weeknight
sides, saladsLauren Agrestiolive oil, salt, pepper, vegetarian, gluten-free, vegan, maple syrup, weeknight, red onion, apple cider vinegar, feed a crowd, salad greens, carrots, garlic, the lighter side, 15-minuteComment

Garlicky Green Slaw

Kitchen sink slaw made from your extra greens



sides, saladsLauren Agrestiolive oil, salt, pepper, vegetarian, gluten-free, vegan, maple syrup, weeknight, red onion, apple cider vinegar, feed a crowd, salad greens, carrots, garlic, the lighter side, 15-minuteComment
Garlicky Green Slaw
mains, meatsLauren Agrestimediterranean, weeknight, feed a crowd, gluten-free, ground turkey, red onion, olives, feta, spinach, garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, olive oil, almonds, lemons, meal prep ideas, the lighter side, keto2 Comments

Mediterranean Turkey Burgers with Spreadable Feta

Dry turkey burger blues are behind us.

mains, meatsLauren Agrestimediterranean, weeknight, feed a crowd, gluten-free, ground turkey, red onion, olives, feta, spinach, garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, olive oil, almonds, lemons, meal prep ideas, the lighter side, keto2 Comments
Mediterranean Turkey Burgers with Spreadable Feta
salads, appetizersLauren Agrestimaple syrup, mustard, salad greens, spinach, weeknight, olive oil, lemons, garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, potatoes, gluten-free, vegetarian, vegan, mediterranean, the lighter sideComment

Spring Salad with Garlic and Herb Roasted Potatoes

We’re learning how to make salad dressing. It’s going to happen.

salads, appetizersLauren Agrestimaple syrup, mustard, salad greens, spinach, weeknight, olive oil, lemons, garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, potatoes, gluten-free, vegetarian, vegan, mediterranean, the lighter sideComment
Spring Salad with Garlic and Herb Roasted Potatoes
soups, mainsLauren AgrestiAmerican-Chinese, olive oil, butter, yellow onion, garlic, soy sauce, apple cider vinegar, maple syrup, lemons, cinnamon, pepper, hot sauce, mustard, Parmesan, broth, chicken, pasta, eggs, salad greens, spinach, red pepper flakes, pickled jalapenos, weeknightComment

Spaghetti Ramen with Chicken and Parmesan Rind

Quick ramen from easy-to-find staples? We tried it.

soups, mainsLauren AgrestiAmerican-Chinese, olive oil, butter, yellow onion, garlic, soy sauce, apple cider vinegar, maple syrup, lemons, cinnamon, pepper, hot sauce, mustard, Parmesan, broth, chicken, pasta, eggs, salad greens, spinach, red pepper flakes, pickled jalapenos, weeknightComment
Spaghetti Ramen with Chicken and Parmesan Rind
breakfasts, brunchesLauren Agrestigluten-free, the lighter side, salt, pepper, vegetarian, weeknight, meal prep ideas, olive oil, Italian seasoning, yellow onion, spinach, salad greens, garlic, eggs, potatoes, ParmesanComment

Fresh Baked Frittata with Potatoes and Greens

The ultimate cure to what-do-I-make-itis.

breakfasts, brunchesLauren Agrestigluten-free, the lighter side, salt, pepper, vegetarian, weeknight, meal prep ideas, olive oil, Italian seasoning, yellow onion, spinach, salad greens, garlic, eggs, potatoes, ParmesanComment
Fresh Baked Frittata with Potatoes and Greens
mainsLauren Agrestigluten-free, mediterranean, the lighter side, salt, pepper, vegan, vegetarian, weeknight, meal prep ideas, chickpeas, olive oil, cumin, Italian seasoning, oats, yellow onion, spinach, salad greens, garlic6 Comments

Easy Falafel with Canned Chickpeas (Vegan & Gluten-Free)

No soaking, no fuss, on the table in less than an hour.

mainsLauren Agrestigluten-free, mediterranean, the lighter side, salt, pepper, vegan, vegetarian, weeknight, meal prep ideas, chickpeas, olive oil, cumin, Italian seasoning, oats, yellow onion, spinach, salad greens, garlic6 Comments
Easy Falafel with Canned Chickpeas (Vegan & Gluten-Free)
mainsLauren Agrestigluten-free, vegetarian, Tex-Mex, Mexican, meal prep ideas, the lighter side, weeknight, black beans, tomatoes, pickled jalapenos, garlic, chili powder, cumin, salt, pepper, corn tortillas, red onion, spinach, salad greens, feta, lemons, 15-minuteComment

Easiest Ever Black Bean Tacos

Every day is taco Tuesday with 15-minute black bean tacos.

mainsLauren Agrestigluten-free, vegetarian, Tex-Mex, Mexican, meal prep ideas, the lighter side, weeknight, black beans, tomatoes, pickled jalapenos, garlic, chili powder, cumin, salt, pepper, corn tortillas, red onion, spinach, salad greens, feta, lemons, 15-minuteComment
Easiest Ever Black Bean Tacos
mains, appetizers, meatsLauren Agrestigluten-free, weeknight, feed a crowd, meal prep ideas, olive oil, ground turkey, bacon, cheddar, eggs, pickled jalapenos, oats, garlic, Italian seasoning, chili powder, salt, pepper, American ClassicsComment

Jalapeno Popper Meatballs

Mini party meatballs with jalapeno popper flavor.

