One of my favorite parts about cooking is gathering inspiration from different sources and then bringing them together into one, big recipe creating
Easy White Bean Chicken Chili with Butternut Squash
I bet you know somebody like this. You can pick them out the first time you meet them. They're that person who can remember the good and the bad of each and
Sirloin Steak Sandwiches with Horseradish Sauce
It was the tiger sauce topping these beef steak sandwiches that pulled him in and took the rest of us right along with him. Watching cooking shows on
Easy Tomato Pasta Sauce Recipe
If you’re like me, cooking is simply part of life’s continuing education. Just when I think, “I’ve got this down pat,” or “There’s no possible way this could
One-Pan Chicken with Creamy Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto Sauce
You might have a secret desire to be Suzy homemaker. Or to be known as the Martha Stewart of your neighborhood. Or strive to be just like whoever that
Strawberry and Avocado with Tuna Salad Recipe
It’s back! After a summer peppered with vacations to the beach / cabin / red rocks, popsicles and cereal flavored milkshakes, far more thunderstorms than I
Pesto Pizza with Fresh Tomatoes and Mozzarella
This homemade Neapolitan-style pizza is topped with pesto, fresh tomatoes, and mozzarella is full of awesome flavor and tastes just like something you'd find in
Grilled Romaine Salad with Prosciutto Wrapped Shrimp
This hearty and delicious grilled romaine salad is dressed with a sweet and tangy balsamic vinaigrette and topped with prosciutto wrapped shrimp, cranberries,
Grilled Vegetable Sandwich with Herbed Ricotta
This grilled vegetable sandwich is made with a combo of grilled summer veggies, creamy herbed ricotta, toasted ciabatta, and a sweet balsamic glaze, for an
Grilled Swordfish with Smoked Paprika and Herbed Fruit Salsa
These meaty grilled swordfish steaks are so easy and require no marinade. Instead, I prefer to add the flavoring as the fish cooks on the grill, by basting the
Stovetop Pesto Macaroni and Cheese with Corn and Sun-Dried Tomatoes
This week I’ve been visiting my old hood in Venice, California, where the air has been clear (surprise, no smog at the beach folks!), the sand and surf has
Grilled Pork Chops with Spicy Balsamic Grilled Peaches
Consider these brined and grilled chops the food anthem of the summer. Scented with fresh rosemary and garlic, and paired with a juicy grilled peach salsa
Bacon Cheddar Chicken Burgers with Guacamole
I try my best when it comes to cooking and baking from scratch for my family and friends. But sometimes, the time it takes to cook from scratch takes a back
Korean Pulled Pork Sandwiches with Caramel Apple Crumble
Presented by Spike TV's Frankenfood. Premiers Sunday, June 22 at 10/9c. Why subsist in the normal when you can revel in the outrageous? It’s what puts the
Balsamic and Honey Chicken Skewers and Introducing Hatchery
It's time. It's time to put the slow-cooker in the basement and scrub up the grill. It's time to break out the tongs and sing M-A-R-I-N-A-D-E in falsetto.
Avocado Caprese Salad Plus 5 Crunchy Avocado Salads
Dress up the traditional Italian caprese salad recipe with fresh, peppery arugula and creamy avocado for more great flavors and textures. We all
Stuffed Artichokes with Thai Shrimp Salad
Eat seasonal! Eat fresh! Eat good food! In my world that's the mantra to live by. While I crave ultimate comfort foods like blackened seafood pastas, the
Quinoa Tabbouleh with Chickpeas and How to Become a Kitchen Knife Slayer
This classic tabbouleh recipe gets a boost of protein thanks to healthy quinoa, for a nutritious and refreshing Mediterranean salad that's great for a meal or
Buffalo Chicken Grilled Cheese and How to Take an Epic Grilled Cheese Photo
Grilled cheese sandwiches are probably one of the easiest, most classic sandwich recipes ever invented. Taking a photo of one is sometimes another
Spicy Fish Tacos
A homemade spice rub makes these fish tacos with pickled carrots, avocado, and cotija cheese a total standout dinner that's easy enough for a
Crab and Avocado Grilled Cheese
Uh-oh. Looks like I've entered an eating contest. It won’t be for hot dogs. It won’t be for pie and it’s not for chicken wings. This eating contest won’t be
Berry With Arugula and Prosciutto Pizza
This light and easy-to-make pizza is topped with salty prosciutto, juicy strawberries, and raspberries, creamy ricotta, and fresh arugula, and is perfect for
Breakfast Tostadas
These savory breakfast tostadas with cumin-roasted fingerling potatoes are a brunch slam dunk. I have an abundance of eggy breakfast recipes I love. Recipes
Kennebunkport Lobster Grilled Cheese and Grilled Cheese Academy Contest
It’s no secret around here that I’m a big fan of cheese. Whether it’s in gooey sandwiches like this one or mixed into salads like this one or in cheesy chorizo
Garlicky Avocado Grilled Cheese with Tomato Pesto
I'd have to admit, this post is all about the goo. And maybe a little avocado to compliment the garlicky plot. I love cheese. And if you've followed this
Gluten-Free Quinoa and Cauliflower Chowder
Do you have your megaphone ready? I'm digging my husband's out of the garage. Yep, he has a megaphone because he's in a band, you know, for "special effects"
Citrus, Fennel and Avocado Salad
Fresh, bright, colorful, and clean, this citrus salad adds is bursting with great flavor and texture and would make a lovely side to any rich meal. While I do
Pizza Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms to Feed a Child and Nourish a Mind
There are so many reasons to eat well in this world. For the fortunate—those that have a paycheck to spend and nutritious food nearby to invest that paycheck
French Onion Cheese Bread
Onions. You either love ‘em or leave ‘em. I’ve always been a fan of melty, gooey cheese with a side of soup so of course my French Onion Soup recipe is my
Skinny Slow Cooker Kale and Turkey Meatball Soup
This healthy spin on classic Italian Wedding Soup is made lighter with turkey meatballs, white beans, and plenty of kale, all in a light and comforting
Creamy Roasted Red Pepper and Chicken Sausage Pasta
This quick and easy creamy roasted red pepper and chicken sausage pasta is full of awesome flavor and is perfect for busy weeknights. This creamy roasted red
Autumn Couscous Salad
This autumn couscous salad with butternut squash, fennel, dried cranberries, currants, and sage makes a great light and healthy lunch, or can even be enjoyed as