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,
]]>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
]]>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
]]>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
]]>Delicious melt-in-your-mouth pesto chicken meatballs made with shredded zucchini for a boost of nutrition. Paired alongside an incredible creamy pesto orzo with vitamin D packed mushrooms and brightness from lemon! Get your veggies and nutrition in, all while having a comforting well-rounded meal. An incredible skillet dinner that’s too good not to re-share. This one
]]>Healthy sesame chicken green bean stir fry made with gorgeous veggies like fresh green beans, carrots and red bell pepper all cooked in a flavorful sesame ginger sauce. This easy chicken and green bean stir fry takes just 30 minutes to make for a paleo friendly, protein-packed weeknight dinner that’s great for meal prep. Enjoy
]]>One pan fajita chicken and rice skillet packed with bold Southwest seasonings, tons of beautiful veggies, and plenty of protein from both black beans and chicken. This easy chicken fajita rice skillet is delicious topped with salsa, avocado, and pickled red onion, and makes incredible leftovers. The perfect weeknight meal that’s bursting with flavor! Move
]]>Vegetarian minestrone soup packed with veggies like celery, carrots, green beans, and spinach and simmered in a flavorful, Italian seasoned tomato broth. Use your favorite noodles in this minestrone soup recipe and pack in the protein with kidney beans! Delicious with a sprinkle of parmesan cheese and a side of garlic bread. Who else remembers
]]>Delicious mushroom chicken lasagna roll ups with flavorful pesto ricotta and luxurious garlic parmesan cheese sauce. These easy lasagna roll ups are the perfect cozy comfort food and a great way to use up leftover chicken! Freezer-friendly and kiddo-approved. Winter is here and you deserve something warm, cozy, and 10/10 delicious. I’ve already perfected the
]]>Healing ginger chicken soup packed with feel-good ingredients like fresh ginger and turmeric, plus a lovely creaminess from coconut milk. This nourishing, one pot coconut chicken and rice soup has a boost of whole grains from brown rice and is delicious topped with fresh garnishes! A wonderful meal for colder months. I’m back with another
]]>Deliciously creamy tomato orzo soup with protein-packed mini turkey meatballs simmered in a flavorful coconut milk tomato broth. This satisfying, healthy turkey meatball tomato orzo soup packs in protein & veggies from spinach and carrots and is delicious with a touch of basil pesto! This is one of those soups you just can’t stop eating.
]]>Mom’s best ever slow cooker beef stew cooked to perfection with dry red wine, garlic, fresh herbs and tender potatoes and carrots. This easy beef stew recipe is just like the classic one you grew up with and makes a delicious, protein-packed dinner the whole family will love! Can you believe that this slow cooker
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