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Spiced Chickpeas and Eggs with Herb Garlic Yogurt & Tomato Cucumber Salad

Monique — Tue, 17 Jun 2025 09:00:22 +0000

Spiced Chickpeas and Eggs with Herb Garlic Yogurt & Tomato Cucumber Salad

Beautiful spiced chickpeas and eggs with creamy herb garlic yogurt and fresh tomato cucumber salad. This unique vegetarian meal packs over 20g of protein and is filled with warming spices that pair perfectly with the cool yogurt and salad. Scoop up with warm pita bread for a flavorful lunch, brunch, or side dish to share!

Copycat Portillo’s Chopped Salad

Monique — Thu, 12 Jun 2025 16:00:00 +0000

Copycat Portillo’s Chopped Salad

Enjoy Portillo’s right at home with the perfect copycat Portillo’s chopped salad recipe! This iconic salad is filled with textures and flavors from crunchy veggies, savory bacon and gorgonzola cheese, juicy chicken, and your fav pasta. It’s the perfect weekday lunch or side dish for your next party or BBQ! I first shared this delicious,

Mixed Berry Cobbler with Lemon-Pistachio Biscuits

Monique — Thu, 12 Jun 2025 09:00:34 +0000

Mixed Berry Cobbler with Lemon-Pistachio Biscuits

Incredible mixed berry cobbler topped with fluffy, perfectly sweet lemon-pistachio biscuits. This berry cobbler recipe is easy to make for the ultimate summer dessert to share with loved ones! Serve with your favorite vanilla bean ice cream on at your next BBQ or party. So you’ve made my famous strawberry crisp, and maybe these incredible

Grilled Mediterranean Chicken and Vegetables

Monique — Wed, 11 Jun 2025 09:00:11 +0000

Grilled Mediterranean Chicken and Vegetables

Delicious grilled Mediterranean chicken with beautiful vegetables and the best herby tzatziki sauce. This high-protein, veggie-packed dinner is perfect for summer and ready in just about 30 minutes! Serve everything up with warm pita bread or your favorite grains, and plenty of fresh herbs. I teased this incredible new summer grilling recipe a couple of

Salted Brown Butter Banana Zucchini Baked Oatmeal

Monique — Sun, 08 Jun 2025 16:00:25 +0000

Salted Brown Butter Banana Zucchini Baked Oatmeal

Cozy and nutritious banana zucchini baked oatmeal with warming, toasty flavors of brown butter in every bite. This healthy banana zucchini baked oatmeal recipe is naturally sweetened, perfect for kids and toddlers as a breakfast or treat, and is freezer friendly for quick and easy mornings! I know the AK community is obsessed with baked

Good Morning Coffee Lover’s Smoothie

Monique — Thu, 05 Jun 2025 16:00:48 +0000

Good Morning Coffee Lover’s Smoothie

Learn how to make the best coffee smoothie with brewed coffee! This high-protein coffee smoothie recipe has a hint of chocolate flavor from cacao powder and delicious creaminess from peanut butter. The perfect post-workout breakfast or afternoon pick-me-up. This smoothie is probably one of our favorite smoothie recipes of all time. It’s creamy & delicious

AK Cookbook Club: June

Monique — Tue, 03 Jun 2025 16:00:40 +0000

AK Cookbook Club: June

The AK Cookbook Club is a FREE monthly series dedicated to celebrating all the fun, vibrant recipes in The Ambitious Kitchen Cookbook. Each month I’ll pick a new recipe from the cookbook for us all to make and share on social media for a chance to win an amazing prize. Stay tuned for exclusive, LIVE

Grain Free Peanut Butter Chocolate Chunk Cookies

Monique — Mon, 02 Jun 2025 16:00:02 +0000

Grain Free Peanut Butter Chocolate Chunk Cookies

Decadent grain free healthy peanut butter cookies with chocolate chunks made in one bowl in under 30 minutes. These incredible dairy free and gluten free peanut butter cookies are packed with healthy fats from natural peanut butter, made with almond flour and coconut flour, and are the perfect treat for kids and adults! They’re back.

Blueberry Protein Pancake Breakfast “Cake”

Monique — Mon, 02 Jun 2025 09:00:37 +0000

Blueberry Protein Pancake Breakfast “Cake”

Easy, protein-packed pancake breakfast cake made with simple ingredients and bursting with juicy blueberries. This protein breakfast cake is such a fun twist on traditional pancakes and makes the perfect filling and satisfying breakfast! Top with extra yogurt and a drizzle of maple syrup, or freeze slices for easy breakfasts later. Cake? For breakfast? It’s

Herby Chicken Meatball Pitas with Jalapeño Tzatziki

Monique — Wed, 28 May 2025 16:00:36 +0000

Herby Chicken Meatball Pitas with Jalapeño Tzatziki

Absolutely delicious herby chicken meatball pitas piled high with flavorful, protein-packed chicken meatballs, fresh veggies, and a creamy homemade jalapeño tzatziki sauce. This easy, nourishing dinner comes together in 30 minutes and is the perfect balance of savory, spicy, and fresh. Um, HELLO. Have you seen a more vibrant meal? I mean, it’s always my

Orange Zucchini Cake with Orange Frosting

Monique — Tue, 27 May 2025 16:00:32 +0000

Orange Zucchini Cake with Orange Frosting

Beautiful orange zucchini cake made with almond flour and oat flour and topped with a luscious fluffy orange frosting. This gluten free orange zucchini cake is bursting with flavor thanks to fresh orange juice and zest, and is deliciously moist thanks to yogurt. The perfect cake recipe to celebrate summer! There’s nothing I love more

Moroccan-Spiced Turkey Burgers with Creamy Feta Sauce

Monique — Thu, 22 May 2025 16:00:32 +0000

Moroccan-Spiced Turkey Burgers with Creamy Feta Sauce

Incredible Moroccan-spiced turkey burgers with spices like cumin, turmeric, cayenne pepper and cinnamon. Drizzle them with a savory, creamy feta sauce and pile them high with your favorite burger toppings for the perfect summer dinner! Options to grill the burgers or make them on the stovetop. What’s summer without juicy burgers piled high with your