Meg's Kitchen

Meg's Kitchen This is a dream come true for me, something I always wanted to do, sharing my cooking & baking with others. Enjoy!

Great flavors from cakes to BBQ, they will all make you smile! daily recipes that are easy, fun and somewhat healthy

🥒✨ Sometimes you just need to eat a whole cucumber.And sometimes you need a bowl that’s loaded with everything good.This...
08/16/2026

🥒✨ Sometimes you just need to eat a whole cucumber.

And sometimes you need a bowl that’s loaded with everything good.

This Thai Sweet Chili Marry Me Chicken Bowl starts with coconut curry rice and grilled cilantro lime chicken, then gets piled high with roasted sweet potatoes, broccoli, sweet pineapple, and a crunchy whole-cucumber salad.

But the real star?

🌶️ The Thai Sweet Chili Marry Me Sauce.

Creamy coconut milk, sweet chili sauce, red curry, lime, and just enough sweetness to make you want to drizzle it on absolutely everything.

🍗 High protein
🥒 Fresh & crunchy
🥥 Creamy & comforting
🍍 Sweet & spicy
🍠 Packed with flavor and color

This recipe was inspired by the “Sometimes You Just Need to Eat a Whole Cucumber” trend—and honestly, I think we made it even better.

Would you pile that extra sauce on your bowl, or serve it on the side? 👇

There are two kinds of scones…🥴 The dry, heavy ones that leave you reaching for a gallon of coffee.✨ And these.These Sou...
08/13/2026

There are two kinds of scones…

🥴 The dry, heavy ones that leave you reaching for a gallon of coffee.

✨ And these.

These Sourdough Discard Cottage Cheese Savory Scones are soft, fluffy, and packed with flavor—without feeling heavy. The sourdough discard adds a subtle tang, while cottage cheese brings moisture and a protein boost you probably wouldn’t expect.

They’re perfect for:
🥣 Dunking into soup or chili
🥗 Pairing with a salad for lunch
🍳 Serving alongside eggs or breakfast sausage
🧈 Toasting the next day with a little butter
❄️ Freezing for quick grab-and-go breakfasts

One of my favorite things about recipes like this is that they’re easy to make your own. Add turkey bacon, roasted garlic, spinach, jalapeños, herbs, sun-dried tomatoes, or whatever you have in the fridge. It’s a great way to reduce food waste while turning a little sourdough discard into something your family will actually get excited about.

💜 Meg’s Kitchen Tip: Handle the dough gently! Overmixing is the fastest way to turn light, tender scones into dense ones. A light touch makes all the difference.

If you’re always looking for new ways to use your sourdough discard, save this recipe—you’ll want to make it again and again!

👇 Tell me…what flavor combination would you try first?

🍅✨ NEW RECIPE ALERT ✨🍅These Blackened Ranch Fried Green Tomato Bites disappeared almost as fast as I could make them ton...
08/11/2026

🍅✨ NEW RECIPE ALERT ✨🍅

These Blackened Ranch Fried Green Tomato Bites disappeared almost as fast as I could make them tonight!

Crispy on the outside, tender and tangy on the inside, these bite-sized green tomato poppers are coated in a flavorful gluten-free breading and air fried until golden. Then they’re drizzled with a creamy Blackened Ranch Aioli that takes them completely over the top. 🤤

✔ Air Fryer Friendly
✔ Gluten-Free Option
✔ Lower Carb Than Traditional Fried Green Tomatoes
✔ Perfect for parties, game day, appetizers, or a fun summer side dish

The combination of cornmeal, almond flour, pork rinds, and gluten-free panko creates the perfect crunch without deep frying. And that blackened ranch drizzle? You’ll want to put it on everything!

Have you ever tried fried green tomatoes? Are you team classic Southern style or would you try these bite-sized crispy poppers?

Drop a 🍅 below if you’d like the recipe!

✨ Brown Sugar Cinnamon Pop-Tart Bars… but make them homemade. 🤎✨You know that nostalgic first bite of a Brown Sugar Cinn...
08/09/2026

✨ Brown Sugar Cinnamon Pop-Tart Bars… but make them homemade. 🤎✨

You know that nostalgic first bite of a Brown Sugar Cinnamon Pop-Tart? Warm cinnamon filling, soft cookie layers, sweet glaze…

Now imagine that flavor made from scratch—with real butter, real vanilla, and a little sourdough discard to make them even softer and more tender. 😍

This isn’t a “healthy dessert”…it’s a homemade upgrade. Sometimes the goal isn’t to eliminate every ingredient we enjoy—it’s to swap ultra-processed convenience for something made with simple ingredients and a little love.

