Portobello Shepherd’s Pie I’m sure you’re familiar with my easy Shepherd’s Pie recipe which is like a classic shepherd’s pie, only lightened up. This Portobello mushroom version is perfect when you’re looking for a plant based dish, with all the flavors of the traditional. Hi Everyone, I’m Heather K. Jones. I’m a registered dietitian, a wellness coach, and the founder of Feel Better Eat Better, an online weight loss program for women who struggle with emotional eating, binge eating, overeating or body image issues—click HERE to sign up for my free weight loss workshop coming soon!...

Portuguese Seafood Stew This Portuguese Seafood Stew is simple and delicious. It’s loaded with fresh seafood and flavored with garlic, onion, white wine, bay leaf, and parsley. You can pretty much use whatever seafood you prefer, like mussels, lobster, crab, or even fish. For some other seafood stew recipes you might like, try this easy Seafood Paella, Coconut Broth Clams with Lemongrass and Jamaican Coconut Shrimp Stew. How to Make Seafood Stew This Portuguese seafood stew will be ready for dinner in just a few quick steps....

I love baking! And who doesn’t love a baked good with a topping? I know my favorite part of a cake is the frosting or the filling, which is why I absolutely love making this powdered sugar glaze for the top of my blueberry lemon pound cake, this gooey and delicious monkey bread, or this fun and different banana coffee cake. Powdered Sugar Glaze Recipe If you are looking for an easy way to add sweetness and flavor to your desserts, you’ve come to the right recipe!...

Cuban Style Black Beans Get your Latin groove on with these Cuban inspired black beans, loaded with mucho sabor (lots of flavor)! Easy to make and ready in 20 minutes, but don’t let that fool you, there is plenty of flavor in these beans. Healthy, high in fiber, vegetarian, gluten free, inexpensive and delicioso! Try these beans with some of my Latin favorites such as Cilantro Lime Rice, Barbacoa Beef, Barbacoa Pork, Slow Cooker Pork Carnitas, Slow Cooked Pernil, and Pollo Sabroso, to name a few....

I love making my own mixes and sauces from scratch. It’s always easier than you think and cheaper than you expect. Try some of these favorites like this Homemade Cheese Sauce, The Best Homemade Alfredo Sauce and Amazing Homemade Taco Seasoning to get you started. Easy Homemade Enchilada Sauce Do you want to know the secret to killer enchiladas? It’s homemade enchilada sauce of course! This divine sauce is going to rock your world....

My girlfriends and I made a pact that instead of moping around we would go out to dinner and celebrate one another on Valentine’s Day. So one year we dined at Rainforest Cafe, another year at Macaroni Grill, basically every year would be a different franchise. Remember those restaurants? For this reason, I’m not particularly a fan of Valentine’s Day because for many years I didn’t have a valentine, and when you live in a society that places so much emphasis on V-Day, it can be quite depressing to say the least....

It’s that time of year again! October and November is the time to make delicious Indian desserts and indulgent foods. No matter how many fancy mithais and halwas are served every Diwali, a classic favorite is Kheer. My version is simple and so delicious. My husband had three small servings and then I had to stop him from eating the whole thing. For a healthier Kheer recipe, do check out my Oats Kheer made with steel-cut oats and coconut sugar, and is healthy enough for breakfast....

Roasted Brussels Sprouts and Shallots with Balsamic Glaze Here’s a few more Brussels Sprout Recipes I think you’ll enjoy: Shredded Brussels Sprouts with Pancetta, Brussels Sprouts Gratin, and Brussels Sprouts and Sausage Parsnip Spiralized Pasta. Please welcome my friend and guest author Jackie Ourman, who writes at CAFE Celiac & Allergy Friendly Epicurian. I tested these out myself while taking the photos and we LOVED this recipe! So I’m slightly obsessed with Brussels sprouts....

Roasted Butternut Squash with Bacon, Parmesan Roasted butternut squash screams fall, and I frequently cook with it this time of year. Roasting butternut squash and onions brings out their sweetness. The caramelized edges combined with bacon and parmesan elevate this simple side, making it worthy for company or your next holiday gathering. More roasted butternut squash recipes that you may want to try are this Maple Roasted Butternut Squash or this Roasted Brussels Sprouts and Butternut Squash and if you have an air fryer, try these Air Fryer Butternut Squash Recipe....

