Here you find my recipes, tips, and tricks that will make healthy eating a reality without the stress! These everyday meals and Instant Pot recipes are easy to follow, budget-friendly, kid tested, and parent approved!
FIre Up the Grill
Keep the heat out of the kitchen, and put delicious meals on the table with these grilled favorites.
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Summer Salads
From pasta salad to potato salad, to light entree salads, these refreshing salads are perfect for the warmer temps!
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About Kristen
Hi! I’m Kristen. I want to welcome you into my kitchen and my REAL, imperfect life. Let me share with you tips and tricks to help you make healthy eating a reality for your family in the chaos of life and on the constraints of a budget.
Summer Sweets
These seasonal summer desserts are guaranteed to satisfy your sweet tooth.
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Latest Recipes
Fresh off the press, these are recipes that are brand new or recently updated.
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Reader Favorites
These are tested, tried, and true favorites!
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Instant Pot Favorites
Speed the cooking up with these tried and true Instant Pot Recipes.
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DInner Inspiration
From chicken to pork to beef to seafood to meatless meals, I have you covered with dinner recipes your family will LOVE!
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Wholesome Breakfasts
Start the day off on the right foot with these healthy breakfast recipes.
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Classics Revisited
Favorite recipes updated with new tips and answers to the questions you have asked.
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