It’s one pot meal time again! This go around I’m bringing you a lemony pan seared chicken breast with spinach, tomatoes and bell peppers. I’m still working my way through our Meyer lemon stash so I’m putting lemon in all our meals these days. These chicken breasts are lightly coated in seasoned flour then seared in butter for a deliciously browned crust. Throw some veggies in the pan, make a 3 minute lemon honey butter sauce and dinner is ready....

When I’m entertaining during the holidays, I serve a variety of seasonal dessert recipes including cake truffles, thumbprint cookies, pizzelles, pumpkin dump cake, apple cobbler and these decadent pecan pie bars. Tips For The Perfect Dessert I chilled my bars to make them easier to slice. The pecan pie bars are great straight from the fridge or you can bring them to room temperature after you cut them. I use an stand mixer to make the dough....

It’s been so long since I shared a Bolognese recipe. I forgot how delicious they are. I make this a lot during the fall and winter when I’m in need of a great family meal that’s quick and easy. We have some picky eaters, but everyone enjoys this sauce. I have a few secrets to making this speedy and quick that I’ve learned over many years of cooking. You’ll love having this recipe on hand, and it’s great for the holidays too!...

When I’m looking to eat a little healthier, I turn to fresh salads such as farro salad, tomato cucumber salad, and this amazingly delicious quinoa salad. I love salad, but I don’t love when it’s a sea of lettuce with a few tiny vegetable pieces sprinkled in. I’m all about the salad toppings, the more the better in my opinion. This Mediterranean quinoa salad actually doesn’t contain any lettuce at all – just plenty of fresh vegetables mixed with quinoa and tossed in a flavorful dressing!...

The husband and I never go beyond our comfort vegetables – carrots, beans, ladies finger, capsicum and brinjal. Infact carrot and beans are always in stock and I am sick of trying to make something with them. Slowly we ventured into beetroot and bottle gourd but there are vegetables that we would not just touch or for that matter buy. Ridge gourd is one of them. I keep reading about the benefits of these vegetables and how good they are for health and somehow wanted to use these in our diet....

I’m always looking for simple veggie sides to round out my meals. Some of my favorite options include bacon brussels sprouts, sauteed kale and these savory roasted parsnips. Roasted Parsnips Ingredients To make roasted parsnips you will need parsnips, butter, olive oil, garlic, Italian seasoning, parsley, salt and black pepper. You may want lemon wedges and parsley sprigs to garnish your dish. Roasting vegetables always enhances the flavor. Try some of my other recipes for roasted vegetable side dishes like roasted green beans, roasted cabbage, roasted root vegetables and roasted acorn squash!...

When I’m entertaining, I always offer an assortment of appetizer recipes such as baked barbecue chicken wings, chili cheese fries, bacon wrapped smokies, mini pizzas, a mezze platter, and a big bowl of salsa verde served with plenty of tortilla chips. You can never go wrong with chips and salsa as a snack, especially when you’ve got homemade salsa verde in the mix! Salsa Verde Recipe Ingredients To make this recipe, you will need tomatillos, poblano peppers, jalapeno peppers, garlic, onion, cilantro, salt and lime juice....

I feel like these pops are the perfect Sunday Funday treat. I mean, they aren’t overly sweet, there’s no added sugar, they are sweetened only with honey, they’ve even got the good for you ingredients of bananas, almond butter, coconut milk and almonds…delish! Yes, they are dipped into chocolate, but hey, use dark chocolate – it has all kinds of benefits. So you see, you don’t have to feel too bad about these sweet little indulgences....

My new go-to weeknight tacos, Sheet Pan Chipotle Salmon Tacos with Pineapple Jalapeño Salsa. Spicy chipotle roasted salmon and sweet pineapple, all stuffed into warmed tortillas, with a creamy roasted garlic crema, and avocado. These spicy tropical salmon tacos are made all on one sheet pan and in no time at all. They’re quick, vibrant, and so delicious! The fun topic my family members are all currently discussing in our group text?...

I had a reader who left a comment the other week saying she was worried I was not using Pomegranates anymore, well guys worry no more, my fridge is packed to the brim with perfectly red pomegranates and I have some serious ideas. WATCH THE HOW-TO VIDEO: Seeing that I’ve made this dish four times in the course of one week, I feel as if I’ve somewhat perfected it. The best part… I figured out how to make it all on just ONE sheet pan!...

