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    Easy Healthy-ish Recipes

    Welcome to Carmyy.com where you can find Carmy’s easy, healthy-ish recipes! Here you will find meal preps, weeknight dinners, Instant Pot recipes, air fryer recipes, and more that are not only simple but flavorful! Plus, find tasty Asian recipes from my childhood, made easy!

    New Recipes

    Find the latest and greatest recipes here:

    • Overhead view of a large plate of asian coleslaw. A bowl of salad dressing, toasted sesame seeds, napkin, and another bowl of salad on the side.
      Asian Coleslaw
    • A jar of milo overnight oats topped with fresh berries.
      Milo Overnight Oats
    • Overhead view of a skillet of ground turkey teriyaki.
      Ground Turkey Teriyaki
    • A glass of banana bread matcha with a floral stir stick.
      Banana Bread Matcha

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    Meal Prep Recipes

    Here are where you can find easy and delicious meal prep recipes that make weekdays much easier!

    • Overhead view of a plate of 8 nut date balls.
      Nut Date Balls
    • Overhead view of a bowl of peanut butter oatmeal with banana slices, peanut butter, and blueberries on top.
      Peanut Butter Oatmeal
    • Overhead view of a bowl of honey garlic tofu with broccoli, rice, and green onions.
      Honey Garlic Tofu
    • Overhead view of a large skillet of sausage orzo topped with shredded parmesan and basil.
      Sausage Orzo

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    Breakfast Recipes

    Need something delicious to start off the day? These breakfast recipes are just what you need!

    • Two jars of cheesecake overnight oats topped with chopped strawberries and crumbled graham crackers.
      Cheesecake Overnight Oats
    • A cottage cheese blueberry muffin in a white liner on a coaster. Blueberries scattered around.
      Cottage Cheese Blueberry Muffins
    • Three jars of brown sugar shaken espresso overnight oats on a serving tray with a bit of brown sugar on the side. Iced latte and milk in the background.
      Coffee Overnight Oats (Brown Sugar Shaken Espresso Overnight Oats)
    • A cottage cheese bagel cut in half with cream cheese in the middle.
      Cottage Cheese Bagels

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    Mains

    Lets get dinner on the table quickly with these tasty main dishes!

    • Overhead view of a chicken spinach and artichoke pasta bake in a white baking dish.
      Spinach and Artichoke Pasta Bake
    • Overhead view of a large bowl of egg fried rice with a spoon and a small bowl of rice on the side.
      Egg Fried Rice
    • Two crispy baked ground chicken tacos over lettuce with a dollop of guacamole, sour cream, and a lime on a plate.
      Baked Ground Chicken Tacos
    • Overhead view of a platter of brined chicken wings with a bowl of dipping sauce. Two iced sodas on the side.
      How to Brine Chicken Wings

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    Easy Salad Recipes

    Want salads that are hearty and filling? Try these reader favorites!

    • Bowl of chopped salad.
      Chopped Chicken Salad
    • Chicken Cobb Salad (Meal Prep)
    • Chopped Salad with Shrimp
      Chopped Salad with Shrimp
    • A bowl and a meal prep container with grilled chicken salad with blueberries, pecans, onions, avocado, and goat cheese with a blueberry vinaigrette.
      Grilled Chicken Salad with Blueberries
    • Overhead view of a platter of strawberry spinach salad.
      Spinach Strawberry Salad
    • A bowl and meal prep container of a BLT salad with chicken.
      BLT Salad with Chicken
    • Overhead view of a platter of strawberry goat cheese salad. Fresh basil, bowl of goat cheese, scattered pecans and strawberries beside the platter.
      Strawberry Goat Cheese Salad
    • Two rows of three jars of healthy salad dressings.
      Healthy Salad Dressings

    Cooking Tips and How to Guides

    If you’re looking for cooking guides or tips and tricks, here are some of my favourites:

    • Overhead view of a beige bowl with toasted breadcrumbs with a wooden spoon inside.
      How to Toast Breadcrumbs
    • Overhead view of a jar of date caramel.
      Date Caramel
    • A box of raspberry point oysters.
      How to Shuck an Oyster
    • Three leeks.
      How to Cut Leeks

    See more tips and how-to guides →

    Holidays and Gatherings

    If you’re looking for something to make for your next holiday meal, try these classics:

    • Overhead view of a pot of creme fraiche mashed potatoes topped with butter and chives.
      Creme Fraiche Mashed Potatoes
    • Overhead view of a platter with two air fryer cornish game hens surrounded by lemon slices and fresh thyme.
      Air Fryer Cornish Game Hens
    • Overhead view of a wooden serving board with a sliced dry brined spatchcock turkey surrounded by fresh sage, thyme, and rosemary along with lemon slices. Gravy in a gravy boat on the side along with drinks and a napkin.
      Dry Brined Spatchcock Turkey
    • Overhead view of a charcuterie board with jelly, pate, blackberries, and assorted meats and cheese.
      How to Build a Charcuterie Board

    See more holiday recipes →

    About Carmy

    Carmy is a healthy-ish living blogger based in Ontario. Here you can find healthy-ish meal prep recipes, Instant Pot recipes, and lightened up family favourites!

