Quick and Easy Sea Bass with Avocado Salsa

A Thanksgiving table isn’t complete without sweet potato pie! Roasting your own sweet potatoes adds depth of flavor and that extra something special to your holiday dinner. It’s easy to do, and totally worth the extra step. Continue reading “Classic Sweet Potato Pie” »

Fewer guests at the holiday table this year? Never fear! We’ve got a delicious, doable menu that’s sure to delight yet won’t take the whole day to pull together. Continue reading “5 Memorable Recipes for a Small Scale Thanksgiving” »

Roasted parsnips are the perfect side dish for a fall meal or holiday dinner. These parsnips are roasted in butter and stock and then tossed with parsley, chives, garlic, and a touch of horseradish. Continue reading “Roasted Parsnips” »

This classic, savory Southern cornbread is just begging for a bowl of chili or a plate of ribs. Made with all cornmeal, straight buttermilk, and no added sugar (like it should be!) in a cast iron skillet, this cornbread is an easy dinner side dish. Continue reading “Southern Cornbread” »

When dinner can double as the next day’s lunch or the next night’s repurposed leftovers, that’s a busy weeknight win. Make it easy on yourself with Instant Pot Stew, Creamy Polenta with White Beans and Broccoli, or a hearty Puerto Rican dish loaded with shrimp, rice, and peas. Continue reading “5 Weeknight Dinners that Make […]

This slow-cooked pork shoulder is just the ticket on a cold winter day. It marinates overnight, then roasts all day. Dinner is ready when it’s fall-apart tender. Serve with an easy apple gravy and some roast vegetables on the side. Continue reading “Slow Roasted Pork Shoulder with Apple Gravy” »

Sit back and enjoy Thanksgiving Day by making all the sides you crave ahead of time or with the help of the slow cooker and Instant Pot. Everything from Sweet Potato Casserole with Marshmallows, Slow Cooker Mashed Potatoes, and Thanksgiving Stuffing with Sausage and Apples are easier using these time-saving recipes and techniques. Continue reading […]

Here’s a little quickie for you this weekend! This super simple tofu stir fry is a riff off of my favorite Beef and Cabbage Stir Fry. It’s super fast, easy, filling, inexpensive, and endlessly customizable. Keep reading to see all the possibilities for making this tofu stir fry your own! Use any Stir Fry Sauce […]

Honey + Balsamic Vinegar + Butter = Heaven. It’s sweet, tangy, and rich, all at the same time. You already know that I love roasted vegetables, but drenching roasted vegetables in a honey balsamic glaze takes them to the next level. And the best part? They’re incredibly simple. So you can have these heavenly Honey […]

Lemon Pepper Baked Chicken Wings are a game day staple that are great for dinner too! These Lemon Pepper Wings are baked until golden and crispy and then brushed with a mouthwatering lemon pepper butter sauce that will have your friends and family fighting over the last one – so good! Looking for more amazingView […]

This easy Greek Chicken recipe is loaded with authentic Greek flavors in an easy to make weeknight dinner! A lovely Greek marinade made with olive oil, lemon juice, oregano and garlic provides an abundance of bright, fresh flavor to chicken thighs and potatoes. Love easy chicken dinners? Make sure to try my Chicken Stir Fry and ChickenView […]

This Pumpkin Lasagna is a favorite for the holidays! Four tantalizing layers of fall flavors and textures that combine for an irresistibly delicious pumpkin dessert that can be made in advance! The perfect no bake dessert! Love pumpkin desserts? Pumpkin Brownies, Pumpkin Snickerdoodles, and Pumpkin Empanadas! Pumpkin Desserts Layers and layers of all your favorite fall flavorsView […]

Chocolate, pudding, and pie—the best of all possible worlds! Make the pie filling in the microwave and pour into a pre-baked crust. This make-ahead chocolate pie sets up in a few hours in the fridge, just in time for dessert. Continue reading “Easy Chocolate Cream Pie” »

Here’s a rustic, vegetarian take on traditional pot pie! This weeknight dinner is prepped, cooked, and served all in one skillet. It’s perfect for feeding a crowd and saves time on dishes and clean up. Continue reading “Root Vegetable Pot Pie” »

I’m all about keeping my side dishes as easy as possible. I want my main dish to be the star of the show, and I don’t want to spend tons of time or energy on something that is just being served on the side, so roasted vegetables are almost always on the menu! They’re easy, […]

Homemade chicken pot pie is comfort food at its best. This easy-to-make version lets you prep the pie and make the gravy while the chicken roasts in the oven. Make it even easier on yourself by using frozen vegetables, rotisserie chicken, and store-bought puff pastry rather than pie dough. Continue reading “Easy Chicken Pot Pie” […]

Vegetarian Bolognese is a rich, luscious won’t-miss-the-meat pasta sauce. Roasting cauliflower and mushrooms deepens the flavor of this satisfying dinner. Double the recipe to eat some now and freeze some for later. Continue reading “Roasted Cauliflower and Mushroom Bolognese” »

Slow Cooker Pot Roast with potatoes and mushrooms is comfort food at its finest. Let it cook all day in the slow cooker or Crockpot. Dinner is ready when you are! Continue reading “Slow Cooker Pot Roast” »

rice potatoes polenta beans, lentils quinoa are all naturally gluten-free starches for sides. don’t make yourself crazy trying to reverse engineer a gluten-y dish into something else. my easiest dinner rec for this kind of thing is duck confit over polenta. easy to make and is all done in advance. i don’t understand roast chicken […]

Poor Charles is having to ‘rough it’ again! Ha! (I think I know what I’ll be having for dinner tomorrow!)

Last night was lamb loing chops, steamed broccoli and a pilaf.

This easy Cheesy Green Chile Rice Casserole recipe has just FOUR ingredients and is sure to be your new favorite side dish! Easy to make, delicious and inexpensive too! Add in some rotisserie chicken and dinner is done! More of our favorite side dishes include these Twice Baked Potatoes, Cranberry Sauce, and Twice Baked CasseroleView […]

Slow Cooker Pot Roast with potatoes and mushrooms is comfort food at its finest. Let it cook all day in the slow cooker or Crockpot. Dinner is ready when you are! Continue reading “Slow Cooker Pot Roast” »

This fudge recipe is adapted from the original Kraft back-of-the-can recipe—but with extra chocolate. It’s easy to make with marshmallow fluff, chocolate, evaporated milk, and walnuts. It makes a huge batch so you can share with friends! Continue reading “Easy Fantasy Fudge” »