mains, appetizers, meatsLauren Agrestigluten-free, weeknight, feed a crowd, meal prep ideas, olive oil, ground turkey, bacon, cheddar, eggs, pickled jalapenos, oats, garlic, Italian seasoning, chili powder, salt, pepper, American ClassicsComment
Jalapeno Popper Meatballs
mainsLauren Agrestiolive oil, soy sauce, maple syrup, red pepper flakes, hot sauce, apple cider vinegar, garlic, mustard, fish, corn starch, cold water, lemons, gluten-free, weeknight, the lighter sideComment

Weeknight Fish with Hot Garlic Sauce

Sweet, spicy, savory fish in 30 minutes.

mainsLauren Agrestiolive oil, soy sauce, maple syrup, red pepper flakes, hot sauce, apple cider vinegar, garlic, mustard, fish, corn starch, cold water, lemons, gluten-free, weeknight, the lighter sideComment
Weeknight Fish with Hot Garlic Sauce
meats, mainsLauren Agrestigluten-free, the lighter side, mediterranean, meats, weeknight, keto, olive oil, chicken, balsamic vinegar, mustard, salt, pepper, garlic, Italian seasoning, meal prep ideasComment

Baked Balsamic Chicken Breast, Four Ways

The blog isn’t here for unseasoned chicken nonsense.

meats, mainsLauren Agrestigluten-free, the lighter side, mediterranean, meats, weeknight, keto, olive oil, chicken, balsamic vinegar, mustard, salt, pepper, garlic, Italian seasoning, meal prep ideasComment
Baked Balsamic Chicken Breast, Four Ways
mains, soupsLauren Agrestigluten-free, the lighter side, vegetarian, vegan, weeknight, red onion, carrots, apple cider vinegar, maple syrup, salt, olive oil, garlic, chili powder, red pepper flakes, black beans, broth, hot sauce, pepperComment

Spicy Black Bean Soup with Quick-Pickled Carrots and Onions

Spicy, colorful, fast, and plant-based dinner? I gotchu.

mains, soupsLauren Agrestigluten-free, the lighter side, vegetarian, vegan, weeknight, red onion, carrots, apple cider vinegar, maple syrup, salt, olive oil, garlic, chili powder, red pepper flakes, black beans, broth, hot sauce, pepperComment
Spicy Black Bean Soup with Quick-Pickled Carrots and Onions
mainsLauren Agrestigluten-free, small batch, potatoes, broccoli, fish, almonds, lemons, olive oil, mustard, butter, maple syrup, garlic, salt, pepper, full meal, weeknight, Italian seasoningComment

Almond-Crusted Fish with Caramelized Lemons & Browned Butter

Flaky fish + sides on one sheet pan.

mainsLauren Agrestigluten-free, small batch, potatoes, broccoli, fish, almonds, lemons, olive oil, mustard, butter, maple syrup, garlic, salt, pepper, full meal, weeknight, Italian seasoningComment
Almond-Crusted Fish with Caramelized Lemons & Browned Butter
mainsLauren Agrestivegetarian, Italian, pasta, olive oil, garlic, salt, pepper, red pepper flakes, Parmesan, spinach, salad greens, lemons, weeknight, 15-minute, Italian seasoning, small batch2 Comments

Emergency Pasta

Everyone needs a pasta recipe for when you have people to impress and little or no time to cook.

mainsLauren Agrestivegetarian, Italian, pasta, olive oil, garlic, salt, pepper, red pepper flakes, Parmesan, spinach, salad greens, lemons, weeknight, 15-minute, Italian seasoning, small batch2 Comments
Emergency Pasta
salads, appetizers, sidesLauren Agrestivegetarian, salads, chickpeas, gluten-free, red onion, feta, salt, pepper, lemons, olive oil, the lighter side, 15-minute, Italian seasoning, small batch, weeknightComment

Easiest Chickpea Salad with Feta

Step aside, microwave meal, this wholesome, hearty salad comes together in less than 10 minutes.

salads, appetizers, sidesLauren Agrestivegetarian, salads, chickpeas, gluten-free, red onion, feta, salt, pepper, lemons, olive oil, the lighter side, 15-minute, Italian seasoning, small batch, weeknightComment
Easiest Chickpea Salad with Feta
meats, mainsLauren Agrestimeats, gluten-free, chicken, lemons, olive oil, salt, pepper, garlic, apple cider vinegar, maple syrup, olives, butter, the lighter side, mediterranean, weeknight, Italian seasoning, small batchComment

Mediterranean Skillet Chicken with Lemon & Olives

Lemon, olive, and herbs bring an easy weeknight dinner to another level.

meats, mainsLauren Agrestimeats, gluten-free, chicken, lemons, olive oil, salt, pepper, garlic, apple cider vinegar, maple syrup, olives, butter, the lighter side, mediterranean, weeknight, Italian seasoning, small batchComment
Mediterranean Skillet Chicken with Lemon & Olives
meats, mainsLauren Agrestimeats, gluten-free, chicken, Japanese, olive oil, soy sauce, apple cider vinegar, maple syrup, red pepper flakes, garlic, corn starch, weeknight, small batchComment

Baked Teriyaki Chicken

Addictive homemade teriyaki sauce comes together surprisingly quickly, blending flavors of soy, garlic, and maple.

meats, mainsLauren Agrestimeats, gluten-free, chicken, Japanese, olive oil, soy sauce, apple cider vinegar, maple syrup, red pepper flakes, garlic, corn starch, weeknight, small batchComment
Baked Teriyaki Chicken