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Chicken Satay

Chicken Satay with Peanut Sauce and Cucumber Mango Salad There are some meals that feel restaurant-worthy but are actually simple enough to make at home, and this Chicken Satay is one of them. The chicken is incredibly juicy thanks to a flavorful cocon…

How to Make Homemade Milk Kefir (Two Easy Methods)

Creamy, tangy, and packed with natural probiotics, homemade milk kefir is surprisingly easy to make. Whether you prefer the traditional countertop method or my favorite thermos method, this simple recipe will show you how to make delicious homemade kefir with just two ingredients. There’s something incredibly satisfying about making your own fermented foods. Homemade milk […]

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Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Bread

Close-up of sliced pumpkin bread with melted chocolate chips on a cooling rack, with cinnamon sticks and a small decorative pumpkin in the background.Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Bread is an easy quick bread recipe that’s super moist thanks to all the pumpkin. It’s full of warm fall spices and gooey chocolate chips and is the best breakfast or dessert for fall! Why I Love This Recipe I never get tired of pumpkin anything, and when fall finally arrives, I…

Chocolate S’mores Cookies

Rich and Decadent Chocolate S’mores Cookies If you’ve made my S’mores Cookies, you know how much I love turning the classic campfire treat into a bakery-style cookie. They’re one of my favorite summer desserts, but after making …

Crockpot Apple Butter Recipe

A close-up of a glass jar filled with thick, brown crock pot apple butter. In the background, there is a whole apple and a slice of bread spread with the rich apple butter on a white plate.Crockpot Apple Butter is so easy to make with just a few ingredients. It’s a thick applesauce with more condensed flavor and is perfect on toast or in recipes during apple season and homemade is so much better than what you get in the store. Apple Butter is expensive and it’s so easy to make…

Berry Icebox Cake

The Berry Icebox Cake I Make Every Summer When the temperatures climb, I want desserts that are simple, refreshing, and don’t require turning on the oven. That’s exactly why I come back to this Berry Icebox Cake every summer. It takes just …

Cherry Almond Scones

The Best Cherry Almond Scones for Breakfast or Brunch I’ve made a lot of scones over the years (they’re one of my favorite things to bake!), and these Cherry Almond Scones are definitely a favorite. The scones are rich without being heavy, …

Chocolate Layer Cake with Hazelnut Mascarpone Cream

Looking for a rich chocolate cake without being overly sweet? This Chocolate Layer Cake combines soft chocolate sponge, a light tea syrup, and fluffy Hazelnut Chocolate Mascarpone Cream for a dessert that’s incredibly moist, creamy, and always the first to disappear at any celebration. Every family has that one cake everyone hopes will appear on […]

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Hazelnut Chocolate Mascarpone Cream

This Hazelnut Chocolate Mascarpone Cream is one of those recipes you’ll find yourself making again and again. It’s light, fluffy, rich in chocolate-hazelnut flavor, and comes together with just three simple ingredients. Use it to fill cakes, frost cupcakes, or simply spoon it into dessert glasses with fresh berries. Some recipes become favorites because they’re […]

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Grilled Pork Tenderloin with Pineapple Salsa

The Grilled Pork Tenderloin Recipe We Make All Summer Long As soon as grilling season arrives, pork tenderloin goes into regular dinner rotation at our house. It’s one of those proteins that’s easy to prepare, cooks quickly, and always turn…

Roasted Cauliflower Street Corn Tacos

Roasted Cauliflower Street Corn Tacos Are My Favorite Summer Dinner My Roasted Cauliflower Chickpea Tacos have been a reader favorite for years, so I decided to give them a fresh summer makeover. The original recipe has all of the smoky, roasted flavor…

Ramen Noodle Salad

Who else grew up eating ramen noodle salad at potlucks and cookouts? This recipe is my updated take on the nostalgic summer side dish. It stars crisp veggies, juicy orange segments, a sweet and tangy vinaigrette, and the best part: a crunchy mix of toa…

Cucumber Sweet Pepper Salad

Cucumber Sweet Pepper Salad (My Fresh Twist on a Viral Salad) I love a salad with serious crunch and this Cucumber Sweet Pepper Salad delivers in every bite. It’s fresh, colorful, and tossed in a sesame-ginger dressing that somehow makes everythi…

Grilled Portobello Mushrooms

I make these grilled portobello mushrooms on repeat all summer. They’re such an easy side dish—meaty, savory, and ready in just 15 minutes on the grill. Their edges are lightly crisp and nicely charred, while their insides stay perfectly juicy. A…

Steak Bowls with Roasted Potatoes and Chimichurri

Steak Bowls with Crispy Potatoes, Chimichurri and All the Toppings If you’ve been around here for a while, you know we love a good bowl meal. They’re easy to customize, loaded with flavor, and make dinner feel a little more exciting than th…

Best Ever Zucchini

Meet the ultimate zucchini side dish. It features caramelized zucchini and red onion with toasted sliced almonds, seasoned with fresh garlic and a squeeze of lemon juice. The flavors are bold, the dish is vibrant, and I’m going to make this sautéed zucchini all summer long. I don’t always like cooked zucchini, but I love…

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Tuscan Marinated Olives with Whipped Ricotta

This post is in partnership with The Spice House. Jack isn’t usually an olive person, but every time I make these marinated olives with whipped ricotta, he can’t get enough. They’re quickly becoming one of my go-to appetizers for summ…

Dill Pickle Pasta Salad

Dill Pickle Pasta Salad (A Must-Make Summer Pasta Salad for Pickle Lovers) If you’ve been around here for a while, you know I have a serious love affair with dill pickles. I’ve shared favorites like Dill Pickle Dip, Pickle de Gallo, and my …

Red Wine Vinaigrette

Meet my go-to red wine vinaigrette recipe! Made with basic ingredients like olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, and honey, this 5-minute salad dressing has a delicious balanced flavor. It’s tangy, savory, and a tiny bit sweet—so much bett…

Sauteed Zucchini

This sautéed zucchini recipe is on repeat in my kitchen every summer. Ready in 15 minutes, it’s such an easy side dish. The zucchini cooks on the stovetop with olive oil or butter, garlic, salt, and pepper. When it’s tender and browned, I s…

Green Bean Salad with Dried Cherries and Almonds

A Fresh Green Bean Salad for Summertime I made this Green Bean Salad with Dried Cherries and Almonds for a lunch with friends recently, and it completely stole the show. It was one of those dishes where everyone keeps circling back to the bowl, and bef…

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