Weeknight Favorite Recipes

The Best Egg Sandwiches

Eggs are baked to light, fluffy perfection (easy and so good!) and then layered with the classic additions. Great for grab-and-go breakfasts or packed lunches throughout the week and when guests are in the house.    Welcome to the latest edition of Fountain Avenue Kids! I’m delighted to welcome Oliver back to my kitchen to demonstrate a family favorite recipe for egg sandwiches,…

Chocolate Peanut Butter Protein Mug Cake

A decadently delicious, single serve cake takes a few minutes to make and offers a hearty dose of satisfying protein too!   I love a good chocolate cake as much as the next person. Topped with the foolproof peanut butter frosting pictured with the linked cake, it’s a personal favorite that has graced the table of many…

Corn Spoon Bread

Corn Spoon Bread is best described as a delicious merger of baked corn and cornbread, and the quick-to-prepare side dish can be made ahead and reheats and freezes well. Enjoy in place of starches like potatoes and rice on your dinner plate, or use it to bolster a simple meal of soup or salad.  …

Spaghetti Squash Lasagna

Delicious, nutritious spaghetti squash lasagna has all the features we love about traditional lasagna, from the gooey cheese and hearty sauce to the best-ever leftovers. You won’t miss the noodles!      Spaghetti squash replaces the traditional noodles in this hearty lasagna, which is brimming with colorful vegetables, a trifecta of cheeses, flavorful sauce, and…

Pizza Soup

Skip the takeout and enjoy pizza in soup form, with this savory pot of deliciousness that can be customized to taste – just like your favorite pizza!   Grace and Evie are back for another edition of Fountain Avenue Kids, and they’re sharing a longtime family favorite that redefines pizza night!    Pizza soup is…

Air Fryer Chili Cheese Toast

A simple, prep-ahead spread makes this golden, crunchy, cheesy toast a big win any time of day. Perfectly satisfying on its own or to bolster a light meal of soup or salad.   Crunchy, gooey, buttery, salty, and a little spicy. This remarkably easy recipe quickly toasts to golden-brown perfection and is versatile enough to…

Air Fryer Polenta Fries (with oven option)

A tube of prepared polenta and simple seasonings are the key to these irresistible bites. Serve the quick and easy recipe as an appetizer or side dish and watch them disappear!  Tender on the inside and crispy on the outside, these golden bites are as irresistible as they are versatile.  Based off my Polenta Croutons…

Tuna Pasta Salad

Fresh, filling, and endlessly adaptable, this vibrant pasta salad is ideal for packed lunches, picnics, and potlucks and is equally perfect as a simple, family-friendly weeknight meal.   Welcome to Season 2 of Fountain Avenue Kids! In the latest edition, sisters Coco and Britt share their signature dish, a family recipe that has truly stood the test of time.…

Air Fryer Mini Peppers

No peeling, cutting, or seeding needed for these bite-size poppers. A drizzle of olive oil and dash of seasoning will transform a bag of mini bell peppers into a deliciously easy side dish or appetizer. (Oven option included.)   A bag of mini bell peppers is a staple on my weekly grocery list. These multi-colored gems…

Mix & Match Protein Bites

Customize these protein-filled treats with a list of tasty add-ins, and then keep a stash on hand for lunch boxes, speedy breakfasts, and anytime snacking.   In the latest installment of Fountain Avenue Kids, a fabulous group of kids from my Boys & Girls Club cooking classes took over my kitchen to demonstrate one of their favorite snacks. These…

Super Simple Salad (that morphs into a complete meal)

The easiest salad base happens to be completely scrumptious and can be transformed into a complete meal with the addition of your favorite protein.   This salad began as a simple side dish – for scrambled eggs of all things – when I was lacking fruit or bread for toast (i.e., the traditional breakfast accompaniments). …

No-Sugar Horseradish Coleslaw

Horseradish and Dijon add memorable flavor to this crisp, versatile slaw that’s quick to make and contains no sugar or syrups!   I’m a big fan of coleslaw. It’s easy to make, economical, and endlessly versatile.  A simple base of cabbage provides crisp appeal, while the right dressing supplies exceptional flavor that will perk up…

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