15-Minute Caprese Naan Pizza

This is the kind of meal I plan to enjoy all summer long.  It’s not fussy, it’s simple to make, and it tastes delicious. Naan bread gets topped with fresh mozzarella, juicy ripe tomatoes, fragrant basil, and when paired with a simple green salad it makes for a quick, yet impressive meal. Pizza night has…

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Buffalo Chickpea Stuffed Bell Peppers

I live for easy weeknight dinners. LIVE for them, I tell you. One of my summer goals is to make at least two weeknight meals that can be eaten over the course of two nights, so that I am having to cook half the time and can fully enjoy the warm weather. And stuffed peppers…

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Creamy White Bean & Orzo Soup with Pesto

Perfect for cold nights. This soup comes together in under half an hour, making it ideal for busy weeknights and/or stress-free casual entertaining.  And you only need a few key ingredients for this recipe – garlic + onions for the base (I pretty much never cook without these two), vegetable broth (extra points if yours…

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Creamy White Bean Soup

This white bean soup is a simple, easy, and satisfying meal. Perfect for busy weeknights. And while the ingredient list is modest and mostly pantry staples, the soup packs a serious flavor (and nutritional!) punch. Don’t be afraid to experiment with different greens! I love kale, but the soup is also excellent with arugula, spinach,…

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Fall Pasta with Mushrooms & Spinach

Everyone needs a good fall pasta recipe in their back pocket. This garlicky mushroom pasta is a favorite dish from my time spent living in Italy and it’s just perfect this time of year. This recipe is restaurant style and quality, but made with everyday ingredients. It’s packed with juicy, golden brown mushrooms and spinach,…

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Curried Butternut Squash Soup

A savory, simple soup that’s perfect for chilly weather. This definitely isn’t your run-of-the mill butternut squash soup, friends. The addition of fragrant curry, warming cinnamon and creamy coconut milk gives this one-pot wonder a unique sweet and spicy profile with a luxurious, silky texture. And it just so happens to be vegan, gluten-free, and…

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15-Minute Garlic Sesame Noodles

I love 15-minute style meals. I mean, who doesn’t? These easy garlic sesame noodles are without a doubt my favorite noodle recipe to date. They require just a few ingredients, can be made gluten-free and they can be eaten hot or cold. Everything is balanced, without a single ingredient jumping out or screaming loudly. Sometimes…

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Tomato Stewed Zucchini with White Beans

Are you looking to crush an easy weeknight meal?  I’m thrilled to introduce you to this stew which has become my go-to dinner. Zucchini gets sautéed with garlicky olive oil, seasoned with salt and pepper, and stewed until just tender, the zucchini shines on it’s own—simply prepared fresh produce is a beautiful thing—but a special kind…

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Simple Summer Gazpacho

I took my first sip of this chilled soup and was immediately hooked!  Crisp veggies, chopped garlic, and a drizzle of oil and fresh lemon juice whiz together in a food processor or blender, and the result is a delicious, cool, no-cook meal perfect for dishing into big bowls or serving as appetizer-sized shooters. It’s…

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Spring Herb & Lemon Orzo Salad

This orzo salad has flavor and texture for days. I actually can’t believe I haven’t posted any sort of orzo recipes until today, and I apologize for unintentionally withholding one of my favorite staples all these years. If you’re not familiar with orzo, it’s a delightfully versatile, rice-shaped pasta for which I’ve developed a particular soft spot for.…

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