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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?)

By Dena Norton, MS, RD · January 23, 2019 · Updated February 9, 2023 · 49 Comments

Real Texas Chili (Slow Cooker + Instant Pot options)

My family's favorite Real Texas Chili recipe made with ground beef, beans, and adjustable chili spices. Perfect with homemade cornbread! (with slow cooker and Instant Pot options too) There's nothing like a steaming bowl of chili and a piece of from-scratch cornbread to warm you on a cold day. … [Read more...] about Real Texas Chili (Slow Cooker + Instant Pot options)

Comfort Food,  Dairy Free,  Dinner,  Gluten Free,  Grain Free,  Recipes,  Slow Cooker,  Soup chili,  Comfort Food,  Soup,  texas,  Winter

overhead shot of turkey pot pie in pan with 1 serving on plate

By Dena Norton, MS, RD · November 22, 2018 · Updated November 15, 2021 · 33 Comments

Rustic Turkey Pot Pie

This rustic turkey pot pie uses leftover turkey (or rotisserie chicken), plus whatever veggies you have on hand, then tops them with the best flaky pie crust you've ever had. It's the perfect comfort food on a cold day! This recipe is brought to you by holiday leftovers. If you're looking for … [Read more...] about Rustic Turkey Pot Pie

Comfort Food,  Dinner,  Recipes pie,  turkey

An overhead shot of easy salmon butternut squash and kale in a white bowl topped with rosemary

By Dena Norton, MS, RD · November 5, 2018 · Updated February 9, 2023 · 62 Comments

Easy Baked Salmon with Roasted Butternut Squash and Kale

This easy, sheet pan baked salmon dinner is loaded with fall flavor and couldn't be easier. Packed with healthy, omega-3 fats from the wild salmon, as well as garlic, fresh herbs, butternut squash and kale, makes a healthy and quick dinner or lunch. Grain and gluten free.   Two of the … [Read more...] about Easy Baked Salmon with Roasted Butternut Squash and Kale

Dairy Free,  Dinner,  Gluten Free,  Grain Free,  Recipes Easy,  Fall,  Fish,  one dish,  Roasted,  salmon,  sheet pan,  Winter

overhead view of cottage pie in pan and one serving on plate

By Dena Norton, MS, RD · October 10, 2018 · Updated August 25, 2019 · 13 Comments

Classic Cottage Pie

Classic Cottage Pie - this simple English comfort food is one of my all time favorite meals and is a serious crowd pleaser - I get asked for the recipe every time I serve it! It can be made ahead and tastes amazing left over! (Gluten free/grain free option) Do you have those few special … [Read more...] about Classic Cottage Pie

Dinner,  Recipes beef,  Comfort Food,  potatoes,  shepherd's pie

Teriyaki Chicken and vegetables over rice

By Dena Norton, MS, RD · April 12, 2018 · Updated December 28, 2020 · 24 Comments

Sheet Pan Teriyaki Chicken and Vegetables

This simple sheet pan Teriyaki Chicken and Vegetables is so good and way healthier than take out! Serve as is or over rice. Gluten free. Ever since I shared these Teriyaki Chicken Wings over at Mommypotamus, I've wanted to create a rice bowl version of the recipe.  Two years later, … [Read more...] about Sheet Pan Teriyaki Chicken and Vegetables

Dinner,  Gluten Free,  Recipes asian,  Chicken,  Dinner,  Gluten Free,  sheet pan,  teriyaki

By Dena Norton, MS, RD · January 7, 2018 · Updated October 12, 2020 · 71 Comments

Super Easy Slow Cooker Spaghetti Sauce (Instant Pot option)

Super easy Slow Cooker Spaghetti Sauce made with real food ingredients and takes only 10 minutes of prep time! This healthy spaghetti sauce is the perfect way to feed a crowd or prep for a busy week ahead. Super delicious and easy! This simple, real food Italian meat sauce is not only … [Read more...] about Super Easy Slow Cooker Spaghetti Sauce (Instant Pot option)

Crock Pot,  Dinner,  Recipes,  Slow Cooker Easy,  Gluten Free,  Instant Pot,  Pasta,  spaghetti

20 Healthy Slow Cooker Dinners - amazing round up of simple beef, chicken, and pork recipes made with minimally processed ingredients! | Back To The Book Nutrition

By Dena Norton, MS, RD · September 7, 2017 · Updated October 6, 2020 · 24 Comments

20 Healthy Slow Cooker Dinners

This amazing round up of 20 Healthy Slow Cooker Dinners makes busy weeknights so much easier!  Includes beef, chicken, and pork recipes with minimally processed ingredients.  What do you do when the worst hurricane in recorded U.S. history has devastated homes and lives all around … [Read more...] about 20 Healthy Slow Cooker Dinners

Crock Pot,  Dinner,  Recipes,  Slow Cooker Crock Pot

Summer Superfood Salad with Blue Cheese and Chicken - kale, corn, avocado and peaches + the best homemade blue cheese dressing ever! | Back To The Book Nutrition

By Dena Norton, MS, RD · July 12, 2017 · Updated February 9, 2023 · 74 Comments

Summer Superfood Salad with Blue Cheese and Chicken

This superfood salad is loaded with antioxidants, fiber, and flavor, and the chicken breast and blue cheese make it hearty enough to qualify as a legit, 30 minute dinner!  If you're like me, you love a big bowl of salad with all kinds of color, texture, and flavor.  If that's you, be … [Read more...] about Summer Superfood Salad with Blue Cheese and Chicken

Dinner,  Gluten Free,  Grain Free,  Lunch,  Recipes,  Salad Avocado,  blue cheese,  blueberries,  Chicken,  Kale,  Salad,  Summer,  superfood

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