I love easy & delicious recipes like this Meatball Parmesan Casserole. You only need 5 ingredients, it’s ready in minutes & it’ll feed a crowd for cheap.
I’ve used frozen meatballs in this delicious dish; however – you could certainly replace them with freshly made meatballs if that’s what you prefer. When I make meatballs, I make up a whole bunch at one time for the freezer… but I haven’t done that in some time now. I’ve been slacking on the homemade meatballs for sure so for me lately, it’s frozen meatballs to the rescue.
MEATBALL PARMESAN CASSEROLE
yield: SERVES 6-8
cook time: 15 MINUTES
INGREDIENTS:
- 1 bag of frozen meatballs, cooked according to package directions
- pasta sauce
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup shredded parmesan cheese
- italian seasoning, to taste
DIRECTIONS :
Get the full directions @ mrshappyhomemaker.com
Coming up with delicious, easy and quick snacks- that don’t rely on gluten- has been a bit of a challenge as I try to transition grain and gluten out of my diet for some health reasons. When I’m craving something quick for a snack or an easy dinner that doesnt require much prep OR cooking time, I often feel a bit stuck. Luckily, these easy and delicious Pizza Zucchinis are grain and gluten free, relatively low calorie, and extremely delicious!
These are perfect as easy appetizers, great for lunch, and kind of taste like bagel bites- but with a lot more veggies! You’ll absolutely love them.
Pizza Zucchinis
Ingredients
- 1 zucchini washed well and ends cut off
- 1/4 cup spaghetti sauce
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella
DIRECTIONS :
Get the full directions @ sweetcsdesigns.com
Well, I’m going to try to convince you that you need to make Cheesy Garlic Breadsticks right now. Who doesn’t love cheese and bread? They just go together so well. And what is even better than just cheese and bread? Warm bread with garlic and cheese melted on top. I know I don’t need to tell you just how absolutely simple the entire process is, because it takes only 10 minutes to prepare, plus You CAN USE JUST ABOUT ANY PIZZA DOUGH(your favorite homemade or store bought).
Word of advice – so easy, so cheesy, so good, but you should only make these bread sticks when surrounded by plenty of people to help you eat them. Otherwise, you may end up eating all by yourself and no one to stop you
Ingredients
- 1 (10 ounce) can prepared pizza crust
- 1 tablespoon butter, melted
- 1 cloves garlic, finely minced
- 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese, grated
- 1 tablespoon parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon dried basil
- salt & pepper to taste
DIRECTIONS :
Get the full directions @ sugarapron.com
These Buffalo Chicken Tortilla Roll-Ups are perfect for game day….or any day! You can assemble these a few hours ahead of time and keep them refrigerated.
So I turned to my favorite cookbook, the Pinterest and searched with three criteria: Chicken, Appetizer and FAST.
When looking for an appetizer one of the key requirements is that it is easy to assemble and often that it can be prepared in advance. No one wants to be stuck in the kitchen throughout their party, Right ?
So You can assemble these a few hours ahead of time and keep them refrigerated. Or You could make the filling the night before, and assemble them just before party, because it only takes a few minutes to assemble.
Buffalo Chicken Tortilla Roll Ups
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 2 hours, 20 minutes
Yield: 35-40
Ingredients
- 2 cup shredded cooked chicken
- 8 ounces light cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup Buffalo wings sauce
- 1/4 cup blue cheese, crumbled
- 1 cup cheedar cheese, shredded
- 2 tablespoon sour cream
- 4 (6 inch) large flour tortillas
- * 2-3 green onions, thinly sliced
DIRECTIONS :
Get the Full directions @ sugarapron.com
Crisp, tender zucchini sticks oven-roasted to absolute perfection. It’s healthy, nutritious and completely addictive!
Zucchini and parmesan cheese. It’s a match made in heaven. And if all veggies were like this, I’d become a vegetarian tomorrow.
BAKED PARMESAN ZUCCHINI
yield: 4 SERVINGS
prep time: 10 MINUTES
cook time: 20 MINUTES
total time: 30 MINUTES
INGREDIENTS:
- 4 zucchini, quartered lengthwise
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley leaves
DIRECTIONS :
Get the full directions @ damndelicious.net
Marinated grilled chicken is served over zucchini noodles & topped with fresh tomato bruschetta in this healthy, gluten free chicken zoodle bowl recipe!
