There are some days when dinner feels like the last hurdle of the day. After all the running around, decision-making, and never-ending to-do lists, the thought of cooking can feel exhausting.
But dinner for me is more than just another meal. It’s a moment to unwind, reset, and nourish my body and mind. There’s something so peaceful about the rhythm of cooking, even on the busiest nights, when I keep it simple and easy. It grounds me.
For me, food is truly a love language. Cooking is my way of showing care, whether it's for myself after a long day or for the people I love. There’s something so special about putting together a meal and watching someone’s face light up when they taste it. Even on the days when I’m not feeling super motivated, that little spark of love keeps me going in the kitchen.
I’ve put together this list of 20 healthy dinner recipes for those days when you want something delicious, nourishing, and made with love. These are my go-to meals when I’m craving something nourishing and wholesome, dishes that bring comfort without the chaos.
For the picky eaters and the ones that like everything, there’s something here to please everyone. Whether you’re looking for light, nutrient-packed bowls, easy three-ingredient bites, or a chipotle bowl without the stomach ache, I’ve got you covered.
On the Menu:
Beef Stir Fry Bowl
Salmon Bowl w/ Mango Salsa + Coconut Rice
Chicken Pesto n’ Tomato Pasta
Mediterranean “Chipotle Style” Bowl
Burger Bowl
Sweet Potato Gnocchi
Golden Glow Bowl
Salmon Sliders
Sweet Potato Burger Sliders
Simple Chicken Nuggets
Salmon Curry Bowl
Steak Tacos
Chipotle Bowl
Avgolemono Soup Bowl
Beef Lettuce Cups
Steak n’ Potatoes
Orange Chicken
Salmon Hand Rolls
Mini Chicken Pot Pies
Steak Nachos
Now let’s get cookin’…..
Beef Stir Fry Bowl


Ingredients
1 cup jasmine rice
2 cups bone broth (Fond Turmeric Chicken is the BEST - I use one full jar, discount is ‘glowwithella’)
1 tbsp ghee
1 lb ground beef
2 large carrots
1 red bell pepper
1 tbsp freshly grated ginger
1 tbsp ghee or butter or EVOO
2 tbsp coconut aminos
Salt n pepper
TOPPINGS: 2 green onions, handful cilantro, 1/2 avocado, sauerkraut, coconut aminos, flakey salt, pepper, chili flakes, sesame seeds
Recipe
For the rice, melt ghee in a pot then add in rice, mix around until each grain is covered
Pour over turmeric bone broth and bring to a light bubble over medium heat, stirring, then lower heat to low and cover, let rice cook for about 20 minutes or until all liquid is absorbed
Chop up carrots and bell pepper
Also chop green onions and cilantro, set aside
Grate fresh ginger
In a pan over medium heat, melt butter or ghee
Once melted add ginger, stir till fragrant and then in carrots and bell pepper, continuously stir
Add coconut aminos
Once mostly cooked, push to the side and add in ground beef
Mash ground beef and add in salt and pepper
Continuously mash and cook
Once ground beef is 90% cooked, mix everything together and let finish cooking, then remove from heat
By this time rice should be almost done, so build your bowl
Add in desired amount of rice, beef stir fry mixture, and all the rest of the toppings
ENJOY!
Salmon Bowl w/ Mango Salsa + Coconut Rice


Ingredients
Mango Salsa:
1 mango
1/4 cup chopped red onion
1 tbsp chopped serrano or jalapeño
1 tbsp chopped cilantro
1 tsp grated ginger
1 lime juice
salt
Coconut Rice:
1/2 cup jasmine rice
1 cup coconut milk
Salmon:
1 salmon filet
EVOO
salt
Other:
1/2 avocado
cilantro
sesame seeds
coconut aminos
Recipe
For the salsa, chop up mango, red onion, serrano and cilantro and add to a bowl
Cover with lime juice and salt, mix
Cover and let sit in the fridge
For the coconut rice, add rice to a pot and cover with coconut milk, bring to a light bubble then cover and let cook on low for about 20 minutes or until coconut milk is fully absorbed and rice is cooked
For the salmon, cover filet in olive and and salt and bake at at 425 for 15-20 minutes (until crisp on the bottom and cooked through)
Add everything to a bowl, top with cilantro, sesame seeds and coconut aminos and ENJOY
Chicken Pesto n’ Tomato Pasta


Ingredients
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