While we are a still a month away from #DDGrillWeek2024, I am so excited for kickoff grilling season with this Grilled Jalapeño Popper Chicken recipe! It is spicy, sweet, smoky, and creamy — what more could you ask for? Y’all know I love some spice so when thinking about a new grilling recipe, I knew I wanted to incorporate jalapeños which, of course, lead me to jalapeño poppers. From there, I thought, “Why not stuff it into a chicken breast?” And y’all, this turned out better than I could have imagined. In this recipe, a chicken breast is butterflied then stuffed with a whole jalapeño that ..read more

These Gochujang Peanut Veggie Noodles will be ready in less than 30 minutes and bring all the flavor to your dinner table. If you have my latest cookbook, Dinner Tonight, you know how much I love gochujang! This fermented Korean chile paste adds instant flavor to any dish and I cannot get enough of it. The gochujang plus a variety of other pantry staples come together with a few fresh ingredients to make an out-of-this-world sauce. Once your sauce is made, you will simply cook your ramen according to package directions then toss in the sauce with a few veggies! Speaking of ramen, be sure to ..read more

Sloppy Joes are forever a hit around my family table, but my kids absolutely love this slider version. So everyone meet your new favorite, kid-approved dinner, Sloppy Joey’s! Not only is this meal packed with flavor, it is so easy to assemble. Simply get your meat mixture made with just a handful of ingredients then get it assembled on your slider buns then pop them in the oven. I know some people are traditionalists and do not include additional toppings when making Sloppy Joe’s but I love the flavor and texture the cheese and sliced pickles add to these sliders. Ingredients: Avocado Oil ..read more

This Tie-Dye Chicken is an absolute hit around my family table and I know it will be around yours! All the flavors of a delicious pesto pizza in a nourishing chicken skillet — what more could you want? This recipe is the product of my kids requesting pizza on a Saturday night. We spent the day eating out for breakfast and lunch so I was determined to make a pizz or meal at home instead! Of course, I had all the things to make pizza, minus the dough so it was time to get creative with the chicken, pesto, marinara, and pepperonis I did have. Inspired by a delicious tie-dye pizza, that I was or ..read more

This Spring Green Minestrone is the perfect soup for this season when there is still a chill in the air! But no matter the season, you will love the flavors of this delicious soup. In the early spring months when a chill is still hanging around, it’s always nice to have a vibrant soup on hand that bridges each season. With leeks, peas, kale, and plenty of fresh dill, this Spring Green Minestrone is hearty and comforting while still hinting at spring. Now, there may be two elements of this soup that leave you saying, “Alex, what are you thinking?” And that would be the miso paste and parmesan ..read more

This Cucumber Salad with Crispy Chickpeas is the perfect fresh addition to your table! This is another delicious recipe inspired by my summer travels to Kauai! In Hanalei, there is a restaurant called Bar Acuda which is one of my top favorite restaurants on the island for delicious tapas and this cucumber salad! It is so simple but the flavors are beyond fresh and something I cannot get enough of no matter the season. The dressing in this Cucumber Salad with Crispy Chickpeas is like an avocado green goddess, packed with fresh dill and parsley to bring a bright, creamy, and herby touch to eve ..read more

This Paleo Cinnamon Swirl Cake is the perfect sweet treat to enjoy alongside a cup of coffee in the morning! There are few things more comforting than a pan of warm and gooey cinnamon rolls right from the oven. That said – making cinnamon rolls from scratch is a labor of love. We’ve taken the same flavors and turned them into a cinnamon swirl snacking cake that is gluten-free, dairy-free, paleo, and refined sugar-free so it is a bit of a healthier way to start a morning.  And while we all love the deliciously sweet frosting on top of a cinnamon roll, this cake is wonderful without it! P ..read more

This Chicken and Rice Taco Skillet is a weeknight hero in my house and I know it will be in yours too! So much flavor in one skillet, what more could you ask for? My family loves this twist to taco night and so do I. This recipe is the perfect use for a package of taco seasoning. It brings in all of the flavor instead of having to get a bunch of spices out! But note, your taco seasoning will impact the flavor profile you get with this dish! I like to use Siete Mild Taco seasoning mainly because my kids can’t handle a spicier blend. It’s the perfect touch of flavor without a kick, then I just ..read more

Part pizza, part pasta, this easy Skillet Pizza Penne is sure to be a favorite for the whole family. In this one-skillet meal, the base is Italian sausage, your favorite marinara, garlic, and oregano. It is then topped with fresh mozzarella, parmesan, and pepperoni to emulate your favorite pizza! The cheese gets bubbly, the pepperoni gets crispy, and it’s all done with minimal dishes.  Skillet pizza penne Ingredients: Olive Oil Ground Italian Sausage: Mild or Spicy Yellow Onion Garlic Dried Oregano Crushed Red Pepper Flakes Salt Jarred Marinara Low-Sodium Beef Broth Dried Gluten-F ..read more

These BBQ Pulled Pork Bowls are sure to become your favorite for weeknight dinners! All of your BBQ favorites in one flavorful bowl. To say I am obsessed with these BBQ Pulled Pork Bowls would be putting it lightly. The pork is so simple yet cooked to perfection (if I do say so myself), then paired with so many flavorful elements in one nourishing bowl. What else do I love about this recipe? It is super versatile! While my husband and I enjoy these bowls as-is, I deconstruct them a little for my kids. They prefer to enjoy their pulled pork on a soft bun with coleslaw and sweet potatoes on t ..read more