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Hi Reader! The recipe cooking challenge this month is my Italian Chopped Salad! My simple Italian Chopped Salad is such a great start to the New Year! Romaine, chickpeas, artichokes, mozzarella, and pepperoncini, tossed in a classic red wine vinaigrette. Once you prep a few ingredients, it all comes together in minutes. If you're new to the Feel Good Foodie Cooking Challenge, each month we make the recipe together, and I just ask that you leave a ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ star rating and a comment on the website...

Hi Reader! In May 2022 I started a weightloss journey to lose the weight I gained during the pandemic. And after 12 months, I lost 25 pounds and have been able to keep 20 pounds of it off (stubborn 5 pounds came back lol). I'm proud of my journey and I learned a lot that I want to share with you in case you're on a similar journey in 2026. No extremes, no cutting out food groups, just habits I could actually stick with and some recipes I rely on! These 3 things made the biggest difference for...

Hi Reader! These are the kinds of winter dinners I make when I want something warm and filling, but I don’t want a sink full of dishes or a long prep list. Most of these are one pot or one pan, or at least very low effort. You get that cozy, comforting feel without babysitting the stove all night! What's your winter dinner personality? Give me soup every time!🥣 I want a cozy, cheesy bake🧀 A quick chicken dinner🍗 Featured Recipes ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Baked Chicken Breasts GET THE RECIPE Pin for Later ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐...

Hi Reader! Even during my 31 days of healthy’ish recipes, dessert still has a place around here. I just lean toward the ones that feel a little lighter and don’t leave me second guessing after. These are the desserts I make when I want something sweet at the end of the day, or when the kids ask for dessert and I want it to stay simple. Lower sugar, real ingredients, and still actually enjoyable. Nothing fussy, nothing trying too hard, just desserts that fit into real life. Featured Recipes...

Hi Reader! January always pulls me back to soup. Not the kind that feels like a reset button, just healthy’ish bowls that actually fill you up and make dinner easier. I’m sharing the ones I reach for most plus a few reader favorites that always show up strong. As you know, I’m sharing daily recipes during my 31 days of healthy’ish meals. If you want an email every time a new recipe goes live, you can sign up here and I’ll send them to you! Featured Recipes ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ White Bean Soup GET THE RECIPE...

Hi Reader! January is full of new recipes over here! I’m sharing 31 days of healthy’ish meals this month, and 5 of those are brand new salads. A new one will be going up every Thursday, starting now, so it’s worth checking back as the month goes on. In case you missed it earlier, the Italian Chopped Salad is one of those new January salads and my cooking challenge recipe this month! For now, here are some of the best filling, real salads you can actually eat for lunch or dinner. Nothing...

Hi Reader! I pulled the most popular vegetarian recipes from December and put them all in one place. This mix hits all the moods. Something warm, something fresh, something extra comforting, and something baked that holds up well for leftovers. And of course, I added my favorite too! Wild Rice Mushroom Soup Pasta Pomodoro Asian Noodle Salad Baked Eggplant Parmesan Yumna's Personal Favorite! Hint: The creamiest sauce, gluten-free, and 30 grams of protein? I will always make this! Discover the...

Hi Reader! December was the coziest month yet; we got so much family time in. I got to host family for the holidays, made our way through a couple of Christmas markets, and even squeezed in a trip to LA for the first ever TikTok Award Show! We celebrated NYE together, too, and it was super exciting to ring in the new year with my loved ones. As we jump into 2026, I want to take a moment to THANK YOU for being a part of the Feel Good Foodie community! I am so glad you're here and appreciate...

HI Reader! If you've received some gift cards over the holidays and are wondering how to make the most of them, I thought it would be fun to share the top five items you all bought from me in 2025! The Feel Good Foodie Cookbook You'll find 125 recipes, all 30 minutes or less, using 10 ingredients or fewer. It has over 600 8-star reviews! SHOP HERE Kataifi - Shredded Phyllo Dough The exact shredded dough I use to make my Dubai chocolate bars & chocolate strawberries! It's authentic, tastes...