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Easy Scones

The best scones are buttery, flaky, and moist inside. They’re crisp and crumbly around the edges, perfect for pairing with a cup of coffee or tea. Scones can get a bad rap for being bland or dry (my husband Jack swore he didn’t like them fo…

Asian-Inspired Chicken Salad

Easy & Fresh Asian-Inspired Chicken Salad You know those recipes you make once… and then suddenly you’re making them every week? This Asian Chicken Salad is that kind of recipe. It’s fresh, colorful, and full of texture—ever…

Cucumber Lime Agua Fresca

Staycation, anyone? One sip in and this cucumber lime agua fresca will have you feeling in full vacation mode. Made with just 3 ingredients in 10 minutes, it couldn’t be simpler or more refreshing! 
It’s the ultimate hydrating sip, poolside drink,…

Potato and Green Bean Salad

Fresh Potato and Green Bean Salad This isn’t your average potato salad. It’s fresh, bright, and full of bold Mediterranean-inspired flavor. It has become one of my go-to dishes, especially when the weather warms up. This salad is not only d…

Mother’s Day Gifts for Moms Who Love to Cook

This Mother’s Day, I asked more than 50 women in my life — family, friends, coworkers, even our test kitchen team — what they actually want as gifts. And turns out, it’s not always another candle (though those are still welcome).

If your mom, grandma,…

Easy Tostadas

This tostada recipe is a fun, fresh, and FAST weeknight dinner. Just load up crunchy tostadas with toppings like refried beans, crisp lettuce and cabbage, tomatoes, cheese, and avocado. Squeeze with lime juice, and dig in! This recipe has become a grea…

Pickled Serrano Peppers

Move over, jalapeños! Serrano peppers are my current chile obsession for one simple reason: they’re spicier. Serrano vs. Jalapeño Peppers On the Scoville Scale, the official system for measuring the pungency of peppers, serrano peppers score high…

Peanut Butter Oreo Cookies

Peanut Butter + Oreos = Cookie Perfection I love creating, baking, and eating cookies. Classic peanut butter cookies are one of my all-time favorites, but it is always fun to mix it up, so I made Peanut Butter Oreo Cookies and I give them a 10/10. If y…

Sprout Salad

For anyone wanting to work more sprouts into their meals, this is one of the best salads I’ve made in a long time. It includes mung bean sprouts, avocado, arugula, yogurt, and toasted almonds. So many good ingredients and incredibly tasty!

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Grilled Asparagus

Grilled asparagus is the best spring and summer side dish! It’s tender, juicy, and lightly charred, and it cooks in minutes on the grill. Seasoned simply with olive oil, salt, pepper, and maybe a squeeze of lemon juice, it pairs perfectly with al…

Chickpea Meatballs

Vegetarian Chickpea Meatballs: Flavorful, Versatile, and Satisfying If you’re looking for a flavorful, feel-good meal that is plant-based, protein-packed, and totally satisfying, you have to try my Chickpea Meatballs. They are made with a base of…

Cavatelli

Cavatelli is a traditional pasta from Southern Italy, known for its small, shell-like shape and slightly chewy texture. Homemade cavatelli can be made with just a few simple ingredients; it’s one of the most rustic and rewarding types of pasta you can make at home. Whether tossed in a hearty meat sauce or paired with …

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Strawberry Spinach Salad

This strawberry spinach salad is perfect for spring and early summer. It starts with a base of fresh spinach—one of the first vegetables to appear at my farmers market each spring—and is topped off with juicy strawberries, crisp red onion, toasty pecan…

Crispy Parmesan Sweet Potatoes

Crispy Parmesan Sweet Potatoes: A Simple and Delicious Side Dish I’m a huge fan of sweet potatoes — they’re so versatile, healthy, and just downright delicious. But this recipe? It’s one of my go-to sweet potato recipes. These C…

Poppy Seed Dressing

I can already tell that this poppy seed dressing is going to be the star of my spring and summer salad dressing rotation. It’s lightly creamy, sweet, and tangy, perfect for adding a pop of bright flavor to green salads, slaws, and more. I first s…

17 Unexpected but Easy Easter Brunch Ideas

Hosting an Easter brunch but want to switch things up this year? These easy and unexpected Easter brunch ideas are all about flavor, ease, and a little bit of springtime fun. From lemony baked goods to savory galettes, we’ve rounded up our favorite Foo…

13 Deviled Egg Recipes That’ll Steal the Show

Whether you’re hosting brunch, bringing something to a spring picnic, or just craving a nostalgic snack, deviled eggs always deliver. Creamy, tangy, and endlessly riffable, they’re the kind of thing people reach for before even asking what’s in them. F…

Creamy Carrot Cake Coffee Cakes

Carrot cake was my go-to cake in college when I was trying to make a good impression. I made several for my husband while we were dating and brought one to every wedding shower I hosted. Throughout my childhood we only made boxed chocolate cakes, so ca…

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