My roasted Cornish hens are my family’s go-to for entertaining and special occasions. They come out crispy and juicy using my simple, step-by-step instructions. Key Ingredients Here’s what you’ll need, along with my kitchen notes. Ful…
This Cornmeal-Crusted Halibut is crispy and golden, served over a vibrant summer succotash with sweet corn, zucchini, peppers, lime, and cilantro. An easy one-pan dinner, ready in 40 minutes.
Crock pot carne guisada is a hearty Colombian beef stew with baby potatoes, tomatoes and bold seasonings. If you’re looking for comfort food that also has big flavor, this is a recipe you’ll appreciate. Slow Cooker Carne Guisada Carne guisada is a hear…
These quick pickled beets are so good that I like to eat them straight from the jar. Roasted, then pickled in a simple brine made from apple cider vinegar, water, sugar, and salt, the beets are tender, sweet, and tangy, with a sour, savory kick from ga…
Guacamole Chicken Salad: A Fresh, Protein-Packed Lunch If you’re looking for an easy, protein-packed lunch, this Guacamole Chicken Salad is a great one to have in your back pocket. It’s fresh, creamy, and satisfying, with tender shredded ch…
Honey almond snack cake!? You know you want to jump in on the fun! This GORGEOUS loaf is perfectly moist with a lightly floral flavor and beautiful sponge texture. Bonus? It’s made without gluten or dairy, but no one will know.
It’s the perfect cake fo…
An Easy Bean Salad with Artichokes, Olives and Feta I love a good salad that doesn’t require a lot of work, and this one is a keeper. This Bean Salad with Artichokes, Olives and Feta comes together in minutes with simple pantry staples, but the c…
Let’s make the best Peruvian roasted chicken with aji verde sauce inspired by Pio Pio, my all-time favorite rotisserie chicken restaurant in NYC. This oven-roasted chicken recipe comes very close to the original with juicy marinated meat and crispy, go…
This blackberry cobbler recipe is a summertime delight! It features jammy blackberries underneath a tender, golden, scone-like topping. I’m quite smitten with this recipe—something borderline magical happens when you bake blackberries. The heat of the oven seems to enhance their floral undertones and make them taste extra special. This is a simple dessert that you’ll…
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This late summer Vegetable Enchilada Casserole is a saucy, cheesy, meatless dinner layered with corn tortillas, zucchini, corn, beans and homemade enchilada sauce. Think of it as an enchilada-inspired lasagna, with all the flavor of enchiladas but no r…
These crispy Chicken Smash Tacos are topped with crunchy lime-cabbage slaw and a creamy jalapeño sauce, making a simple, flavor-packed dinner. Chicken Smash Tacos If you love my Turkey Smash Tacos, you’ll want to try these Chicken Smash Tacos! Ground c…
This celery salad recipe is fresh and flavorful, filled with a delicious variety of textures and flavors. Chewy Medjool dates and tender chickpeas accent the celery’s crunch, and apple adds a nice sweetness to play off the celery’s savory f…
These stuffed poblano peppers are boldly flavored and legitimately hearty, boasting 20 grams of protein per pepper. They’re stuffed with soft, blended black beans followed by two kinds of cheese. The cheese turns gloriously golden in the oven while the chili peppers become nicely tender and caramelized. Two layers of red salsa, one underneath and…
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Greek Layered Dip with Hummus, Tzatziki, and Fresh Veggies If you love a good layered dip (like my 7 Layer Dip), you have to try this Greek Layered Dip. It has all of my favorite Mediterranean flavors in one easy appetizer: creamy hummus, cool and tang…
This easy, family-friendly Slow Cooker Chicken Cacciatore has tender chicken thighs, peppers and onions simmered in a flavorful tomato sauce. Perfect over pasta, rice, polenta or veggies. Crock Pot Chicken Cacciatore Slow Cooker Chicken Cacciatore is a…
Let’s talk about hemp milk. It’s easy to make at home (no soaking required), and yields a silky-smooth, creamy milk. Hemp milk boasts the most impressive nutrition profile of my alternative milk recipes, offering nearly 10 grams of plant-based protein per serving. While hemp milk can’t compete on the calcium front, it offers an array…
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You’d never guess that the secret ingredient in this high-protein passion fruit chia pudding is silken tofu. When blended with vanilla yogurt, passion fruit, and sweetened condensed milk, it creates a thick, creamy pudding that takes just minutes to ma…
A Fresh and Flavorful Summer Lentil Chickpea Salad I love a summer salad that is fresh and colorful but still substantial enough to actually fill you up, and this Summer Lentil Chickpea Salad is exactly that kind of salad. It starts with two simple pan…
Light, refreshing, and flavor-packed, Vietnamese Green Papaya Salad is topped with grilled lemongrass beef, fresh herbs, and tangy Nuoc Cham dressing for a satisfying meal.
Move over, ketchup and hot sauce—this homemade harissa recipe is one of my favorite condiments to keep on hand. Made with a blend of roasted red peppers, dried chiles, warming spices, garlic, and lemon, my version of this North African chili paste is s…
Craving fried chicken but looking for something lighter? The air fryer is the answer! This Air Fryer Fried Chicken turns out just as crispy but uses much less oil. Air Fryer Fried Chicken Fried chicken is my favorite food, but I don’t often eat it at r…
Grilled Chicken Thighs with a Fresh, Flavorful Twist I love a good grilled chicken dinner, especially when it’s one that doesn’t require a complicated ingredient list or a lot of fuss. These Grilled Lemon Herb Chicken Thighs are exactly tha…
This aromatic mushroom frittata with egg whites, sautéed mushrooms, shallots, and cheese is a high-protein, easy-to-make gourmet breakfast, brunch, or “brinner” (breakfast for dinner). It’s ready in 30 minutes between the stovetop and oven. Egg White F…
Cottage cheese has never been this irresistible. Whipped until silky smooth with fresh basil, garlic, lemon zest, and olive oil, this Basil Whipped Cottage Cheese Dip is creamy, fresh, and wildly flavorful — and takes just minutes to make.
