For the kids, or kids-at-heart, these nuggets are easy to pull together & fun for the whole family. Serve with my oven fries & a simple salad! Plus, you can make a double-batch and freeze them if you like! EGG-FREE? Omit the egg. You can also skip this step if you’re short on time. NIGHTSHADE FREE Use the following amounts …
BBQ Pulled Pork Tacos
This recipe comes together very quickly if you make the components ahead of time during a meal prep day. Allot 15 minutes prep time to make the pulled pork, spicy slaw, and marinated onions, and 6 to 8 hours in the slow cooker for the pork and to marinate the onions. This recipe makes a ton of slow-cooked pork, so …
Spaghetti Squash Bolognese Bake
What could be better than a hearty Bolognese? A Spaghetti Squash Bolognese Bake! This casserole is super satisfying and perfect for feeding a family or a crowd—or one person with lots of leftovers. This dish freezes and reheats beautifully, so make a big batch to enjoy comfort food anytime. NIGHTSHADE-FREE? Use 6 ounces canned pumpkin instead of tomato paste. DAIRY-FREE? …
Feta-Brined Chicken Thighs
OKAY THIS FETA BRINED CHICKEN IS LIFE CHANGING. I don’t say that lightly or often. I think it’s the best chicken I’ve ever had. Pro Tip: Save the leftover brine from your feta containers as you use it, and freeze till you’re ready to go! EXTRA CRISPY SKIN TIP After patting the chicken dry, place it uncovered in your refrigerator …
The Best Roasted Potatoes with Feta & Lemon
MAKE THESE ROASTED POTATOES WITH FETA AND LEMON! Thank me later. I highly recommend you first roast up a bunch of chicken thighs so you can use the fat (aka schmaltz – I wrote up a post on it here) that comes off of them to make these – that’s what we did and it makes them mind-blowingly good! I …
Balanced Bites Recipe Roundup: Summer Grilling
Summer grilling never looked so good! Check out our recipe roundup of summer grilling recipes that are perfect for the indoor or outdoor grill. To be honest, aside from rainy days, it’s almost always grilling season here in San Francisco since it’s about 50-70 degrees outside here year-round. Lately, I prep steak and pork the same way almost every time! …
The Ultimate Onion Dip
When I dip, you dip, we dip! The Ultimate Onion Dip features Balanced Bites SUPER ONION blend – perfect for a squeaky-clean, real-food-only onion dip! Featuring just two ingredients, this onion dip is easy to make and is a perfect no-cook summer snack or addition to your next cookout. Enjoy this onion dip with your favorite veggies or chips for …
The Easiest SMOKY Pork Chops Ever
This recipe for the easiest smoky pork chops make a simple, quick weeknight dinner. You season the chops with Balanced Bites SMOKY & TRIFECTA blends, grill & eat! As Ina would say, “how easy is that?”! I like to serve these with a simple salad made with arugula, apple, toasted almonds, blue or goat cheese. There’s a full recipe in …
Mexican Chicken & Avocado Soup
This Mexican Chicken & Avocado Soup is a perfect answer to the chill and comes together very quickly using chicken you’ve already cooked. Soup is a comfort food that we enjoy year-round in San Francisco. You never know when you’ll be faced with a foggy, chilly day, whether summer or fall! o make this simple Mexican Chicken & Avocado Soup, …
Keto Italian Hoagie Salad
For months I’ve been enjoying a version of this Italian Hoagie Salad. I was busy working hard to finish my new book, Keto Quick Start, so didn’t get a moment to share this recipe until now. I grew up in New Jersey, in a largely Italian town and with an Italian father. The flavors of this salad are pure nostalgia …