Pimento cheese is such a delicious Southern dish, used commonly as a dip for crackers and crudité or spread between two slices of bread for an easy sandwich! Cheddar cheese is mixed with – you guessed it – pimentos (which are a type of roasted red pepper that comes in a jar). This recipe uses whipped cream cheese. This will make it super spreadable, even straight from the fridge. We’ll also add pickled jalapeños for a tangy zing. You’ll love this easy 5-minute recipe! First off, if you’ve never had pimento cheese, welcome to your new favorite thing to eat! This is a delicious and versatile re ..read more

This easy shredded carrot salad features sweet raw carrots in all their glory tossed in a simple lemon honey dijon vinaigrette with parsley and green onions. A food processor makes easy work of shredding the carrots, but a vegetable peeler or box grater (or buying a bag of pre-shredded!) also works well! This is a delicious French carrot salad, an easy side dish to make, and a unique change from lettuce-based or green salads. And it only takes 10 minutes! I love the taste of raw carrots but you know what? I’m not a fan of all the chewing. Sometimes you don’t want to work so hard, you know? En ..read more

Have you ever heard of Rhode Island Clam Chowder? This clear broth clam chowder has no cream or milk, and is a lighter clam chowder than other versions. It’s so simple and easy to make in only 30 minutes, especially because this version uses canned clams (but feel free to use fresh if you want!). You’ve heard of New England clam chowder, and maybe you’ve heard of Manhattan clam chowder (which has tomatoes in it), but have you ever heard of clear broth clam chowder from Rhode Island (and Connecticut)? It’s simple, delicious, easy to make, and lighter than its creamy counterpart. Plus, because ..read more

All ye sweet and salty lovers, rejoice – this Watermelon and Feta Salad with fresh Mint is such a delicious, unique balance of sweet and savory flavors. And the best part? You only need THREE ingredients and FIVE minutes to throw together! This is the perfect salad for summer entertaining. That’s right – THREE INGREDIENTS. You don’t even need any oil, salt, or pepper! You literally just lay cubed watermelon on a platter, sprinkle with feta cheese and fresh mint, and serve. It actually seems a bit silly for me to even write a post for this recipe because it’s so simple and easy. Barely a recip ..read more

Sheet Pan Boneless Pork Chops cook up perfectly juicy on one pan, with apples, sweet potatoes, and red onions roasted alongside. Everything is tossed with an olive oil, rosemary, mustard, and maple syrup marinade for a perfect balance of sweet, tangy, and earthy flavors. This recipe is perfect for cozy fall nights, and best of all – barely any dishes to wash! Who doesn’t love a good sheet pan meal? Everything cooks on one pan for easy clean-up and a hands-off approach while your oven does all the hard work for you. You’ll fall in love with these easy sheet pan pork chops. Pork and apples are ..read more

This apple coleslaw with cranberries and pecans is a crunchy, sweet, and savory twist on classic coleslaw. Tossed with a creamy maple balsamic dressing, this apple slaw still features healthy and fiber-rich (and cheap!) green cabbage. Plus, it’s easy to make ahead of time and the leftovers hold up really well, making it perfect for a get-together, potluck, or for meal prep. While this coleslaw recipe screams “fall,” I think this salad is the perfect side dish all year round. It would be just as at home on your Thanksgiving table as it would be for a summer evening BBQ. While it’s a great side ..read more

Salmon bites is an easy 5-ingredient, 10-minute recipe, featuring cubed salmon marinated in a simple honey sesame soy sauce and pan-seared to crispy perfection! Since marinating is optional, you can whip this up at a moment’s notice, and you’ll want to put the marinade on everything. Salmon is one of my favorite proteins to cook. It’s loaded with nutrition, including good-for-you omega 3s and Vitamin D, and it’s easily accessible at any grocery store. It’s not super expensive, but it’s not super cheap either. So I love cubing the salmon into bite-size pieces to make salmon bites. Somehow, coo ..read more

This Shaved Brussels Sprouts Salad features sweet sliced apples, candied pecans, red onion, and is tossed in a delicious simple homemade honey apple cider vinegar dressing! For anyone who wants to learn how to eat raw Brussels sprouts, or who picked up a bag of shaved Brussels sprouts from Trader Joe’s and doesn’t know what to do with it… this recipe is for you. This shaved Brussels sprouts salad is a gorgeous salad for fall and winter. It’s a fun lettuce-free salad recipe that’s hearty and healthy. Packed with nutrients, you’re going to love this salad as an interesting addition to any dinne ..read more

This Sweet Potato Shepherd’s Pie with Ground Turkey is a lighter take on the classic, usually made with beef or lamb and mashed white potatoes. It’s easy to make ahead of time, it’s freezable, and it makes a ton, which is great for a crowd or easy leftovers for lunches for the week! Shepherd’s pie is the ultimate comfort food – warm and hearty, perfect for those harsh cold winter days. This sweet potato and ground turkey version is especially nutrient-dense, and just as cozy and delicious as ever! A note on semantics: shepherd’s pie is made with ground lamb, cottage pie is made with ground be ..read more

Have you ever wondered how to cook those adorable, tiny honeynut squash? Roasted Honeynut Squash is the perfect fast, easy, delicious autumn or winter side dish! Honeynut squash is like the smaller cousin of butternut squash, with a sweeter and more concentrated flavor. Its small size means a more delicate (and edible!) skin with a much faster cooking time. It only takes 20 minutes to roast these, so it’s easy to stick them in the oven while the turkey is resting for Thanksgiving dinner. Because the flavor of honeynut squash is so naturally delicious, I chose to roast these simply with olive ..read more