The sourdough discard doesn’t make these taste sour at all. It simply adds moisture, a richer flavor, and helps use up something that might otherwise be thrown away.

✨ Per Bar (1 of 16):
🤎 343 Calories
🤎 3g Protein
🤎 50g Carbs
🤎 14g Fat
🤎 1g Fiber
🤎 ~80mg Sodium

One of my favorite little tweaks? I swapped the flour in the cinnamon filling for almond flour, adding a little extra richness and nutrition while keeping that gooey brown sugar center we all love.

These are perfect with:
☕ Morning coffee
🍎 Afternoon snack
🎄 Holiday cookie trays
🎁 Homemade gift boxes
🥛 A cold glass of milk after dinner

Sometimes the best recipes are the ones that bring back childhood memories—just made a little better in your own kitchen. ❤️

👇 If you grew up loving Brown Sugar Cinnamon Pop-Tarts, tell me… did you eat them toasted or straight out of the foil? 😄

🫐🍋 Blueberry Lemon Breakfast Bars… but make them Meg’s Kitchen style. 💜There’s just something about fresh blueberries an...
08/06/2026

🫐🍋 Blueberry Lemon Breakfast Bars… but make them Meg’s Kitchen style. 💜

There’s just something about fresh blueberries and bright lemon that feels like sunshine. ☀️ But instead of a dessert loaded with refined sugar, I wanted something that works just as well for breakfast, afternoon coffee, or an after-school snack.

These bars are made with:
✨ Gluten-free oats and flours
✨ Almond flour for healthy fats
✨ Sourdough discard (because we never waste the good stuff!)
✨ Naturally sweetened with maple syrup, honey, or organic cane sugar
✨ Protein and fiber to help keep you satisfied longer

The result? A soft, tender bar that’s somewhere between blueberry bread, baked oatmeal, and coffee cake—with juicy blueberries in every bite and a bright pop of fresh lemon.

I love recipes like this because they prove that eating well doesn’t mean giving up the foods you enjoy. It’s all about making small ingredient swaps that add more nourishment while keeping every bit of the flavor.

💡 Meg’s Tip: These freeze beautifully! Wrap individual bars and keep them in the freezer for quick breakfasts or healthy snacks all week long.

Would you drizzle yours with a light lemon yogurt glaze 🍋 or eat it warm straight from the pan? 😋

💜 Save this recipe for blueberry season, tag a friend who loves lemon desserts, and follow Meg’s Kitchen for more wholesome comfort food made a little healthier.

Who says comfort food can’t fuel your body? 💛These Low Carb Breakfast Sausage Balls have all the cozy flavors of the cla...
08/02/2026

Who says comfort food can’t fuel your body? 💛

These Low Carb Breakfast Sausage Balls have all the cozy flavors of the classic party appetizer—but reimagined as a satisfying breakfast or meal-prep snack.

✨ Made with:
🧀 Real cheddar cheese
🍗 Lean turkey breakfast sausage
🥣 Cottage cheese for extra protein and moisture
🌰 Almond flour instead of biscuit mix
🌱 Flaxseed and pea protein for a nutrition boost
🍁 A hint of maple flavor to bring those classic breakfast sausage flavors to life

They’re gluten-free, freezer-friendly, and perfect for busy mornings when you need something you can grab, heat, and enjoy in minutes.

One of my favorite things about recreating recipes is proving that we don’t have to give up the foods we love—we just make a few intentional swaps that add more nourishment while keeping the flavors we crave.

Because healthy eating shouldn’t feel like punishment. It should feel like coming home to good food that loves you back. ❤️

Have you ever tried breakfast sausage balls? Would you dip yours in maple syrup, hot honey, or spicy mustard? Tell me in the comments! 👇

🧀 One recipe. Endless possibilities.This whipped Everything Neufchâtel spread has become a new staple in our refrigerato...
07/16/2026

🧀 One recipe. Endless possibilities.

This whipped Everything Neufchâtel spread has become a new staple in our refrigerator!

It’s creamy, packed with flavor, boosted with plant-based protein and fiber, and made without all the extra sodium found in many store-bought spreads.

Spread it on:
🥯 Sourdough toast or your favorite bagel
🥒 Fresh veggies
🥪 Sandwiches & wraps
🍅 Tomato slices
🥚 Eggs
🥔 Baked potatoes

My favorite quick snack?

Take a slice of salami (or turkey or ham), spread on a layer of the whipped cream cheese, add a cucumber spear or celery stick, roll it up, and enjoy!

✔️ High protein
✔️ High fiber
✔️ Crunchy, creamy, and satisfying
✔️ Meal-prep friendly
✔️ Ready in minutes

Sometimes the best recipes aren’t complicated—they’re simple ingredients that work together to keep you feeling full and fueled.

