This Chicken Shawarma Pizza recipe combines several of my favorite foods to create one super fun meal! Shawarma seasoned chicken is layered on soft pita bread with melty cheese, fresh veggies, and a sweet balsamic glaze, providing so much deliciousness in every bite. My favorite way to use up leftovers, these pizzas are perfect for a quick and easy dinner when I really don’t feel like cooking, and my littles always have fun getting to add their own toppings. Plus, they’re ready to eat in less than 20 minutes and have 30 grams of protein!
Yum Yum Chicken Bowls
These Yum Yum Chicken Bowls are inspired by my favorite hibachi restaurant back home, but honestly taste even better! Roasted chicken, crispy broccoli, fluffy brown rice, and quick-pickled veggies with the creamiest yum yum sauce. Mmm, these are good! Everything cooks in one pan, making this meal surprisingly easy and perfect for a healthy, high-protein weeknight dinner or meal prep recipe when you want something flavorful and comforting.
Abuelita’s Kitchen: Pastelitos de Pina
Pineapple empanadas are an easy, classic, handheld Nicaraguan dessert made with a cinnamon pineapple filling and flaky pastry dough!
Oatmeal Date Breakfast Cookies
Cookies for breakfast? Yes, please! These Oatmeal Date Breakfast Cookies are about to become a new favorite! They’re soft and chewy with lightly crisp edges, naturally sweet from banana and dates, and made with wholesome ingredients like oats, nuts, and cottage cheese, meaning they’re protein-forward, high in fiber, and super filling. I love keeping a batch in the fridge for busy mornings when I need something I can grab for both myself and my kids on my way out the door!
Better-For-You Hamburger Helper
Growing up, homemade Hamburger Helper was one of my favorite meals ever! My mom didn’t cook a lot, but this is one dish she made pretty frequently, and I always loved it. It still holds a special place in my heart, but these days, I love putting my own healthier, higher protein twist on it. And after lots of testing, this recipe tastes just like I remember and comes together in one pot in just 30 minutes! It’s truly the BEST weeknight dinner, and now my kids love it too. Skip the boxed version and make this simple, whole food version instead!
Mediterranean Chicken Feta Bake
This Mediterranean Feta Chicken Bake is my protein-forward take on the recipe that went viral online several years ago, and honestly, I don’t know why I didn’t try it sooner! It’s savory, creamy, cheesy, and SO tasty. I added chicken for extra protein and seasoned it with shawarma seasoning to bring more depth, and it’s been a huge hit with everyone in my family. Even my kids love it! And I love that the entire thing is pretty much made in a single casserole dish. Ready in under an hour, it’s truly one of my favorite healthy weeknight dinners!
Orange Ginger Salmon Bowls
These Orange Ginger Salmon Bowls are my new favorite weeknight dinner! Flaky, saucy salmon and crispy roasted veggies are drizzled with the most incredible orange ginger sauce, and everything bakes together on ONE sheet pan, so prep is minimal, and cleanup is even easier. And with 53 grams of protein, I could honestly eat this every single week. Whether you’re making these for an easy weeknight dinner or meal prepping for the week ahead, I promise this one is going on repeat!
Healthier Lemon Posset
If you’ve never had a posset before, get ready to fall in love! This Lemon Posset Recipe is silky, creamy, and full of bright citrus flavor. It tastes like something you’d order at a fancy restaurant, but comes together with just a handful of simple ingredients. My secret? Cottage cheese! It blends completely smooth and gives this recipe a protein-forward base without any weird texture or taste. Whether you serve it in little jars or hollowed-out lemon halves for a show-stopping presentation, this is the kind of dessert that can impressive enough for gatherings and easy enough for everyday treats. You can even make it the night before and top it with fresh berries the next day!
Palm Springs Date Overnight Oats
Inspired by my popular Palm Springs date shake, these Date Overnight Oats are thick, creamy, sweet, and infused with warm notes of cinnamon. They taste indulgent but are made with nutritious, filling ingredients, and are deliciously protein-forward! Because they only take 5 minutes to prep ahead of time, these are one of my favorite healthy breakfast recipes for busy weeks. Prep several batches at once, and you’ll find yourself looking forward to breakfast in the morning!
Salmon Sushi Cups
These Baked Salmon Sushi Cups are SO fun and flavorful! I LOVE sushi, but don’t often want to deal with the hassle of handling sushi-grade fish or assembling individual rolls. So, I make these easy Sushi Cups in about 20 minutes, instead! They’re everything I love about my favorite salmon rolls, but are layered in a muffin tin and baked in the oven. This makes them so easy to prepare, and they’re ready to eat quickly. Add your favorite sushi toppings, and you may never order takeout again!
Phyllo Topped Ground Turkey Casserole
I could eat this Ground Turkey Casserole every week! With a creamy turkey and veggie base, it’s mildly spiced, kind of like a warm curry. Then, the phyllo topping adds a satisfying crunch and Greek-inspired spanakopita vibes. I’m completely obsessed! Layered in one dish, it’s ready in 45 minutes, is SO easy to make, and has 63 grams of protein. If you’re looking for a fun new healthy, high-protein dinner idea, you need this phyllo casserole in your life!
Abuelita’s Kitchen: Gallo Pinto
This Nicaraguan Gallo Pinto recipe was handed down by my Abuelita and is one of my favorite dishes EVER! She’s from Nicaragua, and I grew up eating this almost every day in her kitchen. Now, I make it for my own family to carry on her legacy and traditions. Made with fluffy rice, savory beans, sautéed onions and bell peppers, and topped with queso fresco, sweet fried plantains, and creamy avocado, this dish is simple, filling, and full of irresistible tastes and textures I know you’ll love. It’s also the perfect way to use leftovers, and it comes together in one pan in about 30 minutes!
Protein Soufflé Pancakes
These Japanese-inspired Soufflé Pancakes are so fun to make! I love that they’re super tall and fluffy, perfectly sweet, and have 23 grams of protein. After seeing these all over the internet, I knew I had to put my own healthy, high-protein twist on these, and the result was better than I could have ever dreamed of! Add some fresh fruit, maple syrup, and even a dollop of Greek yogurt for a protein breakfast you’ll LOVE. Every bite is so good!