This tahini pasta salad with grilled halloumi, sugar snap peas, radishes, arugula, and mint is loaded with bright and fresh flavors and a creamy tahini dressing, making it a delicious vegetarian lunch or potluck side dish. I’m always looking for do-it-all dishes—ones that travel well for picnics or potlucks but […]
Family Friendly
I’ve got several family-friendly recipes like classic spaghetti and meat sauce to tacos to casseroles, guaranteed to please even the pickiest of eaters.
Orzo Salad with Asparagus, Artichoke Hearts and Feta
Teeming with fresh herbs, bright lemon, tangy feta, crunchy salted pistachios, artichoke hearts, and tender asparagus, this orzo salad is the perfect spring side dish. Salads of all kinds are my jam. From grain salads like my healthy quinoa salad and potato salads like my Greek potato salad to pasta varieties like this Nicoise pasta […]
Ricotta Toast With Smoked Salmon and Egg
This simple toast stacked with protein from ricotta cheese, hard-boiled egg, and smoked salmon makes for a supreme breakfast, brunch, lunch, or snack. This ricotta toast is an all-star treat for me. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or when the lunch hangrys hit, its balanced flavor totally delivers. Herby ricotta gets […]
Strawberry Shortcake
This strawberry shortcake starts with a super easy, moist vanilla cake you can mix with a spoon. It’s layered with sweetened strawberries and clouds of homemade whipped cream for the perfect spring or summer dessert. I milk strawberry season for as long as I can, adding those juicy red gems […]
The Best Potato Soup Recipe
This simple potato soup recipe is made with evaporated milk instead of cream to make it lush, creamy, and extra delicious. Just like my Broccoli Cheddar Soup and favorite Clam Chowder, I love a soup that’s rich, chunky, and ultra-comforting. That’s why I can’t get enough of this creamy potato soup recipe. But, surprise—there’s […]
Banana Bread Muffins with Coconut and Pecans
Studded with coconut flakes and chopped pecans, these moist banana bread muffins are a quick and easy breakfast treat ready to eat in just 30 minutes. I’m a recipe junkie. I’m perpetually flipping through cookbooks and food magazines and frequently perusing numerous food blogs for inspiration. And as much as […]