Hi, hi! And happy Friday. If life had an answering machine, this would be my current message, "Hello. You've reached Heidi's life. Please hold." You
Grilled Skirt Steak with Chimichurri
This grilled skirt steak is tenderized in a garlic marinade, grilled, then topped with a garlic and herb chimichurri sauce with fresh cut tomatoes and red
Pesto Pasta Salad
This cold pesto pasta salad adds crunchy bites of bell pepper and sweet peas to make a quick and easy weeknight or potluck salad. This recipe is brought to
Strawberry Spinach Salad with Chicken and Avocado
A simple balsamic dressing does double duty as a marinade for the chicken in this light and healthy, fresh avocado and strawberry spinach salad. Simple
Friday Faves
Hey hey and happy Friday! I wasn't sure how last week's Friday Faves post would be received, so I was thrilled to receive so many positive reader emails
The Best Juicy Grilled Pork Chops
Lean grilled pork chops come out juicy and tender every time thanks to a simple sprinkling of pork dry rub for a dinner that's ready in under 30
Friday Faves
Hello and happy Friday. The world is very heavy right now. Just when I thought we might be emerging from the weeds, we are shocked again. This time it's
The Best Grilled Chicken Breast Recipe
The secret to juicy grilled chicken isn't the seasonings or complicated marinades. It's all about HOW you grill the chicken perfectly in 20 minutes or
Friday Faves
Hello and happy four day work week Friday! Did the long weekend leave you feeling invigorated to get things done (like gardening, cleaning, and cooking
Grilled Vegetables Skewers
Grilling vegetables skewers seems like a no-brainer, but there are a few tricks to making them a simple success every time. I grew up with a side of
Friday Faves
Hello and happy Friday! I'm more than 2397% sure you'll agree, things are FRIGGING WEIRD right now. Personally, I don't care for calling it "the new
Easy Homemade Marinara Sauce
Simple, homemade marinara sauce should truly be simple! Made with canned San Marzano tomatoes, this is a quick, 5-ingredient sauce deep with flavor that's ready
Classic Waldorf Salad
Crunchy with crisp apples, celery and toasted nuts, this easy Waldorf salad is a classic recipe perfect for a crowd any time of year. With yearnings
Friday Faves
Hello hello and happy Friday. I am so pleased to say that last weekend was a really, really good weekend. Of course, most every weekend is good,
How to Cook Easy Roasted Vegetables
Roasted vegetables turn crisped, bronzed and sweetly caramelized when they're simply seasoned with olive oil, salt, and pepper and cooked in the oven at high
Greek Chickpea Salad
Classic Mediterranean flavors are what make up this easy Greek chickpea salad with fresh veg, heart-healthy fats, and bright herbs keeping it light, lean and
Friday Faves
Hellooo, and happy Friday! I think I may have mutated into one of my dogs. Just like them, the only things that switches up the monotony of my day is
Grilled Greek Chicken Kebabs
Boneless, skinless chicken breast marinated in the traditional Greek flavors of lemon, garlic and oregano then threaded on skewers with a few veggies makes
The Best Classic Lemon Bars
These classic lemon bars are at the same time sweet and tart and have the most delicious, tender crust with a lightly crisp top that sandwiches the custardy
How to Ripen Avocados Perfectly
Here's how to tell if avocados are ripe at the store and how to ripen them quickly once you bring them home. The mighty avocado. It’s one of nature’s
31 Healthy Mexican Recipes to Make Now
These 31 healthy Mexican recipes are ones you can feel good about, whether you're celebrating Cinco de Mayo, Taco Tuesday, or just your average
Friday Faves
Hello hello and happy Friday! Like you, I've been self-isolating. I've been wearing my mask with as much vigor as the Lone Ranger, keeping others at the 6
Parmesan Crusted Chicken
This easy Parmesan crusted chicken recipe layers mayo, bread crumbs, and high heat to make it crispy on the outside, juicy on the inside, and ready to eat in
Strawberry Caprese Pasta Salad
This fresh and easy pasta salad combines the fresh flavors of strawberries, mint, and basil with a simply sweetened balsamic dressing for a pasta spin on the
Friday Faves
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Split Pea Soup with Ham
This easy split pea soup gets its depth of flavor from sautéed carrots, onion, and celery cooked in a simple broth with smoky ham. When it comes to cooking
Easy Homemade Mac and Cheese (Stovetop)
This extra easy, ultra-creamy, super cheesy homemade mac and cheese is made on the stovetop in two simple steps and takes less than 15 minutes to make. It's a
Friday Faves
Hello hello and happy Friday! The whole world has set the pause button on life as we knew it. It's certainly not the same. We're all doing our best to
Pasta Puttanesca
Pasta puttanesca takes a few basic pantry staples—canned tomatoes, olives, garlic, anchovies, and capers—that's ready in minutes to become a light but lush
Greek Turkey Burgers with Tzatziki Sauce
These light and juicy turkey burgers are going Greek, with the addition of sun-dried tomatoes, oregano, feta cheese, and a creamy homemade tzatziki sauce, for a
Friday Faves
Hey hey and happy Friday! It's official. I'm in a sedentary time warp. Not really moving forward yet not falling back, just sort of standing still,
5-Ingredient Cacio e Pepe
With only 5 ingredients, this cacio e pepe recipe is the Italian version of mac and cheese, and the ultimate easy pantry staple answer to, "What do we have to