Happiest Thursday! Hope you’re all having a great week. It’s been a busy, cold and snowy week here. With all the snow we’ve been getting, the resorts actually opened ahead of schedule yesterday. I’ve been madly working away on recipe testing, fun holiday content, and staying warm in the kitchen with lots of baking. All good things! And today I’m SO excited to share this salad, from my Thanksgiving menu, with you all....

Welcome back to yet another super simple Thursday! Hoping you guys are loving these quick and easy summer recipes as much as I am. If you’re anything like me right now, you’re all about an easy recipe that takes almost zero time to prepare and uses very minimal ingredients. Pretty sure I’ve mentioned this before, but I go through phases of wanting/needing to cook simple. Followed by phases of wanting to spend hours in the kitchen with the stove running… Of course, the hours in the kitchen with the stove running phase normally kicks in some time in the fall, so my phases probably run with the seasons....

Slowly, but surely I am really leaning into my “holiday mode”. I know it’s a little early, but with the way this past year has gone, I’m ready for it. I get the feeling some of you might feel the same way? So many of you have expressed to me that you’re even more excited for the holidays this year than in previous years. My goal is to make it our best (and most delicious) year yet....

My family loves sweet and savory Korean style beef, and this slow cooker version couldn’t be any easier to make! If you’re looking for Korean beef in a hurry, try my Korean beef bowls or Korean BBQ tacos. Korean beef is popular for good reason – that sweet and savory combo just can’t be beat! This slow cooker Korean beef takes just minutes to prepare. Place it in the slow cooker in the morning and come home later to dinner waiting for you....

Ingredients thick-cut bacon bone-in beef short ribs, chicken breast or thighs kosher salt and black pepper medium yellow onions garlic cloves dry red wine tomato paste ground allspice bay leaves parmesan rind dry pasta fresh basil or parsley What you will need in the kitchen for this recipe: measuring cup large skillet slow cooker large pot wooden spoon paper towels You guys, I truly love the month of December, but especially this year....

I love to make this slow cooker turkey, it’s a fuss free way to have a delicious and elegant main course. I serve my crock pot turkey with some of our favorite side dishes like Thanksgiving stuffing, Instant Pot cranberry sauce, cranberry Jello salad and bacon brussels sprouts. Don’t forget the pecan pie bars and pumpkin meringue pie for dessert! Slow Cooker Turkey Breast Ingredients To make juicy slow cooker turkey breast you will need a thawed turkey breast, butter, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, dried thyme, salt, black pepper, an onion and herbs....

Celebrating Father’s Day weekend with cake! It’s been so long since the last time I made a layer cake. There was a point a year or more ago when all I was baking were layer cakes. But then I leaned into the sheet pan cakes and stuck with those for a bit. Today we’re back to a layer cake, and just in time for Father’s Day. When it comes to both Mother’s Day and Father’s Day, we’re not huge celebrators....

It’s cocktail Saturday the spooky Halloween edition! When I started cocktail Saturday, I started with Halloween inspired drinks. These are always some of my favorite to mix up and we have fun naming them too! I knew I wanted to create something with a haunted vibe! Kind of Hocus Pocus inspired! Smashed blackberries with rosemary and sweet pomegranate. Its natural sweetness makes for the perfect warming drink for all the chilly fall evenings ahead....

I feel like every trip is always filled with so many different awesome foods. But by far, my favorite meal of this trip was a KILLER four course Italian meal from the most quaint little restaurant called Mama Mia’s in Pacific Beach in San Diego. <–if you’re in the San Diego area, head to Mama Mia’s for some delicious antipasto, breads, pastas, and desserts. We went on Sunday night for Mother’s Day and it couldn’t have been more perfect....

With only one Saturday left before Christmas I’m feeling as though this season is way too short this year. Anyone else feeling the same? We just had Thanksgiving and then suddenly Christmas has crept right up, and we’re now only 11 days away. My brothers and cousins will all slowly be arriving a week from today. This means that the holiday cocktail prep and planning on my end is in full force....