Author name: Ali

Hugo Spritz

This classic Hugo Spritz recipe is the perfect balance of floral, citrusy and bubbly. It’s the summer of the Hugo Spritz! ♡ We keep spotting this refreshing cocktail on cocktail menus everywhere lately. And it’s easy to see why — light, floral, citrusy, and gently bubbly, it tastes like pure summer in a glass. Originating […]

Spinach Mushroom Egg Scramble

This simple spinach mushroom egg scramble features sautéed veggies, creamy eggs, fresh avocado and herbs for a quick, satisfying breakfast.

Cucumber Mint Gin Fizz

This refreshing cucumber mint gin fizz cocktail is the perfect light and vibrant cocktail for summertime, made with fresh cucumber, mint, lime, and gin, topped with a splash of tonic. My latest favorite cool cocktail to beat the summer heat! ♡ This cucumber mint gin fizz is everything I want in a refreshing drink this […]

Lemon Herb Potato Salad

This lemon herb potato salad features buttery gold potatoes tossed with scallions, fresh herbs, and a zesty lemon vinaigrette. Say hello to the recipe I will be bringing to every potluck and picnic this summer. ♡ This lemon herb potato salad is light, bright, and absolutely bursting with fresh flavor. It starts with tender baby […]

Balsamic Berry Salad

This balsamic berry spinach salad is bursting with the vibrant flavors, featuring juicy berries, toasted pecans, feta, and balsamic vinaigrette. Fresh berries are perfectly in season right now and gorgeous salad is such a delicious way to enjoy them. ♡ This balsamic berry salad is quick and easy to toss together, and absolutely bursting with […]

Zesty Philly Cheesesteak Skillet

This zesty Philly cheesesteak skillet is a quick and easy one-pan recipe made with tender steak, sautéed veggies, melty provolone, and bold seasonings. Skip the sandwich and grab a skillet! ♡ I’ve adored Philly cheesesteaks for as long as I can remember — the juicy steak, the melty cheese, the sautéed onions and peppers — […]

Chimichurri Steak Bites

Tender steak bites are seared to perfection and topped with a vibrant chimichurri sauce for a quick, flavorful, and crowd-pleasing meal. Quick, vibrant, and irresistibly good — these chimichurri steak bites are a weeknight dinner you’ll want on repeat. ♡ Tender bites of steak are seasoned with a simple blend of smoked paprika, salt, and […]

Chimichurri

This easy chimichurri sauce recipe is quick and easy to make and adds fresh, zesty flavor to grilled meats, vegetables, and more. Chimichurri is one of those magical sauces that can take any dish from good to great — no cooking required! ♡ Made with a simple mix of fresh herbs, garlic, olive oil, vinegar, […]

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 […]

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