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The Sushi Restaurant Favorite, Now at Home Hey friends! If you’ve ever found yourself digging into a spicy crab salad at your favorite sushi spot and wishing you could make it at home, today is your day. This Spicy Mango Kani Salad is the bolder, fierier cousin of my classic Kani Mango Salad. It keeps the refreshing sweetness … Read more
The Viral Salad, But With a Kick Hey friends! You know and love the original Green Goddess Salad it’s crunchy, creamy, and eats like a dip. But today, we are waking up your taste buds with a Spicy Green Goddess Salad that brings the heat. We’ve taken the viral chopped salad base and tossed it in a … Read more
The Salad That Took Over the Internet Hey friends! If you’ve scrolled through TikTok or Instagram lately, you’ve definitely seen the mesmerizing “accordion” or “spiral” cucumber trend. It’s fun, it’s crunchy, and it makes eating your veggies feel like a game. Today, we’re taking that viral technique and giving it a bold, spicy Mediterranean makeover … Read more
The Sushi-Restaurant Salad at Home Hey friends! If you’ve ever ordered Kani Salad as an appetizer at a Japanese restaurant and wished you could make it at home, today’s your lucky day. This Kani Mango Salad with Sesame Mayo is light, refreshing, and comes together in about 10 minutes with zero cooking required. Unlike my … Read more
The Salad That Broke the Internet Hey friends! If you’ve spent any time on TikTok or Instagram lately, you’ve definitely seen the viral Green Goddess Salad. It’s vibrant, crunchy, and tossed in a dressing so good you could drink it. This version takes everything you love about the original and leans into the creaminess with … Read more
The Salad That Eats Like a Meal Hey friends! If you love a giant, loaded salad that doesn’t leave you hungry an hour later, this is the one. This Antipasto Salad is basically an entire Italian charcuterie board dumped into a bowl of fresh greens. It’s packed with tangy marinated artichokes, savory cured meats, creamy … Read more
The Salad That Gets Better with Time Hey friends! If you love the hearty, rustic flavors of Tuscan cooking, this white bean and artichoke salad is going to be your new go-to. It’s essentially a “pantry pull” meal relying on canned beans and jarred artichokes but it tastes incredibly fresh and vibrant. The genius of … Read more
The Salad That Feels Like a Restaurant Dish Hey friends! If you’ve been looking for a salad that feels truly special like something you’d order at a trendy bistro with a glass of white wine this is it. This Crispy Fried Artichoke, Arugula & Pea Salad is all about texture and bright, zesty flavors. We … Read more
The Salad That Eats Like a Charcuterie Board Hey friends! If you’re the person who hovers over the antipasto platter at parties (guilty!), this salad was made for you. It takes all those incredible Italian flavors marinated artichokes, cured meats, olives, and roasted peppers and tosses them together in a big, colorful bowl. But the … Read more
The “Pantry Raid” Salad That Tastes Gourmet Hey friends! You know those days when you haven’t been to the grocery store in a week, but you still want something fresh and healthy? This Marinated Artichoke, Roasted Red Pepper & White Bean Salad is my secret weapon. It’s colorful, packed with protein, and relies entirely on … Read more
The Salad That Steals the Show Hey friends! If you think salads are boring, get ready to have your mind changed. This Roasted Artichoke Salad features golden, crispy air-fried artichoke hearts that taste like savory “croutons,” paired with fresh greens and a bright, cheesy Lemon Parmesan Dressing. It is satisfying, textural, and packed with flavor. … Read more
The Salad That Tastes Like Your Favorite Takeout Hey friends! If you’ve been loving the fresh, crisp salads lately like my Butter Lettuce with Lemon Vinaigrette you are going to flip for this Asian-inspired version. This Butter Lettuce Salad with Sesame-Ginger Dressing is savory, nutty, and packed with that addictive “restaurant salad” flavor (you know, the … Read more
The Salad That Tastes Like Summer Hey friends! If you’re looking for a salad that feels like a sunny day on a plate, this is it. This Butter Lettuce Salad with Strawberry, Goat Cheese, and Poppy Seed Dressing is sweet, tangy, and absolutely gorgeous. It’s the perfect way to embrace berry season, but honestly, I … Read more
