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This post is sponsored by Garrett Valley Farms. All opinions are my own and I only share products I personally love. Thanks for supporting the brands that make this site possible! These baked bacon wrapped hot dogs are delicious in a keto hot dog bun and your favorite condiments, but to be honest, they are also SO good all on their own. Let me show you how to make bacon wrapped hot dogs in the oven – this recipe takes minutes to prep and requires just 4 ingredients....

When it comes to the Popular Protein Awards, you can’t beat boneless, skinless chicken breasts. They’re easy to find, endlessly versatile, and one of the most approved proteins by picky eaters.Low in calories, high in protein, and with zero carbohydrates and saturated fat, you can’t deny that chicken breast is very healthy. It is a wholesome addition to a balanced diet. Making Better Baked Chicken Breast While chicken breast is great in theory—a lean protein I can flavor anyway I like, enjoy on its own, or add to pastas, salads, casseroles, sandwiches, and more, AND it’s good for me?...

Eggs are my favorite food in the world, so it was only natural to create a guide for how to boil eggs perfectly. Today I’m sharing my method for how to hard boil eggs in the oven, along with a time chart so that you can make them hard or soft boiled to your liking. Baked hard boiled eggs in the oven are super quick and easy – it takes just a minute to pop them in....

Inspired by the Healthy Cheesy Chicken Broccoli Rice Casserole that was a fixture on our childhood dinner menus, today’s elevated vegetarian version keeps the spirit of the casseroles I remember my mom cooking. Like hers, it’s creamy, cheesy, and comforting. From there, I’ve taken a number of liberties to lighten it up and give it extra flair, like roasting the broccoli and using real-deal, fully-flavored cheese. In line with the classic Midwestern casserole spirit, you’ll find a crunchy casserole “lid” (mandatory!...

Love Brazilian cocktails? Make sure to also check out my Batida de Coco (Coconut Cocktail), Watermelon Caipiroska and Red Currant Caipirinha. Caipirinha: a tropical cocktail! If you’re lucky to have been invited to a Brazilian gathering – parties or BBQs – or have travelled to Brazil, chances are you’ve encountered a caipirinha! If you loved it or not, depends on how it was prepared. Hopefully, you loved it and are looking to replicate it at home....

If you thought classic shortbread couldn’t get any better, you’re wrong. It can - just add chocolate! These chocolate chip shortbread cookies are a variation of my Christmas Shortbread Cookies. These buttery melt-in-your-mouth cookies have thick chocolate chunks scattered throughout and elevate every bite. Make these as an edible gift for friends and family this holiday season, or just make a batch to enjoy over a cup of tea or coffee....

You’re going to love this cilantro lime chicken recipe! It’s easy, it’s flavorful, and it’s so versatile – you can serve it on its own or tuck it into tortillas, taco salads, or burrito bowls. Whip up the cilantro lime marinade for these chicken thighs in just a few minutes with basic ingredients. It’s no secret that I LOVE chicken dinners! So, there’s no shortage of chicken recipes here on Wholesome Yum....

This post is sponsored by Eaton Hemp. All opinions are my own and I only share products I personally love. Thanks for supporting the brands that make this site possible! I created this coconut flour bread recipe for all my readers that need nut-free options. People have been asking me about how to make coconut flour bread for a long time. Most low carb bread recipes have nuts, which is a problem for those with nut allergies — and you can’t just replace almond flour with coconut flour, due to how absorbent coconut flour is....

You won’t believe how luscious this creamy Tuscan salmon recipe is — it’s one of my favorite fish recipes! The salmon is flaky and tender, the sauce creamy and cheesy, and the sun-dried tomatoes take it over the top. Best of all, this dish is made with simple ingredients and it’s ready in 20 minutes, so while it’s nice enough for guests, it’s easy enough for a simple, healthy dinner....

