Hi there and happy Friday. Cooking is meditative. When I cook, my mind wanders into lanes I don't always expect. That's why when I was chopping and
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Chilaquiles with Eggs
This easy chilaquiles recipe features a super simple homemade tomato and chile enchilada sauce and sunny-side-up eggs to make chilaquiles at home for one of the
Potato Soup with Corn and Jalapeño
Creamy without all of the cream, this chunky potato soup recipe gives a spicy bite with jalapeño peppers and sweet corn. Supremely comforting with the
Taco Salad
This easy taco salad with taco-seasoned ground beef, beans, cheddar cheese, and all the taco fixings makes a favorite easy dinner any night of the week.
Creamy Caesar Dressing
This deliciously easy Caesar dressing can be made with or without anchovies, and instead of raw eggs it gets its signature creamy texture from good quality
Friday Faves
Hello and happy Friday. Well, we made it. College drop-off was a success and less teary than I expected. At least for me and Smudge. Her daddy on the
Friday Faves
Hello Friday, and welcome to this week's faves! OMG, the clock is winding down and next week we are delivering our one-and-only to college. Okay, so I
Pasta alla Norma
Pasta alla Norma (eggplant pasta) is a classic, vegetarian Sicilian pasta dish with loads of flavor. I make it with my easy homemade marinara sauce with
Friday Faves
Hello Friday, let's make it a happy and healthy one. I've been touting the Mediterranean diet for years. But then if you're a reader here, you already know
Homemade Pesto Pasta Recipe
Busy weeknights call for simple recipes that can be pulled together in a flash, and nothing’s simpler than a basic, homemade basil pesto pasta recipe
Friday Faves
Hello hello, and happy Friday. This week was my segue into fall. Thanks to Hurricane/Tropical Storm Hilary, we had a few drizzly, low-temp, a-typical
Pasta with Tomato Pesto and Garlicky Breadcrumbs
This tomato pesto pasta with roasted tomato pesto, fresh mozzarella, basil, and a garlicky breadcrumbs gremolata is simple to make for a delicious and filling
Tomato Pesto
This easy roasted cherry tomato pesto (Sicilian pesto) recipe only requires 5 ingredients and is so delicious used for pasta, pizza, sandwiches, crostini, and
Friday Faves
Hello and happy Friday! We made a sad discovery this week...the drip line to our tomatoes and cucumbers hasn't been working. No wonder they were looking so
Italian Chickpea Salad
This simple chickpea salad is loaded with big Italian flavor from hot soppressata, provolone, black olives, pepperoncini peppers, and more, and is the perfect
Grilled Chicken and Vermicelli Noodle Salad
This light, healthy, and refreshing Asian-fusion vermicelli noodle salad with grilled chicken and a zesty sesame dressing is loaded with fresh flavors, bright
Dijon Chicken
This simple Dijon chicken recipe is made with juicy chicken breasts and the most delicious white wine and Dijon mustard cream sauce. It's a quick and easy, yet
60 Mexican Food Recipes
This list of 60 Mexican food recipes features dishes made by some of the web's best food bloggers and will satisfy your Mexican food cravings any time of
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
Friday Faves
Hey and happy Friday! Easter is upon us and with it a time for new beginnings. I love taking a moment for introspection. Time to assess where I am, who I
Garlicky Swiss Chard and Chickpeas
This Mediterranean-inspired Swiss chard and chickpeas recipe is packed with nutrition for a quick-cooked side dish that goes with just about everything.
Friday Faves
Hello favorite friends, welcome to Friday. It's about to be a big weekend and with Daylight Savings hitting our calendar this Sunday, that means more time
Shepherd’s Pie
This easy shepherd's pie recipe is made with a savory ground beef and veggie filling and topped with fluffy, buttery, cheesy mashed potatoes for the ultimate
How to Make the Best Minestrone Soup
My Grandma's easy, traditional minestrone soup recipe is one of the healthiest vegetable-heavy soups you'll make, and it tastes far better than any of those
Simple Roast Chicken
A whole roasted chicken is something every home cook should be able to master. This is my foolproof method for an irresistibly flavorful, juicy, crispy roast
Friday Faves
Hey, hey, it's Friday! Each week I make a list of things I discovered on the world wide web I liked that I think you might like too. Welcome to Friday
Killer Beef and Three Bean Chili
There are two ingredients that make this easy beef and three-bean chili recipe from killer to kick-ass: beer and enchilada sauce. Taste it and discover for
Lemon Fettuccine Alfredo
Classic fettuccine alfredo gets a bright and herbaceous makeover, thanks to Meyer lemons and rosemary, in this super simple, wonderfully creamy pasta
Parmesan Chicken Salad
This Parmesan chicken salad recipe with a caprese vibe is made with peppery arugula, sweet roasted tomatoes, crispy Parmesan-crusted chicken breast, mozzarella
Friday Faves
Hi there! Happy Friday! There are so many reasons to feel good right now. It's a new year. Many of us are still rocking the resolutions and focusing more
French Onion Soup
This French onion soup recipe features an umami-rich, decadent broth loaded with sweet caramelized onions and topped with everyone's favorite part: toasted
Friday Faves
Hello and happy Friday. Is it too late to say Happy New Year or do we get a full week to really cement the sentiment? According to this guy, the cut-off
