Weeknight Favorite Recipes
Smashed Pea Toast
Move over avocado! Smashed peas are the new game in town when it comes to versatile, economical, and totally tasty toast toppers. The beauty of avocado toast is its versatility. Crisp toast topped with mashed avocado and a sprinkle of salt tastes great on its own. But that simple base will also serve as…
Smoked Salmon & Black Bean Salad
Simple yet sublime, this speedy, no-cook salad relies on a can of beans, a package of smoked salmon, a few fresh veggies, and a fast but flavorful cumin lime vinaigrette. Gluten- and dairy-free. Simple ingredients come together quickly and easily in this fresh-tasting salad that hits the spot as a light dinner or lunch.…
Grilled Chicken Wings
Crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside, grilled wings are fuss-free and finger licking good. A choice of flavorings will satisfy every taste preference. In the early days of the quarantine, I was asked to start a recipe exchange with a group of women who were feeling cooped up and in need of…
Reverse Sear Steak
Learn the secret to the very best steaks โ a golden sear on the outside, your preferred level of doneness inside, and maximum flavor. Reverse sear will be your new favorite method! Steak dinners are not an every-week occurrence for most of us, so when we have them, they should be five-star fare. I vividly remember…
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…
Favorite Balsamic Vinaigrette
A year-round staple that pulls double duty as a flavorful marinade for chicken, this versatile homemade dressing will add zip to a wide variety of vegetables and basic pantry ingredients. The key to fresh, flavorful meals that feel effortless and truly enjoyable? Find a few homemade dressings and sauces that you enjoy and keep…
BBQ Tofu Bowls
Easy to customize with grains and vegetables of choice, these colorful, plant-based bowls are equal parts nourishing and delicious. (With convenient meal prep option!) The news surrounding what we should and shouldnโt eat can seem never ending, and the question of whether to eat meat or not is frequently in the forefront of that…
Baked BBQ Tofu
Sweet, savory, smoky, and spicy notes come together with ease in this protein-rich recipe that will make a tofu fan out of the toughest critic. Enjoy as is or use the tofu as a topper for grain- and veggie-based bowls. Tofu has long been a polarizing food. Equally adored and reviled in decades past,…
Cajun Seasoning
This classic spice blend mixes up quickly with common herbs and spices and adds a savory kick to a wide variety of recipes, from simple grilled chicken and shrimp to eggs, rice and beans, and popcorn. A good spice blend offers one of the easiest ways to inject nuanced flavor into your cooking with…
Quick Russian Dressing
Five minutes is all you need to prepare creamy, tangy Russian dressing that will elevate Reubens, Rachels, burgers, and more. The first time I prepared this sauce, I was making Rachels and Reubens and realized as the meal was underway that I had no Russian dressing, a necessity in the classic deli fare. Thousand Island…
Smashed Green Peas
This speedy but special side dish reinvents a bag of frozen peas and can be enjoyed in place of regular peas, as a fancy base for salmon, or as an economical and always fresh alternative to avocado toast. Fresh peas in the summer are a treat. Happily, I have found that frozen peas can…
Perfectly Broiled Salmon
Perfectly cooked salmon with a golden crust is endlessly versatile and can be on your plate in less than 10 minutes, start to finish. In my early days of cooking salmon, I always broiled it. As a young mom trying to get a good dinner on the table fast, I appreciated the speed and…