Today I’m sharing a new favorite that incorporates one of my favorite spring and summer cooking trends, grilling, with the trendy new bowl phenomenon!
If you have time in the morning, toss the chicken in the marinade (don’t worry, it will take less than 5 minutes!) then in the evening, simply toss the chicken on the grill, mix up the bruschetta, spiralize some zucchini and a scrumptious grilled chicken zoodle bowl awaits you!
Bruschetta Grilled Chicken Zoodle Bowls
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Serving Size: 2
Ingredients
- 3 tbsp olive oil (divided)
- 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- ½ tsp sea salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 3 cloves garlic (crushed)
- 2 tbsp fresh basil (chopped)
- 2 chicken breasts
- 2 large zucchinis (spiralized into app. 4 cups zoodles)
- 2 cups tomato basil bruschetta
- 3 Roma tomatoes (chopped)
- ¼ cup red onion (chopped)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tbsp fresh basil (chopped)
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- ¼ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp parmesan cheese (grated)
Directions :
Get the full directions @ whitneybond.com
Watermelon Feta and Mint Skewers are the easiest appetizer around. Salty Feta compliments sweet watermelon for an appetizer that will please people of all ages.
To make this recipe you need a watermelon, preferably juicy and sweet because who likes them any other way? When I was buying the watermelon, I was talking to a woman at Trader Joe’s and we were discussing how to select a good watermelon. I had no idea and neither did she until a TJ’s employee came over and told us to look for a hollow sounding one. According to him, I had picked a good one. I did later verify this approach and apparently there are a few more ways to tell that you’ve selected a winner.
Watermelon Feta Mint Skewers
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Yield: 12-24 skewers (depending on size)
Watermelon Feta and Mint Skewers are the easiest appetizer around. The salty feta compliments the sweet watermelon for an appetizer that will please people of all ages.
Ingredients
- 4 oz feta cheese, in a block (I used low-fat)
- 1/4 of a large watermelon, cubed into bite-sized pieces
- mint leaves
- skewers
- balsamic for drizzling
Directions :
Get the full directions @ bitesofbri.com
Fresh and healthy Strawberry Salsa recipe is the perfect addition to your meal or party.
This strawberry salsa recipe has just the right combination of sweet and savory. It even has a little heat with a seeded jalapeno. If you can’t handle any heat, feel free to sub a green pepper for the jalapeno or even a poblano.
There are only 5 ingredients in the entire recipe!
This Strawberry Salsa recipe is a quick family favorite of mine and I hope you enjoy!
Strawberry Salsa
Prep Time 15 mins
Total Time 15 mins
Fresh and healthy strawberry salsa is the perfect addition to your meal or party.
Course: Appetizer, Side Dish
Cuisine: American, Mexican
Ingredients
- 1 pint fresh strawberries diced
- 3/4 cup cilantro chopped
- 1 jalapeno seeded and diced
- 1 lime juiced
- 1/2 red onion diced
- 1/4 teaspoon salt or to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper or to taste
Directions :
Get the full directions @ runninginaskirt.com
This easy recipe for baked garlic parmesan potato wedges will blow you away with its simplicity and fantastic flavor! These make a great side dish or appetizer for parties!
This latest semi french fry is sort of blowing my mind. So crispy and loaded with yummy garlic and Italian flavors. I could never turn down garlic and cheese. On french fries nonetheless!
I dipped these beauties in blue cheese dressing with freshly chopped parsley. Oh my heaven. Wendy’s natural cut fries have nothing on these baked garlic parmesan potato wedges. And like I said, I’m a sucker for those. So when I say these are worth making, I really mean – GO MAKE THESE!
BAKED GARLIC PARMESAN POTATO WEDGES
Prep time 15 mins
Cook time 30 mins
Total time 45 mins
Garlic and parmesan seasoned potato wedges oven roasted to golden tender perfection!
AUTHOR: TIFFANY
RECIPE TYPE: SIDE DISH / APPETIZER
SERVES: 4-6
INGREDIENTS
- 3-4 large russet potatoes, sliced into wedges
- 4 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- ½ cup shredded parmesan cheese
- optional: fresh parsley (or cilantro), ranch or blue cheese dressing for dipping
Directions
Get the full directions @ lecremedelacrumb.com
Quick and easy to make asian flavored ‘zoodles’ are ready in under 10 minutes and make the perfect low-carb side dish.
