Weeknight Favorite Recipes

Kitchen Sink Breakfast Cookies

A hearty, wholesome combination of odds and ends you likely have on hand, these one-bowl cookies are worth waking up for! (gluten-free and vegan optional) When I first started making these cookies, my boys were little and there wasn’t much my younger son would eat. The only thing he wanted was milk, and he would…

20 Pumpkin & Squash Recipes To Fall For!

The following winter squash and pumpkin recipes have become favorites with family, friends, and readers and are sure to satisfy all your sweet and savory cravings this season!

Pickle Sushi

With just three basic ingredients (and no raw fish!) pickle sushi makes a delicious snack, appetizer, or lunch box addition. A fun kitchen project for kids too! When teaching kids cooking classes, I’ve found it helpful to start with recipes that are easy to pull off but offer a little wow factor. My goal is…

Salmon Verde

This stunning meal comes together quickly on a single baking sheet and is brimming with fresh flavor and wholesome appeal. Minimal ingredients and low effort, it’s equally perfect for busy weeknights and easy entertaining. The vibrant color palette is this easy meal’s first attention grabber. My husband thinks it looks Christmas-y, while a friend claimed…

Pasta with Speedy Baked Cherry Tomato Sauce

An irresistibly easy way to use an abundance of cherry tomatoes, this flavorful recipe relies on a short list of pantry staples and makes a super satisfying, versatile meal.  Weeknight cooking has never been so easy. Once the tomatoes are cut in half, this light, flavorful pasta meal practically cooks itself and offers a fabulous…

Confetti Salad

A big bowl of this colorful salad comes together easily and is perfect for backyard barbecues, potlucks, and at-the-ready meals throughout the week! A fresh, colorful addition to a backyard barbecue or potluck, this vibrant salad is equally well suited to packed lunches and speedy dinners. The recipe has many attributes: filling fiber, plant-based protein,…

Portobello Mushroom Burgers (Roasted or Grilled)

You don’t have to give up beef to love these portobello burgers. A 3-ingredient marinade creates incredible flavor, and they’re simple to cook in the oven or on the grill. You don’t have to give up beef to love these portobello burgers. They’re tender, meaty, incredibly satisfying. A simple, three-ingredient marinade heightens the mushrooms’ natural…

Vietnamese-Style Cabbage and Chicken Salad

Shredded chicken and cabbage form the base of this crisp, Vietnamese-inspired dish, which is bursting with flavor, texture, and wholesome appeal. Great for meal prep and entertaining. In the mood for a salad that satisfies like a heartier meal? This is your recipe! Shredded chicken and cabbage form the base of this crisp, Vietnamese-inspired dish,…

DIY Coleslaw Mix

A bag of coleslaw mix offers a convenient shortcut, but for fresher results and cost savings, you can do it yourself in minutes! Below I share my favorite ratios, the quickest way to make consistent shreds, and a few tips for truly stunning salads.  Cabbage is economical, widely available throughout the year, and keeps in…

A Third – A Third – A Third Chicken

Equal parts of three basic ingredients create the most flavorful, versatile marinade. Make the recipe once and you’ll never forget it!   Don’t feel like cooking but still want to eat a delicious meal? Or perhaps company is suddenly coming for dinner?  This is your recipe!  This scrumptious chicken recipe has been passed along to…

Best Grilled Caesar Salads

Cool, crisp romaine is quickly seared and then brushed with a classic, creamy Caesar dressing for salad that is sure to become a family and entertaining favorite. For a complete meal, grill salmon, shrimp, chicken, or steak to serve alongside. This is a recipe I lean on when I want a meal that feels effortless…

Perfectly Grilled Shrimp

The simplest of seasonings pair with a clever technique to deliver flavor-packed shrimp that are perfectly seared on the outside and tender and juicy inside. We learn from our mistakes as the saying goes. Though the result of what I gleaned from the following kitchen blunder may not lead to profound, worldly change, it will…

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