Chicken Risotto is luxurious, easy to make, and has a burst of lemony fresh flavor in every bite! Enjoy it as an elegant yet foolproof 30-minute meal for weeknight dinners or gourmet date nights. Don’t get me wrong—I love an easy chicken and rice dish for simple dinners. Sometimes, however, I want something that’s going to blow my family or dinner guests away. That’s where this creamy and sophisticated Chicken Risotto recipe comes in handy! It’s one of my favorite go-to dinners because it’s always impressive yet quick and easy to make with simple ingredients. All you really need is chicken, r ..read more

Crispy Air Fryer Coconut Shrimp is incredibly easy to make! It's made with shredded coconut and breadcrumbs, cooks in just 10 minutes and tastes like your favorite restaurant appetizer!  Air fryer recipes are the best, and I'm adding this air fryer coconut shrimp to my list of favorite things to cook in the air fryer.  ....and also to my list of favorite shrimp recipes!  My go-to's tend to be my honey garlic shrimp stir fry and my shrimp and sausage gumbo, but this air fryer coconut shrimp is an easy appetizer or snack. Recipe features Taste just like fried shrimp minus the de ..read more

Learn how to make crunchy and flavor-packed Air Fryer Tofu! This easy cooking method yields the crispiest tofu and only takes 20 minutes, making it a convenient protein you can add to all kinds of meals. When it comes to making tofu taste the best, turn to the air fryer. This simple, low-oil, hands-off cooking method leads to tofu cubes with the crispiest crusts and meatiest middles! Perfect for adding to grain bowls, salads, stir-fries, and so much more. Lucky for you, this simple Air Fryer Tofu recipe shows you how it’s done; just slice the tofu, season it, and then sit back while the air f ..read more

This refreshing Fruit Salsa tosses crisp green apples, tropical fruits, and juicy berries in a lemon, sugar, and fruit preserves. Serve it with cinnamon chips for a quick and easy snack that’ll help you beat the heat! Forget everything you know about savory salsas like tomato salsa, guacamole, and corn salsa because this fruit salsa recipe is a delicious departure from the norm. Picture a colorful medley of Granny Smith apples, pineapple, kiwi, blueberries, and strawberries tossed with lemon, sugar, and fruit preserves. The fruity mix is perfectly balanced and has a great natural sweetness, w ..read more

Tomato Burrata Salad is the ultimate summertime side dish! Made with two kinds of tomatoes, burrata cheese and fresh basil, it's incredibly light, fresh and flavorful.  Appetizers and sides made with minimal ingredients are what I'm all about, and this tomato burrata salad fits that bill perfectly.  Even after all these years, I'm still a sucker for burrata cheese. I love it in a peach salad, on pizza, and even in quiche. It's creamy, buttery, slightly salty, and similar to mozzarella cheese, but better!  This is an easy appetizer or side dish that you can put togethe ..read more

A classic Italian appetizer is transformed into an irresistible one-skillet dinner in this simple Bruschetta Chicken Pasta recipe! Ready in just 25 minutes, it’s perfect for impressing guests or busy weeknights.  Whether it’s a hectic week or you’re craving a restaurant-quality meal, this bruschetta chicken pasta recipe has you covered. Just like the dish on the TGI Friday’s menu, it’s an unforgettable dinner that delivers crave-worthy Italian flavors after just 25 minutes in the kitchen. Everything you love about classic Italian bruschetta is in this chicken bruschetta pasta: freshly ch ..read more

Strawberry Crumb Pie is what summer dessert dreams are made of! Made with a store-bought crust, a 3-ingredient filling and a buttery crumb topping, it's a fantastic way to use fresh strawberries, and pairs perfectly with a scoop of ice cream.  Three cheers for summer desserts, and today we're kicking it off with this delicious strawberry crumb pie.  I'm typically not a pie gal, but I can get on board with any sort of "crumb" or streusel-type dessert. My cherry crumb bars and rhubarb crisp are two of my favorite summertime desserts, and I'm adding this pie to the list as well.  ..read more

Learn how to make homemade ice cream without an ice cream maker using this No Churn Ice Cream recipe! It uses only 3 ingredients, can be made with a variety of mix-ins and results in a creamy ice cream that tastes like the real deal.  Warmer weather means it's officially ice cream season, and I've dubbed this no churn ice cream my go-to for the summer. ...or really any time of year, for that matter.  What does "no churn" mean, anyway? It means that an ice cream maker that would typically do the churning isn't required. Instead, you just mix ingredients together with a mixer and voil ..read more

Vegan Baked Ziti is an easy weeknight meal. Ziti pasta mixes with plant-based beef, vegan cheese and marinara sauce to create a flavorful dish that's ready in under 45 minutes!  This vegan baked ziti recipe is easy. So easy, that I'm almost embarrassed to call it a recipe! But you know what that means? It means that it's incredibly simple to whip up during a busy work week. While my vegan eggplant parmesan and my lentil bolognese are reader favorites, they're a tad more time consuming and require a bit more prep work. Not this baked ziti! Though I kept it super minimal, I gave some to my ..read more

This Vegetable Paella recipe is easy to make in one pot with vibrant veggies, protein-packed chickpeas, and aromatic spiced rice. It’s ready in about 1 hour and can be enjoyed as a mouthwatering Spanish-inspired vegetarian and vegan-friendly main course! Have you been lucky enough to enjoy traditional Spanish paella? This classic one-pot Spanish rice dish is made with saffron-infused rice, vegetables, and a variety of proteins, like chicken and seafood. Other than being rich with flavor, it’s an always-impressive main that’s easy to love. This Vegetable Paella recipe is just as impressive, ar ..read more