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You In? ⭐February Cooking Challenge Starts Now

Hi Reader! The recipe cooking challenge this month is my Deviled Strawberries Recipe! This deviled strawberries recipe is just in time for Valentine's Day but also an easy dessert to make anytime, with halved strawberries piped with a creamy cheesecake-style filling and finished with graham cracker crumbs. 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 letting me...
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The Ease of "Walk-Away" Cooking

Hi [FIRST NAME GOES HERE]! Some nights I just don’t have it in me to stand at the stove. That’s when I default to oven dinners. I prep everything, slide it into the oven, and use that time to help with homework, clean up, or just sit for a minute. My easy baked spaghetti fits that bill! Toss the uncooked pasta with sauce, veggies, and seasonings in a single pan, bake, and before you know it, you’ve got a cheesy, hearty dinner without fuss or extra pots. These recipes are all mostly one-pan,...
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Join me in Grand Rapids this Weekend!

Hey Grand Rapids friends! I’ll be in Grand Rapids for a special event at the Women's Sports & Health Expo this weekend! I'll be part of a panel with two other inspiring, knowledgeable women discussing how to support women of all ages and stages. BUY TICKET I will also have a booth featuring Feel Good Foodie, some Oath Oats, and I'll be signing my cookbook, too! If you're nearby, I hope to see you there! Feel free to explore, learn about various topics, and enjoy numerous resources,...
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An Easier Way to Plan Mediterranean Meals 🫒

Hi [FIRST NAME GOES HERE]! If dinner has felt a little repetitive lately, this is your reset. These Mediterranean recipes are the ones I lean on when I want real flavor, simple ingredients, and meals that just make sense for busy nights, like my viral baked feta pasta! With Ramadan starting this week, you can also grab my full Ramadan recipe calendar here with 31 days of recipes to help with planning your iftar meals. Love having everything in one place? My cookbook is filled with 125 simple...
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Low-Effort Valentine’s Day Desserts💘

Hi Reader! If you want a Valentine’s Day dessert that feels special without going all out, this list keeps it simple. Start with deviled strawberries, my cooking challenge recipe this month, then grab a few other sweet ideas that feel special but don’t require a full baking project. Think chocolatey, fruity, and very doable. Featured Recipes ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Chocolate Truffles GET THE RECIPE Pin for Later ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Dubai Chocolate Strawberries GET THE RECIPE Pin for Later ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Heart Shaped Brownies GET THE...
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Best Recipes for Game Day🏈

Hi Reader! Game day food should be fun and easy, not something that keeps you stuck in the kitchen. One of my favorite game day snacks right now are these buffalo chicken sliders. They feel like an appetizer but are filling enough to stand on their own. I pulled together a mix of game day recipes that work whether you are hosting a crowd or keeping it low key at home. Think easy dips, handheld snacks, and a few reliable favorites that always disappear. Scroll through, pick a couple, and you...
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Four chicken meal prep recipes in meal prep containers served with a side and veggie.

Meal Prep Without the Burnout🍱

Hi Reader! I’ve been leaning hard on meal prep lately. Not the kind that takes all Sunday or leaves you bored by Wednesday, but recipes that hold up, reheat well, and actually make the week feel calmer. This one’s all about chicken because it’s reliable, flexible, and easy to keep interesting with small changes. I’m sharing four chicken meal prep recipes I make on repeat. These are all easy to portion, store well in the fridge, and work for lunches or quick dinners. What do you prep most...
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New Vegetarian Recipes Are Here

Hi Reader! These vegetarian dinners came out of January’s healthy’ish series, and they’re the ones I keep making! They’re easy to work into real weeks, good for meatless nights, and flexible enough to tweak based on what you already have. No big plans required, just solid meals you can come back to. Veggie Burger Chickpea Soup Sweet Potato Tacos Mediterranean Rice Bowl Yumna's Personal Favorite! Hint: It was my cooking challenge recipe of the month! Discover the Recipe! Browse all Vegetarian...
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What Made January So Good 💙

Hi Reader! January has been so cold here in Michigan with so many snow days and school closings for my kids, so I'm so glad it's finally over haha! I kicked off the new year with 31 days of Healthy'ish daily recipes on my website. I added some great new recipes like Cottage Cheese Waffles and Protein Muffins to kick off your morning, and Sweet Potato Tacos and Lemon Chicken Orzo for easy weeknight meals. I also jumped into making my weekly meal plans every Sunday to set my week up for...
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