Ambitious Kitchen

Healthy Kid-Friendly Dinner Ideas

Monique Volz — Sat, 15 Aug 2026 16:00:02 +0000

Healthy Kid-Friendly Dinner Ideas

Healthy kid-friendly dinner ideas that are perfect for busy weeknights! You’ll find plenty of quick & easy meals, plus delicious recipes with global flavors that even picky eaters will love. These kid-friendly dinners will be family favorites! With 4 young boys, mealtimes are quite the production here at the Ambitious Kitchen household. The good news

Veggie-Packed Meat Sauce (freezer-friendly, great for kids!)

Monique Volz — Thu, 13 Aug 2026 16:00:29 +0000

Veggie-Packed Meat Sauce (freezer-friendly, great for kids!)

This veggie-packed meat sauce, also known as ragu, is an ultra flavorful, easy recipe to keep in your back pocket (and freezer at all times!). Packed with protein from your favorite ground meat and loaded with FOUR different vegetables, this meat sauce boasts both delicious flavor and nutrition that everyone will gobble up! Great for

Healthy Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies (vegan & gluten free!)

Monique Volz — Wed, 12 Aug 2026 16:00:12 +0000

Healthy Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies (vegan & gluten free!)

My very favorite healthy oatmeal chocolate chip cookies are vegan, gluten-free, and outrageously chewy and delicious. They’re perfect for lactating mamas and kids thanks to the flax, oats, and plenty of healthy fats! Are you ready for the BEST healthy oatmeal chocolate chip cookies EVER?! They’re crispy on the outside, chewy in the middle, and

Homemade Roasted Tomato Basil Soup

Monique Volz — Tue, 11 Aug 2026 16:00:00 +0000

Homemade Roasted Tomato Basil Soup

The best homemade tomato basil soup recipe made with roasted fresh tomatoes, garlic, caramelized onions, and optional add-ins for extra creaminess. This tomato basil soup recipe is full of flavor and the best way to use up fresh tomatoes from your garden! You’ll never want to go back to the canned stuff after you try

Blueberry Protein Pancake Breakfast “Cake”

Monique Volz — Mon, 10 Aug 2026 16:00:37 +0000

Blueberry Protein Pancake Breakfast “Cake”

Easy, protein-packed pancake breakfast cake made with simple ingredients and bursting with juicy blueberries. This protein breakfast cake is such a fun twist on traditional pancakes and makes the perfect filling and satisfying breakfast! Top with extra yogurt and a drizzle of maple syrup, or freeze slices for easy breakfasts later. Cake? For breakfast? It’s

Grilled Chicken and Veggie Chimichurri Pasta Salad

Monique Volz — Mon, 10 Aug 2026 09:00:44 +0000

Grilled Chicken and Veggie Chimichurri Pasta Salad

Beautiful chimichurri pasta salad filled with juicy grilled chicken, a rainbow of tender veggies, and a sprinkle of tangy goat cheese. Use up plenty of fresh summer herbs for the homemade chimichurri dressing, and enjoy hot or cold for the perfect late-summer meal that’s great for sharing. This summer deserves one more really good pasta

22 High Protein Ground Turkey Recipes

Monique Volz — Sat, 08 Aug 2026 16:00:21 +0000

22 High Protein Ground Turkey Recipes

Delicious, healthy ground turkey recipes that make the perfect lunches and dinners. You’ll find plenty of easy recipes using ground turkey like chili, meatballs, tacos, and more. Each recipe is protein-packed and great for meal prep! If you’ve ever wondered what to cook with the ground turkey lurking in your fridge or freezer, I’ve got

Strawberry Cheesecake Smoothie

Monique Volz — Fri, 07 Aug 2026 09:00:32 +0000

Strawberry Cheesecake Smoothie

Sweet and tangy strawberry cheesecake smoothie packed with fiber and over 15g of protein from cottage cheese! This easy smoothie is made with just 6 simple ingredients for the perfect breakfast or snack that seriously tastes like dessert. Breakfast should be fun, quick, and easy. But what if it’s also packed with nutrients and tastes

Turkey Picadillo (with a slow cooker option!)

Monique Volz — Wed, 05 Aug 2026 16:00:05 +0000

Turkey Picadillo (with a slow cooker option!)

Flavorful turkey picadillo simmered with veggies, tomato sauce, and homemade sazon seasoning. My family’s lightened-up take on traditional picadillo can be made in one pot or in your slow cooker for ease. Serve this comforting, kid-friendly dinner with arroz con gandules, rice, tortillas, or even chips for dipping! Cozy, comforting, and full of flavor —

Healthy Peanut Butter Banana Muffins (dairy free + gluten free)

Monique Volz — Tue, 04 Aug 2026 16:00:14 +0000

Healthy Peanut Butter Banana Muffins (dairy free + gluten free)

Healthy peanut butter banana muffins packed with protein and peanut butter flavor. These gluten-free peanut butter banana muffins are naturally sweetened with pure maple syrup, dairy-free, and a great on-the-go healthy breakfast or snack. Try them with mini chocolate chips! These healthy peanut butter banana muffins were a delicious result of my Sunday baking adventures

Hot Honey Bangin’ Crunchy Cornflake Baked Chicken

Monique Volz — Mon, 03 Aug 2026 16:00:01 +0000

Hot Honey Bangin’ Crunchy Cornflake Baked Chicken

Incredible crunchy cornflake baked chicken tossed with delicious spices and drizzled with hot honey. This easy cornflake chicken recipe comes together with simple ingredients and in under an hour for a wonderful dinner you’ll crave! It’s crispy. It’s crunchy. It’s sweet & spicy. It’s my famous hot honey BANGIN’ crunchy cornflake chicken. After so many

Our Favorite Healthy Salad Dressings

Monique Volz — Sun, 02 Aug 2026 16:00:48 +0000

Our Favorite Healthy Salad Dressings

The best healthy salad dressings that you can make right at home with simple ingredients. Skip the bottled stuff for good with these super flavorful and easy homemade salad dressing recipes. Vegan and dairy-free dressings included! Here at AK, you know we’re in the anti-boring-salad club. Ambitious Kitchen salads are guaranteed to be bright, flavorful,