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    Instant Pot Recipes

    Got an Instant Pot? Me too! I love mine and here are some tried and true Instant Pot recipes that I make regularly.

    • A plate of no soak instant pot pinto beans with a spoon insert.
      Instant Pot Pinto Beans (No Soak)
    • Shredded instant pot bbq chicken in the pressure cooker.
      Instant Pot BBQ Chicken
    • A bowl of instant pot cilantro lime rice.
      Cilantro Lime Rice (Instant Pot)
    • Close up of a plate of instant pot basmati rice with a spoon.
      Instant Pot Basmati Rice with Butter and Garlic

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    Air Fryer Recipes

    Looking for delicious recipes that are perfect for your air fryer? Here are my favourites!

    • Overhead view of a platter of air fryer fingerling potatoes topped with fresh parmesan and thyme along with some lemon wedges and a bowl of ketchup on the side.
      Air Fryer Fingerling Potatoes
    • A platter of air fryer bbq chicken drumsticks with lemon slices between. A bowl of bbq, a plate of corn, and salt and pepper shakers on the side.
      Air Fryer BBQ Chicken Drumsticks
    • Overhead view of a plate of air fryer tofu garnished with green onions with a bowl of sauce on the side with more green onions.
      Crispy Air Fryer Tofu
    • Overhead view of a platter with two air fryer everything bagel salmon fillets.
      Air Fryer Everything Bagel Salmon

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    Freezer Friendly Recipes

    Who doesn’t love a freezer meal? Here are some you should pack your freezer with!

    • A bowl of spaghetti with ground chicken parmesan on top of half. Basil leaves on top.
      Ground Chicken Parmesan
    • A greek yogurt chocolate chip muffin on a parchment-lined serving board with another muffin in the back along with a glass of mini chocolate chips.
      Greek Yogurt Chocolate Chip Muffins
    • Overhead view of multiple pancakes with protein powder in a baking dish with berries scattered around.
      Pancakes with Protein Powder
    • Overhead view of healthy shepherd's pie in a baking dish. A drink, oven mitts, rosemary, napkin, plates, and forks on the side.
      Healthy Shepherd’s Pie

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    Drinks Recipes

    Here are some easy and delicious drinks to try!

    • A jar of homemade fresh banana simple syrup.
      Banana Syrup
    • An angled view of a glass of iced banana latte.
      Banana Latte
    • A glass of genmaicha milk tea with a pink striped straw.
      Genmaicha Milk Tea
    • A glass of earl grey matcha with a straw.
      Earl Grey Matcha Latte

    See more drink recipes →

    Sheet Pan Meals

    Sheet pan meals are SO easy to clean up. Try these ones tonight!

    • A close up view of a plate with an oven baked bone-in pork chop with potatoes, broccoli, and a bowl of herby sauce.
      Oven Baked Bone In Pork Chops
    • A plate of rice underneath sheet pan chicken thighs and broccoli with honey sriracha glaze.
      Sheet Pan Chicken Thighs and Broccoli with Sriracha Glaze
    • Sheet Pan Sweet Chili Chicken Thighs and Vegetables
    • Sheet Pan Black Pepper Soy Chicken with Broccoli

    See more sheet pan recipes →

    One Pot Recipes

    One pot recipes = one pot to clean up after! You’ll love these one pot recipes.

    • An overhead view of a large skillet of chicken broccoli orzo garnished with basil. Basil, a bowl of shredded cheese, salt, and pepper on the side.
      Chicken Broccoli Orzo
    • A plate of couscous salad with chorizo, corn, and chickpeas with a spoon.
      Chorizo Couscous Salad
    • Overhead view of a bowl of tomato rice soup with a spoon. A towel, salt and pepper shakers, a second bowl of soup, and some rice off to the side.
      Tomato Rice Soup
    • Overhead view of a bowl of steak fried rice topped with green onions and a spoon inserted.
      Steak Fried Rice

    See more one pot recipes →

    Under 60 Minutes Meals

    Get dinner done in under an hour with these fast meals!

