Pepper Recipes
Summer Garden Jumble
A no-cook, plant-based meal that’s nutrient-rich and endlessly customizable. Store in the fridge and simply scoop when hungry! The best thing about this hearty salad (besides being easy, healthy, fresh and flavorful!) is that you can store it in the refrigerator for convenient scooping throughout the week. Or it can be enjoyed as a once-and-done, no-cook…
Easy Grilled Sausage, Pepper & Corn Dinner (or swap potatoes for corn!)
This fun, family-style meal captures the essence of summer and can be customized to taste. It’s quick, easy and perfect for busy weeknights and casual entertaining. Over time, I think we’ve pretty much agreed on this: one can never have too many delicious recipes that are quick, easy and well-rounded! This all-in-one meal is…
Veggie-Loaded Pasta with Sausage
Reader tested and family approved, this complete meal comes together easily and is equal parts healthy and satisfying. A few tips provide added convenience at dinnertime－and for those who’ve tried gluten-free pasta and been unimpressed, I have a helpful hint that might change your mind. When I cook pasta, I typically aim to work…
One Pan Spanish-Style Chicken & Rice
This all-in-one meal is a weeknight favorite that’s loaded with filling protein, satisfying carbs, healthy vegetables and lots of great flavor. Authentic arroz con pollo requires patience. Enter the following shortcut chicken and rice recipe that delivers great flavor in a fraction of the time. Quick, one pot meals can be a welcome relief at…
Cilantro Lime Hummus (tahini-free)
This nourishing, easy-to-make hummus redefines the classic dip by shaking up the usual ingredients and adding south-of-the-border flavor. No need to purchase tahini for this recipe either. My first order of business is to thank longtime reader Mary Lou for this fabulous hummus recipe. She shared it with me several years ago, and why…
Slow Cooker Taco Chicken (with freezer bag option)
A good freezer bag meal will come to your rescue on busy weeknights and when cooking for a friend in need. Taco chicken is family friendly, endlessly versatile, and quick to prep. Last year I turned the bags into practical gifts for several friends, because who couldn’t use a healthy meal and a night off…
Sheet Pan Sweet & Sour Chicken
Sweet and spicy mingle with a hint of heat in this family-friendly sheet pan meal that’s worthy of a spot on the weekly dinner rotation. The prep-ahead sauce stores well and makes enough for a second meal another night. Or use it for quick stir-fries with your favorite protein and vegetables. Opposites attract, or…
Avocado Tomato Salsa
Keep this super simple salsa recipe in your back pocket all year round to add flavor and flare to chicken, fish, beans, salads, eggs, and in place of guacamole in your favorite south-of-the-border fare. Perfect as a dip with tortilla chips, too! My family always enjoys something saucy on grilled meats, and the following…
Quick Pickled Corn
Quick Pickled Corn is an easy-to-make condiment that will perk up burgers, tacos, and salads…and it tastes great by the spoonful, too! Corn on the cob is the quintessential summer vegetable. Who doesn’t love biting into a hot, buttery ear on a warm summer night? It’s a little package of perfection that requires…
Easy Zucchini & Ground Beef Dinner
Six basic ingredients form the foundation of this one-skillet meal, which comes together quickly for a family-friendly dinner on even the busiest of weeknights. Follow the basic recipe or customize Easy Zucchini & Ground Beef Dinner to taste—and hope for leftovers because they improve with age! When my husband and I planned a quick family…
Slow Cooker Crispy Pork Carnitas
A healthier, easier way to make tender, juicy, crispy carnitas starts with your slow cooker – and there are so many ways to enjoy the leftovers! Slow cookers are valued for their hands-off convenience, and an extended stint over low heat can coax out flavor and tenderize tough, less expensive cuts of meat. Slow…
Super Creamy Avocado Lime Sauce
The flavor of this lusciously Creamy Avocado Lime Sauce is matched only by its versatility…so much so that it might just become your new favorite condiment! Move over guacamole! Ok, I’m joking. Good guac is hard to knock. This versatile, super creamy avocado lime sauce, however, has the power to transform even the simplest…
