Upgrade your next salad with a bright, zesty Homemade Italian Dressing. This flavorful dressing uses just a few pantry staples and comes together in about five minutes—perfect for tossing with greens, pasta salads, or grilled vegetables. I’ll be sharing more homemade salad dressing recipes this year because homemade dressings are an easy way to transform … Read more

Roasted Whole Butternut Squash is an easy, reliable way to prepare butternut squash for a wide variety of dishes. This guide shows how to halve a squash safely, roast it until the flesh is tender and velvety, and use the cooked squash as purée, mashed flesh, or an ingredient in soups, baked goods, and savory … Read more

Ditch the tortillas and enjoy these Fish Taco Bowls instead. Tender grilled fish rests on a bed of cilantro lime rice and is topped with avocado, cabbage and a vibrant mango salsa. This simple, flavorful dinner comes together in about 30–35 minutes and is perfect for weeknights or casual entertaining. When fish tacos are on … Read more

Fire up the grill for these juicy, flavorful Chili Lime Grilled Shrimp Skewers. The shrimp are briefly marinated in warm spices and fresh lime juice, then grilled until just charred and tender. Fast to prepare and full of bright taste, they work equally well as an appetizer or a main dish. With warm weather and … Read more

When you’re searching for a simple, festive holiday cocktail, this Cranberry Sangria delivers on flavor and ease. Bright cranberry juice and fresh fruit meet a fruity red wine and warm cinnamon for a seasonal drink that can be made ahead—perfect for entertaining. I love a good red wine, and a sangria is one of the … Read more

Peach Blackberry Cobbler is the ultimate summer dessert: juicy peaches and sweet blackberries baked beneath a flaky buttermilk biscuit topping. Serve warm with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream for an irresistible finish. Fruit desserts are among the best parts of summer. Ripe peaches pair beautifully with berries, and this cobbler highlights that combination. The … Read more

Mediterranean Chopped Salad is a bright, fresh salad tossed in a zesty Greek dressing. It’s versatile enough to serve as a light lunch, a side dish, or a hearty addition to any summer meal. Crisp romaine, juicy tomatoes, cucumber, creamy feta and protein-rich chickpeas make this salad both satisfying and flavorful, and the homemade dressing … Read more

Game day food doesn’t get much better than these easy Crockpot BBQ Meatball Subs. Tender, well-seasoned meatballs simmer in a sweet-and-tangy barbecue sauce in the slow cooker, then are piled into rolls and finished with melted cheese for a hot, satisfying sandwich everyone will reach for again and again. I use my slow cooker year-round, … Read more

These Cottage Cheese Egg Bites are soft, creamy, and packed with protein—an ideal grab-and-go breakfast. Blending the eggs with cottage cheese yields a light, custardy texture similar to coffee shop egg bites, and baking them until just set keeps the centers tender. They’re quick to prepare, easy to customize, and perfect for meal prep, busy … Read more

This classic French Fruit Tart blends a sweet, buttery pâte sucrée crust with silky vanilla pastry cream and a bright arrangement of fresh fruit finished with a glossy apricot glaze. It’s an elegant spring and summer dessert that’s easier to prepare than it looks because many components can be made ahead. Walking past pâtisserie windows … Read more