    • Overhead view of mini pizza bagels topped with mini pepperoni with fresh basil.
      Mini Pizza Bagels
    • An overhead view of a pepperoni flatbread pizza with a basil garnish. A bowl of shredded cheese, red pepper flakes, and dried oregano on the side.
      Pepperoni Flatbread Pizza
    • Overhead view of a bowl of rice with orange cashew chicken on top along with broccoli florets and orange slices.
      Orange Cashew Chicken
    • Overhead view of a skillet of sausage and broccoli pasta topped with parmesan and basil.
      Sausage and Broccoli Pasta

    See more quick dinner recipes →

    Side Dish Recipes

    Need some side dishes to go with dinner? Give these a go!

    • A bowl of baked beans.
      Homemade Baked Beans
    • A bowl of sesame edamame topped with flaky salt and toasted sesame seeds.
      Sesame Edamame
    • Overhead view of a platter of roasted mini sweet peppers with garlic and thyme.
      Roasted Mini Sweet Peppers
    • Overhead view of a plate of sautéed mushrooms and onions with green onion garnish and a slice of lemon.
      Sautéed Mushrooms and Onions

    See more side dishes →

    Meatless Recipes

    Looking to cut down on meat? Here are some easy meatless but delicious recipes.

    • A bowl of mushroom fried rice topped with green onions. Garlic, salt and pepper shakers, and another bowl off to the side.
      Mushroom Fried Rice
    • Overhead view of stir fried shimeji mushrooms.
      Stir Fried Shimeji Mushroom
    • An oval platter of lemon pepper tofu topped with green onions.
      Lemon Pepper Tofu
    • Overhead view of a plate with mushroom toast. Berries, orange juice, thyme, and a napkin off to the side.
      Mushroom Toast

    See more meatless recipes →

    Bread Recipes

    I can’t live without bread! Here are my easy bread recipes that anyone can make.

    • A close up of cottage cheese flatbread folded in half with chicken, spinach, tomato, and onion inside.
      Cottage Cheese Flatbread
    • Close up of pieces of focaccia bread.
      Rosemary and Garlic Focaccia
    • Close up overhead view of a Korean cream cheese garlic bread.
      Korean Cream Cheese Garlic Bread
    • Close up of a plate of cinnamon raisin bread.
      Cinnamon Swirl Milk Bread with Raisins

    See more bread recipes →

    Recently Updated Recipes

    Here are some recipes that were recently updated!

    • A platter with a bowl of greek yogurt fruit dip with strawberries, blueberries, apple slices, and graham crackers.
      Greek Yogurt Fruit Dip
    • A glass of plum smoothie with a straw.
      Plum Smoothie
    • Swap out your frozen store bought chicken nuggets and make these super easy Homemade Air Fryer Chicken Nuggets instead!
      Homemade Air Fryer Chicken Nuggets
    • A plate of rice and beef stir fry.
      Ground Beef Stir Fry

    Grilling Recipes

    Ready for some grilling season? Here are some of my go-to easy grilling recipes!

    • Overhead view of a platter of grilled honey sriracha chicken thighs with lemon slices.
      Grilled Honey Sriracha Chicken Thighs
    • A platter with four Dijon mustard grilled pork chops with lemon slices and green onion garnish.
      Dijon Mustard Grilled Pork Chops
    • Overhead view of a grilled flank steak sliced in a platter with lemon slices and rosemary.
      Grilled Flank Steak
    • Overhead view of a platter of sweet thai chili grilled chicken thighs garnished with lemon wedges and green onions.
      Grilled Sweet Chili Chicken Thighs

    See grilling recipes →

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      20 Minute StairMaster HIIT Workout
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    Readers’ Favourites

    Here are some reader favourites

    • Plate and meal prep container with rice, korean chicken thighs, cucumbers, carrots, seasoned seaweed, sesame seeds, and green onions.
      Gochujang Chicken Thighs (Grilled or Stovetop)
    • Hibachi Chicken with Fried Rice
    • Crispy skin, delicious flavour, and oh so moist, this Garlic Herb Butter Roasted Chicken in a Dutch Oven is going to have you drooling!
      Garlic Herb Butter Roasted Chicken in a Dutch Oven
    • how to make instant pot poached eggs
      How To Make Instant Pot Poached Eggs

    Carmy is a healthy-ish living blogger based in Ontario. Here, you can find healthy-ish recipes including meal prep recipes, Instant Pot recipes, air fryer recipes, and lightened-up family favorites! Follow along for easy, straightforward recipes for any cooking level.

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    Popular

    • Plate and meal prep container with rice, korean chicken thighs, cucumbers, carrots, seasoned seaweed, sesame seeds, and green onions.
      Gochujang Chicken Thighs (Grilled or Stovetop)
    • Hibachi Chicken with Fried Rice
    • Crispy skin, delicious flavour, and oh so moist, this Garlic Herb Butter Roasted Chicken in a Dutch Oven is going to have you drooling!
      Garlic Herb Butter Roasted Chicken in a Dutch Oven
    • how to make instant pot poached eggs
      How To Make Instant Pot Poached Eggs

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