Balsamic Vinaigrette Dressing is a bright, sweet-and-tangy salad dressing you can make in minutes with just five simple ingredients. Fresh, versatile, and easy to customize, this homemade vinaigrette will quickly replace any store-bought bottles in your fridge. I love salads and make one almost every day, so a reliable homemade dressing is essential. Store-bought dressings … Read more

This Homemade Chai Spice Mix captures the comforting warmth of cinnamon, ginger, cardamom, and cloves. It’s an easy, flexible blend that brightens quick breads, pancakes, waffles, oatmeal, yogurt, granola, and many other sweet or savory recipes. I developed this Homemade Chai Spice Mix originally for chai-spiced overnight oats, and it quickly became a staple in … Read more

These Peanut Butter Protein Balls are soft, chewy, and made from simple, real-food ingredients like oats, ground flaxseed, maple syrup, and vanilla whey protein powder. This no-bake snack takes minutes to prepare, is meal-prep friendly, and offers about 5 grams of protein per bite, depending on the protein powder you use. If you want a … Read more

This Italian Tricolore Salad brings together peppery arugula, bitter radicchio and crisp Belgian endive to echo the colors of the Italian flag. Tossed with shaved Parmesan and a bright red wine vinaigrette, it’s a fresh, flavorful salad that takes about 10 minutes to prepare and works well as a side or a light main. Healthy … Read more

This Holiday Salad brings sparkle to any festive table. It combines hearty kale with sweet persimmon, jewel-like pomegranate arils, tangy crumbled goat cheese (or feta), and toasted pecans, all tossed in a bright apple cider vinegar dressing. Many components can be prepped ahead so you can relax and enjoy the celebration. The last few weeks … Read more

This Roast Spatchcock Chicken delivers all the flavor and juiciness of a classic roast chicken with far less fuss. Butterflied and roasted on a single sheet or cast iron skillet, the chicken browns beautifully while the vegetables roast in the pan juices for an easy, comforting one-pan dinner. It takes roughly an hour from oven … Read more

Learn how to make hard boiled eggs with reliably soft, creamy yolks every time. These straightforward, step-by-step instructions will help you cook eggs that are perfect for breakfasts, snacks, salads, deviled eggs, and more. I make hard boiled eggs regularly because they are an easy, portable source of protein and a great ingredient for recipes … Read more

Chinese Chicken Salad is a fresh, crunchy, and colorful salad loaded with texture and bright, balanced flavors. Tender shredded rotisserie chicken mixes with crisp Napa and red cabbage, sweet grated carrot, snap peas, and green onions. A sweet-and-savory sesame-ginger dressing brings it all together, while toasted almonds and crushed ramen noodles add an irresistible crunch. … Read more

One-pot pasta is the easiest dinner solution, and this One Pot Spring Pasta Primavera is a perfect example. Tender orecchiette (or any short pasta) cooks with fresh spring vegetables in a silky lemon-parmesan cream sauce. Ready in about 30 minutes, it’s a simple vegetarian meal that still feels special. I learned to appreciate fast cooking … Read more

These Spinach Feta Baked Turkey Meatballs combine lean ground turkey with a generous amount of baby spinach and tangy feta for a juicy, flavorful meal. They bake right in the oven—no browning on the stovetop—making them quick to prepare, freezer-friendly, and easy to adapt for gluten-free or dairy-free diets. I love meatballs, but browning them … Read more