Sometimes simple is best, and this is one of those times because we all need a delicious salad in our back pocket for busy nights. Peppery greens, bright lemon, nutty Parmigiano-Reggiano, and extra-virgin olive oil make this simple arugula salad a classic—serve it as a starter or a side to grilled fish, pizza, or lasagna.…
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Spring Pea & Feta Couscous Salad with Basil Vinaigrette!
Fresh and vibrant! This has become my go-to spring salad because a.) the crazy amount of texture in this salad is to die for, b.) it’s bursting at the seams with health benefits (fiber! vitamin C! antioxidants!), and c.) it’s really, really pretty. If you’re seeking an easy weeknight meal, doing any casual entertaining or…
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2 Easter Side Dish Recipes!
Happy SPRING! Easter is tomorrow and I know it’s last minute but I thought it was important to address the holiday and your potential feasting needs. If you celebrate Easter, I’m sure you have your own traditions, but I feel like there’s usually brunch involved, right? So, for those planning to skip the hotel buffets…
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15-Minute Garlic Parmesan White Beans!
These Italian-style creamy white beans are habit-forming — they’re really that good! Cannellini beans are cooked in just 15-minutes on the stovetop, in a garlicky sauce strewn with cherry tomatoes, fresh parsley and lots of Parmesan cheese then polished off with a good squeeze of lemon juice. Comforting, satisfying and super-tasty — that’s the best…
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Easy Coconut Curry Chickpeas!
Quick curries are my favorite kind of weeknight dinner because they’re incredibly flavorful, require very little effort, and the leftovers are even better the next day. This warm and saucy dish is great over rice, or served with naan for dipping. You’ll definitely want some sort of starchy goodness to soak up all of that…
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Turkish Red Lentil Soup (Mercimek Çorbası)
Turkish red lentil soup, is a new favorite of mine — it’s velvety and creamy, despite containing absolutely no cream! What I love most about this nutrient-packed recipe (plant-based protein, and fiber, and antioxidants, oh my!) is that it’s wonderfully low-maintenance. Red lentils are light, quick and versatile. No waiting for the beans to soak…
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2 Make-Ahead Holiday Brunch Recipes!
It seems mildly surreal that Christmas is in THREE days, friends. Truth be told, I’m extremely behind on my Holiday Activities list, but I plan to remedy that over the next few days. The time crunch means that I will now have to do many of the activities simultaneously, but that’s okay. I enjoy multi-tasking.…
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