Even though we’re having a relatively warm (and delightful) fall, my cravings for carbs-wrapped-in-carbs, caramelized onions, and earthy skillets of vegetables don’t care. Plus, as we’re in the thick of busy times — thi…
Twenty years ago, I started this website because I wanted a place to share recipes I was excited about, as it’s practically coded into my DNA to be an unfettered yap about the things I love. [This is me.] The larger context was that upon…
This pumpkin pasta sauce recipe is lusciously creamy, flavored with savory spices and Parmesan. Serve it over penne pasta for…
This white bean dip blends cannellini beans, fresh herbs, and olive oil into a quick and appetizer. It’s my favorite…
This spinach apple salad features crisp apples, tender greens, and maple-glazed walnuts in a tangy balsamic dressing. It’s simple and…
These quick pickled vegetables use any veggies you have on hand to make one tangy jar. No canning required, just…
Do you ever look around at the ingredients available to you, the energy you have to give to the cooking process — or, as I recently explained to a medium-sized child shortly before I got uninvited from future family events, the amount of…
I realize as far as recipes go, suggesting one needs one for lemonade is questionable. What’s next, a set of detailed instructions for salted water, simple syrup, or buttered noodles? (Whoops!) But it turns out I have opinions on everyth…
This easy vegetarian ramen recipe makes a bowl of deep, slurpable umami in 35 minutes, with a savory broth, shiitakes,…
This Instant Pot spaghetti cooks the noodles and sauce together in one pot, no boiling water required! Here’s my tested…
Here’s how to make perfect hard boiled eggs every time: bring the water to a boil, then turn off the…
This cucumber sauce is full of flavor and fast to make! Made in minutes with Greek yogurt, lemon, and dill,…
One of my most exasperating traits — or, perhaps one that makes me ideally suited for this space I invented, coincidentally, to suit my collection of traits — is that I have a terrific amount of random ingredient preparation ideas …
These easy shrimp tacos are loaded with juicy spiced shrimp, crisp cabbage, and a creamy cilantro sauce for a fresh,…
This easy chickpea curry recipe is packed with warm Indian-inspired flavors and ready in just 20 minutes! It’s a delicious…
This easy applesauce cake mixes right in the pan with no bowls needed: just 10 minutes prep for a moist,…
This easy nice cream recipe transforms frozen bananas and berries into creamy, healthy dairy free ice cream in minutes! Learn…
This chocolate hummus recipe has become my most-requested party dip! What sounds unusual at first turns into pure magic—a rich,…
Until recently, I was fairly ambivalent about one-pan pasta recipes. I appreciate them in a pinch [here’s a longtime favorite; and this is my total comfort food], but I sometimes find that when the pasta is cooked in a sauce the whole ti…
This loaded sweet potato recipe features a zesty slaw and creamy Thai peanut butter sauce. This colorful, plant-based dinner comes…
This quick and easy stovetop applesauce comes together in under 30 minutes (including the time it takes to peel and dice the apples!) It’s a small batch recipe perfect for when you just need a few servings, and don’t have time to sit around watching a pot simmer for hours. Lightly spiced and subtly sweetened […]
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Transform your day with this refreshing green apple smoothie! It’s naturally sweetened with dates and packed with spinach, this 5-minute…
This crowd-pleasing tomato dip has earned a “famous” status at countless parties and gatherings. Made with just 5 simple ingredients,…
Satisfying and saucy, this perfect-for-a-weeknight pasta dish features Italian sausage (you can use chicken OR pork) and baby spinach in a creamy pink tomato sauce, with chopped sun-dried tomatoes for a tangy kick. The showstopping sauce is surprisingly creamy, especially considering there’s only 1/2 cup of cream in it. The secret is to use mostly […]
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This pesto shrimp is a dinnertime win! Savory basil pesto is a natural pairing with juicy shrimp; serve with pasta…
