Honey Recipes
Everyday Green Salad
The shallot vinaigrette is the hallmark of this crisp salad, which is versatile enough to pair with nearly any meal and easy enough to enjoy every day. Though perfectly divine with fresh greens alone, you may add your favorite salad mix-ins, from crumbled blue cheese and halved cherry tomatoes to slivered red onion, thinly sliced cucumbers,…
Steak Bites
Lightning fast cook time and exceptional flavor may just earn these easy steak bites a spot on the weekly dinner rotation. Round out the meal with rice and a vegetable of choice. I have long been drawn to the incredibly easy prep and quick cook time of this flavorful steak dish. My family enjoys…
Homemade Hot Honey
Hot honey is the buzz-worthy condiment that adds spicy-sweet appeal to all sorts of sweet and savory dishes. It’s easy to make at home—and cheaper than store-bought—and is a great gift! Traditionally used over fried chicken and biscuits in the south and more recently to flavor the likes of gourmet pizzas and fancy cocktails…
Southern (with a Twist) Cornbread… naturally gluten-free with a dairy-free option
The magic begins when you pour the simple batter into a hot skillet. This unique recipe is naturally gluten-free with a dairy-free option and has been a hit with readers (and my family) for years. And have you noticed how leftover cornbread always seems dry? There’s a great tip for “refreshing” it, and I also mention how I…
Chicken Quinoa Bowls with Honey Lime Vinaigrette
What do you get when you add a variety of proteins, a whole grain, and lots of colorful veggies to a bowl and then drizzle it with a simple vinaigrette? A satisfying, all-in-one meal that you’ll want to make again and again! May I tell you how many times I’ve chopped up some leftover chicken,…
Honey Lime Chicken
A few simple ingredients come together in a snap for flavorful chicken that grills to caramelized perfection. I like to cook more than I need the first night for deliciously quick dinners later in the week! While adding new content to my website last week, I happened notice that I had hit a…
Favorite Peanut Dressing
Does the perfect peanut sauce recipe seem elusive? Look no further. This pantry-based recipe provides classic flavor with minimal effort and can be used in so many ways. Does the consummate peanut dressing or sauce seem like something that can only be found when you’re eating out? The ingredients from one peanut sauce to…
Protein Packed Peanut Butter Balls
A wholesome list of pantry staples comes together easily for a good-for-you treat with a protein punch! Over the years, my grandmother’s chocolate peanut butter egg recipe recipe has acquired a vast and devoted fanbase. The eggs (which can be rolled into balls if preferred) are pretty close to confectionary perfection, if…
Zucchini Banana or Applesauce Bread (grain-free & naturally sweetened)
This grain-free, naturally sweetened zucchini bread puts a healthy spin on the ultimate summer quick bread. As an added bonus, it’s easy to customize and tastes great! This bread is all about choices. In the big picture, this recipe illustrates how we can have our proverbial cake and eat it, too. Cake－or quick bread in this…
Sweetgreen’s Guacamole Greens Salad (aka Guac Greens)
This copycat version of a restaurant favorite is filling, flavor-packed and makes healthy eating a breeze. And if you’ve struggled to find a cilantro lime vinaigrette recipe that tastes great, your search may be over. (No blender required either!) Last summer, my older son John was accepted into a program in New York City.…
Roasted Carrots & Parsnips with Balsamic Honey Glaze (or just carrots)
Need a healthy, prep-ahead side for your holiday table? This colorful dish has you covered! Don’t have parsnips? Use all carrots. Lately things have been looking rather orange around here. Tis the season, I suppose! Root veggies, winter squash, and Halloween-themed eats provide a golden glow that feels fittingly fall. (For those who are missing…
Honey Lime Shrimp with Avocado & Corn
Effortless to pull together with a gourmet feel, Honey Lime Shrimp with Avocado & Corn is a go-to entertaining option yet easy enough for busy weeknights. Light and healthy too! Nestled in the fragrant woods near a crystal clear lake in the Poconos lies the home away from home to which my in-laws have long…
