Berry season calls for this Strawberry Goat Cheese Salad—a bright, easy salad with fresh strawberries, creamy goat cheese, toasted pecans, crispy bacon and creamy avocado. Ready in minutes and finished with a homemade balsamic vinaigrette, it makes a delightful side or a satisfying main when you add grilled chicken. This Strawberry Goat Cheese Salad is … Read more

This edible peanut butter cookie dough is an easy, safe way to satisfy your cookie dough craving. Ready in under 10 minutes, it’s packed with peanut butter and can be customized with add-ins like Reese’s Pieces, peanut butter cups, or chocolate chips. As kids we weren’t supposed to eat raw cookie dough—yet many of us … Read more

Double chocolate is the obvious answer for brownies. These Double Chocolate White Bean Brownies are easy to make and packed with protein from white beans. Simply blend the ingredients, bake, and enjoy! Some ingredient combinations sound unlikely at first, but they work surprisingly well together. Case in point: white beans and chocolate. At first you … Read more

This is my attempt at a version of Grandma’s zucchini bread that I think improves on the original. The biggest change I made was leaving out raisins—most readers preferred it without them. The result is a moist, cinnamon-spiced loaf with a crunchy sugar top. Prep takes about 15 minutes and a few old-fashioned tips make … Read more

Make delicious, budget-friendly energy bars at home with this easy no-bake lemon coconut bar recipe. Bright lemon, toasted coconut, sweet dates and a mix of nuts combine into a chewy, tangy snack that takes minutes to prepare. I’m a big fan of snack bars — granola, energy, and cookie bars alike. Instead of paying a … Read more

Quick and easy, this Instant Pot Chicken Tortilla Soup is loaded with vegetables, beans, corn and bold spice. It takes about 10 minutes to prep and is simple to make — perfect for piling on your favorite toppings. This is my go-to chicken tortilla soup, especially when using an Instant Pot. The chicken stays tender … Read more

These no-bake Carrot Cake Bites are perfect for an easy, flavorful afternoon snack. Ready in about 10 minutes, they combine cinnamon, carrots, nuts, Medjool dates and shredded coconut for a simple energy bite that tastes like cake—without the oven. I love carrot cake and seek its flavors in everything I make. These no-bake bites deliver … Read more

Peanut butter and coffee together? It really works. This smooth and creamy Peanut Butter Chocolate Coffee Smoothie is a quick, delicious reason to get moving in the morning — about 5 minutes to prepare and perfect as a morning pick-me-up. This post was originally published August 2018 and updated July 2024. Peanut Butter Coffee Smoothie … Read more

Juicy, sweet and sticky chicken paired with crisp roasted broccoli makes this Baked Orange Chicken Sheet Pan Dinner a quick family favorite. Ready in about 30 minutes, it’s an easy, low-mess, nourishing weeknight meal. Sheet pan dinners are my go-to when I want dinner to be fast, minimal fuss and still delicious. These meals require … Read more

This simple Caprese Farro Salad comes together easily, packed with flavor and hearty farro. It’s an ideal side for grilled meat or a welcome addition to any dinner spread. I’m revisiting this post to update the recipe and reflect on how grateful I feel—this long-awaited dream came true. The weeks before Sam arrived were full … Read more