The Salad You Can Eat with Your Hands Hey friends! Sometimes the best salads are the simplest ones. This Butter Lettuce Salad with Avocado and Dijon Dressing is my current go-to when I want something fresh, elegant, and ready in less than 10 minutes. If you’ve been heavy on the pasta salads lately like my Italian … Read more
The Iconic Salad, Decoded Hey friends! If you have ever dined at Nobu, you know that their Butter Lettuce Salad is legendary. It is deceptively simple just crisp leaves, a creamy dressing, and some nuts but the flavor profile is complex. It hits every note: savory umami from the dry miso, tart brightness from the … Read more
The Salad That Feels Like Spring Hey friends! If you’ve been loving the fresh, crisp salads lately (like my Butter Lettuce with Apple and Cheddar), you are going to adore this one. This Butter Lettuce Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette and Radishes is the definition of “less is more.” It’s elegant, incredibly simple, and lets the delicate … Read more
The Salad You Will Actually Crave Hey friends! After a week of heavy pasta salads and rich comfort food, sometimes your body just asks for something crisp, green, and simple. This Butter Lettuce Salad with Apple and Cheddar is exactly that. It strikes the perfect balance between sweet, savory, and crunchy, making it the kind … Read more
Summer’s Best Trio in a Bowl Hey friends! If you ask me, the combination of tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, and basil is proof that magic exists. I could eat a Caprese salad every day of the summer, but sometimes you need it to be a meal, not just an appetizer. That’s where this Caprese Pasta Salad comes … Read more
Summer in a Bowl Hey friends! If you know me, you know I have a serious weakness for elote that glorious Mexican street corn slathered in mayo, cheese, and chili powder. It is the ultimate summer flavor. So, I thought, why not turn that sticky, messy, delicious experience into a pasta salad that you can actually … Read more
The Viral Sandwich Turned Pasta Salad Hey friends! If you were anywhere on the internet last year, you probably saw the viral “Italian Grinder Sandwich” taking over. It was messy, creamy, crunchy, and absolutely delicious. Well, I took all those incredible flavors the salty cured meats, the tangy peppers, the creamy dressing and turned them … Read more
The Salad That Eats Like a Meal Hey friends! If you love wings but hate the mess, this Buffalo Chicken Pasta Salad is about to be your new obsession. It has all that spicy, tangy, creamy goodness you crave on game day, but in a cool, refreshing pasta salad that’s perfect for lunch or a … Read more
The Make-Ahead Lunch Champion Hey friends! If you have ever opened the fridge at noon hoping for lunch inspiration and found only sad leftovers, I feel you. That is exactly why I started making this Mediterranean Pasta Salad on Sundays. It is fresh, bright, and actually gets better as it sits, so by Wednesday you … Read more
The Potluck Hero You Need Hey friends! If you have ever needed a dish that screams “I got this” without actually requiring you to stress out in the kitchen, this Italian Tri-Color Pasta Salad is it. It’s vibrant, tangy, and packed with enough crunch and flavor to steal the show at any barbecue or work … Read more
The Dinner That Never Disappoints Hey friends! You know those nights when you stare into the fridge hoping a gourmet meal will magically appear? This Italian Sausage Pasta is the next best thing. It’s hearty, packed with flavor, and comes together so fast you’ll wonder why you ever ordered takeout. This recipe is a lifesaver … Read more
The Weeknight Hero We All Need Hey friends! Let me tell you about the dinner that saves me when I am too tired to think but still want something that tastes amazing. This Creamy Italian Sausage Pasta is rich, comforting, and comes together in one pot in under 30 minutes. While I love fresh, vibrant … Read more
When Cajun Meets Convenience Hey friends! Let’s talk about those nights when you want bold flavors but zero fuss. This One-Pan Andouille Sausage Feast is my answer to the weeknight dinner slump. It’s smoky, spicy, and loaded with caramelized veggies, all roasted together on a single sheet pan. While I love the bright, fresh vibe … Read more
The Texas Comfort Food Legend Hey friends! If there is one dish that defines “Southern comfort” in my house, it is King Ranch Chicken Casserole. It is basically the Tex-Mex answer to lasagna layers of tender chicken, corn tortillas, and melted cheese, all smothered in a creamy, spicy tomato sauce. It is the kind of … Read more
