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…
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…
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…
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…
Slow Cooker Mexican-Style Flank Steak
Veggies and lean protein come together with ease for a family-friendly meal that can be customized with a variety of toppings. I’m a big fan of recipes that incorporate a variety of vegetables with a basic protein in one, easy-to-assemble dinner. And when a meal is versatile and can be customized with a selection of…
Air Fryer Salmon Bites (with broiler method)
Buttery, tender salmon with seared edges and incredible flavor is incredibly easy to make—in less than 15 minutes, start to finish! Note: This post contains lots of servings options for the salmon bites, which will provide you with countless deliciously easy meals in short order. The mix-and-match opportunities are truly endless! Every month, I teach cooking classes…
Chili Crisp Mayo
This ultimate condiment can be slathered, dipped, or drizzled over just about anything! If you haven’t tried it yet, chili crisp is a Chinese condiment that has a complex, umami flavor and a cult-like following. The texture is unique because it’s oil-based but also has crispy or crunchy pieces in it. Simply stir and use…
Saucy Shrimp with Beans and Greens
Packed with two sources of protein, fiber, and fresh greens, this one-pan meal is a busy day dream! You know when you’re flipping through a cookbook and a recipe stops you mid–page turn because it looks exactly like the kind of meal you want to make on a random Tuesday night—quick, colorful, and deeply satisfying?…
Roasted Baby Eggplants
With their caramelized exterior and velvety insides, these bite-size eggplants are melt-in-your-mouth delicious. Serve with marinara for an especially irresistible side dish. Midsummer through the first frost is the ideal time for eggplant, and the baby varieties offer a little something special where this edible berry is concerned. Though commonly used as, and therefore considered,…
Salmon (or Chicken) Caesar Wraps
Light, crisp Caesar wraps are a no-cook, no-wilt, hand-held alternative to the classic salad. Flexible, filling, and brimming with flavor! As someone who grew up with sandwiches as the staple lunch fare, I was slow to join the wrap craze when it arrived years ago. The texture and thickness of my go-to whole grain bread…
Stuffed Acorn Squash
Wholesome and hearty stuffed acorn squash is an all-in-one meal that’s bursting with savory flavor. It even comes with an edible bowl! Acorn squash always makes me think of my grandmother. The dark green vegetable, with its signature splotch of orange, was not something we ate at home. My grandmother, however, cooked with it often.…
Roasted Cherry Tomato Soup (or Sauce)
Roasted Cherry Tomato Soup is an ideal way to use an abundance of tomatoes and can be adapted to include additional produce, proteins, and pasta. Delicious as a sauce too! Consider this an added value recipe. For starters, it’s an easy way to make practical, even long term, use of seasonal produce. (It freezes well.)…
