Recipes

Nourishing food focuses on nutritious, unprocessed ingredients like whole foods and plants. Here, you’ll find quick, easy recipes to inspire daily cooking and meal planning. By cooking at home, you can enjoy delicious meals, feel great, and stay energized.

Apple Feta Salad
Salads & Sides

Winter Apple Feta Salad (Fall-Inspired Side Dish with Roasted Squash)

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Creamy Sausage Rigatoni
Pasta

30-Minutes Creamy Sausage Rigatoni

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Creamy Butter Cauliflower
Vegan

Creamy Butter Cauliflower (Rich Indian-Inspired Vegetarian Comfort Food)

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Soft Chewy Snickerdoodles
Sweets & Desserts

Soft Chewy Snickerdoodles (Classic Cinnamon Sugar Cookies)

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Creamy Broccoli Cheese Soup
Soups

Creamy Broccoli Cheese Soup (Rich, Cheesy, and Comforting)

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ultimate-griddle-smash-burgers
Snacks

Ultimate Griddle Smash Burgers (Crispy, Juicy, Cheesy Perfection)

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Creamy Cheesy Rice
Salads & Sides

Creamy Cheesy Rice (Rich, Comforting Stovetop Side Dish)

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Steak Bites Mac and Cheese
Pasta

Steak Bites Mac and Cheese (Ultra-Creamy Comfort Food Dinner)

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Creamy Tomato Bean Stew
Vegan

Creamy Tomato Bean Stew (Quick One-Pot Vegan Comfort Meal)

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Chocolate Marshmallow Swirl Cookies
Sweets & Desserts

Chocolate Marshmallow Swirl Cookies (Rich, Fudgy, Bakery-Style)

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Creamy Outback-Style Potato Soup
Soups

Creamy Outback-Style Potato Soup (Rich, Thick, and Comforting)

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Creamy Easy Hummus
Appetizers

Creamy Easy Hummus (Smooth Homemade Hummus in 5 Minutes)

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Strawberry Spinach Power Salad
Salads & Sides

15-Minutes Strawberry Spinach Power Salad

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Zesty Cowboy Butter Linguine
Pasta

Zesty Cowboy Butter Linguine (Creamy Chicken Pasta with Lemon Butter Sauce)

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Creamy Sweet Potato Curry
Vegan

Creamy Sweet Potato Curry (Comforting One-Pot Vegan Dinner)

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Fudgy Chewy Brookies
Sweets & Desserts

Fudgy Chewy Brookies (Chocolate Lover’s Perfect Dessert)

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Creamy Tuscan Chicken Soup
Soups

Creamy Tuscan Chicken Soup (Rich One-Pot Comfort Meal)

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Crispy Air Fryer Pizza Rolls
Snacks

Crispy Air Fryer Pizza Rolls (Easy Homemade Appetizer)

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Quick Asian Cucumber Salad
Salads & Sides

Quick Asian Cucumber Salad (Crisp, Spicy, and Refreshing)

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Creamy Four Cheese Stuffed Shells
Pasta

Creamy Four Cheese Stuffed Shells (Rich, Classic & Family-Favorite)

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Creamy Cajun Chicken Rice
Meal Prep

High Protein Creamy Cajun Chicken Rice

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Easy BBQ Chicken Quesadillas
Mains

Easy BBQ Chicken Quesadillas (Cheesy Weeknight Dinner)

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Creamy Chicken Broccoli Bake
Gluten Free

Creamy Chicken Broccoli Bake (Easy Low-Carb Dinner)

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Loaded Taco Potato Bowls
Meal Prep

Loaded Taco Potato Bowls (High-Protein Meal Prep Dinner)

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Easy Chicken Enchiladas
Mains

Easy Chicken Enchiladas (Classic Oven-Baked Dinner)

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Healthy Gluten-Free Meatloaf
Gluten Free

Healthy Gluten-Free Meatloaf (Moist, Classic Comfort Food)

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Healthy Garlic Chicken Pasta
Meal Prep

Healthy Garlic Chicken Pasta (High-Protein, Creamy Without Cream)

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Creamy French Onion Pasta
Mains

Healthy Creamy French Onion Pasta (One-Pot Comfort Dinner)

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Gluten-Free Lasagna Soup
Gluten Free

Gluten-Free Lasagna Soup (Easy One-Pot Comfort Meal)

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Easy Egg Sausage Casserole
Breakfast

Easy Egg Sausage Casserole (Simple Make-Ahead Breakfast Bake)

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Cheesy Sausage Breakfast Rolls
Breakfast

Cheesy Sausage Breakfast Rolls (Crispy, Creamy, Make-Ahead Breakfast)

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Coconut Lime Chicken Skillet
Dairy Free

Coconut Lime Chicken Skillet (Creamy One-Pan Dinner)

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Cashew Cream Cajun Chicken Pasta
Dairy Free

Cashew Cream Cajun Chicken Pasta (Dairy-Free & Gluten-Free)

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Creamy Chicken Alfredo Pasta
Dairy Free

Easy Homemade Creamy Chicken Alfredo Pasta

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