Weeknight Favorite Recipes
Mandarin Mixed Green Salad
A crisp, colorful salad can breathe life into a winter meal, and this fresh combination delivers palette pleasing flavor and texture: sweet oranges, buttery avocado, a pop of salty feta, and a bed of crisp greens. And the flavor-packed vinaigrette is worth returning to again and again! We don’t usually think of winter as…
Frisco’s Peruvian Green Sauce
Looking for a condiment that complements and elevates seemingly everything? This flavor-packed sauce is easy to make－and makes enough to share. We almost always have a jar in the refrigerator, and whenever I whip up a fresh batch, I give a jar away. How many times have you enjoyed a restaurant…
Pan Seared Lamb Chops (with optional bonus sauce)
Juicy, mouthwatering, pan-seared lamb chops are restaurant quality but couldn’t be easier to prepare at home. Minimal ingredients and a hot skillet are all that’s required. As an added perk, the recipe can easily be prepared for one or two diners, or for a larger family. Most holidays, our whole family is together and we…
Turkey Sausage, Kale & Potato Soup
Quick to make with minimal ingredients, this soup is nourishing comfort food at its best. A complete meal on its own, the soup is perfect for the weekly rotation and comes with built-in flexibility! Five ingredient meals are all the rage. And why not? The concept suggests a dinner you can get on the…
Olive Oil Smashed Potatoes
Light and creamy mashed potatoes can be dairy-free, fuss-free, and utterly delicious. A sprig of optional rosemary adds a little something extra! Do mashed potatoes make infrequent appearances on your dinner plate because they feel like a hassle to make? Or do you steer away from some of the customary ingredients? This spin on…
Parmesan Roasted Brussels Sprouts
If you’re not careful, these magical bites will disappear from the baking sheet before they make it to the table! Who knew we had to guard our vegetables? I remember the first time my older son ate a Brussels sprout. A toddler at the time, he popped one into his mouth, and the edges…
The Most Flavorful Roasted Turkey Legs or Thighs
A simple spice rub and one clever trick are the keys to crispy skin and tender, juicy meat that’s brimming with flavor. Easy to prep ahead and pop in the oven when ready. Where turkey and chicken are concerned, there have long been two distinct camps: Team White Meat and Team Dark. This recipe…
Slow Cooker Turkey Breast and Gravy
This hands-off, foolproof way to achieve tender, juicy white meat can be fully prepped the night before if desired, and there are two spectacular gravy options－or you can simply make use of the pan juices. The aroma of Thanksgiving wafting from your kitchen is an added bonus! I created this recipe back in 2012…
Broccoli and Prosciutto Bake
This quick-to-assemble casserole is ideal on a busy night or when you simply don’t feel like cooking. It can also be made in advance and reheated and it freezes beautifully. Perfect for a potluck, to deliver to a friend in need, or to pack in a cooler for a weekend get-away. Years ago, when…
The Easiest Arugula Salad
The simplest of vinaigrettes provides exceptional flavor in this crunchy, creamy, peppery, nutrient-dense salad that is so much more than the sum of its parts. (Video included!) This salad can be whipped up in a flash, yet when served, people tend to think it’s something special. Don’t you love it when that happens? The…
Everything Crusted Salmon
When used on salmon, the classic bagel coating provides crisp crunch and great flavor for a super speedy meal the whole family will love. As an added bonus, the recipe can be scaled to a single serving or to accommodate a larger group. When I make a sauce or spice rub, I tend to…
The Staycation Burger (a deliciously simple pork burger with options)
One bite of these easy-to-make patties could make you rethink your usual burger. The base recipe has become regular weeknight fare in our house, and the optional pineapple onion jam offers a restaurant-worthy upgrade. (And don’t miss the clever burger-making tip!) When we think of burgers, the traditional beef patty likely comes to mind.…
