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Garlic Yogurt Sauce

This garlic yogurt sauce is the simplest sauce you’ll ever make. In fact, it’s so simple that I wondered if I should even share it. Does a 5-ingredient, 5-minute recipe really deserve its own blog post? But here’s the thing: I’v…

Caprese Orzo Salad

I always love a classic caprese salad, but sometimes it is fun to mix it up (caprese sandwich, caprese garlic bread, and caprese pizza). I also love this Caprese Orzo Salad. It has all of the flavors of a classic caprese salad, but it is hearty thanks …

Elote (Grilled Mexican Street Corn)

This elote recipe is my favorite way to eat corn on the cob. I grill fresh sweet corn, then brush it with mayo and sprinkle it with cheese, chili, and lime for an easy (and absolutely delicious!) snack or side dish. Inspired by the Mexican street corn …

Zucchini Fritters

This zucchini fritters recipe is the perfect way to use up a surplus of summer squash. It turns a full pound of zucchini into beautifully light, crispy fritters that you can whip up in minutes on the stove. Scallions, garlic, and dill fill them with sa…

Homemade BBQ Sauce

This homemade BBQ sauce is so much better than store-bought! It’s sweet, tangy, and deliciously seasoned with smoky, savory spices like onion powder and smoked paprika. Better yet, this easy BBQ sauce recipe calls for simple pantry ingredients. Y…

Roasted Cauliflower

I make roasted cauliflower almost every week. It’s easy to make, healthy, and delicious. The florets come out of the oven beautifully caramelized, with crisp, golden brown edges and a rich, nutty flavor. They’re perfect for serving as a sid…

Zucchini Muffins

This zucchini muffins recipe is one of my favorite ways to use up summer zucchini. A perfect breakfast or snack, the muffins are sweet, soft, and incredibly moist, thanks to 2 whole cups of shredded zucchini inside them. Vanilla, nutmeg, and cinnamon f…

How to Make Cold Brew Coffee

If you love cold brew coffee, learn how to make cold brew concentrate at home! Don’t worry, you don’t need any special equipment or fancy ingredients. My cold brew recipe is easy to make with just coffee grounds, cold water, a Mason jar, an…

Pesto Pasta Salad

This pesto pasta salad recipe is super summery and fresh! Vibrant basil pesto (preferably homemade) coats curly noodles, juicy cherry tomatoes, crunchy pine nuts, and creamy mozzarella cheese. Lemon juice peps it up, and whole basil leaves and arugula …

Breakfast Burrito

Meet my favorite breakfast burrito recipe! These easy, cheesy breakfast burritos are loaded with fluffy scrambled eggs, crispy potatoes, fresh veggies, and melty cheddar cheese. I love to make them on lazy weekend mornings. Jack and I eat two right awa…

40 Easy Weeknight Dinners

These easy weeknight dinners are some of my go-to recipes for busy nights. They range from pastas to soups to stir fries and sheet pan meals, but they all have a few things in common. They call for simple ingredients, they come together quickly (or are…

Banana Cream Pie

Classic Banana Cream Pie with a cookie crumb crust, vanilla pudding, fresh bananas, and fresh whipped cream is the treat you need right now.

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Tartar Sauce

This tartar sauce recipe is creamy, fresh, and packed with tangy, savory flavor. No store-bought version I’ve tried comes close! Luckily, this homemade tartar sauce is easy to make with simple ingredients like mayo, dill pickles, capers, and lemo…

Tex-Mex Migas

In this migas recipe, I scramble eggs with crumbled tortilla chips, melty cheese, and fresh veggies like tomatoes, jalapeño, and onion. It’s based on the countless versions of migas I’ve tried in Austin… and when I say countless, I re…

Eggplant Parmesan

Growing up, my mom’s eggplant Parmesan recipe was one of my favorite things to eat. My family ate dinner together every night, and my mom always cooked it from scratch. Tomato sauce never came from a jar, and cheese was never pre-shredded because…

Blackened Swordfish with Maque Choux

Level up your seafood game with this blackened swordfish recipe that packs in tons of Cajun-inspired flavor. Meaty swordfish steaks are coated in a zesty spice rub then seared in a scorching hot cast iron skillet for a deliciously crusted exterior. Wan…

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