Grilled Zucchini & Corn with White Beans

Ahhh, summertime. This is the perfect, easy side dish or entree to enjoy on the patio on a hot summer evening and the best part is that it couldn’t be easier – just grill zucchini and corn then toss with marinated white beans, fresh basil, walnuts and shaved Pecorino. The whole process takes about 30…

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Cucumber Salad with Chickpeas & Lime Vinaigrette

Doesn’t it feel so easy to cook this time of year? I don’t know about you, but one glance at the abundance of gorgeous summer produce that’s available feels like instant inspiration to whip up something fresh and healthy. Yet one more reason why I believe summer is the most wonderful season. Truly, so simple…

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Sweet & Spicy Black Bean Salad

Is it just me… Or is there is something so incredibly comforting about a meal filled with beans, fresh veggies and a flavorful dressing? While I have a pretty standard recipe for black bean and avocado salad sometimes it’s a good thing to switch things up a bit. This 15-minute salad starts with a base…

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20-Minute Vegetable “Fried” Rice

Sure to be a weeknight favorite. This easy 10-ingredient “fried” rice is loaded with vegetables and then tossed with a delicious sauce to provide an amazing experience along with an explosion of sweet and savory flavors that’s guaranteed to light up your taste buds. I feel strongly about this. And you’ll be thrilled to know…

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Creamy Potato Corn Chowder with Chives

I have made 9 soups in the last 2 weeks. Unfortunately, my family just confessed that they don’t think they can eat soup anymore. So naturally, they’ve all been fired from recipe testing. But before they were let go, they did tell me how much they loved this chowder. Hearty, cozy and creamy. It has…

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Sun Dried Tomato, Kale, and White Bean Skillet

I’m really grateful for this skillet meal, which is the ultimate cozy dinner. I’ve been making some version of beans and greens for dinner the past week, but this super simple sun-dried tomato and white bean version has quickly become my all-time favorite. I almost always have all of the (very basic) ingredients on hand,…

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Cozy Lemon Rice Soup

This Lemon Rice Soup is pure comfort. There’s no other way to say it. It’s the perfect balance of creamy, lemony, peppery, fresh, herby deliciousness. Best served with warm, crusty bread for dipping. Fresh herbs = fresh flavor. My favorite part of this soup is the fresh herbs. Parsley and oregano are two of my…

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20-Minute Vegetable Paella

Want to make paella at home but are intimidated? Here’s a supremely simple vegetable paella that’s perfect for entertaining and full of Spanish flavor. It’s not a fully authentic paella, but more of a “cheater’s” paella because I’ve been wanting to develop one that’s a little more accessible for everyday use. Smoky, earthy, and delicious.…

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Buffalo Chickpea Stuffed Sweet Potatoes

This meal is thanks to my slight obsession with buffalo sauce. These buffalo chickpea stuffed sweet potatoes are the perfect combination of sweet, tangy and spicy. They make for an easy option for a hearty meal during the week, and you can even prep ahead by baking your sweet potatoes in advance and reheating as…

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Thai Noodles with Peanut Sauce

Well, it’s still winter. This beauty, like most of my favorite recipes, was born from the need to clean-out-the-fridge so that I didn’t need to leave my house on a frigid afternoon to push a grocery cart through slush. And I must admit this version of Thai noodles far exceeded my expectations on their own,…

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