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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This anti-inflammatory golden juice leans into bright, tropical flavors with passionfruit and pineapple, balanced by the subtle sweetness of yellow bell pepper. It’s refreshing, slightly tangy, and has just the right amount of zing from fresh ginger and turmeric.
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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 …
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…
Our Cucumber Onion Salad has crisp cucumbers and sweet onion tossed in a tangy vinegar marinade that gets better the longer it sits. It takes just 10 minutes to throw together, making it the perfect make-ahead recipe for BBQs, potlucks, and summer gatherings. How to make Cucumber Salad: Chop Veggies: Slice cucumbers and sweet onion…
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This homemade V8 juice recipe is one of those “why didn’t I make this sooner?” kind of drinks. It’s savory, fresh, and slightly sweet from the beet, which gives it that rich color and earthy depth. Ready in just 20 minutes, this nutrient-packed juice tastes cleaner, fresher, and way more satisfying than anything from a can.
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Crispy Teriyaki Tofu That’s Better Than Takeout I make tofu all the time, but this Crispy Teriyaki Tofu is one recipe we come back to again and again. It’s simple, packed with flavor, and honestly tastes like something you’d order fro…
This summer, this white sangria recipe is the pitcher cocktail I can’t stop making. It’s crisp, bright, and refreshing, a delicious blend of white wine, orange liqueur, and fresh fruit. I sometimes add a little peach schnapps to make it eve…
May is one of my favorite months to cook. It’s a delicious mashup of spring and summer, with veggies like asparagus, peas, fresh herbs, and radishes all over the farmers market and tomatoes and zucchini on their way. We have the occasional chilly…
You’re going to love this chocolate chia seed pudding. Seriously, though! I’m always suspicious of chocolate “desserts” made with sneaky healthy ingredients like avocado or sweet potato. I can taste them, so they don’t taste like a real dessert. This chia pudding, however, is a wholesome treat that I truly enjoy. It actually boasts some…
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This limoncello spritz recipe is one of my favorite drinks to sip on a hot summer day. Bright, fizzy, and refreshing, this Italian cocktail is a simple combination of three ingredients—limoncello, prosecco, and club soda. I first tasted limoncello, an …
No Memorial Day cookout is complete without dessert! I’ve rounded up our best Memorial Day dessert recipes to help you find the perfect one for your celebration. They include no-bake treats like this show-stopping strawberry tiramisu, crowd-pleas…
In late spring and early summer, I have strawberry recipes on repeat. As soon as these sweet, ruby red berries appear at the farmers market, I start tossing them into salads, blending them into drinks, eating them for breakfast, and of course making st…
This vegetable stir fry tastes as good as it looks! It features perfectly fork-tender, seared vegetables in a glossy sauce that leans more savory than sweet. I love the vibrant combination of broccoli, bell pepper, carrot and red onion shown here, but you can change up the vegetables with the seasons. Serve it as a…
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When I made this strawberry lemonade recipe for the first time, my son Ollie gave it a thumbs up after just one sip. Easy to make with four ingredients—strawberries, lemon juice, water, and sugar—it’s sweet, tart, and incredibly refreshing. Aroun…
Introducing weeknight-friendly fattoush salad! This EASY, 1-bowl, 20-minute version is our inspired take on the classic Levantine dish. Think fresh, crunchy veggies tossed in a bright pomegranate dressing with herby mint leaves, crispy pita chips, and …
Are you familiar with socca? If not, please let me introduce you! It’s basically a rich, savory and salted chickpea flour pancake cooked in piping hot olive oil. The edges are crispy and chewy, the insides are flaky and tender, and the bottom is lacy and golden. It is just so good. You’ll have to…
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Air fryer vegetables taste like oven-roasted vegetables- crisp, golden, and caramelized around the edges, but in a fraction of the time. I’ll walk you through the whole process, including a step-by-step video below. I eat air fryer vegetables lik…
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I’m not saying this carrot turmeric juice will fix your whole life… but it definitely makes your morning feel more put together. Fresh carrots bring natural sweetness, turmeric root adds a warm, earthy boost, and orange brightens everything into a vibrant, refreshing juice that’s as energizing as it is nourishing.
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Friends, welcome to a land where you can float on strawberry dream clouds all day long. This chia pudding is next-level but still ultra simple (5 ingredients!). Just blend strawberries into your favorite milk, sweeten to taste, add chia seeds, and chil…
Learn how to make granola in the air fryer. It turns out crispy, crunchy, and naturally sweetened. There’s no white sugar, butter, or egg whites. I regularly make granola from scratch, but usually, it’s in the oven. When I was working on my…
If you love our Sweet Potato Chickpea Tacos, get ready for another FAVE! Meet: the Vegan Sweet Potato Chickpea TACO SALAD! It’s got fresh kale + romaine, crunchy tortilla chips, smoky roasted chickpeas + sweet potatoes, and a creamy jalapeño dressing.&…
Move over, Ranch, there’s a new creamy dressing in town that’s stealing our hearts! This cheesy jalapeño cashew dressing is our new go-to for salads, wraps, and dipping veggies. It’s savory and creamy and has a subtly spicy kick!
Bonus? It comes …
I’ve craved this specific salad all month and finally caved.
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If you’re looking for a decadent, elevated hot chocolate with wholesome ingredients, this one’s for you! We’ve been serving up this frothy, tahini-infused, super dreamy hot chocolate, and even cocoa connoisseurs agree this one deserves accolades.
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