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Mango Smoothie

This mango smoothie recipe is like sunshine in a glass! It’s cool and creamy, with a sweet, tangy tropical flavor and the cheeriest color around. It tastes so good that it could pass as dessert, but it’s really an easy, healthy option for a…

Chipotle Salsa

Brighten your day with this chipotle salsa recipe! Make it for an afternoon snack with tortilla chips, or serve it alongside your favorite Mexican recipes. This chipotle…

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Chilaquiles

In my book, this chilaquiles recipe is the ULTIMATE Sunday brunch. Sorry pancakes, waffles, and French toast—after years of living in Austin, I wake up craving breakfast dishes that are spicy and bright. And in that respect, these chilaquiles verdes se…

Oreo Brownies

My One Bowl Brownies are the perfect brownie recipe. I make them ALL of the time. But whenever I am feeling extra, I make Oreo Brownies. They are EXTRA delicious! The brownies are rich, fudgy, and filled with chopped up Oreo cookies. The brownie recipe…

Cilantro Lime Crema

Skip the sour cream—this cilantro lime crema is the BEST way to add a burst of tangy flavor to tacos, burritos, nachos, and more. I love it because it’s more complex than regular sour cream or my go-to alternative, Greek yogurt. The lime juice gi…

Burrito Bowl

We love making Burrito Bowls because they are easy, fresh, healthy, can be made in advance, and DELICIOUS! A burrito bowl is a deconstructed burrito without the tortilla. You get all of your favorite burrito fillings in ONE bowl: seasoned chicken, bean…

Eggplant Lasagna

This eggplant lasagna recipe is perfect for this time of year. Summer produce is still abundant, but the temps are starting to cool off. After months of eating salad recipes and veggie burgers off the grill, I’m ready to add comfort foods to our …

Apple Zucchini Bread

What do you do when you still have a lot of summer zucchini but are ready for fall baking? You make Apple Zucchini Bread! You get the best of both worlds. This easy zucchini bread is warm and cozy thanks to the cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and allspice. T…

simple eggplant parmesan

Last year I told you that despite it being the opposite of eggplant season, I crave eggplant parmesan incessantly each winter. I mean, who doesn’t want an aromatic, cheese-stretchy, cozy casserole of ziti-like flavors, but without the he…

Mediterranean Quinoa Bowl

Quinoa bowl recipes are some of my favorite easy meals to toss together for a healthy lunch or weeknight dinner. I love them because They’re customizable. You can change up the quinoa bowl toppings based on what you’re craving or what you h…

Breakfast Sandwich

Breakfast is my favorite meal of the day and I love mixing it up so I can enjoy all of my favorite recipes: pancakes, smoothies, French toast, breakfast burrito, overnight oats, baked oatmeal, and MORE! You can find the best breakfast recipes here. I a…

Garlic Yogurt Sauce

This garlic yogurt sauce is the simplest sauce you’ll ever make. In fact, it’s so simple that I wondered if I should even share it. Does a 5-ingredient, 5-minute recipe really deserve its own blog post? But here’s the thing: I’v…

Caprese Orzo Salad

I always love a classic caprese salad, but sometimes it is fun to mix it up (caprese sandwich, caprese garlic bread, and caprese pizza). I also love this Caprese Orzo Salad. It has all of the flavors of a classic caprese salad, but it is hearty thanks …

Elote (Grilled Mexican Street Corn)

This elote recipe is my favorite way to eat corn on the cob. I grill fresh sweet corn, then brush it with mayo and sprinkle it with cheese, chili, and lime for an easy (and absolutely delicious!) snack or side dish. Inspired by the Mexican street corn …

Zucchini Fritters

This zucchini fritters recipe is the perfect way to use up a surplus of summer squash. It turns a full pound of zucchini into beautifully light, crispy fritters that you can whip up in minutes on the stove. Scallions, garlic, and dill fill them with sa…

Homemade BBQ Sauce

This homemade BBQ sauce is so much better than store-bought! It’s sweet, tangy, and deliciously seasoned with smoky, savory spices like onion powder and smoked paprika. Better yet, this easy BBQ sauce recipe calls for simple pantry ingredients. Y…

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