Looking for nutritious recipes that are simple, delicious, and family-friendly? As a nutrition registered dietitian, I create healthy recipes made with real ingredients and practical nutrition in mind. Browse breakfasts, lunches, dinners, snacks, and sides designed to help you feel confident in the kitchen and around the table.

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A jar of pink chia pudding topped with whipped cream, raspberries, blueberries, and lemon zest, on a wooden surface with scattered berries around.
Lemon cocktail garnished with lemon slice and black seeds, surrounded by lemon slices, cookies, and a honeycomb-pattern cloth on a wooden surface.
Close-up of a large broccoli wrap cut in half, filled with lettuce, ham, and other vegetables, on a wooden plate with potato chips and sliced cucumber in the background.
Close-up of cooked chicken drumsticks with glazed sauce, topped with sesame seeds and chopped green onions.

Lunch

Quick & Easy

A large pan of chili with rice, ground beef, kidney beans, diced tomatoes, shredded cheese, chopped avocado, and cilantro, surrounded by colorful peppers and avocado halves.
Four tacos filled with seasoned meat and onions, garnished with cilantro, served on a pink surface with lime wedges.
Sliced red and yellow apples on a wooden plate with a small bowl of creamy dip in the center, positioned on white paper.
A bowl of creamy macaroni and cheese with a silver spoon and a sprig of sage leaves on the side.

High Protein

Breakfast

Family Friendly

Dinner

Kid Friendly

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Roasted Tomato and Boursin Dip

This roasted tomato and Boursin dip combines creamy garlic and herb cheese with seasoned oven roasted tomatoes, fresh basil, and a drizzle of balsamic glaze. Ready in just 25 minutes, this warm and easy appetizer is perfect for serving with sourdough bread, crispy crostini, or pita chips.

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Healthy Buffalo Chicken Salad

This 6 ingredient creamy buffalo chicken salad is perfect for meal prep or an easy dinner idea. Cooked chicken is loaded with crunchy vegetables and fresh cilantro then coated in a creamy buffalo sauce for a high protein chicken salad recipe that can be enjoyed on a sandwich, in a wrap, on crackers, or simply with a fork!

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Chicken Bacon Ranch Sliders Recipe

With 20 grams of protein per slider, this chicken bacon ranch sliders recipe is perfect for a hearty appetizer at potlucks or enjoyed as a family friendly dinner recipe. Coated in a creamy greek yogurt ranch dressing, a simple chicken and bacon mixture is layered with two types of cheeses onto sweet Hawaiian rolls then baked until melty perfection for a slider recipe that everyone will love.

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Spicy Avocado Cottage Cheese Toast

This spicy avocado cottage cheese toast calls for just 4 ingredients and is an egg-free, high protein breakfast or snack that comes together in flash! You’ll love reaching for this delicious cottage cheese toast recipe on days where you want to check all of the nutrition boxes with minimal time and ingredients.

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Healthy Spinach and Artichoke Dip (No Mayo!)

This loaded spinach and artichoke dip with no mayo, no cream cheese, and a boost of extra veggies is full of flavor and nutrition for a hearty twist on a classic! Served warm with bread chunks or crispy pita chips, this is a healthy chip dip recipe that you and all of your guests will love!

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