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Healthy dinner recipes the whole family will love, including seafood, pasta, chicken, and beef options. Some are fast and easy (hello, Sheet Pan Salmon!), and others take longer, but are worth it (Beef and Potato Hand Pies, anyone?)

An overhead shot of beef and potato hand pies

By Dena Norton, MS, RD · October 28, 2021 · Updated November 12, 2021 · 43 Comments

Beef and Potato Hand Pies (Cornish Pasties)

These fast and easy beef and potato hand pies (aka: classic Cornish Pasties) are made with leftover roast beef and healthier store bought pie crust to save you time in the kitchen! Wholesome comfort food that's sure to please! Before our trip to England a couple of years ago, my impression of … [Read more...] about Beef and Potato Hand Pies (Cornish Pasties)

Comfort Food,  Dinner,  Recipes beef,  Lunch,  pastry,  Potato,  Slow Cooker

The Best Slow cooker beef roast in a white serving dish with vegetables

By Dena Norton, MS, RD · October 13, 2021 · Updated February 9, 2023 · 28 Comments

Best Slow Cooker Beef Roast

This is the absolute BEST beef roast I've ever had! A healthy take on the famous slow cooker Mississippi Roast, this easy comfort food recipe has only four real food ingredients - no dried gravy mixes or packaged seasonings. So apparently there's this thing called the Mississippi Roast. It's a … [Read more...] about Best Slow Cooker Beef Roast

Comfort Food,  Dinner,  Gluten Free,  Grain Free,  Recipes,  Slow Cooker beef,  carrots,  Crock Pot,  Easy,  potatoes,  Roast

By Dena Norton, MS, RD · July 3, 2021 · Updated February 9, 2023 · 72 Comments

Easy Pulled Pork (Oven or Crock Pot) + the Best BBQ Sauce Ever

Easy pulled pork for busy weeknights. Great alone, over baked potatoes, or on sandwiches! Oven & crock pot instructions, + the best BBQ sauce recipe ever! Works well with beef too! The first time I ate pulled pork was when a dear friend made it for us after our first baby was born.  I … [Read more...] about Easy Pulled Pork (Oven or Crock Pot) + the Best BBQ Sauce Ever

Dairy Free,  Dinner,  Gluten Free,  Grain Free,  Recipes,  Sandwiches,  Slow Cooker bbq,  Comfort Food,  Easy,  Pork,  Sandwiches,  southern

By Dena Norton, MS, RD · May 18, 2021 · Updated February 9, 2023 · 29 Comments

Lemon Herb Roasted Chicken with White Wine

Easy, elegant herb roasted chicken with a rich lemon-wine broth and fresh herb blend. This chicken is so easy to adapt by using herbs you have on hand, or add vegetables for a 1 dish meal!  I love the simple elegance of a herb roasted chicken. That crispy, herby, savory skin is so beautiful, … [Read more...] about Lemon Herb Roasted Chicken with White Wine

Dinner,  Gluten Free,  Grain Free,  Recipes Chicken,  Herbs,  lemon,  Pastured,  Roasted,  white wine

overhead shot of Greek Chicken on white plate with lemon wedges and fresh herb garnish

By Dena Norton, MS, RD · June 1, 2020 · Updated February 9, 2023 · 45 Comments

3 Ingredient Greek Chicken

This delicious Greek chicken has just 3 simple ingredients and is ready in about 30 minutes, a perfectly easy weeknight meal! Serve over rice or potatoes with salad or veggies for a gluten free, dairy free, and super satisfying dinner! Greek Chicken - an Easy Weeknight Dinner Recipe It's weeks … [Read more...] about 3 Ingredient Greek Chicken

Dairy Free,  Dinner,  Gluten Free,  Grain Free,  Recipes,  Slow Cooker 30 minute meal,  Chicken,  Dressing,  Easy,  Greek,  Healthy,  marinated,  mediterranean

overhead image of 4 salmon burgers on white plate with tartar sauce and lemon wedges

By Dena Norton, MS, RD · March 5, 2020 · Updated February 9, 2023 · 24 Comments

Easy Salmon Burgers in 15 minutes

Cheap and easy salmon burgers made with canned salmon and a few staple ingredients. Ready in only 15 minutes for a simple and healthy weeknight meal high in omega-3's. (Gluten free option) I recommend clients eat wild caught fish and seafood 2-4 times weekly. But most people are … [Read more...] about Easy Salmon Burgers in 15 minutes

Dinner,  Gluten Free,  Lunch,  Recipes,  Sandwiches burger,  Fish,  salmon

collage of healthy trader joe's dinners with title text overlay

By Dena Norton, MS, RD · December 12, 2019 · Updated October 22, 2020 · 23 Comments

15 Trader Joe’s Dinners that are Healthier than Take Out

15 Trader Joe's fast and easy dinners that are healthier than take out - great options for busy nights when cooking from scratch isn't an option! **Updated** Whether you're busy shuffling kids between music lessons and the ballpark, juggling late nights at work, or just want to take a night off … [Read more...] about 15 Trader Joe’s Dinners that are Healthier than Take Out

Dinner,  Kids Health convenience food,  groceries,  meal planning,  shopping,  Trader Joe's

An overhead shot of baked salmon with parmesan crust on a serving plate

By Dena Norton, MS, RD · May 9, 2019 · Updated February 10, 2023 · 104 Comments

15 Minute Herby Salmon with Parmesan Crust

15 Minute Baked Salmon with Parmesan Crust, super healthy and full of flavor. This salmon is made with delicious fresh herbs, garlic, freshly grated parmesan and is perfect for a healthy dinner on busy weeknights! I often tell clients to boost their intake of omega-3's by eating wild caught … [Read more...] about 15 Minute Herby Salmon with Parmesan Crust

Dinner,  Recipes 30 minute meals,  Easy,  Fish,  Healthy,  Omega 3,  salmon,  Seafood

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