Classics and Comfort Food
These comfort food and American cooking classics are our healthy versions of everyone’s favorite recipes. From healthy homemade fish sticks and oven baked chicken tenders, to casseroles such as baked macaroni and cheese, lasagna and stuffed shells.
Learn how to make creamy pasta dishes with fewer calories and our best tricks for getting rich tasting stews in the slow cooker. Plus meatloaf, chicken dinners, enchiladas and shepherd’s pie!
Latest Comfort Recipes and Classics
Tarragon Vinaigrette
Calling a salad dressing a “revelation” may seem to be a bit hyperbolic, but once you’ve tried a salad drizzled with this Tarragon Vinaigrette, you’ll…Read More
Vegan Paté
This Vegan Paté made with lentils a walnuts is rich and savory tasting, but entirely plant based. The smooth and thick texture and truffle and…Read More
simple sautéed celery root
I’m back today with another awesome root veggie side dish. This one is for Simple Sauteed Celery Root with Garlic and Herbs. It’s an easy…Read More
Vegetable Mash
Today’s recipe for Vegetable Mash is a creamy comforting alternative to mashed potatoes. It’s made using root vegetables, garlic and butter pureed until it has…Read More
roasted green beans with almonds
Here’s a recipe for classic roasted green beans with the addition of almonds. They are easy enough for a busy weeknight or festive enough to…Read More
Maple Bourbon Pumpkin Pie
If you’re looking for a way to take classic pumpkin pie to the next level, then you need to make this Maple Bourbon Pumpkin Pie….Read More
Easy Cream of Mushroom Soup
This super easy cream of mushroom soup is made from-scratch with fresh mushrooms, sautéed onion and garlic, dry sherry and fresh herbs. It has complex…Read More
Garden Salad
If there is such a thing as a comfort food salad then this Garden Salad would be it. It’s the old school classic salad of…Read More
Slow Cooker Bolognese
This Slow Cooker Bolognese needs to be on your dinner rotation! It is of course delicious, but also with just 45 minutes of prep you…Read More
Mexican Casserole
I’m pretty sure you’ll love this Mexican Casserole recipe made with baked corn tortillas, shredded cooked chicken, Mexican spices and sauce baked into a cheesy comforting…Read More
minestrone soup
I have been so excited to share my Minestrone Soup recipe with you all. It is a fast and healthy version made with zucchini and…Read More
Vegetarian Stuffed Peppers
I am 100% sure you are going to fall head over heels for these easy Vegetarian Stuffed Peppers! They’re loaded with Italian flavors including basil,…Read More
new england seafood chowder
Here is a recipe for New England Seafood Chowder you are going to want to save! It is thick and creamy and it is loaded…Read More
Corn Chowder
This is the best way to make corn chowder from scratch with fresh sweet corn and no roux! It’s a simple chunky creamy recipe with…Read More
waldorf chicken salad
This Waldorf Chicken Salad recipe is an easy and delicious lunch! It has celery, apples, walnuts and poached chicken breast in a creamy Greek yogurt…Read More
cheddar roasted tomatoes
These simple cheddar roasted tomatoes are a favorite recipe in the summer and early fall. Once you see how easy this easy side dish is…Read More
German Potato Salad
This German Potato Salad recipe is so easy ( I used a few tricks to make the process so much faster) and it’s also healthier…Read More
5-ingredient honey mustard chicken thighs
These 5-ingredient honey mustard chicken thighs are so flavorful and easy to make, they will be one of those recipes that will be your new…Read More
fish sticks
Making homemade fish sticks (or fish fingers as they’re sometimes called) in the oven has been on my list of healthy recipe make-overs to develop…Read More
Oatmeal Pancakes
These Oatmeal Pancakes have been a favorite recipe of mine for way too long! I am so excited to be able to share them here…Read More
chocolate chip banana bread
I have two words for you: Baking Therapy! If you are needing some too, then this healthy Chocolate Chip Banana Bread has been my favorite…Read More
italian wedding soup
If you are craving a steaming bowl of nourishing comfort right now, then look no further than this Italian Wedding Soup made with extra veggies,…Read More
soupe au pistou
Rest your eyeballs on the deliciousness that is my Soup Au Pistou recipe! I am obsessed (obsessed I say!) over this simple vegetarian soup recipe…Read More
beef burgundy
Here is a slow cooker variation of the classic French recipe for Beef Burgundy (also known as Beef Bourguignon.) It is slowly braised beef, mushrooms and…Read More
