Oven Fried Green Tomatoes 

These Oven “Fried” Green Tomatoes give you all the irresistible crunch of the southern classic—minus the fryer. Baked until golden, the Parmesan-panko crust provides the ultimate savory, crispy contrast to the tart green tomatoes. At the end of the growing season last year, Emily had lots of green tomatoes. She picked them on the eve of the…

Best Tuna Melts (Easy, Crispy & Cheesy)

Crunchy bread, two kinds of melty cheese, and minimal mayo make this the best tuna melt I’ve ever had. Economical, easy and delicious! Whenever my dad went out for lunch, there was a 99% chance he’d order a tuna melt. It was his thing, so my home version had a high bar to clear. My…

No-Mayo Broccoli Salad

This classic-tasting broccoli salad relies on a honey and Dijon infused vinaigrette to keep it light yet incredibly flavorful. Perfect for those who don’t (and do!) love mayo. In surveys aimed at ranking the most polarizing foods, mayonnaise consistently tracks as a top vote-getter. The thick, creamy condiment ranks right up there with the likes…

Fennel Salad

Mix up your salad routine with this fresh, crisp combination of fennel, apples, celery, arugula, nuts, and cheese that’s always a surprise hit!   As the first recipe with fennel on this site, I debated the details of this salad long and hard. Of course, some may be wondering: why did it take 14 years to…

Chicken Shawarma

Middle Eastern-inspired chicken is tender and juicy with crispy edges and will form the base of a flavor-packed plate, bowl, or pita.  Years ago, a friend shared her chicken shawarma recipe with me, and it’s been a family favorite ever since. We especially love it in a Middle Eastern-inspired rice bowl with add-ins like greens,…

Crispy Baked Chicken Thighs

Learn how to get perfectly crisp skin and tender, succulent meat every time with one simple method and a few helpful tips. Easy enough for a weeknight, impressive enough for a crowd. Crispy, almost cracker-crisp skin. Tender, fall-off-the-bone meat. This recipe is a spinoff of my Most Flavorful Roasted Turkey Legs and Thighs recipe, using…

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…

Make-Ahead Chopped Dinner Salad

photos:  8-23-15 Every Sunday evening for years, I have pulled out the comic section from the newspaper so my younger son and I can solve the Slylock Fox crime and the “six differences.”  I love that Christian’s interest in this weekly ritual has not waned as he’s gotten older.  In fact, when a new brainteaser…

Kimchi Fried Rice

Day old rice, a protein of choice, and a few key ingredients come together in under 30 minutes for a one-pan meal that rivals your favorite takeout.  I was a fan of kimchi long before it became popular (even politicized!) for its many health benefits. In fact, the owner of a local Asian market walked…

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…

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…

Chicken & Rice Dog Treats

Easy to digest and nutrient dense, your four-legged friends will fall in love with these homemade dog treats. No waffle iron? Make pancakes (pupcakes?) instead! When we adopted our rescue puppy, Daisy, I received several requests for dog treat recipes. Until now, there was just one recipe for our four-legged friends on the site, the…

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