Confession. I’ve spent hours on Instagram looking up Buddha Bowls, or anything else for that matter. Sometimes I spend so much time on social media that I literally have no time to do anything else and I wonder why I can’t get things done. I have an addiction and I feel as though my life is passing me by. It’s totally a love hate relationship. Some days I am so thankful for social media because I’m never really bored, I mean, I always have feeds to checkout, blogs to read, recipes to discover, people to interact with that I “think” I already know....

What is the RPL Recipe Club? Each month, I’ll choose one Rainbow Plant Life recipe that anyone in the RPL community can choose to make. You can make it just for fun OR you can enter to win an amazing prize each month! This month’s prize is listed below. At the end of each month, we will randomly select a winner and share our favorite photos here! Sign up for the Rainbow Plant Life newsletter (only newsletter subscribers are eligible to win the monthly prize, though you can of course still participate without being signed up)....

My family has been in a breakfast rut lately and it is time to come up with some delicious and easy new ideas for the blog. I am so excited to introduce you to Jones Dairy Farm. Jones Dairy Farm is a family-owned and operated company based in Fort Atkinson, Wisconsin. For more than 127 years, the company has been making high quality breakfast meats that you can feel good about serving your family....

Shrimp and Rice (Arroz Con Camarones) As I mentioned when I shared my recipe for Gallo Pinto, how much I fell in love with Costa Rica! From the friendly people, the monkeys and sloths, gorgeous beaches and of course, the cuisine! I had this shrimp and rice dish for lunch at a fun restaurant not far from where we went to visit the waterfalls, which had an airplane attached to it that’s rented as an airbnb....

Shrimp Quesadilla Whether you’re a seafood lover or a fan of Mexican cuisine, Shrimp Quesadillas are a must-try dish that combines the best of both worlds. If you love quesadillas but are unsure how to fit them into your healthy fitness goals, you’ll love this easy recipe. With lean shrimp as the star ingredient and a generous amount of protein, these easy quesadillas are filling and delicious. The high-fiber tortillas and the freshness of the Tomato Avocado Salsa make it a well-rounded and nutritious choice....

Smoothies are a great way to get in protein and plenty of nutrition. Try these other tried and true recipes when you need a healthy snack, Raspberry Peach, Pina Colada, and Peanut Butter Banana smoothies. Easy Mixed Berry Smoothie When you need a quick healthy breakfast or snack, this mixed berry smoothie is the perfect answer. Berries are naturally sweet and full of vitamins and fiber. Paired with protein-packed Greek yogurt is the ideal addition....

Easy, one-skillet meals are a go-to around here because they are delicious and easy! Try out some more of my favorites like this unstuffed pepper skillet, this honey lime chicken, or this creamy chicken cacciatore! What is Kielbasa and Sauerkraut? Kielbasa is a commonly smoked sausage that is often used on skillet, sheet-pan, or crockpot meals! Really, you can pair this with just about anything and it will take the flavor up a notch!...

Hey Recipe Critic readers! Chelsea back from Chelsea’s Messy Apron and I’ve got a perfect smoothie recipe for you all today! It’s super healthy and filled with good-for-you ingredients. Which we all need in January after the holidays right?! I used to rotate between 3 different smoothies (this recipe being one of them) for the months leading up to my wedding that I claim have skin-glowing properties 🙂 Seriously though, I drank these smoothies like crazy and my skin was super clear and the most vibrant it’s ever been....

Did you all survive the holidays? I had a wonderful white Christmas. It snowed way more than it has snowed for a long time. Shoveling snow is so not fun, but I am trying to enjoy the snow while it lasts. Anyway, what kind of resolutions do you have for the new year? Are you trying to eat a little healthier? I don’t know about you, but it’s impossible for me to give up dessert....

Green Tropical Smoothie One of the first green smoothies I ever made was my Green Monster Smoothie with spinach, bananas, and peanut butter. It’s amazing how you can’t taste the spinach, and every time I have a green smoothie, I try making it differently. I’d been thinking about creating a Green Tropical Smoothie recipe, and I love thecombination of pineapple and coconut. I got my friends and family members hooked on it, too!...

I knew that my last doctor appointment was going to be a busy day. Busy days call for slow cooker meals. I was able to throw this delicious asian glazed chicken into the slow cooker within 5 minutes. We came home from my doctor to an awesome meal. The chicken has a sweet asian glaze over the top and it was so easy to throw over some rice. I love how tender and moist chicken is in the slow cooker....