Make-Ahead Recipes

Edamame Crunch Salad

Refreshingly crisp with an irresistible dressing, this versatile, veggie-rich salad can be served as an entrรฉe or side dish and will be the star of any table!  Think of my Edamame Crunch Salad as the BFF of recipes. It’s easy going, will always have your back, and will go wherever you go. Okay, maybe that’s…

Baked Pumpkin Pancakes (Grain-Free)

Simple (but perhaps unexpected!) ingredients come together with ease for these protein- and fiber-rich pancakes that bake to perfection in 10 short minutes! Pumpkin and almonds hold a special affinity for one another. Generally speaking, combining these two ingredients has the potential for greatness. Yet the concept of combining them to create a nutritious and…

Tzatziki Cucumber and Chickpea Salad

Cool and creamy with a hint of tang, the simple tzatziki dressing offers an appealing balance to crisp cucumber and hearty chickpeas. Serve as a filling plant-based main or a versatile side dish.  A speedy, no-cook recipe can be a welcome gift any day. And whether it’s a sweltering summer afternoon (we’ve had a few…

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 donโ€™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…

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…

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…

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…

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 husbandโ€”who did not grow…

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…

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 chickenโ€”or stands alone as a protein-rich meatless meal. When dinnertime rolls around, itโ€™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…

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