What’s your favorite way to enjoy cream cheese? Sweet or savory? Tell me below! 👇

🦋 Meg’s Kitchen—where comfort food gets a healthy glow-up, one recipe at a time.

🥗 Who doesn’t love a good Caesar salad?Let’s be honest…everyone has opinions about the best Caesar dressing. 😄Our family...
07/15/2026

🥗 Who doesn’t love a good Caesar salad?

Let’s be honest…everyone has opinions about the best Caesar dressing. 😄

Our family’s favorite has always been Brianna’s Asiago Caesar. It’s creamy, tangy, cheesy, and absolutely delicious.

But when I started paying closer attention to ingredients and sodium, I realized it wasn’t something I wanted to use every week.

So…I went into the kitchen. 👩‍🍳

A little more heart-healthy olive oil.
A little less sodium.
Real cheeses.
Fresh lemon.
Greek yogurt for creaminess.
A boost of fiber.
And simple ingredients I actually recognize.

The result?

🥗 All the bright, tangy Asiago Caesar flavor we love…with a cleaner ingredient list and a recipe I feel good serving my family.

One of my favorite ways to enjoy it is tossed with:
✨ Protein or gluten-free pasta
✨ Grilled chicken
✨ Crisp romaine
✨ Fresh Parmesan
✨ Crumbled bacon
✨ Homemade sourdough croutons (or crunchy sourdough crumbs!)
✨ Roasted sunflower seeds
✨ Plenty of fresh cracked black pepper

It’s hearty enough for meal prep, perfect for lunches, and tastes like something you’d order at your favorite café.

Because healthy eating shouldn’t mean giving up the foods you love—it just means making them work a little harder for you. 💚

What’s YOUR favorite Caesar dressing? Are you team creamy…or team vinaigrette?

🍅🍝 Summer Garden Chicken Sausage Pasta 🌿This is one of those meals that looks like it came from a restaurant but is simp...
07/14/2026

🍅🍝 Summer Garden Chicken Sausage Pasta 🌿

This is one of those meals that looks like it came from a restaurant but is simple enough for a weeknight.

Sweet burst cherry tomatoes, tender zucchini, lean Italian-style chicken sausage, garlic, Parmesan, and a silky buttery olive oil sauce… all tossed with your favorite pasta.

✨ The best part? Use what works for your family!

✔️ Gluten-free pasta
✔️ High-protein pasta
✔️ Fresh homemade pasta if you’re feeling adventurous

There’s no “right” way—just delicious, real food made with real ingredients.

Finish each bowl with:
🧀 Fresh Parmesan
🌿 Basil
✨ A drizzle of balsamic glaze
🫒 Optional extra virgin olive oil

💚 Meg’s Kitchen Tip: Add a little fresh lemon zest right before serving. It brightens every bite without adding sodium.

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Feeding a crowd? This recipe doubles beautifully! Make a double batch for 6–8 servings, making it perfect for larger families, Sunday dinners, or meal prep for the week.

Because healthy food shouldn’t feel restrictive—it should be simple, satisfying, and something your family asks for again.

What’s your favorite pasta shape? 🍝👇

🍏 Grandma’s Recipes… Made Better 💜Who else grew up loving Snickers Salad? 🙋🏼‍♀️It’s sweet. It’s creamy. It’s crunchy. It...
07/10/2026

🍏 Grandma’s Recipes… Made Better 💜

Who else grew up loving Snickers Salad? 🙋🏼‍♀️

It’s sweet. It’s creamy. It’s crunchy. It’s the side dish that somehow always ended up next to the baked beans at every family picnic. 😂

But let’s be honest…

Do we really need a candy bar full of ingredients we can’t pronounce to get that same flavor?

✨ I don’t think so.

So I gave this Midwest classic the Meg’s Kitchen Glow-Up!

✔️ Crisp apples (or green grapes)
✔️ Creamy Greek yogurt
✔️ Natural peanut butter
✔️ Roasted peanuts
✔️ Dark chocolate
✔️ Honey instead of refined sugar
✔️ Optional protein & fiber boost to help keep you full

It still tastes like the nostalgic treat you remember… just made with ingredients that actually bring something to the table.

Because around here, we don’t believe healthy food has to taste like cardboard—we believe in taking the recipes we grew up with and making them a little better, one ingredient at a time. 💜

👇 Tell me…
Are you Team Apples 🍎 or Team Grapes 🍇 in your Snickers Salad?

Save this recipe for your next BBQ, family reunion, or Sunday dinner—and don’t forget to share it with someone who still thinks the candy bar is the secret ingredient. 😉

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