Make-Ahead Recipes
Slow Roasted Harissa Salmon
Heart-healthy salmon that’s bursting with flavor has never been so easy. A low oven temperature virtually guarantees tender, perfectly cooked salmon every time and won’t overheat your kitchen either. If you’ve never tried harissa, an easy-to-find condiment made of roasted peppers and spices, now is the moment! This recipe calls for one ingredient…
Leafy Greens Pesto
Quite possibly the most versatile pesto ever, this simple recipe will make delicious use out of a variety of healthy greens and can be enjoyed in so many ways! I adore this pesto for so many reasons. Sure there’s the fact that homemade pesto really, really does taste so much better than store-bought. As always, I…
Nutella Brownies
Chewy edges yield to delightfully creamy insides and a “just right” chocolate flavor in these Nutella-infused brownies…and the recipe fills a 9×13 pan! Most years, I kick off the unofficial start to summer with some sort of ice cream treat. Because I’m making a slight deviation this year, I have two words for those…
Baked Tortilla Casserole
Easy, economical, and loaded with filling protein, this pantry-based meal offers a modern twist on the traditional casserole and can be prepared the day before. Simply pop it in the oven when ready to eat! Given this job I do, I have a tendency to tinker with recipes, never quite making the same thing…
Sweet Potato & Black Bean Veggie Burgers
An appealing spicy-sweetness is the hallmark of these nutrient-rich veggie burgers, which are both vegan and gluten-free and can be made in advance. (They freeze well, too!) After posting a prep shot of these burgers on Instagram last week, I received countless requests for the recipe. So by popular demand, here is it! As bonus it comes…
Easy One Avocado Guacamole
A dollop of guacamole adds a little something special to so many meals, and it’s a heart-healthy snack, too. But sometimes you don’t need a big batch, or perhaps you only have one avocado. This speedy recipe is for those times and more! Fun fact: avocados are also known as alligator pears, and less…
All-Purpose Stir Fry Sauce
Mix a big batch of this flavorful sauce for quick and easy skillet meals that rival your Asian takeout favorites. Every single ingredient is a pantry staple and can be paired with a seemingly endless variety of proteins and vegetables. I have no good answer as to why I have never before shared…
Wacky Cake with Easy Chocolate Frosting (Egg- & Dairy-Free with GF option)
This clever cake mixes up in a single bowl without the need for eggs or milk, making it ideal when ingredients are low or working around dietary requirements. The size is perfect for smaller celebrations, although the foolproof recipe can easily be doubled. Celebrations of all kinds have taken decidedly different twists and turns over…
Healthy Refried Beans
Quick and easy to make with pantry staples, homemade refried beans add filling, plant-based protein to a variety of meals and form the flavorful foundation to one of my go-to speedy dinners! Beans can be a hard sell for some. Their reputation precedes them and they don’t look especially pretty. So if you happen…
Protein Packed Peanut Butter Balls
A wholesome list of pantry staples comes together easily for a good-for-you treat with a protein punch! Over the years, my grandmother’s chocolate peanut butter egg recipe recipe has acquired a vast and devoted fanbase. The eggs (which can be rolled into balls if preferred) are pretty close to confectionary perfection, if…
One Pan Greek (or Italian) Chicken
A quick and easy skillet meal that relies on pantry staples, this flexible recipe is a gift on busy evenings and 100% worthy of company. A quick and easy dinner offers undeniable appeal. Serving a well-liked, stress-free meal at the end of a long day can feel like a small gift. (And we could all use…
Chili Stuffed Potatoes
Too tired to cook but still need to get dinner on the table? Chili Stuffed Potatoes are here to help! This all-in-one meal is a satisfyingly simple way to reinvent leftovers and easy to make for one person or a crowd! Even those of us who enjoy cooking get tired of it…
