This Easy, High-Protein, Creamy Italian Chicken Bake is perfect for busy weeknights. Just a handful of everyday ingredients, about 10 minutes of prep, and one baking dish!

This easy Hippy Cheesy Zucchini Bake is made with simple, everyday ingredients and is a quick way to turn fresh zucchini into a warm, cheesy side dish.

This Hippy High-Protein Buffalo Chicken Dip keeps all that cheesy Buffalo chicken goodness but swaps the traditional cream cheese base for blended cottage cheese and Greek yogurt. Once blended, the cottage cheese gets super smooth and creamy, and when you mix it with shredded chicken, buffalo sauce, mozzarella, Hippy All-Purpose Seasoning, and green onions, you'd never know it's hiding in there.

These Hippy Beef & Cabbage Bowls with Peanut Sauce are one of those easy skillet dinners that pack in a whole lot of veggies without feeling like you're eating a bowl of vegetables.

These Hippy Slow Cooker Shredded Beef & Street Corn Tacos are packed with flavor and require little effort. The beef slow cooks all day with onions, garlic, pepperoncini peppers, seasonings, and beef bone broth until it's tender enough to shred with a fork.

Made with simple pantry ingredients and minimal prep, this is the kind of meal that's perfect for busy weekdays, lazy Sundays, or meal prepping for the week ahead. Just toss everything into the slow cooker, let it do the work, and come home to a warm, satisfying dinner the whole family will love.

Sausage, tender shrimp, colorful vegetables, and your choice of brown rice, quinoa, or cauliflower rice come together in one pan for a hearty meal that's packed with flavor and ready in about 30 minutes.

Smoked sausage, protein pasta, diced tomatoes, fresh spinach, and a creamy, cheesy sauce come together in about 30 minutes for a comforting dinner the whole family will love.

Whether you're hosting a summer cookout, holiday gathering, baby shower, birthday or game day party, these bite-sized appetizers are always a hit. They're light, refreshing, incredibly easy to make, and a delicious way to enjoy more veggies without sacrificing flavor.

This Hippy High-Protein Sausage & Sweet Potato Breakfast Bowl combines roasted sweet potatoes, savory chicken or turkey breakfast sausage, fluffy eggs, and your favorite toppings for a hearty, protein-packed meal that's perfect for busy mornings and meal prep.

Skip the bottled dressing and make this creamy, high-protein, oil-free ranch at home with simple ingredients in just a few minutes.

By spending a little time prepping a few simple ingredients ahead of time, I save time and energy on virtually every breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snack. Other than the actual cooking time for a recipe, most meals take less than 10 minutes to pull together because much of the work is already done.

There are so many different ways to make egg salad — kind of like potato salad — and honestly, I’ve made countless versions over the years. Some days I want it tangy and loaded with pickles and mustard, other days I go for creamy with avocado, dill, or Everything Bagel seasoning. There’s really no wrong way to make it.

Tender shrimp, zucchini, squash, spinach, and burst tomatoes come together in a light, creamy sauce made with pepper jack cheese and cottage cheese for a flavorful kick. It’s low-carb, high-protein, and full of flavor — all in one skillet with minimal cleanup.

A good salad bar is loaded with texture, protein, crunch, healthy fats, and flavor, so it actually feels satisfying and filling. The best part? You can prep everything ahead of time, keep it in containers in the fridge, and throw the containers out on the kitchen table or island and let everyone create their own masterpiece.

Made with simple ingredients and a lightly sweet, savory sauce, this one-pan meal is perfect for busy weeknights or easy meal prep. It’s naturally high in protein, loaded with fiber-rich veggies, and easy to keep lower carb depending on how you serve it.

Over time, I’ve found that keeping a consistent lineup of go-to ingredients in my fridge and pantry makes it much easier to throw together nourishing meals without overthinking it. These are the foods that show up in my cart almost every week because they’re versatile, simple to work with, and can be used in a variety of meals.

Each layer brings bold taco-inspired flavor, while still sneaking in plenty of veggies—so it’s a win for both comfort and balance. Plus, it’s super customizable depending on what you have on hand or your preferred spice level.

Tender chicken, protein-packed pasta, and fajita veggies are baked in a creamy, cheesy sauce made with cream cheese and cottage cheese for a high-protein twist. Everything comes together in one dish, making it as low-maintenance as it is delicious.

Serve it as a dip with pretzels, pita chips, tortilla chips, crackers, or even spread it on a rice cake for a quick, satisfying snack. It also doubles as a delicious topping—try it smothered over chicken for an easy dinner, or you can even stuff chicken breasts and bake.