Paleo Lunch Recipes (great for meal prep!) | Ambitious Kitchen

Veggie-Packed Meat Sauce (freezer-friendly, great for kids!)

Monique — Sun, 20 Oct 2024 13:14:29 +0000

Veggie-Packed Meat Sauce (freezer-friendly, great for kids!)

This veggie-packed meat sauce, also known as ragu, is an ultra flavorful, easy recipe to keep in your back pocket (and freezer at all times!). Packed with protein from your favorite ground meat and loaded with FOUR different vegetables, this meat sauce boasts both delicious flavor and nutrition that everyone will gobble up! Great for

Homemade Roasted Tomato Basil Soup

Monique — Thu, 15 Aug 2024 16:00:00 +0000

Homemade Roasted Tomato Basil Soup

The best homemade tomato basil soup recipe made with roasted fresh tomatoes, garlic, caramelized onions and optional add-ins for extra creaminess. This tomato basil soup recipe is full of flavor and the best way to use up fresh tomatoes from your garden! You’ll never want to go back to the canned stuff after you try

Smashed Cucumber Avocado Salad

Monique — Thu, 08 Aug 2024 09:00:02 +0000

Smashed Cucumber Avocado Salad

Easy smashed cucumber avocado salad made with simple ingredients for a beautiful side dish or addition to grain bowls and proteins! This fresh cucumber avocado salad packs plenty of flavor from lime juice, herbs, and a little jalapeño. It’s a beautiful, fresh, green salad! Made with 6 ingredients in just 15 minutes! And it’s the

Sazon Grilled Chicken Thighs

Monique — Mon, 17 Jun 2024 16:00:10 +0000

Sazon Grilled Chicken Thighs

Flavorful sazon grilled chicken thighs marinated in a homemade sazon seasoning blend and grilled to juicy perfection. This easy grilled chicken thigh recipe is perfect for adding to tacos, salads, bowls and more! Have you ever heard of sazon seasoning? It’s one of my go-to favorite spice blends that my Mom puts on *literally* everything.

High Protein Salads in Jars that Make the Perfect Lunch

Monique — Mon, 27 May 2024 16:00:00 +0000

High Protein Salads in Jars that Make the Perfect Lunch

Four easy high protein salads in jars that make the perfect meal prep lunch! These mason jar salads are filled with fresh veggies and packed with protein from chicken. Customize each salad with a homemade or store-bought dressing for ease, and enjoy lunch in no time. I’m here to remind you that I have not

Sweet and Spicy Gochujang Chicken Bowls

Monique — Tue, 20 Feb 2024 10:00:12 +0000

Sweet and Spicy Gochujang Chicken Bowls

Sweet and spicy gochujang chicken bowls made with a flavorful sauce, beautiful veggies, and plenty of protein from lean ground chicken. These easy, one pan basil chicken bowls take just 30 minutes to make for the perfect weeknight meal! Options to serve with fresh garnishes over rice or noodles. It’s been a minute since I

Butternut Squash Green Chile Chicken Soup

Monique — Wed, 24 Jan 2024 17:00:04 +0000

Butternut Squash Green Chile Chicken Soup

Warming butternut squash green chile chicken soup packed with protein, veggies and wonderful flavors. This cozy, fall-inspired green chile chicken soup comes together in one pot and is perfect for a cold night. Add an extra boost of protein or spice if you’d like! The temps are getting colder and I’ve got a beautiful soup

Sheet Pan Herby Lemon Garlic Chicken and Potatoes

Monique — Mon, 22 Jan 2024 10:00:03 +0000

Sheet Pan Herby Lemon Garlic Chicken and Potatoes

Beautiful sheet pan lemon garlic chicken with tender potatoes, fresh herbs, and savory feta. This easy lemon garlic chicken recipe is packed with flavor and protein, and delicious served as is or over a bed of arugula or rice! The perfect weeknight meal everyone will love. This might just be your new favorite dinner. Seriously.

Curry Roasted Cauliflower Sweet Potato Salad (vegan & gluten free)

Monique — Wed, 11 Oct 2023 16:00:00 +0000

Curry Roasted Cauliflower Sweet Potato Salad (vegan & gluten free)

Vegan and gluten free curry roasted cauliflower sweet potato salad with sweet dried cranberries, fresh herbs and a creamy curry tahini dressing. This gorgeous cauliflower sweet potato salad is everything you could ever want. Easy to make, packed with veggies and absolutely addicting! A few years back I did a questionnaire on Instagram and asked

Brussels Sprouts Kale Honeycrisp Apple Salad with Maple Cider Dressing

Monique — Tue, 19 Sep 2023 16:00:03 +0000

Brussels Sprouts Kale Honeycrisp Apple Salad with Maple Cider Dressing

Sweet & crunchy brussels sprouts kale apple salad with a light maple cider dressing. This beautiful, fall-inspired kale apple salad has wonderful flavors and textures from tangy gorgonzola, dried cranberries and a pecan pumpkin seed crunch mixture. Enjoy the perfect lunch or side dish all season long! We’re so ready for fall over here and

How to Grill Perfect Salmon (plus recipes!)

Monique — Sat, 05 Aug 2023 16:00:00 +0000

How to Grill Perfect Salmon (plus recipes!)

Learn exactly how to grill salmon that’s flavorful, moist and perfect for using in your favorite recipes or as a main dish protein! In this easy tutorial for making the best grilled salmon, you’ll learn the direct grilling method and the foil pack method so that you can have delicious grilled salmon in under 30

Peach Brussels Sprouts Crunch Salad with Creamy Tahini Poppy Seed Dressing

Monique — Wed, 26 Jul 2023 16:00:40 +0000

Peach Brussels Sprouts Crunch Salad with Creamy Tahini Poppy Seed Dressing

Gorgeous peach brussels sprouts salad with sweet & salty nuts and a creamy tahini poppy seed dressing. This vegetarian brussels sprouts peach salad is filled with a wonderful mix of textures and flavors. Enjoy it for the perfect summer lunch or side dish on its own or with your favorite protein! We’re on day 4