Ambitious Kitchen

Italian Wedding Soup

Monique Volz — Tue, 29 Sep 2026 16:00:28 +0000

Italian Wedding Soup

Nourishing Italian wedding soup with protein-packed chicken meatballs, lots of beautiful vegetables, and tender pearl couscous. This classic Italian wedding soup recipe is easy to make for the perfect weekday lunch or dinner the whole family will love! I’m so excited to re-share one of my favorite high-protein soup recipes to warm your body and

Apple Snacking Cake with Salted Brown Butter Cream Cheese Frosting

Monique Volz — Mon, 28 Sep 2026 16:00:32 +0000

Apple Snacking Cake with Salted Brown Butter Cream Cheese Frosting

Beautiful apple snacking cake with bites of juicy honeycrisp apples in every slice and topped with a luscious salted brown butter cream cheese frosting. This easy apple snacking cake makes the perfect fall dessert for birthdays, holidays, or any occasion when you need a wonderful dessert! This might be the most GORGEOUS cake that will

Brown Butter Sage Orzo with Spicy Sausage & Butternut Squash

Monique Volz — Mon, 28 Sep 2026 09:00:50 +0000

Brown Butter Sage Orzo with Spicy Sausage & Butternut Squash

Creamy one pan butternut squash orzo with rich, sage-infused brown butter, spicy sausage, and tangy goat cheese. This sweet and savory orzo recipe is filled with cozy fall flavors, plus an extra boost of veggies from spinach! A beautiful weeknight dinner the whole family will love. Ummm hi, I just made you the coziest fall-in-a-pan

Healthy Pancake Recipes for Cozy Mornings

Monique Volz — Sat, 26 Sep 2026 16:00:45 +0000

Healthy Pancake Recipes for Cozy Mornings

Over 20 healthy pancake recipes that make the perfect breakfast or brunch! You’ll find fruit-forward pancakes, ones you can make in the blender, and so much more. Plus, get all of our tips for making deliciously fluffy pancakes every time. Kid-friendly and so easy! There’s something about the start of fall that puts me on

Homemade Slow Cooker Applesauce

Monique Volz — Thu, 24 Sep 2026 16:00:45 +0000

Homemade Slow Cooker Applesauce

Easy slow cooker applesauce made with fresh apples, cozy cinnamon, and the perfect touch of sweetness. Skip the store-bought version and make this homemade applesauce for everything from breakfasts and snacks for kiddos to baked goods! Is there a more iconic, nostalgic kid snack than applesauce? I bet we all grew up on those little

Manchego Apple Kale Farro Salad

Monique Volz — Wed, 23 Sep 2026 16:00:49 +0000

Manchego Apple Kale Farro Salad

Beautiful apple kale farro salad with savory manchego cheese, a light maple cider dressing, and a sweet and salty pecan pumpkin seed crunch topping. This harvest apple farro salad is the perfect lunch or holiday side dish, and a wonderful way to use up fresh fall apples! Make it your way with a boost of

Actually, the Best Vegetarian Chili Ever

Monique Volz — Tue, 22 Sep 2026 16:00:33 +0000

Actually, the Best Vegetarian Chili Ever

This is actually THE BEST vegetarian chili recipe you’ll ever make! You won’t believe there isn’t any meat in this delicious, easy vegetarian chili made with two kinds of beans, veggies, tender sweet potato, and sweet corn. Perfectly spiced, thick and hearty, and easy to make on the stovetop or in your slow cooker! For

Blow Ya Mind Pumpkin Cake with Cinnamon Cream Cheese Frosting (gluten free!)

Monique Volz — Mon, 21 Sep 2026 16:00:22 +0000

Blow Ya Mind Pumpkin Cake with Cinnamon Cream Cheese Frosting (gluten free!)

Healthy pumpkin cake with luscious cinnamon cream cheese frosting that’s seriously blow ya mind delicious. This one bowl, gluten-free pumpkin cake is naturally sweetened, perfectly moist thanks to yogurt, and filled with cozy pumpkin spices. I shared this epic a few years ago, and I still think it might be the BEST fall dessert you

One Pan Southwest Chicken and Rice Fajita Skillet

Monique Volz — Sun, 20 Sep 2026 16:00:46 +0000

One Pan Southwest Chicken and Rice Fajita Skillet

One pan fajita chicken and rice skillet packed with bold Southwest seasonings, tons of beautiful veggies, and plenty of protein from both black beans and chicken. This easy chicken fajita rice skillet is delicious topped with salsa, avocado, and pickled red onion, and makes incredible leftovers. The perfect weeknight meal that’s bursting with flavor! Move

Easy, High-Protein Snack Recipes

Monique Volz — Sat, 19 Sep 2026 16:00:00 +0000

Easy, High-Protein Snack Recipes

Healthy, high-protein snacks that are perfect for enjoying during busy weeks or on the go! These homemade snacks have wholesome ingredients and are packed with fiber and protein to keep you full and satisfied. You’ll find energy bites, muffins, savory dips, and more. Whether you’re prepping for a busy work week, headed out of town,

Brown Butter Apple Muffins with Cinnamon Pecan Streusel

Monique Volz — Thu, 17 Sep 2026 16:00:55 +0000

Brown Butter Apple Muffins with Cinnamon Pecan Streusel

Beautiful brown butter studded apple muffins made with chunks of juicy apples AND applesauce! A touch of brown sugar, maple syrup, and a crunchy cinnamon pecan streusel will have you coming back again and again! And the apple muffins stay moist for days! Make these; you won’t regret it. Oh hey there! It’s your resident

Crispy Black Bean Tacos

Monique Volz — Wed, 16 Sep 2026 16:00:57 +0000

Crispy Black Bean Tacos

Incredible crispy black bean tacos filled with sneaky vegetables, cozy spices, and a layer of melty cheese. These easy baked black bean tacos are the perfect 30-minute vegetarian dinner that even kiddos will love! Serve with different sauce options for dipping, drizzling, and devouring. These crispy baked black bean tacos might just be your family’s