Author name: Ali

20-Minute Egg Roll Bowls

This 20-minute egg roll bowls recipe comes together quickly and easily in one pan and it’s tossed with the most delicious sweet and savory sauce. Everything you love about egg rolls in a quick and easy one-pan meal! ♡ These egg roll bowls are a total weeknight lifesaver — made with savory ground chicken or […]

Hidden Veggie Marinara Sauce

This delicious tomato marinara sauce tastes as good as usual, yet it’s hiding lots of veggies and beans inside for extra protein! Hidden veggies reporting for dinner duty! ♡ Yes, I admittedly pull the mom hack of sneaking a bunch of veggies and white beans into our marinara sauce. But honestly? We adults love this […]

Lemon Pepper Chicken and Asparagus

This lemon pepper chicken asparagus stir-fry is a quick and flavorful one-skillet dinner made with tender chicken, crisp asparagus, and a bright lemon-butter sauce. Sometimes the simplest meals really are the best. ♡ This lemon pepper chicken asparagus stir-fry is a perfect example, made with just a handful of fresh ingredients and one skillet. It’s […]

Lemon Parmesan Pearl Couscous

This lemon Parmesan pearl couscous recipe is a simple, versatile, and delicious side dish that pairs beautifully with everything from roasted veggies to grilled meats and more. Meet the simple side dish we’ve been loving lately! ♡ This lemon Parmesan pearl couscous is perfectly balanced with creamy, cheesy, citrusy flavors. Plus, I adore the texture […]

Spring Panzanella

This vibrant spring panzanella salad recipe features crispy sourdough croutons, roasted asparagus, fresh veggies, herbs, feta, and a lemony shallot vinaigrette. Fresh, crunchy, and bursting with flavor — this panzanella salad tastes like springtime in a bowl. ♡ It all starts with golden, crispy sourdough croutons that soak up the bright flavors of my favorite […]

Peanut Butter Pie

This classic no-bake peanut butter pie recipe features a chocolate Oreo crust and a fluffy peanut butter filling. Who’s in the mood for a slice of pure summer nostalgia? ♡ This peanut butter pie brings back all the charm of the old-school, no-bake dessert we grew up loving — just slightly modernized with natural peanut […]

Thai Fish Curry

This lovely Thai-inspired curry recipe features tender white fish simmered in a creamy coconut curry broth with veggies. These warm spring evenings have us craving lighter and brighter meals lately, and this easy Thai fish curry hits all the right notes! Simmered in a rich yellow coconut curry broth with zesty aromatics, tender veggies and […]

Blender Spinach Banana Muffins

These vibrant spinach banana muffins are easy to make in the blender, they’re naturally-sweetened and gluten-free, and taste so delicious! Say hello to our boys’ favorite spinach banana muffins — or as Teo proudly calls them, green monster muffins. ♡ This recipe is a fun, “greenified” twist on my go-to healthy banana muffins recipe, which […]

Chili-Lime Roasted Cauliflower Quinoa Bowls

These chili-lime roasted cauliflower, chickpea and quinoa bowls are topped with the yummiest quick-pickled red onions and creamy avocado. Naturally gluten-free, plant-based and SO flavorful. When life gets busy and we need a quick feel-good dinner, a sheet pan of roasted cauliflower and chickpeas is one of our family’s go-to starting points. But this particular […]

Shakshuka

My favorite shakshuka recipe is quick and easy to make with a richly-seasoned tomato sauce and a sprinkling of tangy feta cheese. Is there anything more comforting than a pan of bubbling tomato sauce cradling a few perfectly poached eggs? ♡ Shakshuka is one of those pantry-friendly, single-skillet, 20-minute meals that always magically tastes like […]

Sumac-Blackened Salmon with Citrus Salsa

This sumac-blackened salmon recipe is topped with a refreshing citrus cucumber salsa and served over rice. Super easy and delicious and ready to go in 25 minutes! Seriously one of the best 25-minute meals I’ve made in awhile! ♡ It’s no secret that we’re big blackened salmon fans in our house. But this is the […]

Potsticker Salad

This vibrant potsticker salad recipe comes together in minutes with crispy pan-seared gyoza and a sesame-ginger vinaigrette for the perfect balance of crunchy, savory, and refreshing flavors. New favorite use for a bag of frozen potstickers! ♡ This potsticker salad is a breeze to make with a handful of ingredients and couldn’t be more delicious! […]