Pork belly bites are like little bites of heaven because they simply melt in your mouth. These crispy skin bites are nuggets of pure decadence that everyone will enjoy. Why You Will Love These Crispy Pork Belly Bites You will love this savory, sticky, sweet dish. You can use it as an appetizer for any type of gathering, snacks throughout your day, or alongside vegetables or rice for a weeknight meal....

This post is sponsored by Crock-Pot®. All opinions are my own and I only share products I personally love. Thanks for supporting the brands that make this site possible! You’re going to want to know how to cook a whole chicken in a Crock Pot slow cooker! There are many reasons to do it, but my biggest ones are: it’s EASY, it doesn’t take up room in your oven, and this Crock Pot whole chicken recipe turns out perfectly juicy every single time....

Despite their omnipresence, scalloped potatoes have always been my least favorite side (unless we’re talking about these goat cheese studded Homemade Scalloped Potatoes). I don’t find them offensive; they just give me the all-around reaction of “meh.” I’ll pile a few on my plate because they are, you know, there, but my heart is never really in it. Until today. These crockpot scalloped potatoes taste of home cooking, pure comfort, and their texture is tender perfection....

Challenges with deep-frying The biggest challenges with deep-frying are the mess it leaves behind, the smell in the kitchen, and the difficulty maintaining oil temperature. I solved the first two of these problems by taking this type of cooking outside. There is no more stinky oil smell, and no more mess to clean up. The simple solution that makes deep-frying a breeze The temperature maintenance problem is easily solved by using a large cast iron pot with a propane burner....

If you’re someone who believes they’re not a baker, then let me introduce you to the perfect beginner baking recipe. These easy drop biscuits will leave you impressed with your baking abilities, and everyone dining with you will be too. Unlike many butter-and-flour centric baking recipes (ahem, pie crust), making an amazing batch of homemade drop biscuits doesn’t require grandma-level expertise. There’s no kneading, proofing, rolling, shaping, or (if your baking exploits go anything as mine do at times) four-letter words....

Whilst I love trying new recipes, there are a few recipes that I find myself always coming back to and this Easy Greek Salad right here is one of them! I almost always have the ingredients on hand, and I love how it comes together in about 5 minutes, which happens to make it my easiest recipe. Perfect for those nights where you just could not be bothered thinking about dinner....

Savory, cheesy, and oh-so-tender… this cheesy French onion chicken recipe combines all the rich flavor of French onion soup and turns it into a comfort food chicken meal for all to love! Learn how to make French onion baked chicken (with the best caramelized onions and no canned or boxed mixes needed), in just 30 minutes. What Is French Onion Chicken? Baked French onion chicken re-creates all the rich, caramelized flavors of French onion soup in a complete main dish....

Whatever pushed me down the crock pot sloppy joe recipe path, I am forever grateful. In keeping with life’s reliable sense of humor, a recipe I feared would turn out to be ho-hum at best—or a re-creation of childhood dinners I tried to hide in my napkin at worst—turned out to be the biggest dinner hit at our house in weeks. In place of the soggy ketchup and bland ground beef affair that I suspect turned me off to sloppy joes in the first place, this healthier crock pot sloppy joe recipe uses:...

And if you do have aspirations to be a smoothie person, here’s the perfect easy smoothie recipe to get you started! Made with strawberry, banana, and protein-rich ingredients like Greek yogurt, peanut butter, and oatmeal, this wholesome smoothie will keep you full for hours. It’s thick and creamy, pleasingly fruity, and tastes absolutely delicious. Whether this recipe is your first smoothie or your 500th, I am confident you’ll adore every sip....

Mastering the art of preparing a perfectly grilled chicken breast will make you feel like a has-her-life-together grown-up. Lean, healthy, and versatile, grilled chicken breasts are full of potential (hello, BBQ Chicken Salad and Balsamic Chicken Salad!). Sadly, they often turn out dry, bland, and rubbery. However, with a few easy tips and techniques, you can cook flavorful, tender grilled chicken breasts that are fit for adding to other recipes (like Greek Yogurt Chicken Salad or Chicken Tortilla Casserole) AND are worthy of enjoyment as a stand-alone main....