot Chicken & Orzo Recipe chicken recipes comfort food lightened up easy weeknight dinners family friendly high protein meal prep friendly one-pot meals Apr 02, 2025

Like mac & cheese grew up and started caring about your hormones.
This cozy one-pot dinner is rich, creamy, and packed with protein — but still light enough to leave you feeling good in your favorite leggings.

I call this my “I need something warm, but I don’t want to feel puffy” meal. It’s my go-t...

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Honey Garlic Shrimp & Cauliflower Rice Recipe 20-minute meals clean eating recipes high protein low carb shrimp recipes skillet recipes Apr 02, 2025

Sweet. Sticky. Savory. High protein. Fast.
This is my "I need something quick, healthy, and ridiculously satisfying" dinner — and honestly, it’s weirdly better than takeout.

The shrimp get coated in a glossy garlic-honey glaze that’s both craveable and clean. And paired with fluffy cauliflower rice...

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Sheet Pan Chicken Fajitas Recipe chicken recipes comfort food lightened up easy weeknight dinners family friendly gluten free meal prep friendly sheet pan dinners Apr 02, 2025

You want the easiest dinner on earth? This is it.
One pan, five ingredients, and 25 minutes later — you're a taco queen with zero kitchen chaos.

This recipe is on permanent rotation in my house. My picky eaters love it, my husband loads up his plate like he’s at a fajita bar, and I love that cleanu...

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