To make the zucchini noodles, simple spiralize 2 zucchini using a sprializer. This is the one I like to use and you can get it on amazon here or most home stores. Next, make the sauce by combining dark soy sauce, sriracha, and brown sugar and setting aside. In a large pan stir fry a small onion and some garlic then add the sauce and noodles t the pan and cook for just a minute and you’re done!
Easy 10 Minute Asian Zucchini Noodles (low-carb, Paleo)
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings 2
Author Layla
Ingredients
- For the sauce:
- 1/4 cup dark soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon sriracha sauce
- 1 tablespoon dark brown sugar use honey for paleo
- 1 teaspoon oil
- 1/4 cup minced onion
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 2 large zucchini spiralized
Directions
Get the full directions @ gimmedelicious.com
Fresh sliced avocado, coated in crispy panko breadcrumbs and baked to perfection. These avocado fries are incredibly tasty and easy to make and are sure to impress the pickiest eaters.
These avocado fries are something else. If you’ve never had them before, this is the perfect time to try them out. They are crispy on the outside and buttery soft on the inside. Dip them in your favorite tangy or spicy dipping sauce and call it a meal!
Crispy Baked Avocado Fries & Chipotle Dipping Sauce
Course Appetizer
Cuisine healthy
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 2
Author Layla
Ingredients
- 2 large avocados sliced
- Juice of 1/2 lime optional
- Salt & Pepper
- 1/4 cup flour
- 1 egg lightly beaten
- 1 cup panko bread crumbs
- 2 tablespoons oil
- Chipotle dipping sauce
DIRECTIONS :
Get the full directions @ gimmedelicious.com
Lately, my brand new secret obsession is avocados. I have them on eggs, rice bowls, bagels, toast, breakfast, lunch, dinner, you name it! They’re in season here and I usually find them on sale, so I’m trying to use them s much as I can before they go out of season. My favorite thing about avocados is their creamy texture and the fact that they are a super healthy source of fat. So I finally realized how ridiculously easy it is to make avocado dressing and how seriously delicious it is!
You know it’s going to be a great day when you dress your salad up with this delicious creamy avocado dressing. Not to hammer all of you vinaigrette salad dressers out there, but I’m on time creamy dressing all the way. Like seriously, who can turn down creamy dressing?! I sure can’t. Ever since I can remember, I’ve always prefered creamy dressings. whether it was caesar, thousand island, or the classic ranch, I just can never get enough.
Healthy Creamy Avocado Cilantro Lime Dressing
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 2 minutes
Total Time 7 minutes
Servings 1 cup
Author Layla
Ingredients
- 1 Avocado
- 1 clove Garlic peeled
- 1/4 cup roughly chopped cilantro
- 1/4 cup low-fat sour-cream or greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime or lemon juice or white vinegar
- 3 tablespoons Olive Oil
- 1/4 teaspoon Kosher Salt
- 1/4 teaspoon Ground Black Pepper
- Water
DIRECTIONS :
Get the full directions @ gimmedelicious.com
Healthy grilled chicken and ranch wraps are loaded with chicken, cheese and ranch. These tasty wraps come together in under 15 minutes and make a great lunch or snack!
Ranch and chicken are a match made in heaven. Ever since I can remember, ranch was the only sauce I would dip my chicken in. What’s not to love about creamy zesty ranch.
If you’re a huge fan of ranch dressing like I am, than you’re going to fall in love with these chicken and ranch wraps. They are extremely easy to make and can be prepared ahead of time for work or meal prep.
Chicken Ranch Wraps
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings 4
Author Layla
Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked grilled chicken breasts chopped (seasoned with your favorite spices, see note*)
- 1/4 cup Hidden Valley® Simply Ranch dressing
- 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup cilantro minced (optional)
- 4 8 '' tortillas
DIRECTIONS :
Get the full directions @ gimmedelicious.com
Whether you call this egg roll in a bowl or crack slaw, you’re going to love this quick weeknight dinner recipe! It’s ready in just 20 minutes and is really packed with flavor. Such a healthy option for a quick dinner.
his might seem a little strange, but you guys. So filling and so good.
This recipe really satisfies that Chinese take out craving!
THIS CRACK SLAW IS THE PERFECT LOW CARB CHINESE FOOD.
