Make-Ahead Meals
Make-Ahead Baked Mashed Potatoes
This flexible, make-ahead mashed potato recipe is a sure-fire hit on a holiday table. You can even freeze it before baking, and the Parmesan crust will not disappoint! Even though my job is all about cooking, I rely on make-ahead dishes as much as the next person. Ironically, aspects of The Fountain Avenue Kitchen often…
Vietnamese-Style Cabbage and Chicken Salad
Shredded chicken and cabbage form the base of this crisp, Vietnamese-inspired dish, which is bursting with flavor, texture, and wholesome appeal. Great for meal prep and entertaining. In the mood for a salad that satisfies like a heartier meal? This is your recipe! Shredded chicken and cabbage form the base of this crisp, Vietnamese-inspired dish,…
Greek Chicken Gyro Bowls
Greek Chicken Gyros with all the classic add-ons and a shortcut tzatziki are easy to recreate in your kitchen. Try them bowl-style, stuffed in a pita, or even switch out the chicken with beef, shrimp, salmon, or pork. Last year, a visitor (and close friend!) Christina Phillips Mattson showed us how her Greek family makes…
Quick & Easy White Chicken Chili
White chicken chili is creamy (but dairy-free), flavor-packed, and easy enough to pull off on a busy weeknight – yet absolutely worthy of company! I’m a big fan of traditional red chili – Aunt Peggy’s Turkey Chili is a quick-and-easy family favorite for sure – but there’s something special about a good white chili.…
Sheet Pan Chicken Fajita Bowls
Customizable chicken fajita bowls are simple to make with a convenient sheet pan approach and are sure to become a favorite. Wholesome, economical, and perfect for meal prep. If my nieces, Coco and Britt, look familiar, it may be from an earlier recipe, Tuna Pasta Salad. Fresh, filling, and endlessly adaptable, the recipe is…
Slow Roasted Whole Chicken
This longtime reader and family favorite effortlessly produces tender, juicy chicken every single time. It’s wholesome comfort food that never grows old! Modern cuisine so often focuses on the latest trends and off-the-grid ingredients. New ideas keep things interesting, but in the process, it’s easy to overlook more unassuming fare. A new year seemed…
Spaghetti Squash Lasagna
Delicious, nutritious spaghetti squash lasagna has all the features we love about traditional lasagna, from the gooey cheese and hearty sauce to the best-ever leftovers. You won’t miss the noodles! Spaghetti squash replaces the traditional noodles in this hearty lasagna, which is brimming with colorful vegetables, a trifecta of cheeses, flavorful sauce, and…
Tuna Pasta Salad
Fresh, filling, and endlessly adaptable, this vibrant pasta salad is ideal for packed lunches, picnics, and potlucks and is equally perfect as a simple, family-friendly weeknight meal. Welcome to Season 2 of Fountain Avenue Kids! In the latest edition, sisters Coco and Britt share their signature dish, a family recipe that has truly stood the test of time.…
Mediterranean Orzo Salad
A short list of ingredients comes together with ease for this wholesome, vegetarian salad that can be enjoyed warm or cold. Easy meal alert! (We all need them, right?) This flavor-packed salad is super simple to prepare with minimal ingredients. Ripe for customization based on what you like and have on hand (I’ve included…
Ground Beef and Broccoli Stir Fry
The simplest of ingredients meet a flavor-packed sauce for a prep-ahead meal that’s destined to become a weeknight favorite! In the latest installment of Fountain Avenue Kids, high school senior Kenny Jackson-Kiefer is taking over the kitchen, demonstrating a dish that checks all his boxes – high in protein, easy to make in advance, and delicious! Kenny is one…
Brussels Sprouts Salad with Lemon Dijon Vinaigrette
Exceptional flavor and versatility are the hallmarks of this vibrant salad, which makes a meal out of virtually any protein, from chicken and pork to salmon, shrimp, steak, and burgers. Plus, the prep is nearly effortless when using a package of pre-shredded Brussels sprouts! I make a lot of salads. Their color adds visual appeal…
Spanish-Style Chickpeas
Pantry staples come together lightening quick in this plant-based meal that’s equal parts flavorful, satisfying, and budget friendly! Spanish-style chickpeas were inspired by a tapas dish I enjoyed while living in Spain many years ago, as well as a complimentary appetizer at Quahogs, a restaurant we’ve long enjoyed during summer visits to Stone Harbor,…
