Nonna Betty Harpe 
Grilled Chicken Broccoli Bowls remind me of those evenings when I needed something nutritious on the table fast. After years of trying different healthy dinner combinations, this one stuck because it actually tastes like you put in more effort than you did. I remember the first time I made these bowls on a Tuesday night, … Read more
Butternut Squash Casserole brings together everything I love about autumn cooking: vibrant colors, earthy flavors, and that perfect balance between sweet and savory that makes fall food so special. This has become my signature dish for family gatherings. Every October, when the leaves start turning those gorgeous shades of amber and gold, I think about … Read more
Sausage Potato Soup is the kind of recipe that saves busy weeknights without sacrificing an ounce of comfort or flavor. I’ve been maki ng variations of this soup for years, and it never fails to warm both hearts and bellies. Every autumn, when the evenings start getting chilly in the Midwest, I think back to … Read more
Jalapeno Peach Chicken is that unexpected flavor combination that sounds unusual until you taste it, and then you cannot stop eating it. The way sweet summer peaches mellow the jalapeno heat creates this perfect balance that keeps everyone guessing what makes it so irresistible. I discovered the magic of pairing fruit with savory dishes during … Read more
Balsamic Baked Chicken Breast is one of those recipes that looks fancy enough for company but comes together so easily you will want to make it every week. The sweet-tangy marinade transforms ordinary chicken into something genuinely special. Sunday dinners at grandma’s farm always featured perfectly roasted meats that filled the house with mouthwatering aromas. … Read more
High Protein Sticky Garlic Chicken Noodles is one of those dishes that reminds me why I fell in love with cooking in the first place. I learned early on that getting enough protein does not mean sacrificing flavor, and this recipe proves it every single time. Growing up in the Midwest, I watched my grandmother … Read more
High Protein Creamy Chilli Chicken Enchiladas remind me of the potlucks we’d have at our church back in the Midwest, where everyone brought their best casserole to share. There was always friendly competition to see whose dish would empty first, and enchiladas were consistently the winner. Growing up, I learned from my mother that the … Read more
Crispy Salmon and Rice Bowl takes me back to a fishing trip with my father when I was young. We caught fresh salmon from a lake up north, and that evening, my grandmother showed me how to get the skin perfectly crispy, a technique I’ve cherished ever since. In my Midwest kitchen, where comfort food … Read more
Green Goddess Chicken Salad is one of those recipes that makes me think of late summer afternoons on my grandma’s farm, when we’d gather handfuls of fresh herbs from her garden and figure out creative ways to use them all. I’ve always believed that the best recipes come from not wanting to waste a single … Read more
High protein BBQ ranch chicken bowls have saved my weeknight sanity more times than I can count. I discovered this recipe when I needed something fast, filling, and colorful that my whole family would actually eat without complaint. Back on my grandma’s farm, Sunday suppers always featured big bowls of fresh vegetables from her garden, … Read more
High protein broccoli pasta has been my go-to weeknight savior for years now. I learned early on that getting enough protein doesn’t mean you need fancy ingredients, just smart combinations that work. Growing up in the Midwest, I watched my grandmother turn the humblest ingredients into meals that kept our family satisfied for hours. She’d … Read more
Banana Oatmeal High Protein Breakfast Cookies solve the problem of rushed mornings when you need real nutrition but have zero time to sit down. I developed these after watching my daughter skip breakfast too many times because making eggs felt like too much work before her commute. Growing up, Grandma always had something baking in … Read more