Recipe Collections

Freezer-Friendly Meals

Want to stock your freezer? Taking a meal to a friend? Or do you simply appreciate the convenience of advance prep? Whatever the reason, it’s helpful to have a list of meals that reheat, travel, and freeze well. The following list is loaded with ideas for every taste and occasion. Having a delicious meal in…

Fresh & Vibrant Salads for Your Holiday Table

Holiday foods are often rich and heavy, so a crisp, colorful salad can provide welcome balance. This collection showcases my many favorites! Following is a list of my favorite salads, which can easily be scaled to serve to a crowd. The balance of crisp and acidic, fresh, and crunchy, pairs well with richer foods like…

Food Gift Guide

Looking for a thoughtful (and delicious!) DIY gift that even the most discerning recipient will love? This list is chock full of easy recipes for gifting at all occasions! So often, well intentioned gifts end up in a drawer or closet, never to see the light of day. When we struggle to come up with…

Fig Holiday Cookie Recipe Contest

Judging Fig magazine’s 2024 holiday cookie contest was a sweet job, and I’m delighted to share the winning recipes, which are endlessly creative and oh-so delicious! Counters covered in flour and sugar, the sink full of mixing bowls and spatulas, and the sweet smell of freshly baked cookies wafting from a hot oven—these are the…

20 Pumpkin & Squash Recipes To Fall For!

The following winter squash and pumpkin recipes have become favorites with family, friends, and readers and are sure to satisfy all your sweet and savory cravings this season!

Weeknight Meal Ideas

Need fresh recipe inspiration? The following list of tried-and-true recipes will breathe new life into your weekday menu planning! As we transition into a new school year, a new season, and a change in seasonal ingredients, many of us could use some fresh recipe inspiration to bolster our weeknight meal rotation. With that goal in…

Labor Day Favorites

Labor Day, the unofficial end of summer, is upon us. (How is that possible?) It’s the last barbecue weekend before school gets back into full swing (for some, it’s been in full swing for a while!) and a sweet end to what has hopefully been a delicious summer. Whether entertaining this weekend or simply in…

St. Patrick’s Day Recipes

☘️ Following are some of our favorite recipes to make on St. Patrick’s Day, which celebrates the foremost patron saint of Ireland. Cheers to the luck of the Irish, shamrocks, and leprechauns, as well as Irish stew, corned beef and cabbage, and all things green!   

All Things Pumpkin!

Perhaps it’s the vibrant orange color or the aroma of pumpkin pie spice. Or maybe it’s the thrill of finding the perfect pumpkin for carving. Whatever the reason, pumpkins are popular and peak season is upon us. From soup to muffins, dressing to drinks, this collection of sweet and savory recipes covers all the bases…

Favorite Tomato Recipes

Tomato season is upon us, and whether you’re looking to make salads, soups, sauce, skillet meals, or simply do SOMETHING with an overabundance of the seasonal fruit, I am here to help!  The following time-tested recipes are some of my family’s favorites and will make delicious use of cherry, grape, Roma, beefsteak, heirloom, and even…

The 15 Best Strawberry Recipes

The season for fresh, homegrown strawberries is fleeting, so we must get our fill early and often. These tried-and-true recipes provide delicious inspiration, and some can even be frozen or preserved to enjoy long after the last of the fresh berries have been picked. Strawberries are the perfect companion to sweet and savory dishes alike.…

The Best Super Bowl Recipes

No matter which team you’re cheering for (or whether you prefer the halftime show and commercials!) everyone agrees that game day calls for great food. The following playbook is all you need for a Super Bowl win. If there’s anything we’ve learned over the years, it’s that sports fans often take the game day food as…

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