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

This 4-ingredient Strawberry Banana Smoothie is the best easy breakfast or quick snack. Each sip is more sweet, creamy, and refreshing than the last! As much as I would love to sit down and enjoy a spinach mushroom quiche or egg white frittata for breakfast every day, it just isn’t realistic. Thankfully, smoothies are always there to save the day during hectic mornings!  When I’m not sipping on a tropical kiwi smoothie or indulgent mocha smoothie, you’ll find me sticking with this classic Strawberry Banana Smoothie. It’s a sweet, creamy, and refreshing treat that always helps me start my ..read more

This easy Paprika Chicken recipe is made completely in one skillet, so there's no need to turn on the oven! It's packed with flavor and ready in just 15 minutes.  Quick chicken recipes are what I'm all about, and I'm happy to report that's exactly what this paprika chicken is. In fact, the whole dish can be made from start to finish in about 15 minutes!  If you're a fan of my cajun chicken and/or my creamy garlic chicken, you will absolutely love this recipe too. I used chicken thighs, but you can technically use any cut of chicken, though of course the cook time will vary ..read more

This easy Shrimp Primavera recipe is a one-pot meal that tosses shrimp, fresh vegetables, and pasta together in a light and zesty sauce. Well-balanced and ready in just 30 minutes, weeknight dinners don’t get much better than this! Pasta and shrimp are a perfect pairing, in my eyes. Whether they’re together in this bold Cajun shrimp alfredo or this lighter skinny shrimp alfredo bake, it’s a satisfying duo that never makes me feel weighed down. So, it’s no surprise that I’m this Shrimp Primavera recipe’s #1 fan. A traditionally veggie-packed pasta dinner is given a boost with freshly cooked sh ..read more

Enjoy this 15-minute Pan-Seared Cod recipe for easy yet elegant weeknight meals! Crispy, golden, and tender cod filets are finished with a divine garlic butter sauce, delivering restaurant-quality results without the fuss. This Pan Seared Cod recipe is one of my go-to’s when I need a delicious protein for dinner in a hurry. Don't get me wrong, I love baking cod, but there's something undeniably satisfying about the sizzle and aroma that fills the kitchen when you sear it on the stove. Pan searing is a classic cooking technique and one of the best when it comes to seafood. Unlike baking, which ..read more

This perfectly moist Lemon Loaf recipe is the perfect thing to add to your next brunch spread! Brushed with a lemon syrup then drizzled with lemon glaze, it's packed with delicious lemon flavor. I've recently realized that I hardly have any lemon recipes on my site. But, that changes today, starting with this lemon loaf.  Sure, there's my lemon orzo salad and my baked lemon chicken thighs, but there aren't any lemon-specific baked goods. Talk about a crime! I am truly, utterly obsessed with this lemon loaf recipe, and I know you will be too. It's reminiscent of the Starbucks lemon loaf ..read more