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Bison Burgers
Love a good beef burger but want something leaner that’s still really flavorful? Bison is a great option. The taste is mild—not gamey—and because it’s leaner, your burgers won’t be greasy. Over the last few years, I’ve been using ground bison interchangeably with ground beef. What began as a simple way to vary the usual…
Fresh & Vibrant Salads for Your Holiday Table
Holiday foods are often rich and heavy, so a crisp, colorful salad can provide welcome balance. This collection showcases my many favorites! Following is a list of my favorite salads, which can easily be scaled to serve to a crowd. The balance of crisp and acidic, fresh, and crunchy, pairs well with richer foods like…
From the Recipe Box: Edition 3!
In this recurring series, I dig into my decades-old recipe boxes and share three tried-and-true recipes, which after over a dozen years, STILL haven’t made it to the blog. A little different from my usual posts, this is more like an old-fashioned recipe swap! The latest edition of From the Recipe Box is seasonal, practical,…
Homemade Tostadas
Tostadas are an easy way to transform a soft tortilla into a crunchy base for all your favorite toppings–in under a minute. Taco night suddenly got a little more exciting! Who doesn’t love Taco Tuesday? No matter which night you enjoy the classic fare, a quick upgrade to a soft tortilla will create a deliciously…
The Best Thanksgiving Sides, Stuffings, and Gravy Recipes
The Best Thanksgiving Sides, Stuffings, and Gravy Recipes is part of my Thanksgiving Recipe Playbook, which is is full of family and reader favorite Thanksgiving recipes that will cover all your holiday bases! Our Favorite Sides, Stuffings, and Gravy Recipes
Salt-Free Smoked Paprika Chicken with Lime
Watching your sodium intake can be challenging, but this recipe proves that you can skip the salt without losing the flavor. Plus, it’s easy to make and the leftovers can be transformed into a brand new meal! (For those who may be interested, there is a link to a video above the recipe card.) …
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…
Healthy Refried Beans
Quick and easy to make with pantry staples, homemade refried beans add filling, plant-based protein to a variety of meals and form the flavorful foundation to one of my go-to speedy dinners! Beans can be a hard sell for some. Their reputation precedes them and they don’t look especially pretty. So if you happen…
31 Recipes to Make in October
Trick-or-treating, apple picking, ball games, candy corn, pumpkin carving, haunted houses, and corn mazes. October offers a little something for everyone, and these recipes do too! 🎃🕷👻 The following list offers a variety of seasonal standbys along with some clever recipes that are just plain fun…and I’m here to say we are never too old…
A Few of My Favorite Things － May
I’m so excited to share our third installment of favorite things! This list isn’t flashy or expensive, but it is chock-full of items that truly make me happy: a brain-stimulating TV show, a riveting book, the most simple Mother’s Day gift (which–bonus!–keeps on giving), a favorite family picture with a fun story attached…along with an…
Dinner (and leftovers) out of one 3-ingredient marinade
Minimal ingredients come together with flavor-packed ease in this wholesome, all-in-one meal that can be customized to taste. Effortless summer cooking at its best! So, I did what I have been strictly avoiding for a very long time. I cooked on live TV. The thought of preparing something delicious in two to three…
Quinoa Salad with Edamame, Bok Choy & Lemon Soy Vinaigrette
Crisp bok choy and edamame add fresh crunch to this tender quinoa salad. Tossed in a light lemon-soy vinaigrette, the versatile side pairs perfectly with salmon or chicken—or stands alone as a protein-rich meatless meal. When dinnertime rolls around, it’s easy to fall into a rhythm of the familiar meals we know by heart and…
