Weeknight Favorite Recipes
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…
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…
Rosemary Paloma (NA or Classic)
Grapefruit, lime, and rosemary are the stars of this fizzy, bright drink that’s delicious with or without the alcohol. If you’re looking for a signature drink that works for everyone at the table, this Rosemary Paloma may be your new go-to. When I was creating the recipe, I wanted something refreshing, seasonal, and a little…
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?…
Chicken Tortilla Soup
A brimming pot of this wholesome soup is a filling favorite in our house. Topped with shredded cheese and crumbled tortilla chips, it’s extra special! Last year, as I was pondering my holiday gift list, I struggled to think of something that several friends would really need or enjoy. Eventually, it occurred to me that…
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.)…
Curried Chicken Salad
Tender chicken is bathed in a light, creamy, curry-spiced dressing and studded with crisp celery and crunchy cashews for the ultimate chicken salad you’ll crave for every potluck, backyard BBQ, packed lunch, and casual dinner. I meant to post in the summer of 2015, and here we are 10 years later! This recipe for curried…
Bruschetta Chicken (grill and stovetop options)
Bruschetta Chicken turns the classic appetizer into a summery entree by replacing the crostini base with grilled or pan-seared chicken for a nutritious, versatile meal that’s easy to make yet worthy of company! Bruschetta Chicken is the perfect summer meal, and the highlight is the no-cook topping made with vine-ripened tomatoes, a drizzle of balsamic…
