| As excited as I am for summer, I’m equally unenthusiastic about the extreme heat and humidity – anyone else?! Given the high temps, I’m always on the look out for easy and refreshing recipes. And I gotta tell you, these Rainbow Veggie Rolls are the absolute best! I can easily see myself making theseRead more

| Recently I was at Costco and came across a six pack of Cornish hens. I can’t tell you the last time I had them, much less bought them. But they are delicious and bring back memories of my mom – she loved making them, especially around the holidays. I remember one Thanksgiving she didRead more

| Nothing makes for a faster weeknight dinner than seafood – I love making shrimp or salmon because it cooks so quickly! And I’ve got to say, not only is this Herby Lemon Butter Salmon done in 30 minutes or less from start to finish, it’s also incredibly flavorful and delicious. Can I get an amen?!Read more

| I can’t believe half of summer has come and gone! Who else is obsessed with the sun shining until 8pm?! My favorite part of the day is the after-dinner stroll with my little family. My son, Rowan, turned two a few weeks ago and it’s been so entertaining watching him grow and change –Read more

| It’s Fridaaaaay, can I get an amen?! These warm temps and longer days got me looking forward to spending quality time with family on the weekends. I really love casual dinners this time of year when you can leave the doors or windows open, breeze drifting in, cold rosé in hand….ahhhh, what a perfectRead more

| Let me start by saying, this recipe was 100% inspired by the witty, beautiful, incomparable, Chrissy Teigen. Well, to be completely accurate, it’s actually inspired by her mom whose recipe for “Pepper’s Spicy Clams” graced our presence in Chrissy’s first cookbook, Cravings. The recipe is simple, yet brilliant. But I gotta take a timeRead more

| Raise your hand if you need a new go-to chicken dish! I. HAVE. GOT. YOU. COVERED. This Creamy Tuscan Chicken is the newest favorite at our house, and it happened by accident. I was looking at ingredients in the fridge that had been there for a while and decided to search online for recipesRead more

If you’re from the Philippines or know someone from the Philippines, then you know all about Chicken Adobo! The term adobo comes from the Spanish word adobar, meaning marinade. And this marinade is always made with soy sauce, vinegar, and garlic. Simple, yet scrumptious.  What I love so much about Chicken Adobo isn’t just the fact that it was my favoriteRead more

Last year I shared an easy, yet very special, Herb Roasted Filet of Beef that is perfect for your holiday menu. But if you’re looking for something a little more affordable and casual, I’ve got you covered with this Simple Shepherd’s Pie! I’ve always wanted to try making this dish, but for some reason have alwaysRead more

Confession time. I’m not into turkey. Sorry, but I fall into the part of the population that finds it to be dry, no matter how it’s prepared. I know, I know – if it’s deep fried it’s amazing, but that seems like quite the effort, and I’m not quite brave enough to undertake that atRead more

Let me start by saying Ryan and I have a serious pizza addiction. We have a few favorites (Ledo’s with its sweet sauce and Valentino’s NY-style slices come to mind), but I’ve always wanted to try making my own. And for the longest time I felt intimidated by the thought of pizza dough….like I shouldRead more

Today’s post is a weeknight dinner champ at our house: Asian Salmon! It’s a total lifesaver for those nights that I JUST. CAN’T. EVEN. You know what I’m talking about….long day, you’re tired and hungry, and all you want to do is get some take-out. Don’t do it! If you’re prepared with the ingredients (aside fromRead more

I love tacos. Like, a lot. And I love coming up with different variations. I also really love seafood, so these Firecracker Shrimp Tacos are a win-win for me! These are great because they have different flavors and textures: crispy, sweet, salty, spicy, tangy, and crunchy. The lightly breaded, crispy fried shrimp are topped with aRead more

There’s something about summer that gets me in the mood to relax and take it slow more than usual. With that feeling comes the need for easy, yet really delicious, dinners. And this recipe for Turkey Quinoa Stuffed Bell Peppers is perfect! Not only do the beautiful colors scream summer to me, but it’s a greatRead more

Happy 3 days until Christmas Eve, everyone! I’m so excited to celebrate with good company and of course, good food! Boy, do I have a goodie for you today!! If you’re hosting Christmas dinner at your place, might I suggest this beautiful and impressive Herb-Roasted Filet of Beef with Basil Aioli. Sounds super fancy, right?Read more

Everyone needs a handful of quick and easy go-to dinner recipes. Well, friends, these Korean Beef Lettuce Wraps are it! This is one of my all-time favorite recipes; and it’s definitely in my regular dinner rotation. What makes it so great, you ask? Well, I usually have almost all of the ingredients on hand. Even ingredientsRead more

I try to stay away from pasta, but at heart, I am a true carb junkie. There, I said it. I’ve tried to quit the stuff, but I always keep coming back so why fight it? Sometimes you just need a big bowl of pasta. And this Spinach Ricotta Bucatini came together because I was cravingRead more

I’ve been cooking with thyme a lot recently. I can’t help it, thyme gives such amazing flavor. And let’s be honest, when I buy fresh herbs I only need a small amount for a dish, then have to come up with ways to use the rest so it doesn’t go to waste! This is actuallyRead more

Happy Friday you guys! Looks like it’ll be a beautiful fall weekend, free of rain, so I hope you guys have fun plans! Ryan and I have our 15 year high school reunion, I can’t even believe it. Should be fun!  In case you have plans for a dinner party, this Easy Roast Chicken ecipe adaptedRead more