I seriously could not get over how much this tastes like an egg roll. And my word, it’s so much easier than actually frying egg rolls!
This dinner clocks in at less than 400 calories, 5 grams total carbs, 3 net carbs, 23 grams of fat, and 23 grams of protein (with the disclaimer that I cannot guarantee this information is accurate. It was calculated on My Fitness Pal’s nutrition calculator and your mileage may vary).
SAUSAGE EGG ROLL IN A BOWL
PREP TIME 2 MINUTES
COOK TIME 15 MINUTES
TOTAL TIME 17 MINS
SERVES SERVES 4ADJUST SERVINGS
INGREDIENTS
- 1 pound ground pork sausage
- 6 cups coleslaw mix or shredded cabbage
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon ginger, minced
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
DIRECTIONS:
Get the full DIrections @ bunsinmyoven.com
I love this recipe for Julia Child’s Eggplant Pizzas made on a base of roasted eggplant. The eggplant pizzas are low-carb, Keto, low-glycemic, gluten-free, meatless, and South Beach Diet friendly.
Julia was known for her appreciation of bread, butter, and wine, so when you’re writing a blog focused on carb-conscious cooking, finding a suitable Julia Child recipe that will appeal to your readers can be a challenge. That’s why I was so excited to find these Julia Child’s Eggplant Pizzas in From Julia Child’s Kitchen, my one and only Julia Child cookbook. This recipe illustrates perfectly how Julia was ahead of her time with this low-carb, gluten-free, vegetarian, and low-glycemic pizza.
JULIA CHILD'S EGGPLANT PIZZAS
yield: MAKES 3-4 SERVINGS OR 6-8 APPETIZER SERV
prep time: 50 MINUTES (INCLUDING TIME FOR SALTING THE EGGPLANT)
cook time: 30-32 MINUTES
total time: 1 HOUR AND 20-22 MINUTES
INGREDIENTS:
- 1 globe eggplant, about 8 ounces and 9-10 inches long
- about 1 T salt, for drawing water out of eggplant
- about 2 T olive oil, for brushing eggplant before roasting
- about 2 tsp. dried Italian seasoning, for sprinkling on eggplant before roasting
- 10 large basil leaves, cut in chiffonade strips (optional)
- 1/3 cup freshly grated Parmesan
- 1/3 cup finely grated low-fat mozzarella blend
- hot red pepper flakes for sprinkling finished pizza (optional)
SAUCE INGREDIENTS
- 2-3 tsp. extra-virgin olive oil
- 3 large garlic cloves, very finely chopped
- 1 can (14.5 oz.) good quality petite diced tomatoes with liquid (or use 2 cups peeled and diced fresh tomatoes)
- 1/2 tsp. dried Italian seasoning blend
- 1/4 tsp. dried oregano (use Greek or Turkish oregano)
DIRECTIONS:
Get the full DIrections @ kalynskitchen.com
This is a great low carb solution that still allows you to enjoy a comforting grilled cheese sandwich. The bread is made out of cauliflower!
Yes, we’re still eating a ton of cauliflower at home. We also eat a lot of grilled cheese sandwiches, so this combines the best of both worlds.
YIELD: 2 SANDWICHES
CAULIFLOWER CRUSTED GRILLED CHEESE SANDWICHES
INGREDIENTS:
1 medium head of cauliflower (raw), cut into small florets and stem removed
1 large egg
1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
1 tsp Italian herb seasoning
2 thick slices of white cheddar cheese (you can also use shredded cheddar cheese)
DIRECTIONS:
Get the full DIrections @ kirbiecravings.com
After a much-needed break, I'm back in action combining two of my very favorite things - mushrooms and Mexican food! These simple fajitas are always an easy, satisfying dinner, and great for busy weeknights. (You can also prep the veggies and make the taco seasoning ahead of time for an even quicker throw-together!) The recipe calls for two bell peppers but I used four different colors, taking only 1/2 of each pepper. Love those pretty plant rainbows! 😉 For a different variation, try some garlic and/or chipotle - YUM. Then personalize them with your own favorite toppings (I love pico de gallo and guacamole!)
