Summer demands dishes that are fresh, colorful, and incredibly easy to make—and this Caprese Pasta Salad doesn’t disappoint on any of those fronts. It’s an elegant variation on the classic Caprese, featuring roasted and raw cherry tomatoes, soft pasta, marinated mozzarella, creamy avocado, and a sweet-tart peach balsamic dressing. The payoff? A salad that’s full of flavor,…

20-Minute Ponzu Ginger Chicken Bowls imagine juicy chicken and crunchy peanuts simmered in a bright, gingery-lemon sauce, then tossed with a homemade ponzu dressing that’s tangy, a little sweet, and just spicy enough. I serve this delicious mix in soft butter lettuce cups, piled on a bed of fluffy jasmine rice, with cool cucumber slices,…

Pull-Apart Jalapeño Pepper Jack Cheeseburger Sliders. These sliders are so much fun to make and even more fun to eat! Perfect for casual summer and fall gatherings, especially over a long weekend like Memorial Day. Picture this: soft, buttery dinner rolls stuffed with melty pepper jack and cheddar cheese, fresh and pickled jalapeños for a little kick,…

Autumn Aperol Apple Cider Margarita This cozy, sweet, and warming fall margarita blends mezcal or tequila with citrusy Aperol, orange liqueur, spiced apple cider, and fresh-squeezed lime juice. To top it off, add apple slices and a smoking cinnamon stick for that extra smoky touch. Want a non-alcoholic version? Try my delicious mocktail variation! Okay,…

Get into the holiday spirit with this Thanksgiving Cider Punch! Imagine cozy spiced apple cider mixed with vodka, apple butter, and bitters, then jazzed up with cinnamon sticks, ginger beer, and bubbly champagne. Combine it all for the ultimate festive punch that’s as delicious as it is pretty. Don’t forget to rim your glasses with cinnamon…

We’re mixing it up today. Dinner for breakfast? Yep, that’s what we’re doing today—and trust me, it’s not weird at all. In fact, it’s completely amazing. I mean, carbs are breakfast food, right? Think about it—bagels, toast, cereal, oatmeal, grits, granola… all delicious, all packed with carbs. So really, why shouldn’t pasta be on the list? Honestly, this dish…

Okay, scratch that—I do know what’s gotten into me. Life. Right now, my life is equal parts amazing and totally chaotic. The good kind of chaos, but still—chaos. And my Sunday night (or should I say, very early Monday morning)? Not fun. But today? All about fun. No negativity allowed. Which is why I’m sharing what might be my…

The newest take-out-style dinner you can whip up at home. Tender, thinly sliced steak gets cooked in a rich, sweet, and tangy sauce until it’s caramelized around the edges. Serve it over steamed rice with a fresh sesame basil tomato salad on the side. The magic? A touch of butter and ginger. This dish is the…

A new weeknight favorite: Sheet Pan Chicken Tinga Bowls! Chipotle-seasoned chicken roasted on a sheet pan with peppers and onions, then served bowl-style with rice, chunky avocado salsa (so good!), cheese, and chips on the side for scooping it all up. These vibrant chicken tinga bowls are the easiest meal prep dinner and come together in…

This Lemon Butter Spinach and Artichoke Chicken is quick, easy, colorful, and absolutely delicious! Imagine garlicky chicken, pan-seared to perfection, swimming in a light lemon butter sauce with fresh thyme, spinach, artichokes, and a sprinkle of parmesan. The best part? This simple one-skillet dinner comes together in under an hour. Serve it with some crusty bread to…