There are so many easy grilled cheese variations to try, it's a shame that this crowd-pleasing staple often gets relegated to lunch and the kids' menu. I mean, it's gooey, creamy, and with a buttery crunch -- who doesn't love a grilled c…
Whether you spend a day apple picking in the orchards or just can't resist the bags of apples at your local farmer's market, it's easy to get overrun in apples at this time of year. And after making pie, crumble, crisp, and even trying a…
Ah, the holiday craziness is upon us: Searching for the right gift , hosting family and friends (SO. MANY. MEALS.) and balancing the school concerts, parties, events and more. Believe me, I love it, but by the end of a school or workday,…
Dear meatballs, I love everything about you. I love that you can be healthy or decadent, quick or slow cooking, meaty or vegan, and that you can easily span multiple meals. Meatballs are a blank canvas for spices, herbs, sauce; the optio…
What happened to simple, easy bread pudding? You can find it on all kinds of fancy menus these days, where it's been "elevated," as Chef Gordon Ramsay might say. And I love an "elevated" bread pudding as much as the next person, but an e…
The world is always divided into two types of people when it comes to food: Those who love cilantro and those who think it tastes like soap. Those who believe pineapple is a pizza ingredient, and those who do not (it’s not, BTW). Those w…
Mirepoix sounds fancy, but it really isn't, and knowing how to make it can make cooking weeknight meals a lot easier. You don't even need to know that the name comes from Charles Pierre Gaston François, duc de Mirepoix (1699-1757), whose…
Lasagna is one of my favorite quick and easy meals! There’s plenty of room for variation, so I can use up the solo zucchini in the fridge, or the last smidge of some random cheese. (Guess what: Melted cheese is melted cheese. It’s all de…
With sports practice, late conference calls, and toddler meltdowns, getting a well-rounded dinner on the table can feel like a Herculean feat. Any shortcut that helps make a home cooked weeknight meal possible -- especially a nutritious …
The California girl in me starts to feel a little nervous at the onset of fall. I know it's a little crazy, but I can’t help thinking #winteriscoming. The thing that makes me feel better without fail? Fall food. More often than not, chic…
It’s time to start thinking about your meal plan for next week. From an upgraded Cheeseburger Mac to super quick Lo Mein, we’ve got five weeknight dinners that will get you through the week ahead. So grab a pen, make your shopping list, …
There are things in life that I know I should do, but just can't. One of the things that used to be on that list is prepping make-ahead freezer meals -- but all that has changed. (If only I could make the switch with exercise too.) Every…
I've talked a lot about how much I love avocado because of how easy it makes serving a nutrient-dense veggie (okay, it's actually a fruit, but I consider it a "veggie" at dinnertime). Cut, slice, serve. Pre-washed greens are also a lifes…
Boneless, skinless chicken breasts are the definitive weeknight protein that please (almost) everyone. They’re as versatile as you can get, but cooking chicken breasts evenly so that they’re flavorful and juicy can be challenging. That’s…
Despite my meal-planning efforts, there are always one or two nights when the groceries run out, I find myself recipe-less, or I just don't want to follow my meal plan. Instead of grabbing take-out menus on those nights, I've found 7 tot…
While I still believe that washing your own greens is better than buying pre-packaged whenever possible, more than ever I understand the value of convenience. And when pre-packaged greens mean the difference between eating veggies or thr…
Since my picky eater is (mostly) a fan of rice, I've been riding the stir-fry train lately. Stir-fries are generally easy (and nutritious too), but I know that even quick prep can seem like a lot after a long day. When the meal is mostly…
It’s time to start thinking about your meal plan for next week. From an easy flavor bomb chicken dish to the easiest one-pan shrimp dinner (one of my personal favorites!), we’ve got five weeknight dinners that will get you through the we…