Weekends are about laid back mornings and finding your bliss in breakfast or brunch. Jump on the bowl train with a breakfast bowl featuring your morning favorites: eggs, bacon, fried potatoes, fresh vegetables, and creamy, sharp blue cheese.
The desire to enjoy fresh vegetables in something other than a stir-fry inspires a fun dish that brings together flavors from the Mediterranean into a dish brimming with asparagus, garlic, and tomatoes and a fun yogurt sauce for drizzling.
The flavors of garden ripe tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, and fragrant basil combine to make an unforgettable grilled cheese sandwich. Make one today to pair with your favorite soup or salad and you're set for a fantastic lunch or dinner.
Sometimes, the difference between a nice grilled chicken dinner and an out-of-this-world grilled chicken dinner is the grilling sauce. So this time around, I'm sharing a sauce that's so good, you'll want to eat it with a spoon. I now want to grill chicken every week … and I can!
When summer gets busy, there's nothing like having a make-ahead meal at the ready for you and your family. Make it especially fun by serving homemade shrimp spring rolls that you've put together using the season's finest vegetables.
A casserole tucked into roasted squash, this comfort food dinner has it all covered. Everything from spinach, garlic, and onion cooked with spicy sausage and finished with dried cranberries and chopped walnuts makes this a meal with no need for sides.
Have an absolutely stunning, elegant dinner bowl assembled and ready to enjoy in well under an hour. And while you are digging into such a glorious meal, you can smile and know it's also really very good for you too!
Next time it's time to make the tried and true krispy treats, pause and consider a rendition that's beautiful to look at and tastes even better. No need to worry! Just because they've grown up, it doesn't mean your kids won't still love them.
Everyone has their favorite candy bars. It's time to introduce the cookie inspired by my own. A soft, almond-scented cookie that's chock full of coconut, chocolate chips, and slivered almonds brings the best parts of Almond Joy candy bars to the party.
Smoky roasted chicken and vegetables bring a one pan meal to the table with a bit of a spicy kick. Sweet potatoes, kale, and chicken get treated with everything from creamy feta and avocado to smoky chipotle and paprika for a meal that's sure to be a new family favorite.
An Italian-inspired fresh salsa/relish helps bring an extra pop of flavor to all manner of cuisine gracing your plate. Everything from capers and garlic to tomatoes and chiles crown your favorite steaks, chops, and roasts with a splash of color and so much delicious!
Sometimes, you want a meal that can act as a flexible filler during a busy week. Maybe you are caught up in holiday preparations and you want to be able to make a fast dinner during the week or you have people visiting from out of town and you want a special brunch dish. It's nice to have recipes that will work in both cases.
Sometimes, oftentimes I'd argue, a tasty dinner is far more important than a pretty plate at the dinner table. With that in mind, get ready for a simple white chicken chili recipe that will have you reaching for seconds, if not a camera!
Some flavor combinations are just meant to be: chocolate and peanut butter, hot pepper and lime, and ginger and orange. The last one is showcased in an elegant bundt cake that's company-ready.
Tater tots transform one of our favorite Tex-Mex treats into a meal of epic proportions. Unlike traditional nachos, tatchos are definitely fork food and sure to be a hit with your family, young and old alike!
Being green is easy when you have a pile of fresh garden vegetables, pizza dough, and an oven. Oh, and some dreamy, creamy cheese to help make all of your dreams come true. Okay … that might be over-billing slightly, but you can bet on a delicious dinner!
Let's face it: pie is amazing. However, it can be time consuming and fussy … unless you have a couple of secret ingredients and then it can be yours with about 10 minutes of time and effort on your part!
Weekday leftovers inspire a spicy start to the day when zesty black beans get paired with flour tortillas, tomatoes, salsa, cilantro, chèvre, and eggs to help get you going on the weekend. Brunch will never be the same!
For a quick lunch or dinner, I often find myself turning to potatoes. After baking a potato, it becomes the backdrop for my culinary creativity and cravings. Open the refrigerator and pantry and find your own version, too!
Sometimes when cool weather blows in, we talk a lot about layering our clothing to keep warm and cozy. The same concept can be applied to dinner! Enjoy a hearty dinner that will delight everyone at the table when you enjoy a layered nacho dish that uses tater tots as its foundation.
If you're finding yourself at a loss for how to up the festivity of mornings in the post-Christmas lull, try making a batch of decadent eggnog waffles for breakfast and watch the sparkle return in a flash!
When it's time for brunch and you just don't want another quiche or pancake, mix it up a bit with a batch of spicy breakfast enchiladas. Whether on their own or as part of a festive brunch buffet, they are sure to be a crowd pleaser.
Cooking salmon using the kitchen sink might sound like some kind of prank, but it's actually a great way to get consistent results time and time again. Here, find a great one minute video that takes you through the process, step by step, to a fantastic and fascinating seafood meal.
When you don't have a lot of time to make dinner, but still want to get your kids involved, turn to fusion cuisine. Yeah, that's right: kids can blend their favorite dishes to make new favorite dishes too. This time around: Waffle-Pizza Sandwiches. What's not to love?
Sometimes I come across something on the Internet that I can't help but share with readers. This time around, I'm pointing out a series of amazing kitchen charts that will help take the guesswork out of everything from cutting vegetables to setting the table.
Normally, I'd highly recommend not judging a book by its cover. But when it comes to beautiful stuffed onions brimming with a decadent meatloaf mixture, I guess I don't need to be concerned. These beauties are pretty on the plate and likely to bring cheers from those seated at your table.
When cold weather comes to call, it helps to toss together a dinner that will warm you through and through. But don't just focus on the main attraction - choosing great winter sides can make a meal sing, even when the wind is whistling outside your door!
Our ode to inspired sides continues with another great pairing for a hearty winter meal. This time around, we're taking baked potatoes to an entirely new level by giving them an accordion-style makeover and a tangy, creamy sauce for serving.
Sometimes a weekend still doesn't leave time for a long, luxurious breakfast. However, that doesn't mean you need to settle for a bagel with a schmear of cream cheese. Give yourself less than a half hour and you can have a fantastic fluffy oven pancake!
If you think you have to resort to a restaurant outing or takeout to get good sweet and sour pork, this one's for you. If you think avoiding gluten means that's a dish you need to bid farewell to, this one's for you. If you think it's a dish that has to be chock full of corn syrup, this one's for you.
