A quick dinner or appetizer ready in about 20 minutes, this BBQ Chicken Flatbread is a smart way to use leftover chicken. Tossing the chicken in ranch adds a bright, creamy layer of flavor that sets this apart from a typical BBQ chicken pizza. Leftover chicken—grilled, roasted, or rotisserie—shows up in our fridge often, and … Read more

If you enjoy overnight oats, these Lemon Poppy Seed Overnight Oats might become a new favorite. They take just five minutes to prep and are ready when you wake up. Bright lemon and crunchy poppy seeds give a refreshing start to the day. This recipe was originally published May 2018. Photos and copy were updated … Read more

Breakfast prep that takes five minutes and is ready by morning? These Vegan Overnight Oats do exactly that. Easy to prepare, keep well in the fridge for several days, and combine hearty oats with a touch of maple and fresh cherries. This recipe was originally published June 2017 and updated January 2022. Overnight oats are … Read more

Simple no-bake treats that are bright and refreshing. These no-bake lemony mini tarts are quick to make and perfect for warm days. They’re light, fruity, and crowd-pleasing — mine disappeared fast during taste testing. The blueberry chia jam keeps well and makes a fantastic topping for oats or peanut butter and jelly the following days. … Read more

This Blueberry Lemon Dump Cake is a simple, crowd-pleasing dessert made with just six ingredients and about 10 minutes of prep. Fresh blueberries with bright lemon zest and a rich, buttery topping bake up in a single pan for an easy treat that’s perfect served warm with vanilla ice cream. Delicious, reliable, and buttery — … Read more

Fresh, juicy mandarins brighten this Spinach Salad with Mandarin Oranges, making it an ideal, quick dish for any meal. Ready in about 15 minutes, it combines baby spinach, mandarin sections, toasted almonds, dried cranberries and creamy goat cheese, all tied together with a tangy honey-balsamic dressing. This recipe was originally published January 2019 and updated … Read more

These soft, chewy Ginger Cream Cookies are ideal for the holidays and beyond. No electric mixer needed—the dough comes together quickly—and a brown sugar buttercream complements the warm ginger and spices perfectly. Frosted molasses and ginger cookies are my top pick for the Christmas season. I often skip sugar cookies in favor of a soft, … Read more

This simple Watermelon Frosé is the perfect refreshing summer drink: just blend frozen watermelon, rosé, a squeeze of lime and a splash of peach schnapps for an easy adult slushie. Recipe published July 2019. Updated June 2020 with new photos and step-by-step images. The frosé (frozen rosé) trend has become a summer staple for good … Read more

This roasted sweet potato kale salad converts kale skeptics into fans. Finely shredded kale is layered with spiced roasted sweet potatoes, crunchy cornbread croutons, toasted pepitas and pecans, tangy feta and dried cranberries, all finished with a simple balsamic dressing. It’s a crowd-pleasing side for holiday tables or a satisfying weeknight salad—add cubed chicken or … Read more

This simple Apple Stuffing recipe brings sweet apples and savory butter together for a flavorful holiday side. It’s quick to prepare, packed with fresh herbs, and pairs perfectly with turkey or any festive meal. This recipe was originally published in November 2018. Thanksgiving is coming, and for many of us the highlight is the stuffing. … Read more