Quick Classic Marinara Sauce
The long-simmered flavor reminiscent of your grandmother’s classic marinara sauce can be yours in short order thanks to a brief list of key ingredients and one easy method! A great tasting marinara sauce is often associated with a long simmer on the stovetop. Many sauce recipes also require a lengthy list of ingredients to…
Pumpkin Maple Vinaigrette (ideal way to use leftover pumpkin!)
Light but flavorful and super speedy, this versatile dressing makes great use of leftover canned pumpkin and might just become a new favorite! When a recipe calls for a cup or so of a canned good like chicken broth, beans, or coconut milk, what happens to the small portion that remains in the can? Lingering…
Avocado Tomato Salsa
Keep this super simple salsa recipe in your back pocket all year round to add flavor and flare to chicken, fish, beans, salads, eggs, and in place of guacamole in your favorite south-of-the-border fare. Perfect as a dip with tortilla chips, too! My family always enjoys something saucy on grilled meats, and the following…
Homemade Sazón Seasoning
Homemade Sazón Seasoning is an easy-to-make alternative to the store-bought packets that eliminates MSG and lets you control the salt. Ideal for homemade chicken & rice, a variety of Latin dishes, and as a dry spice rub. Maria is a faithful and utterly delightful employee at my longtime gym, and over the years…
Basil Vinaigrette
When we think of basil, we often think of traditional pesto. Basil Vinaigrette, however, offers a streamlined alternative that can be used in much the same way. A jar in your fridge will perk up meals all week long–and don’t miss all the easy recipe inspiration! Easy. Healthy. Delicious. Ideally, those three words would accurately…
Quick Pickled Corn
Quick Pickled Corn is an easy-to-make condiment that will perk up burgers, tacos, and salads…and it tastes great by the spoonful, too! Corn on the cob is the quintessential summer vegetable. Who doesn’t love biting into a hot, buttery ear on a warm summer night? It’s a little package of perfection that requires…
Refrigerator Dill Pickles
No canner needed for these crisp, tangy Refrigerator Dill Pickles. Once the spices are assembled, they come together in a snap…and might just become a new summertime favorite! Have you heard that Cleopatra thought eating pickles made her beautiful? Or that Christopher Columbus rationed pickles during his famous voyage in order to prevent his…
2-Ingredient No-Cook Chia Jam
2-Ingredient No-Cook Chia Jam is a sugar- and syrup-free alternative to the ever-popular chia jam! As I share recipes from week to week, I have a pretty good sense that speedy dinners with readily available seasonal ingredients will likely be well received and cooked often. Who doesn’t need another easy, healthy meal to add to the…
Bowdoin Pickled Red Onions
Quick Pickled Red Onions add a punch of color and flavor to a variety of meats, tacos, sandwiches, salads, and more. This easy-to-make condiment also happens to be evidence that delicious recipes can be found in the most unexpected places! College dining services have come a long way since I was in school, that’s…
Super Creamy Avocado Lime Sauce
The flavor of this lusciously Creamy Avocado Lime Sauce is matched only by its versatility…so much so that it might just become your new favorite condiment! Move over guacamole! Ok, I’m joking. Good guac is hard to knock. This versatile, super creamy avocado lime sauce, however, has the power to transform even the simplest…
Miso Butter
When kitchen motivation is lacking, multi-purpose, 2-ingredient miso butter is the answer. This incredibly simple condiment has the power to transform basic meat, vegetables, and pasta into something special. And chances are that the more you use it, the more ways you will find to work it into your weekly repertoire. (If you’re new to…
Easy Cheese Sauce
Four ingredients are all you need for this versatile, family-friendly sauce. Best melting cheeses, helpful tips, and recipe suggestions included. Four simple ingredients are all you need for a versatile, velvety, easy cheese sauce that has the power to transform plain pasta, baked potatoes, steamed broccoli, roast beef sandwiches, and more. For added flexibility,…
