This Roasted Spring Vegetable and Crispy Farro Salad is the ultimate way to enjoy the season's best produce. It's loaded with a colorful mix of roasted veggies like carrots, asparagus, snap peas, radishes, and more, which get an amazing caramelized flavor! Then it's tossed with nutty crispy farro, peppery arugula, tangy feta, and a herby...
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Green Goddess Dressing
Bright and herbaceous Green Goddess Dressing is a tangy, creamy dream! Brimming with fresh basil, dill, and parsley (or whichever tender herbs you need to use up), this dressing is bursting with vibrant flavor. Use it on salads, drizzle it over proteins, dunk your veggies in it, or pour it over all your favorite dishes....
How To Pit Cherries
Is a recipe chock full of fresh cherries calling your name? Here's how to pit cherries without the fuss (or cherry pitter)! You're going to be using these methods all cherry season long. Sweet, tart, juicy cherries are way up there on my list of favorite fruits. But if I'm honest, there is one thing...
How To Make Roasted Garlic
Roasted Garlic is the slightly sweet, deeply-flavored, creamy and spreadable upgrade to your typical minced garlic. Learn how to easily roast entire heads in the oven, and then eat the cloves whole (seriously!), spread them on crostini, or mix them into your favorite weeknight dinner for a major boost of flavor. What is Roasted Garlic?...
Easy Buffalo Chicken Sliders
This post is sponsored by Heluva Good! Dips. All thoughts and opinions are my own. This post may contain affiliate sales links. Please see disclaimer policy for full details. These Buffalo Chicken Sliders are loaded up with spicy buffalo sauce-tossed chicken, gooey melted cheese, and creamy ranch slaw, all nestled between garlic-butter brushed brioche buns....
Creamy Chicken Gnocchi Soup
A big bowlful of the coziest Creamy Chicken Gnocchi Soup will have you welcoming chilly winter nights with open arms. Loaded with tender chicken thighs, pillowy gnocchi, a rich delicious broth, and fresh, flavorful vegetables, there's plenty of comfort to go around.
Easy Berry-Buttermilk Cobbler
This easy berry cobbler recipe transforms mixed berries into their ultimate form: jammy, tart, and topped with fluffy biscuits for soaking up all of the juices. Two simple additions to homemade cobbler make it especially delicious: cornmeal for slight grit and flavor, and buttermilk for tang and tenderness. Tons of deliciousness, no hard work...
No-Knead Garlic and Rosemary Focaccia
This EASY No-Knead Garlic and Rosemary Focaccia is all about letting time do all of the hard work for you. With just 20 minutes of easy active prep time, you can make an amazingly chewy, creamy garlic-studded, crisp-crusted, tender bread. Who knew that the key to the tastiest bread you've ever sunken your teeth into...
Homemade Pita Chips
Learn how to make pita chips that crisp, golden brown, and delicious! These baked pita chips make tasty snacks on their own, or are fantastic for dunking in dips like hummus. I'll teach you how to make 4 varieties: Sea Salt, Garlic & Herb, Za'atar Seasoned, and Cinnamon Sugar! QUICK, EASY & DELICIOUS HOMEMADE PITA...
Basil Pesto (Pesto Alla Genovese)
Classic, homemade pesto can't be beat, so ditch the store-bought stuff and whip up a batch right in your kitchen. All you need is a few simple ingredients and you'll be making this flavorful, basil-packed summer staple in no time. (And by "no time", I mean 5 minutes or less!) If there was ever a...
Cajun Shrimp and Sausage Sheet Pan
This simple sheet pan dinner is filled with flavor (but low in carbs) thanks to andouille sausage and Cajun-spiced shrimp and vegetables. It's incredibly fast and easy for a weeknight dinner or meal prepping, and you can swap out the green beans, zucchini, and bell peppers for any veggies you have in the fridge! I'll...
Slow Cooker BBQ Pulled Pork
This slow cooker pulled pork recipe is extremely easy to make, but yields fall-apart tender, flavorful bbq pulled pork. It’s perfect for a stress-free dinner, or for serving at a party. (Who can complain when pulled pork sandwiches and pulled pork nachos are on the menu?) I’m not a food snob. I eat freezer meals...
Champagne Punch
This fruity, festive Champagne Punch is just as delicious as it is pretty. Loaded up with fresh berries, citrus, champagne, ginger ale, and a few flavorful liqueurs, this punch sure packs a punch. Serve this bright and bubbly drink for New Year's Eve, Easter, Christmas, Mother's Day, and more. Whether it's brunch or a special...
Pretzel Shortbread Cookies
Inspired by the iconic cookies from Philly's Lost Bread Co., these Pretzel Shortbread Cookies are a melt-in-your-mouth mashup that's half pretzel, half shortbread, and 100% unlike anything you’ve ever tasted. Whatever you think Pretzel Shortbread is going to taste like, you can’t really prepare yourself for your first bite. Or at least that's what almost every...
