Monique Volz founded her food & wellness blog, Ambitious Kitchen, back in 2011 with the hopes of sharing her healthy comfort foods with the world while processing the unexpected passing of her father. Monique immediately connected with readers looking for a dose of inspiration, storytelling and comfort through food. Fast-forward 12 years and you'll not only find a website with hundreds of unique nourishing recipes, but also a dedicated, ambitious community who crave Monique's inspiration. Monique shares everything from her new favorite enchilada recipe and creative take on cookies, to her passion for wellness and entrepreneurship in order to inspire others both in and out of the kitchen. Monique lives in Chicago with her husband and 3 little boys.

Easy and Flavorful Whole Roasted Chicken Recipe You Must Try!
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Easy and Flavorful Whole Roasted Chicken Recipe You Must Try!
Vegan Cinnamon Rolls - Secret Ingredient Makes Them Extra Gooey!
13:17
Vegan Cinnamon Rolls - Secret Ingredient Makes Them Extra Gooey!
Broccoli Cheddar Chicken Couscous with Butternut Squash | 30-minute dinner!
5:59
Broccoli Cheddar Chicken Couscous with Butternut Squash | 30-minute dinner!
Cookie Exchange Winner! | Bakery Style Peanut Butter Cookies
10:59
Cookie Exchange Winner! | Bakery Style Peanut Butter Cookies
Real Food Blogger Fridge Tour
7:03
Real Food Blogger Fridge Tour
Beatrix's 'Straight A Salad' Copycat Recipe | Pear Arugula Salad
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Beatrix's 'Straight A Salad' Copycat Recipe | Pear Arugula Salad
30 Minute Dinner | Creamy Stove-top Mac & Cheese
8:34
30 Minute Dinner | Creamy Stove-top Mac & Cheese
You'll Never Buy Dinner Rolls Again! | Milk and Honey Dinner Rolls
14:42
You'll Never Buy Dinner Rolls Again! | Milk and Honey Dinner Rolls
Extra Crispy Parmesan Potatoes
7:38
Extra Crispy Parmesan Potatoes
Homemade Meat Sauce (5 Different Veggies and Kid-Approved!)
10:51
Homemade Meat Sauce (5 Different Veggies and Kid-Approved!)
Nourishing Almond Butter Double Chocolate Pumpkin Muffins
8:44
Nourishing Almond Butter Double Chocolate Pumpkin Muffins
Gluten-Free Birthday Cake Bread | naturally sweetened & made with greek yogurt
6:03
Gluten-Free Birthday Cake Bread | naturally sweetened & made with greek yogurt
No-Knead Pumpkin Cranberry Walnut Harvest Bread | from The Ambitious Kitchen Cookbook
11:50
No-Knead Pumpkin Cranberry Walnut Harvest Bread | from The Ambitious Kitchen Cookbook
Healthy Spaghetti O's Recipe
14:18
Healthy Spaghetti O's Recipe
Grown Up Little Debbie Oatmeal Cream Pies
13:32
Grown Up Little Debbie Oatmeal Cream Pies
Superfood Broccoli Salad | from The Ambitious Kitchen Cookbook
8:02
Superfood Broccoli Salad | from The Ambitious Kitchen Cookbook
Flourless Peanut Butter Chickpea Muffins
8:27
Flourless Peanut Butter Chickpea Muffins
Caramelized Corn Brown Butter Pasta | from the Ambitious Kitchen Cookbook
8:29
Caramelized Corn Brown Butter Pasta | from the Ambitious Kitchen Cookbook
World’s BEST Banana Cream Pie | Better Than Baker's Square!
10:45
World’s BEST Banana Cream Pie | Better Than Baker's Square!
Chipotle Lime Salmon Tacos with Peach-Avocado Salsa
8:10
Chipotle Lime Salmon Tacos with Peach-Avocado Salsa
Good Mood Comfort Food Season 2 | Teaser Trailer
1:02
Good Mood Comfort Food Season 2 | Teaser Trailer
Your New Go-To Summer Salsa (without Tomatoes) | Tomato-less Avocado Peach Salsa
4:07
Your New Go-To Summer Salsa (without Tomatoes) | Tomato-less Avocado Peach Salsa
Making Banana Bread Into Cake | Peanut Butter Banana Cake
10:24
Making Banana Bread Into Cake | Peanut Butter Banana Cake
Easy High Protein Weeknight Dinner | Herby Chicken Meatball Pitas
11:11
Easy High Protein Weeknight Dinner | Herby Chicken Meatball Pitas
No Knead Honey Oat Artisan Bread
9:36
No Knead Honey Oat Artisan Bread
Outrageously Good Vegan Chocolate Chip Cookies
6:53
Outrageously Good Vegan Chocolate Chip Cookies
Puerto Rican Chicken & Rice
11:05
Puerto Rican Chicken & Rice
Peanut Butter Protein Cookie Dough Bites
3:53
Peanut Butter Protein Cookie Dough Bites
Easy Meal Prep Chopped Salad | Italian Chopped Brussels Sprouts Salad
6:55
Easy Meal Prep Chopped Salad | Italian Chopped Brussels Sprouts Salad
Blender Double Chocolate Banana Muffins
9:23
Blender Double Chocolate Banana Muffins