Make-Ahead Recipes
Waldorf Chicken Salad
Loaded with lean protein and fresh produce, this hearty salad perfectly balances savory and sweet ingredients while hitting all the right texture notes. Enjoy as a packable lunch or easy dinner! Waldorf salad always reminds me of my grandmother. It was the first non-baked good she taught me how to make－I was probably…
One Pan Teriyaki Salmon & Vegetables
One shortcut ingredient adds ease and loads of flavor to this heart-healthy, veggie-rich dinner that cooks in a single pan. My family gives this meal high marks, and it may just become a favorite with your family too! People often ask me if I will ever run out of recipes, and the easy answer is…
Corn Dog Poppers (or Cornbread)
A bite-size twist on a perennial favorite that’s a little more cornbread than hot dog and provides a delightful accompaniment to soups, stews and salads. (With standard muffin and square pan option, too!) Somehow I got through my entire childhood and much of adulthood without ever eating a corn dog! For anyone who may…
Unstuffed Pepper Skillet Dinner
Looking for more simple but satisfying weeknight dinners? This family-friendly, one-pan meal brings all the great flavors of the traditional preparation with a fraction of the work. (Dare I say you may even like it better!) Who can resist a satisfying, all-in-one meal? The convenience is undeniable and, in this case, the flavor replicates…
Matcha Smoothie
A deliciously filling meal replacement that’s loaded with superfoods and quality protein－plus it’s perfectly sweet but the sugars are kept in check. You don’t need to like matcha to love this smoothie! 💚 You may THINK you’re not a matcha fan, or perhaps you’ve never tried it. (But stay with me!) This vibrantly green smoothie…
Budget Sushi Bowls (with canned tuna)
Eating well on a shoestring budget is easy with these flavor-packed bowls, which conveniently rely on canned tuna. Perfect for a speedy weeknight meal or packable lunch! 🍚🥢 Don’t you love it when an easy meal is greeted as though you slaved away for hours? In our house, this is that sort of…
Make-Ahead Savory Breakfast Bowls
Simple meal-prep is rewarded with wholesome, grab-and-go meals for the week, which can customized and topped to taste. They’re equally satisfying as a packable lunch or easy dinner, too. For the first time ever, my older son John has to fend for himself for every single meal – in a new city with no…
Tomato and Seared Garbanzo Salad
Garden fresh tomatoes meet the humble can of beans in this healthy, protein-rich salad. Two additional pantry items supply unparalleled flavor with ease.🍅 Schools may be back in session and pools may have closed for the year, but salad season hasn’t officially ended! Besides, tomatoes are still at their prime－I seem to pick…
Congo Bars
Congo Bars = the ultimate blondie! Perfectly chewy and so much easier to make than a batch of cookies, this foolproof recipe is a childhood favorite that has stood the test of time. Readers occasionally ask me if I ever really mess up a recipe – and the answer is a definite “Yes!” Earlier this…
Crustless Zucchini Pie
Similar to a quiche and loaded with veggies, Crustless Zucchini Pie can be served as a delightful meatless meal or a side dish to your favorite protein. (Leftovers improve with age!) Have you ever had an “Impossible Pie?” The name refers to certain recipes that were printed on the back or side of the Bisquick…
Martha Stewart’s One-Pan Pasta (and some riffs on the basic recipe)
This all-in-one meal is a versatile weeknight godsend! Once the water boils, the cooking time is a quick 9 minutes. (And there’s a spot-on gluten-free option for those who need it!) Have you ever tried Martha Stewart’s one-pan pasta recipe? The all-in-one meal is a gift on a busy weeknight, for sure. Though…
Napa Sweet Corn Salad
An unexpected ingredient adds crisp crunch to a classic corn salad, and the easy vinaigrette pulls it all together. Perfect for summer and fall meals! As mid-August rolls around, I still feel firmly planted in summer in many ways, but reminders of fall are increasingly frequent. Despite the still-present heat and humidity,…
