Back to School Recipes

Homemade Doughnuts

I have found the secret to making the BEST fluffy glazed donuts of your life! Not all yeast doughnuts are created equal, and you may not even know what you’re missing if you’ve only visited a chain donut shop. This fried donut recipe is easy to make and such a fun process. I will show…

The Very Best Fruit Salad

Everybody needs a killer Fruit Salad, and this one is my favorite! You might not think you need a recipe (don’t you just…cut up some fruit?) But, as usual, I have insanely specific opinions about what fruit combo makes for the BEST Fruit Salad (and which ones ruin it). Also tips for sizing your dice,…

Shakshuka, But Better

Shakshuka (Eggs in Purgatory) is one of those dishes that is so iconic that dozens of cultures claim it as their own. Even knowing this, the most basic recipe (eggs poached in a spiced onion and tomato sauce) was totally underwhelming to me. I found the secret: adding white beans and goat cheese changes everything!…

Laura’s Fresh Veggie Sandwich

Guys I honestly didn’t think I could be sold on a Veggie Sandwich. But these vegetarian sandwiches are the best things to happen to my weeknight dinner routine this summer. An herby, cheesy spread on one side, creamy avocado on the other, and the perfect combo of fresh veggies in between, plus a lil Havarti…

Caramelized French Onion Dip

I have your dip recipe for the summer guys!! This French Onion Dip features caramelized onions in all their sweet and savory glory, rounded out with some tangy cream cheese and sour cream. Your potato chips have never known such bliss! I honestly thought I didn’t like onion dip, (it’s so…oily?) but homemade French Onion…

Easy Cheesy Ravioli Lasagna

This easy ravioli lasagna bake is a hearty no-brainer dinner to make on busy back-to-school nights. You don’t even have to cook the ravioli, just throw it in frozen. It’s a total crowd-pleaser! And a great make-ahead meal too. Originally published August 13, 2015. Today I went to Charlotte’s preschool registration. The teacher had emailed…

Better Than Chipotle Cilantro Lime Rice

I have tried several recipes for Cilantro Lime Rice–they all tasted the same as regular rice, with maybe some vague limey notions. I don’t ever want the lime in my life to be vague. This recipe, also known as Arroz Verde (Green Rice) brings the zip! We start with aromatic basmati rice, add a couple…

30 Minute Korean Beef Recipe

Guys, there’s easy, and then there’s this recipe. Korean beef is unbelievably good for how little effort it takes. A pound of ground beef and some Asian pantry ingredients turn into a magical dinner in just a few minutes. Dress it up as much or as little as you want. Rice is a go-to, but…

Grandma Georgia’s Chicken and Rice Casserole

Did your grandma make you Chicken and Rice Casserole? It was my Grandma Georgia’s signature dish, pure comfort food. She called it “Chicken Continental.” She used Minute Rice and canned soup. I’ve updated the recipe to be completely from scratch, with a homemade sauce and white rice (which is more nutritious.) It’s still really easy,…

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