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Homemade Gyro Recipe

This easy Gyro recipe is made with chicken and packed with authentic Greek flavor! Tender succulent chicken is marinated, then cooked to perfection. Tuck it into warm pita bread with tzatziki, tomatoes, cucumbers, and onions. Vegetarian-adaptable!

Best Pie Crust Recipe

My favorite, all-butter pie crust recipe is irresistibly flaky, tender and packed with rich butter flavor. I share my best chef’s tips; easy to make and perfect for sweet or savory pies.

35+ Best Tomato Recipes

Got fresh tomatoes? Here are 35 of our best tomato recipes, from vibrant summer salads and appetizers to pastas, soups, sauces, and easy dinners.

How to Make Tamales From Scratch

Learn my easy method for making tamales! Includes step-by-step instructions for making delicious tamales filled with green chili and cheese (or shredded chicken) cooked on the stovetop or in an Instant Pot.

Broiled Salmon

This broiled salmon recipe is incredibly easy and delicious! Tender and flaky on the inside with a golden, crispy miso-glazed top, it’s an easy weeknight dinner ready in 15 minutes.

Thai Tofu Larb

Easy vegan Thai Tofu Larb is fresh, tangy, and bursting with Thai flavors! Serve in crisp lettuce wraps for a light summer meal or a flavorful appetizer.

Perfectly Grilled Vegetables

Learn how to make perfectly grilled vegetables with this easy, foolproof recipe. A healthy summer side dish, these smoky, flavorful veggies are caramelized to perfection. As a caterer, I’ve prepared this grilled vegetable recipe for hundreds of guests—…

Basil Vinaigrette

Bright, bold, and beautiful, this Basil Vinaigrette is a summertime favorite! Make it in under 5 minutes, using your blender.

Grilled Chicken Shawarma Salad

This Grilled Chicken Shawarma Salad is your new go-to for bold Middle Eastern flavor in a fresh, protein-packed meal. Made with tender grilled shawarma-spiced chicken, crisp little gem lettuce, tangy pickled onions, and a silky tahini yogurt dressing, …

Basil Bee Cocktail

Meet the Basil Bee – a Bee’s Knees cocktail, but better! This bright, herbaceous cocktail is crafted with fresh basil, gin, honey syrup, and lemon. Perfect for summer evenings, brunches, or your next cocktail party. Alcohol-free adaptable.

Easy Pesto Pasta with Fresh Basil

This quick pesto pasta recipe is bright, bold, and packed with flavor. Made with fresh summer ingredients, this delicious weeknight meal is perfect for summer and ready in just 30 minutes! Vegan-adaptable and gluten-free adaptable.

Delicious Grilled Corn Salad for Summer

This grilled corn salad recipe sings of summer! A fresh, healthy side dish that highlights fresh summer corn, creamy avocado, radishes, red onion, and fresh herbs, tossed in a simple, tangy lime dressing. Vegan and gluten-free.

Nicoise Salad

My twist on the French classic, Salade Niçoise! It’s made with wild salmon, roasted potatoes, green beans, olives, capers, radishes, tossed with a lemony anchovy dressing. Vegan-adaptable and gluten-free.

Lobster Rolls

This light and lemony Maine-style lobster roll recipe is the best! Made with tender lobster meat, lemon zest, tarragon, chives, celery, & mayo, in a toasty split-top bun.

Lemon Poppy Seed Cake

Bright and tangy, this easy lemon poppy seed cake is moist and light! Lemon zest gives it an extra burst of lemon flavor, with a hint of warmth from vanilla. Drizzle with our easy lemon glaze.

Caramelized Leek Pasta

This caramelized leek pasta features meltingly tender leeks in a light lemony cream sauce, tossed with your favorite pasta, topped with optional pangritata. Gluten-free and vegan adaptable.

Sorrel Soup

Sorrel soup is the perfect soup for spring! Bright, lemony, and vibrant green, we’ll show you how to keep its lovely color. Serve it warm or chilled.

Shrimp Tacos

Spicy, flavorful shrimp tacos with fresh cilantro lime slaw, avocado, pickled onions and cilantro lime crema – a delicious and easy weeknight meal! Gluten-free adaptable.

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