Harira (Moroccan Chickpea and Lentil Soup)
Harira is a comforting Moroccan soup that features chickpeas, lentils, and plenty of deep flavors from harissa paste and toasted spices. Typically, Harira soup includes ground meat, but this easy version is vegetarian (and vegan) friendly! Even better-- it mostly makes use of pantry staples, so it’s easy to stock up ahead of time and...
Apple Cider Sangria
Light, refreshing, easy-to-make, and bursting with flavor, this fruit-loaded Apple Cider Sangria is the perfect big-batch Fall drink. There’s no denying it: The holiday hustle is here and it’s time to buckle down. But first, sangria. With all of the holiday rush and fuss, while we’re frantically coordinating with family and planning the perfect Thanksgiving...
Homemade Pita Bread
If warm, fluffy, poofed, and perfectly-pocketed pitas are what you're looking for, it doesn't get better than this recipe for Homemade Pita Bread. They're surprisingly simple to make and leagues better than the store-bought stuff! Before stumbling upon my first go-to pita recipe, I'd already been dreaming about making it for years. There's just something...
Cajun Shrimp and Corn Cakes
These Cajun Shrimp and Corn Cakes take just 20 minutes to make and even less time to fly off the plate. They're the perfect treat for seafood lovers, whether they're served for a Mardi Gras dinner, as a party appetizer, or simply on toasted buns with lettuce, onion, and remoulade. The Mardi Gras celebrations have...
Sheet Pan Cheesesteak Nachos
Sheet Pan Cheesesteak Nachos. Inspired by Philadelphia's most well-known sandwich, these nachos feature flour tortilla chips, thinly shaved steak, sauteed onions, hot cherry peppers, provolone cheese, and cheese sauce. This recipe for Sheet Pan Cheesesteak Nachos was also featured on Serious Eats. I never imagined I'd be sad eating nachos. Unless, of course, they were...
Sweet and Smoky Bacon Jam
Sweet and Smoky Bacon Jam. Brown sugar, cayenne pepper, smoked paprika, coffee, apple cider vinegar, caramelized onions and of course, LOTS of bacon give this spread addictively deep, smoky, spicy, sweet, and salty flavors. You're going to want to spread it on everything-- consider this fair warning. I don't know what I love more-- the...
Cranberry-Jalapeno Baked Brie Dip
Cranberry-Jalapeno Baked Brie Dip. Tart cranberries, spicy jalapenos, and brown sugar transform brie cheese into a hit party dip. This recipe for Cranberry-Jalapeno Baked Brie Dip was also featured on Serious Eats. You all have probably picked up by now that I'm a sucker for sweet and spicy recipes, gooey cheese, and easy appetizers. But...
5 Ingredient Crispy Smoked Gouda Cheese Balls
5 Ingredient Crispy Smoked Gouda Cheese Balls. At parties, cheesy appetizers are always a hit. These cheese balls, with their crisp outside, airy inside, and smoky flavor are no exception. They take only 30 minutes to put together, and they're absolutely addictive. A few months ago, I decided not to host New Year's Eve this...
Strawberry Champagne Trifles with Champagne "Caviar"
Strawberry Champagne Trifles with Champagne "Caviar". These layered desserts feature strawberry jam, crushed ladyfingers, champagne-soaked strawberries, an easy mascarpone cream, and gelatin strawberry-champagne spheres that are just as fun to make as they are to eat. All together, the trifles make for the perfect New Years Eve or Valentines' Day dessert. We're a few days...
Marbled Dark Chocolate Peppermint Spritz Cookies
Marbled Dark Chocolate Peppermint Spritz Cookies. These deeply chocolatey, buttery, peppermint-spiked cookies are just as delicious as they are easy to make. They're the perfect Christmas cookies, and the marbled white chocolate peppermint-swirl design makes them almost too pretty to eat. I got some brand new baking pans, several pairs of the stretchiest sweatpants...
The Great Kitchen Kapers Holiday Gift Guide and GIVEAWAY 2018
We've made our list and checked it twice: Check out our round-up of the best kitchen gifts for everyone (and we do mean everyone) on your list, whatever your budget. Don't tell anyone, but I haven't bought any Christmas presents yet. I can't believe we're already through week one of December and quickly moving on to...
Grapefruit Bourbon Yule Mules
Grapefruit Bourbon Yule Mules. This holiday-inspired spin on the classic Moscow Mule features the warming flavors of Brown Sugar Bourbon and ginger beer, as well as plenty of citrusy grapefruit. It's the perfect drink to unwind during the Christmas season. This post is sponsored by Heritage Distilling. Use code "HostToast10" to get $10 off each...
