FAMILY-STYLE FRENCH ONION SOUP 🧅🧀🥖 I thought I’d reshare our favorite cozy dinner recipe since there is a huge cold front coming this week across the USA… we even got a few flurries today in Tennessee! ❄️ I grew up in a big family, and both of my parents really love to cook! My dad came up with this way to make French onion soup to feed a crowd, and it’s still the way I make it now! It’s all made in one pot, and its actually really easy to make - you just need some time! This is the perfect cozy dinner to make on a fall night 🍂😊 This recipe serves about 4 people (I usually serve it with steak or chicken). If you want to double it you can pour the soup into a casserole dish, then add the bread + cheese and bake it. Ingredients: - 6 sweet white or vidalia onions - 1 tbsp butter - 1 tsp brown sugar - Salt + pepper to taste - 2 tbsp all purpose flour - 32 oz beef broth - 3 large pieces of crusty white bread (sourdough, baguette, etc) - 4 oz gruyere cheese How to: - Slice the onions in half then into thin half-moon slices. - Melt the butter in a big oven-safe pot or dutch oven over medium heat. - Add the onions and cook down, stirring every few minutes until they start to turn a golden color. - Add the brown sugar, salt and pepper and stir to combine. Cook for 30-45 minutes, stirring occasionally until the onions are soft and a deep golden color. - Add the flour and stir to combine for about 1 minute. - Add the broth and stir to combine, then let the soup simmer for about 15 minutes while you prep the topping. Be sure to taste the soup and add extra salt + pepper if needed! - If your bread is soft (not stale) lightly toast it then slice into bite-sized cubes. Shed the gruyere cheese. - Turn your oven on to broil. - Arrange the bread cubes on top of the soup, then top with shredded cheese. - Carefully put in the oven for 3-5 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and golden. - Let cool for 5 minutes then serve into bowls and enjoy! 🫶 #frenchonionsoup #souprecipe #fallrecipe #cooking #dinneridea #healthyrecipes #easyrecipes #soup

Easy & heathy STEAK FAJITAS 🌮🌶️🔥 We love this dinner so much! Everything cooks so quickly so this whole meal comes together in less than 30 minutes 🙌 the avocado cilantro sauce has SO much flavor! 😍 This recipe serves 4 people! Ingredients: - 1 tbsp chili powder - 2 tsp paprika - 2 tsp garlic powder - 1/2 tsp salt - 1/2 tsp black pepper - 2 bell peppers - 1 red onion - 10 oz skirt or flank steak - 1/2 tbsp olive oil or avocado oil - 8 flour tortillas - Cilantro & lime wedges for garnish Avocado cilantro sauce: - 1/2 ripe avocado - 1/2 cup plain whole milk greek yogurt - 2 tbsp lime juice - 2 tsp minced garlic - 1/2 cup loosely packed cilantro leaves - 1/4 tsp salt - 1/4 tsp black pepper - 3-4 tbsp water to thin out sauce How to: - Thinly slice the bell peppers and red onion. Slice the steak as thinly as you can against the grain using a sharp knife. - Mix together the spices to make the fajita seasoning. - Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the veggies and half of the fajita seasoning and cook for 3-4 minutes until they start to soften. - Remove veggies from the pan then add steak and the rest of the seasoning. Cook for 2 minutes on one side, then flip and cook for another 1-2 minutes until lightly charred. - Add the veggies back in and stir to combine. - While that’s cooking, add all ingredients for the avocado cilantro sauce to a blender and blend until smooth. - Serve with warm flour tortillas and enjoy! 🥰 #healthyrecipes #dinneridea #healthydinner #highprotein #cleaneating #steakfajitas #30minutedinner

