Hi Reader! As soon as September hits, I dive straight into comfort food recipes. Soups are my "hands down" favorite meals, but anything featuring fall fruits and veggies gets my vote. Here are some of our "go to" fall recipes. Happy cooking! Must-make sauce Stovetop Apple Butter - Dollop a spoonful over roast chicken or pork, or spread it on grilled turkey sandwiches for an easy meal. 🍎 Main dishes Instant Pot Vegetarian Chili - A 5-star favorite! One reader said, "I’ve made this a few times...
7 days ago • 1 min read
Hi Reader! Summer is coming to a close and school is back in full swing. As much as I adore summertime, I really appreciate getting back to a regular schedule once fall arrives. And that means more meal planning! Below are some easy main and side dishes to help you ease back into regular weeknight cooking. Happy cooking! Snack of the week Make a batch of 5-Minute Black Bean Dip for veggie and cracker dipping all week long. Or layer it into burritos and tacos for extra flavor. Main dishes...
15 days ago • 1 min read
Hi Reader! Stir-fries are the ultimate weeknight meal. They're quick and easy to prepare, and endlessly versatile. Switch up the protein and use whatever veggies you have on hand. Happy cooking! Must-make sauce Homemade Stir Fry Sauce - We always have a batch of this on hand for last-minute dinners. One reader said, "Love this sauce. I make it and freeze portions of it for later use." Main dishes Chicken Wonton Stir Fry - A 5-star favorite! ⭐️This 30-minute chicken wonton stir fry uses...
22 days ago • 1 min read
Hi Reader! It simply doesn't get better than sweet summertime tomatoes! We planted a cherry tomato plant in a large pot this year and this thing is now taller than my 6 foot 2 inch husband. And covered with a bounty of tomatoes on the verge of ripening.🍅 Whether you grow your own tomatoes or like to hit the farmer's market, it's time to pull out the summer tomato recipes. Hope you enjoy some of my favorites! Roasted Tomato & Mushroom Pasta - One reader said, "This is an absolutely delicious...
26 days ago • 1 min read
Hi Reader! Hopefully you're enjoying a relaxing summer weekend and are keeping cool! I'm popping in quickly with some easy weeknight dinner inspiration for the week ahead. Serve any of these with a side of grilled or steamed veggies or an easy green salad. Easy peasy dinner prep! Grilled Mahi Mahi with Avocado Peach Salsa - One reader said, "Made this for dinner tonight and it was delicious. My husband especially liked the salsa. Really brightened up the fish." Honey Rosemary Salmon - Only 6...
30 days ago • 1 min read
Hi Reader! Summer corn season is here! We often steam or boil the shucked ears, then lather in butter and salt. But when you're buying dozen of ears 🙋🏻♀️, sometimes you need to shake things up a little. Below are some easy ways to spruce up corn on the cob, along with directions for grilling corn, a couple of salsas and some salads. Hope you enjoy these recipes! Pesto Butter Corn on the Cob - One reader said, "Made this for dinner last night. So easy and so good! I'm going to make my corn...
about 1 month ago • 1 min read
Hi Reader! Hope you're having a great week! I'm popping in to share a new one-pot recipe that makes meal prep and clean-up a breeze. There are quite a few one-pot meals that I rotate between (scroll down for more of our regulars) and this One Pot Southwest Chicken immediately earned its place in the rotation. Hope you enjoy it! GET THE RECIPE More one pot recipes... One Pot Orzo with Shrimp & Peas - This meal together in under 30 minutes. Simple and flavorful. One Pot Chicken, Quinoa,...
about 1 month ago • 1 min read
Hi Reader! Sweet summertime fruit is one of my favorite things about the season. The blackberry bushes line nearly every trail and park in our town, and I'm counting the days until they're ready to pick. In the meantime, we're diving into bowls of berries and cut watermelon from the market. Below are some of our favorite summertime treats, drinks and meals, putting that fresh fruit to good use! Homemade Ice Pops - Keep these on hand all summer long! Five ingredients or less, featuring sweet,...
about 1 month ago • 1 min read
Hi Reader! Looking for dinner inspiration for tonight? These Greek-inspired turkey meatballs are baked in tomato sauce for an easy meal. Topped with some tangy feta cheese, for good measure. Does your family enjoy meatball meals? Let me know by responding to this email. Greek-InspiredBaked Turkey Meatballs Serve them over rice, orzo pasta or quinoa. GET THE RECIPE Other updated recipes this week: Make-Ahead Baked Eggs with Zucchini No-Baked Zucchini Bread Granola Bites See you next time! Dara
about 2 months ago • 1 min read