Ann Fulton

Main Dishes, Salads, Side Dishes

Lemony Dill Pea Salad with Salmon

Frozen peas and smoked salmon offer a super speedy way to whip up this fresh, flavorful salad, which can be enjoyed as an easy lunch, light dinner, or unique side dish when entertaining. A family trip to Paris last summer and a memorable meal at a chic little bistro inspired this herby, lemony, salmon and…

Condiments, Dips, Salads, Salsas, Side Dishes

Black Bean Dip (or Salsa or Salad)

Enjoy this easy, endlessly versatile recipe as a dip with chips, a salsa for fish or chicken, a super simple salad, or as the foundation of a nutritious, plant-based meal. Perfect for a potluck and can be prepared in advance! Amidst all my experimenting with new recipes, this simple combination of ingredients never grows old…

Main Dishes

Chili Lime Chicken

Add memorable flavor to basic chicken with a blend of spices you likely have on hand. Perfect as is and in burrito bowls, with or without the optional sauce. When I first wrote about this chicken for a newspaper recipe column in 2015, I alluded to a debate I was having with myself as to…

Desserts, Snacks

Rhubarb Bars

Sweet-tart flavor, gooey filling, and a crisp crust make these bars a must when rhubarb is in season! I’m not sure how many people would list rhubarb bars as their favorite dessert, perhaps favoring something featuring chocolate or ice cream. The first time I made this recipe many years ago, my husband—who did not grow…

Salsas

Scallion Salsa

Humble alliums pair with two pantry staples for a tangy, crisp salsa that adds something special to salmon, burgers, and a variety of grilled and broiled meats. Tomatoes may be the ingredient we most often associate with salsa, and by all means, tomato salsa has its place. And then there’s Black Bean Salsa, which has…

Salads, Side Dishes, Stir Fry

Quinoa Salad with Edamame, Bok Choy & Lemon Soy Vinaigrette

Crisp bok choy and edamame add fresh crunch to this tender quinoa salad. Tossed in a light lemon-soy vinaigrette, the versatile side pairs perfectly with salmon or chicken—or stands alone as a protein-rich meatless meal. When dinnertime rolls around, it’s easy to fall into a rhythm of the familiar meals we know by heart and…

Main Dishes

Miso Salmon

Make restaurant-quality Miso Salmon at home! This easy recipe features an irresistible miso-honey glaze that quickly broils to caramelized perfection. A healthy, delicious weeknight win. This restaurant-quality Miso Salmon is totally worthy of special guests but it can also be an incredibly easy weeknight win. In other words, it’s quick and easy yet tastes like…

How to clean enameled and cast iron pots and pans

Is there gook and grime that won’t come off your favorite pots and pans? I’ve discovered the best (and easiest) methods to get rid of it, and I’m sharing it with you! It doesn’t matter how that pot or pan got all grimy. Maybe a recipe called for high heat searing or blackening, which caused…

Stir Fry

Cashew Chicken and Broccoli Stir Fry

Tender chicken and crisp broccoli are glazed in a savory sauce and topped with crunchy cashews in this quick cooking stir fry that stacks up to your favorite takeout.  A stir fry that rivals your favorite takeout dish is possible, hot off your stovetop, and in about the same amount of time it takes to…

Main Dishes

Easy Chana Saag

This vibrant chana saag is a plant-based powerhouse packed with protein-rich chickpeas and nutrient-dense spinach. Easy to prepare with pantry and freezer staples and delicious as leftovers. I first fell in love with chana saag at a local restaurant by the name of Himalayan Curry & Grill. The chickpeas were enveloped in a smooth, creamy…

Cakes, Desserts

Yellow Sour Cream Cake

Looking for a yellow cake that feels familiar but a little elevated? This one delivers. It’s light, tender, and just sweet enough to make any occasion feel special. Birthday dinners, weekend entertaining, and “just because” situations any night of the week are excellent reasons to bake this yellow cake. It boasts the most tender crumb…

Cakes, Desserts

Perfect Chocolate Frosting

Looking for a frosting with exceptional chocolate flavor that’s not too sweet? This is your recipe! Have you ever found yourself eating a cake and thinking it would be perfect if the icing was just a bit less sweet? If so, this recipe is for you. Originally featured alongside the Yellow Sour Cream Cake in…

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