CROCKPOT FRENCH ONION SOUP 🧅🧀🥖 I love using my crockpot for soups because it is SO much easier, so I tried making my French onion soup recipe in my crockpot, and it turned out so so well, and you don’t have to stand over the stove stirring onions for hours! NOTES: This takes about 6 hours to make in the crockpot, so I always start the soup around lunchtime so it’s ready in time for dinner. This recipe serves about 4-5 people! I also love using beef bone broth in place of normal beef broth because it is higher in protein and makes the soup more filling! INGREDIENTS: - 6 sweet onions or vidalia onions - 1 tbsp butter - 1 tsp brown sugar - 1 tsp salt + 1/4 tsp pepper (add more to taste) - 2 tbsp all purpose flour - 32 oz beef broth (I use bone broth to add protein) - 3 large pieces of crusty white bread (I use sourdough) - 4 oz shredded gruyere cheese - Diced green onions or chives for garnish (optional) HOW TO: - Slice the onions in half then into thin half-moon slices. - Add the sliced onions, butter, brown sugar, salt and pepper to your crockpot. - Set the crockpot to ‘high’. - Stir the onions every 30 minutes or so. They will start to soften, then will start to turn light brown, and eventually will become caramelized and a deep golden color. This takes about 3-4 hours, so just stir every 30 mins-1 hour! - Once the onions are very soft and caramelized sprinkle over 2 tbsp of flour and stir for 1-2 minutes (the flour helps thicken the soup). - Add the beef broth and stir until well combined. Taste and add extra salt + pepper to taste. Place the lid on the soup and let it come to a simmer - this takes about 30 minutes. - While the soup is heating lightly toast the bread and cut into 1-2 inch squares. Shred the gruyere cheese. - Once the soup is very hot give it one last stir, then arrange the bread floating on top of the soup. - Sprinkle over a layer of cheese then cover with the lid for 5-10 minutes until the cheese is melted. - Garnish with diced green onions or chives, serve and enjoy! 🫶 #frenchonionsoup #souprecipe #fallrecipe #cooking #dinneridea #healthyrecipes #easyrecipes #soup

2-MINUTE PUMPKIN CRUMBLE 🥧🎃🍂 Many of you loved my 2-minute apple crumble, so I wanted to try out some new flavors! This pumpkin crumble is the perfect fall treat to make if you want something sweet and delicious, but also filling and high in protein and fiber! I used my favorite @promix Madagascar Vanilla whey protein powder in this recipe! It’s my favorite because its made with natural ingredients and adds the perfect sweet vanilla taste 🍦it’s on sale right now for Black Friday - 22% off! You can stack my code ✨CLAIRE✨ for 10% off on TOP of the Black Friday sale! Ingredients: - 1/2 cup unsweetened pumpkin puree - 1 egg white - 1/4 tsp pumpkin pie spice - 1/2 tsp vanilla extract - 1 tbsp coconut sugar or brown sugar - 1/3 rolled oats - 1 serving @Promix Nutrition vanilla protein powder (discount code - ‘CLAIRE’) - 1/4 tsp cinnamon - 1/2 tbsp maple syrup or honey - Pinch of salt - 1-2 tbsp water How to: - Add the pumpkin puree, egg white, pumpkin pie spice, vanilla extract and coconut sugar to a microwave safe bowl. - Whisk together until well combined, then smooth out the top. - In a second bowl combine oats, vanilla protein powder, cinnamon, maple syrup and a tiny pinch salt. Add 1 tbsp of water at a time until you have a crumbly texture. - Add on top of the pumpkin layer then microwave for 1.5 minutes. - Let cool for a few minutes and enjoy! I like to top it with 1 tbsp of vanilla greek yogurt, a drizzle of maple syrup & an extra sprinkle of cinnamon. #healthyrecipe #easyrecipe #healthysnack #breakfast #highproteinsnack #cleaneating #healthycooking #pumpkin #pumpkinspice

HEALTHY BUFFALO CHICKEN DIP 🍗🔥 Save this recipe for game day this weekend! 🏈 This healthy buffalo chicken dip is absolutely delicious, and is packed with protein! I promise it doesn’t taste healthy… my husband (who is NOT a fan of cottage cheese) absolutely LOVES this dip! 🙌 You can serve it with chips and/or sliced veggies like carrots, bell peppers and celery for the perfect healthy snack! This recipe makes 4 servings: ~290 calories, 45g protein, 12g carbs, 3g fat per serving Ingredients: - 1 cup cottage cheese - 2 cooked chicken breasts (about 14 oz) - 1/3 cup buffalo sauce - 1/4 tsp salt - 1/8 tsp black pepper - 1/2 tsp garlic powder - 1/2 tsp onion powder - 1 cup shredded cheese (I used cheddar and mozzarella) - 1/4 cup diced green onions for garnish - Chips and/or sliced veggies for serving How to: - Preheat oven to 375F. - Add the cottage cheese to your blender and blend for 30 seconds until smooth. - Add the chicken breasts to a mixing bowl and finely shred using two forks or your hands. - Add the blended cottage cheese, buffalo sauce, salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder and 1/2 cup of shredded cheese. - Stir until well combined, then add to a baking dish. You can use a small cast iron skillet, or an 8x8 or similar sized baking pan. - Bake for 20-25 minutes until it is bubbling around the edges, and the cheese has melted. - Let cool for 10 minutes before serving, and garnish with green onions. Serve with chips and/or sliced veggies and enjoy! #healthyrecipes #easyrecipe #gameday #gamedayrecipe #buffalochickendip #highprotein #healthysnack #cleaneating #footballrecipe