Feel Good Foodie

Hi Reader! August always feels like a mix of two seasons. I’m still making the most of summer produce, grilling whenever I can and finding ways to use all the tomatoes, zucchini, corn and peaches. But I’m also starting to think about back-to-school routines and dinners that make busy nights a little easier. This month’s recipes have a little bit of everything, from fresh late-summer meals to simple family dinners and a few sweet recipes to make before summer slips away. In Season this Month...

Hi Reader! As you know, I test new recipes every week, but I also go back and retest recipes that are already on the site based on your feedback. Even if a recipe has 4 stars, I want to understand what didn’t work and see what I can improve. Your comments really do shape the recipes, so I thought I’d start sharing what I retested each week and what I changed along the way. Here's what I re-tested this week! Roasted Butternut Squash Soup Retest Reason: I just wanted to measure the amount of...

Hi Reader! I'm a big believer that the secret to a smooth back-to-school season is getting organized before the chaos hits! My go-to move is to sit down with the school calendar and map everything out. Not just activities, but also our breakfasts, snacks, and lunches. Because when the food’s ready, the rest of the day runs smoother! My quick game plan: Batch-pack lunches on Sunday Rotate 5 easy lunch ideas Keep high protein snacks stocked Here’s what helps me most: Start with the busiest...

Hi Reader! I’ve got five vegetarian recipes for you this month, with a mix of easy dinners, a weekend breakfast and one recipe I make when I want something fresh and filling. There’s plenty of protein, lots of good texture and a few meals that are easy to prep ahead. Even if you don’t cook vegetarian all the time, these are simple recipes to work into your usual rotation. Pistachio Pasta Black Bean Burger Easy Quiche Vegetarian Pad Thai Yumna's Personal Favorite! Hint: No lettuce here, just...

Hi Reader! School mornings move fast, so breakfast needs to be simple, filling and something the kids will actually eat. I pulled together quick breakfasts for rushed mornings, make-ahead options you can prep the night before and a few higher-protein recipes that help keep everyone full until lunch. There’s a good mix here, so you can grab something on the way out the door or sit down for a few minutes when the morning allows. Quick Breakfast Ideas ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Healthy Muffins for Kids Sweet or...

Hi Reader! July seriously was so good. I’m writing this email on the plane home from France with my family, so I’m definitely still in vacation mode and thinking about all the fun we had. I traveled with my parents, siblings, and all of our kids. There were 13 of us total, so it was loud, hectic, and an absolute blast. We visited Nice, Villefranche-sur-Mer, Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat, Saint-Tropez, Èze and Monaco, then finished the trip with a couple of days in Paris. I got so many sweet...

Hi Reader! National Chicken Wing Day feels like a pretty good reason to make wings for dinner, and I’ve got plenty of options depending on how you like to cook them. You can keep things quick with air fryer wings, head outside and grill them, or make a big batch in the oven. Then comes the best part: choosing the sauce, seasoning, and dips. No matter which one you pick, make extra. Wings always disappear fast! Chicken Wing Recipes ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Air Fryer Wings GET THE RECIPE ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Grilled Chicken...

Hi Reader! Back-to-school season always sneaks up on me, even though for us, we're still a few weeks away. I know some schools are starting in the coming weeks! Packing lunches is one of the first routines I like to get organized, and a good lunch box definitely helps. Plus, having a list of easy meals that my kids will actually enjoy makes the biggest difference! School Lunch Boxes SHOP LUNCH BOXES Overnight Oats Container with Foldable Spoon This is one of our favorite containers for...

Hi Reader! Zucchini is one of those vegetables I always seem to have in my fridge this time of year. It’s easy to cook, works with so many different meals, and can be used in a lot more than zucchini bread (although it will always be on my summer must-make list🙌). These zucchini recipes are great for easy dinners, simple sides, and a few lighter meals. My Best Zucchini Recipes ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Zucchini Fritters Grated zucchini, Parmesan, a little flour, and seasonings and it only takes about 10 minutes...