This salad comes together quickly and works beautifully as a light dinner or a satisfying lunch. Leftover chicken combines with crunchy kale, nutty freekeh and bright pomegranate seeds for a fresh, flavourful dish. It’s also an ideal make-ahead salad: the flavours meld and the kale softens as it sits, so it often tastes better the … Read more

This post was created in collaboration with Inmar Intelligence and its advertiser. All opinions are my own. #spiceupspringtime #SauceLikeYouMeanIt #TexasPete Spring is nearly here and my backyard is calling. After a long winter indoors, I’m ready to relax outside with a cold drink and delicious food. First on the menu: Spicy Queso Chicken Nachos. These … Read more

This macaroni soup is easy to make, budget friendly, and perfectly comforting. It combines lean ground beef, plenty of vegetables, and a savory tomato broth for a filling family meal. You might also enjoy my other hearty soups like Easy Hamburger Soup, Hamburger Orzo Soup, or Minestrone Soup. Why you’ll love it This hamburger macaroni … Read more

Super fluffy and flavorful homemade marshmallows that are perfect for hot chocolate, s’mores, or snacking. Historically, marshmallows were made from the sweetened extract of the marsh mallow plant. Today, commercial marshmallows are made from a combination of gelatin, corn syrup, sugar, and flavorings. While store-bought marshmallows are convenient, homemade marshmallows offer unmatched flavor and cloud-like … Read more

Crispy Ground Beef Tacos are packed with flavor: seasoned ground beef and melted cheese tucked into a crispy fried corn tortilla. They take about 30 minutes to make, and even picky eaters ask for them on repeat—one of those easy weeknight dinners the whole family loves. These Ground Beef Tacos have been on our weekly … Read more

I had a wonderful time this past weekend at the EVO Conference. You can read all about it here. Oh say, can you see? These bright, cheerful patriotic cookies are perfect for your 4th of July celebrations. By the dawn’s early light? No need to rise that early — these treats come together quickly. The … Read more

Oven-baked Portobello mushroom fries make a delicious, healthier appetizer. Thick portobello slices are coated in panko breadcrumbs, baked until golden and crisp, and served with a simple homemade aioli. These baked Portobello mushroom fries have become a favorite snack in my kitchen. They aren’t deep-fried, but they are cut into fry-shaped strips, coated in a … Read more

Fig shrubs are a bright, refreshing drink perfect for warm weather. This Easy Balsamic Fig Shrub with Fresh Figs recipe uses just three ingredients and works equally well as a nonalcoholic refresher or as a mixer in cocktails. Photo by Glenn Scott This Quick Balsamic Fig Shrub comes from Warren Bobrow’s book Bitters & Shrub … Read more

This aromatic Dill Chicken Sheet Pan Dinner with fresh carrots and broccoli is a quick and easy meal your family will love. Hi — it’s Dee from Meatloaf and Melodrama. If you love fast, fuss-free dinners, sheet pan meals are a go-to for busy nights. They’re simple to prep, full of flavor, and require minimal … Read more

This avocado cottage cheese dip is creamy, high in protein, and ready in minutes. It’s rich in healthy fats, kid-friendly, and ideal for snacking or serving at gatherings. When you want a fast, flavorful dip that requires almost no effort, this avocado cottage cheese dip is a great pick. It blends the creaminess of ripe … Read more