In a school lunch packing rut? Looking for non-sandwich back-to-school lunch ideas? I've got you covered with 20 lunch ideas that your kids will actually eat (that aren't your typical sandwich!) Plus, . . . Read the Post
The Most Delicious 3-Ingredient Tomato Butter Sauce
This delicious 3-ingredient tomato butter sauce, the one chefs and food bloggers alike adore, is unbelievably simple to make, produces a velvety rich sauce, and is sure to become a staple recipe in . . . Read the Post
Goat Cheese Macaroni and Cheese with Peas
Goat Cheese Macaroni and Cheese with Peas is the perfect dish for Spring and Summer! This updated version of the classic comfort food dish - goat cheese macaroni and cheese with peas - is deliciously . . . Read the Post
3-Ingredient Trader Joe’s Thai Coconut Curry Chicken Recipe
This 3-Ingredient Trader Joe’s Thai coconut curry chicken recipe – in addition to being unbelievably easy to make – is one of our family’s favorite recipes. It takes all of 5 minutes to prepare . . . Read the Post
Simple Ramen Noodles Recipe in Under 15 Minutes
A few weeks ago I was wandering the grocery store while Scarlett was at school (isn't it amazing how much more leisurely a grocery shop can be without little ones in tow?) I stumbled upon boxed ramen . . . Read the Post
Slow Cooker Chicken Vegetable Quinoa Soup
Our favorite crockpot chicken vegetable and quinoa soup is healthy and hearty and requires so little work it’s kind of embarrassing. This meal is packed with flavor, and the whole family is . . . Read the Post
15 Favorite Zucchini Recipes (You Haven’t Tried Before)
Try a new recipe with the freshest zucchini of the season! These 15 favorite zucchini recipes are flavorful, unique, and odds are, you haven't tried before! I love zucchini; my husband, not so . . . Read the Post
When You Really Want Pasta: 12 Amazing Recipes Using Vegetable Noodles
Want to make a healthier switch at lunch or dinner time? Here are 12 amazing recipes using vegetable noodles, when what you really want is pasta! Anyone else shamelessly devoted to pasta? I want it . . . Read the Post
15 Favorite Memorial Day Weekend Recipes
It's time to fire up the grill, eat ALL of the sides, and finish it off with a refreshing cocktail! It's barbecue season, after all. If you're looking to plan a fun and memorable Memorial Day weekend . . . Read the Post
15 Favorite Passover Seder Recipes
Celebrating Passover with a Seder? Here are 15 Favorite Passover Seder Recipes you, your family, and guests will absolutely love! (These are recipes you are sure to use again and again, year after . . . Read the Post
Caprese Tortellini Salad with Toasted Pinenuts, Fresh Mozzarella & Tomatoes
This tortellini salad is one of my summer entertaining go-to's. Warm tortellini is tossed with toasted pinenuts (which add such great depth and crunch), fresh mozzarella and grape or cherry . . . Read the Post
Planning a Hanukkah Menu: 22 Amazing Recipes
Last night we celebrated our first Hanukkah in North Carolina with new friends. They have a baby girl about the same age as Scarlett and the two had such a blast tearing open presents, and then . . . Read the Post
Planning a Thanksgiving Menu: 25 Amazing Recipes
Guess what? I have scoured the internet and my own personal collection of favorites for the best of the best Thanksgiving recipes to plan your holiday menu. And you can find 25+ NEW Thanksgiving Menu . . . Read the Post
22 Favorite Ways to Use Puff Pastry {Recipes}
I am on a quest. A quest to find the best of the best easy appetizer, dinner and dessert recipes, both for my own family and for guests - to whip up when friends come over, and to bring places . . . Read the Post
15 Favorite Summer Tomato Recipes
Over the weekend we made quite the awesome discovery: the garden in the backyard of our new home, that we mayyybe had ignored for two months, was chock full of tomatoes of every variety. Being a . . . Read the Post
Vegetable Spring Rolls with Spicy Peanut Sauce
Nothing goes hand-in-hand quite like long, relaxing summer days and fresh, summer vegetables. In fact, one of my most cherished childhood memories is picking home grown veggies straight from my . . . Read the Post
16 Favorite Cinco de Mayo Recipes
I am forever a fan of Cinco de Mayo. To Mexican Americans, the holiday is a huge source of pride, and with that comes a whole lot of celebrating. (You can learn more about the history of Cinco de . . . Read the Post
15 Favorite Vegetarian Dinner Recipes
Ever heard of "Meatless Mondays"? It's a new trend in home cooking, in an effort to save money and the planet (plus a few added health benefits, of course), and our family is jumping on board. I've . . . Read the Post
Caprese Chicken Sandwiches with Pesto Mayo
This simple recipe for Caprese Chicken Sandwiches on crusty ciabatta with Pesto Mayo is an absolute favorite. These sandwiches are crisp, filling, and full of bright flavors. Creamy mozzarella, thick . . . Read the Post
10 Favorite One-Pot Dinners
I thought I'd start off the work week with ten of my favorite one-pot meals of late. Because some days, being a mom kind of kicks my butt. It's probably the combination of being a new mom, a lawyer, a . . . Read the Post
Classic Chicken and Dumplings {RECIPE}
As the temperatures drop, all I really want to do is make soup (and cuddle on the sofa with my little family.) This classic chicken and dumplings recipe is something my mom has been making for as long . . . Read the Post
Easy Caprese Pizza with Balsamic Glaze {Recipe}
Now that I'm a mama (to a very cute, very time-consuming baby girl), I am all about easy homemade dinners. I mean, really easy. Hubby loves pizza, and I love Trader Joe's pre-made pizza dough (extra . . . Read the Post
Simple Chicken Pad Thai {Recipe}
Next up in the "Maternity Leave" guest post series, an amazing and simple recipe for chicken pad thai: I am a self-proclaimed pad thai lover, but I'll be the first to admit that though I cook . . . Read the Post
Baked Macaroni and Cheese in a Bechamel Sauce {Recipe}
I'm not sure there's anything quite like homemade macaroni and cheese, and the secret to amazing mac 'n cheese: the rich and creamy bechamel sauce (that all starts with a roux ... don't panic: a roux . . . Read the Post