Bacon-Wrapped Figs with Blue Cheese and Bourbon Caramel
Bacon-Wrapped Figs with Blue Cheese and Bourbon Caramel. This impressive appetizer recipe has the perfect balance of sweet, salty, and tangy flavors, and only requires 6 ingredients. This recipe for Bacon-Wrapped Figs with Blue Cheese and Bourbon Caramel was also featured on Serious Eats. I'm not a superstitious person, nor am I someone who takes...
Antipasto Tortellini Pasta Salad
Everyone goes crazy over this Antipasto Tortellini Pasta Salad! It's a flavor-packed potluck favorite, and leagues better than anything you can get from the grocery store. This loaded pasta salad recipe features multiple cheeses, meats, olives, peppers, and more to create a hearty summer side dish. It'll definitely become your go-to pasta salad!  I've spent...
Jack Daniels Burgers
Jack Daniels Burgers. These juicy, glazed cheeseburgers taste just like the ones at T.G.I. Friday's. The sweet, sticky glaze (and a few tips) will take your typical backyard burgers to the next level. Like most of the recipes I share here, this one started with an obsession. Unlike the rest, however, the obsession wasn't mine at...
Grilled Potato Wedge Fries with Roasted Garlic Aioli
Grilled Potato Wedge Fries with Roasted Garlic Aioli. No burger is complete without a side of fries, so whip these easy grilled, seasoned wedges up for your next barbecue. The aioli, made from grill-roasted garlic, is just as addictive as the fries! The first time I made grilled fries for the blog, just over 5...
Mezze Party Platter
I almost flipped the whole damn table over on Friday night. James suggested that we do a date-night dinner this past weekend at our favorite little Turkish hole-in-the-wall and I was all about it. Partially because I am absolutely obsessed with the food there-- the creamy hummus, the crispy falafel, the warm pita bread, the butter-soft grilled meats, the...
Grilled Cheese Tomato Soup Sticks
I just found out that it's National Grilled Cheese Day today and to say that I am overreacting over here about the serendipitous timing of it all is might be a slight understatement. And completely predictable for all who know me well. Could it be that I've got just a smidgen of psychic ability? Perhaps. You...
Loaded Juicy Lucy Sheet Pan Sliders
My housemate has been waiting for me to make this recipe since I moved in. It's been, uh, two years... so sorry for the slight delay. I off-handedly mentioned the idea of sheet pan sliders in a random conversation with James' friend Mike a couple of years back, when I first visited his place to...
How to Host a Homegate
Thank you NFL for sponsoring this post. Can’t wait for my next Homegate! I’ve been hosting football parties since before I knew what a touchdown was. Or I guess I should say that my dad was hosting them back then (since I was a baby and all), but you know, I was hosting by...
Hot Cajun Crab Dip
Call me a bad influence if you must, but I'm going to distract you all from your kale for a second and present you with this flavor-packed, melty, decadent crab dip. Reasons that I don't feel bad about eating all of the leftover Hot Cajun Crab Dip yesterday: I went on a 5 mile walk...
Chewy Chai Snickerdoodles
Today I was the girl who bundled up from head to toe, cleared off her car, waited 20 minutes for it to heat up, and braved the snow and the icy roads simply to get her morning coffee. Her morning iced coffee. A cold brew when it was below freezing outside. JUDGE AWAY. I'd love a...
5 Ingredient Cheddar Bacon Horseradish Dip
I'd say that right around the time that someone literally lifts the entire bowl of dip from the buffet area and sneaks it over to their own table, it becomes acceptable to pat yourself on the back for making a damn good recipe. Or at least that's what I told myself as I eyed my 5 Ingredient...
Strawberry Avocado Spinach Salad with Greek Yogurt Poppy Seed Dressing
Something strange happened last week that I'm still trying to wrap my head around. James and I went to a cook-out where the hosts totally (and deliciously) went overboard with the food: there were sausages of every sort, kebabs piled so high on platters that it looked like they'd topple over, racks upon racks of ribs,...
Slow Cooker Ancho Coffee Shredded Beef
I'm trying to be a glass-half-full sort of person, so instead of apologizing that this Slow Cooker Ancho Coffee Shredded Beef recipe wasn't out in time for you to pile it into your Cinco de Mayo tacos, I'm going to say that I'm doing a public service by sharing it with you SO FAR AHEAD...
Greek Avocado Salad with Garlic-Dill Vinaigrette
How many more times do you think I'm going to bundle up in my puffiest ski jacket before taking a step outside and realizing that the sinisterly frigid season is decidedly over-- not just "it's technically spring" over, but "I can go to the grocery store with a t-shirt on and survive strolling through the refrigerated section" over?