Vegan, gluten-free
Makes about 6 fajitas
Ingredients
- 2-3 large portobello mushrooms
- 2 bell peppers
- 1 onion
- 1 Tbsp. taco seasoning (see below)
- Juice of 1/2 lime
- 1 Tbsp. olive oil (sub water/broth for oil-free)
- 6 corn tortillas (or other tortilla)
- Toppings of choice: avocado/guacamole, salsa, dairy-free cheese, cashew sour cream, nutritional yeast
{For the taco seasoning - yields about 3 Tbsp.}
- 1 Tbsp. chili powder
- 1 1/2 tsp. cumin
- 1 tsp. oregano
- 1 tsp. onion powder
- 1 tsp. garlic powder
- 1 tsp. paprika
- 1/2 tsp. salt
- 1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper (optional - if you like heat)
DIRECTIONS:
Get the full DIrections @ thegardengrazer.com
Our family’s favorite classic cucumber and tomato salad just got better with the addition of avocado, a light and flavorful lemon dressing and the freshness of cilantro. Easy, excellent avocado salad.
This salad is loaded with veggies; juicy tomatoes, crisp cucumber, creamy avocado and the cilantro and lemon juice make the whole salad so fresh and flavorful!
P.S. If you aren’t keen on cilantro, fresh dill is a good substitute
Prep Time: 15 minutes Total Time: 15 minutes
This Cucumber Tomato Avocado Salad recipe is a keeper! Easy, Excellent Salad
Our classic cucumber and tomato salad just got better with the addition of avocado, a lemon dressing and fresh cilantro.
Author: Natasha of NatashasKitchen.com
Skill Level: Easy
Cost to Make: Varies by season $5-$7
Calories: 261 kcal
Servings: 4 (as a side salad)
Ingredients
- 1 lb Roma tomatoes
- 1 English cucumber
- 1/2 medium red onion sliced
- 2 avocados diced
- 2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil or sunflower oil
- 2 Tbsp fresh lemon juice (from 1 medium lemon)
- 1/4 cup 1/2 bunch cilantro, chopped
- 1 tsp sea salt or 3/4 tsp table salt
- 1/8 tsp black pepper
DIRECTIONS:
Get the full Directions @ natashaskitchen.com
Okay, so these are officially one of my favorite cookies. They are so amazingly soft they practically melt in your mouth, plus they are pumpkin so that clearly makes them a 10 out of 10. I kid you not.
I also love this recipe because it’s simple. There is no need to wait for the dough to cool or spend time rolling out the dough. You just scoop it on to the cookie sheet and pop it into the oven. Love that!
All righty, onto the recipe!
FROSTED PUMPKIN COOKIES
Here’s what you will need:
Cookies:
- 2 cups butter, softened
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
- 2 eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla
- 1 15-ounce can pumpkin
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
Frosting:
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 3 to 4 cups powdered sugar (add until desired consistency / firmness)
- extra ground cinnamon sprinkled on top (optional)
DIRECTIONS
Get Full directions @ inspiredbycharm.com
Jalapeño Cheddar Burgers (Turkey or Beef) are so delicious and super easy to make!
These burgers are made with favorites like cheese, mushrooms, onions and jalapeño to deliver a burger that is tender and juicy!
Your family will go wild for these burgers!
These might be my absolute favorite turkey burgers of all time!! The delicious jalapeño cheddar filling in these burgers keeps lean meat juicy and tender while adding tons of flavor! The burgers in the photo were made with turkey, but I have also done these with lean beef and they were equally delicious! They can broiled in the oven or cooked on the grill!
SERVINGS: 4 BURGER PATTIES
JALAPENO CHEDDAR BURGERS (TURKEY OR BEEF)
PREP TIME: 15 MINS COOK TIME: 15 MINS TOTAL TIME: 30 MINS
AUTHOR: HOLLY COURSE: MAIN COURSE
CUISINE: AMERICAN
KEYWORD: JALAPENO CHEDDAR BURGERS
I LOVE Burgers! Beef, turkey, pork… I love them all! Cheese, mushrooms, onions, jalapeño…. there is almost nothing I don’t love on burgers!
INGREDIENTS
- 28 oz lean turkey or beef (not extra lean)
- 2 tablespoons finely minced onion
- salt & pepper to taste
- 4 tablespoons cream cheese
- 2 oz . shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 fresh jalapeno pepper , diced (seeds removed if you prefer less spice)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Rolls & Toppings as desired
DIRECTIONS
Get Full directions @ spendwithpennies.com