Iced Matcha Latte

This classic iced matcha latte recipe is easy to make and customize with your preferred milk and sweetener. Now that spring is just around the corner (thank goodness — I’m more than ready!), I’ve happily transitioned from my usual hot matcha latte each morning to iced matcha. And this vibrant, simple drink couldn’t be more […]

Pasta e Fagioli

My favorite pasta e fagioli recipe is loaded up with hearty pasta, beans, veggies and pancetta and simmered in a richly-seasoned tomato broth. Always such a delicious one-pot meal! A warm, cozy bowl of pasta e fagioli is always a good idea. ♡ This classic Italian soup — whose name literally means “pasta and beans” — […]

Italian Chopped Salad

My favorite Italian chopped salad recipe is fresh, hearty, and bursting with zesty Italian flavors in each bite. Is there anything better than a really good Italian chopped salad? ♡ My favorite take on this classic is crafted with the perfect balance of bold flavors and fresh textures to ensure that every bite is downright […]

Easy Portabello Parmesan

This easy Portobello Parmesan recipe is filled with marinara, cheeses, garlicky breadcrumbs and baked to crispy, juicy perfection. Serve it up with crusty bread, pasta, quinoa or whatever sounds good! One of those recipes that falls squarely in the category of why didn’t I think of this sooner? ♡ Seriously, this portobello Parmesan recipe truly […]

Italian Wedding Soup

This delicious Italian wedding soup recipe features homemade meatballs, hearty pasta and the most flavorful garlic-herb broth. Is there anything cozier than a warm bowl of Italian wedding soup? This classic dish is the perfect blend of hearty and wholesome ingredients, featuring tender homemade meatballs and delicate pasta simmered in a rich garlicky broth infused […]

Lemon Tahini Chickpea Tuna Salad

This chickpea tuna salad recipe is quick and easy to make, full of protein, and tossed with a zippy lemon-tahini dressing. New quick and easy lunch idea coming your way! ♡ This zesty chickpea tuna salad has been on repeat here in our house lately and for good reason — it’s full of protein, quick […]

High Protein Chicken Chili

This delicious white chicken chili is easy to make, packed with protein and simmered in a richly-flavored tomato broth. This cozy chicken chili is on the menu at our house for the big game! ♡ I loaded up this batch with extra protein from tender shredded chicken, hearty beans, rich bone broth and a (hidden!) […]

Coconut Curry Shredded Beef

This coconut curry shredded beef recipe is cooked in a richly-flavored Thai red coconut curry broth until it’s melt-in-your-mouth tender, then served over rice or noodles with a crisp cucumber salad. Easy to make in the Crock-Pot or Instant Pot! Easily one of the best slow cooker meals I’ve made in a long time. ♡ This […]

Sheet Pan Crispy Honey Mustard Salmon with Broccoli

This delicious crispy honey mustard salmon with broccoli is full of flavor, bakes up easily on a sheet pan, and it’s ready to go in just 35 minutes! New easy sheet pan dinner! ♡ This crispy honey mustard salmon received rave reviews all around the dinner table this month and couldn’t be easier to make. […]

Thai Red Curry Potsticker Soup

This Thai red curry potsticker soup comes together easily in 30 minutes and is bursting with rich coconut curry flavors. If you’re craving a simple soup that’s big on flavor, this Thai red curry potsticker soup is here for you! ♡ It’s a delicious new twist on my favorite potsticker soup, made with a Thai-inspired […]

Beer Cheese Dip

This classic beer cheese dip recipe is easy to whip up in just 15 minutes with whatever type of beer and cheese you love best. Say hello to my go-to beer cheese dip! ♡ This simple dip is quick and easy to make and pretty much guaranteed to steal the spotlight at any gathering. Nothing […]

Buttery Soft Pretzel Bites

These buttery soft pretzel bites are quick and easy to make and irresistibly delicious — especially with some hot cheese dip or honey mustard! So many of you have made and loved my homemade pretzel recipe over the years. But as much as I love traditionally-shaped pretzels, I have to say that these cute little […]

Garlic Miso Pasta

This miso pasta recipe is quick and easy to make and tossed in a buttery garlic sauce with Parmesan. 5 ingredients, 25 minutes and so much flavor! ♡ This garlic miso pasta recipe has quickly become a new favorite here in our house. It’s made with a silky garlic butter sauce that’s kicked up a […]

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