All The Flavor, None of The Rolling Hey friends! We all love a good enchilada night, but let’s be honest spending 30 minutes rolling individual tortillas when you’re already tired is just not happening. That’s why this Creamy Chicken Enchilada Casserole is a staple in my kitchen. It has all the saucy, cheesy, spicy goodness … Read more
The Comfort Food Hug We All Need Hey friends! Let’s be real for a second. We love those fresh, vibrant nights with grilled lemon herb chicken and quinoa or light Mediterranean wraps, but sometimes? Sometimes you just need cheese. Lots of it. This Chicken Spaghetti Casserole is the culinary equivalent of a weighted blanket. It’s warm, creamy, a … Read more
NYC Street Food, Right in Your Backyard Hey friends! If you have ever stood in a long line on a New York City street corner just to get a styrofoam container of “chicken over rice,” you know exactly why I created this recipe. That smell the intoxicating mix of cumin, garlic, and sizzling meat is … Read more
The 15-Minute Lunch That Feels Like a Vacation Hey friends! If you have been stuck in the sad desk lunch cycle of soggy sandwiches and boring leftovers, let me introduce you to the wrap that is going to save your week. These Mediterranean Hummus Wraps with Halloumi are everything I love about food crispy, salty, … Read more
The Lunch That Actually Stays Fresh Hey friends! Let’s talk meal prep, specifically the kind that doesn’t turn into a soggy mess by Wednesday. I used to avoid making salads ahead because wilted lettuce and watery tomatoes were basically guaranteed. Then I discovered the magic of layering everything in a mason jar, and it changed … Read more
A Flavor Trip to Istanbul (Without the Flight) Hey friends! If you have been stuck in a dinner rut making the same old spaghetti and meatballs, let me introduce you to your new favorite twist: Turkish spiced meatballs, or kofte. These aren’t just regular meatballs; they are packed with warm spices like cumin, coriander, and cinnamon … Read more
The Fish Dinner That Changed My Mind I used to avoid cooking fish at home. It felt intimidating, smelled up the kitchen, and I was always terrified of overcooking it. Then this Baked Feta Cod came into my life and changed everything. It’s vibrant, practically foolproof, and feels like something I’d order at a seaside … Read more
The Bright, Fresh Dinner That Feels Like Summer Hey friends! You know those days when you want something light, healthy, and packed with flavor, but you absolutely do not want to spend an hour in front of the stove? This Grilled Lemon Herb Chicken with Quinoa is my go-to for exactly that mood. It’s got … Read more
The “Set It and Forget It” Dinner That Tastes Like Takeout Hey friend, let’s be honest some days, even 30 minutes in the kitchen feels like too much. Those are the days I lean on this Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Chicken. It’s sticky, savory, sweet, and practically cooks itself while you handle everything else life … Read more
The Meal That Feels Like A Big Hug Hey friends! If you know me, you know that I live for those dinners that taste like a fancy night out but actually happen in my pajamas. This One-Pot Creamy Tuscan Chicken Pasta is exactly that. It is rich, velvety, and packed with those sunny Italian flavors … Read more
The Lazy Dinner That Still Feels Like You Tried Hey friend, this is the kind of dinner I make when I want something healthy, cozy, and totally low effort, but I still want it to taste like real food, not sad leftovers. I am talking golden chicken, tender broccoli edges, and that garlic butter smell … Read more
Hey friends! Let’s talk about seafood on a weeknight. I know it can feel a little intimidating compared to our usual routine. We often stick to safe bets, like that savory roasted chicken and sweet potato dinner we all rely on when life gets busy. But this garlic shrimp recipe is here to shake up your rotation. … Read more
Hey friends! Let’s be real for a second. We all have those nights where the takeout menu looks incredibly tempting, but your wallet and maybe your conscience are telling you to cook at home. That was the exact scenario that led to this creamy peanut-lime chicken. I wanted something that hit those savory, salty, and … Read more
You know those nights when you stare at the clock and mentally calculate whether you have time to cook something decent before everyone starts grumbling? That was me last Tuesday until I remembered this sheet pan miso chicken with sweet potatoes tucked away in my rotation. With one pan, bold flavors, and barely any cleanup, … Read more