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By Occasion

Different occasions call for different dishes! I’ve organized all my recipes by occasion, from summertime grilling and to holidays, so you can always find what you need.

Need some inspo? Grinder pasta salad is one of my favorite sides in the summer and this sweet potato and apple casserole is a go-to recipe for nearly every holiday.

Chicken caesar pasta salad in a large bowl garnished with lemon.

Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad

A serving of berry crumble topped with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

Mixed Berry Crumble

Marry me chicken pasta in a pan garnished with basil.

Lightened Up Marry Me Chicken Pasta

Chicken bacon ranch tater tot casserole baked in a dish.

Lightened Up Chicken Bacon Ranch Tater Tot Casserole

Black bean corn feta dip in a large bowl with tortilla chips.

Black Bean Corn Feta Dip

High protein bean salad being mixed in a large bowl.

High Protein Bean Salad

A stack of protein Rice Krispie treats.

Easy Protein Rice Krispie Treats

Protein pancakes without protein powder stacked on a plate with maple syrup, butter and blueberries.

Fluffy Protein Pancakes without Protein Powder

Cauliflower chicken nuggets with two dipping sauces on parchment paper.

Cauliflower Chicken Nuggets with Dijon Honey Mustard Dip

A close up shot of feta chicken bake in a large casserole dish.

Creamy Feta Chicken Bake with Spinach

A strawberry banana smoothie garnished with a strawberry.

Strawberry Banana Smoothie Without Yogurt (High Protein)

Three blueberry yogurt muffins stacked on a plate.

Healthier Blueberry Yogurt Muffins

Creamy cowboy caviar on a large blue platter with tortilla chips.

Creamy Cowboy Caviar

Vanilla nut granola in a clear jar.

Vanilla Nut Granola Recipe

A close up shot of Italian bean salad in a large bowl.

Easy Italian Bean Salad

Three cottage cheese blueberry muffins stacked on a plate.

Cottage Cheese Blueberry Muffins

Cheese chicken nuggets on a platter with parchment paper and ketchup.

Cheese Chicken Nuggets (High Protein)

Elote pasta salad topped with cotija cheese and cilantro, on a tablecloth with margaritas and limes for serving.

Elote Pasta Salad (Street Corn Pasta Salad)

A pile of coconut protein balls with a bite taken out of one of them.

No Bake Coconut Protein Balls

Taco potato casserole baked in a dish and topped with shredded lettuce, cheese, sour cream, avocado, lime and tomatoes.

Cheesy Taco Potato Casserole (High Protein!)

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