Mother’s Day is just around the corner. Although baking this berry crumb cake for your mom (or mother figure) in your life falls far short of repaying her for all the years of love and support, it would make a lovely addition to her day especially if you wash the dishes too (while letting her sip Strawberry Champagne). Loaded with fresh berries and showered in big, buttery crumbs that are just as enjoyable as the cake beneath them....

Salmon and I are basically besties. It is one of my favorite all-time healthy proteins. It’s nutritious. Hello, omega-3s, potassium, and vitamin B.It’s versatile. From Soy Ginger Salmon to Pesto Salmon to Spicy Salmon, there’s a recipe for every mood.Like any good friend, it’s there for me in my hour of need. And my hour of need happens to be every night around 6:30 p.m. DINNER TIME! I thought I had tried cooking salmon every which way (Grilled Salmon in Foil, Cedar Plank Salmon, Baked Salmon in Foil, Air Fryer Salmon, Pan Seared Salmon, Salmon Salad…I am starting to feel like the salmon version of Forrest Gump)....

Here’s the skinny chicken enchilada dip play-by-play: First, we combine luscious cream cheese, melty cheddar cheese, juicy chicken, and zesty enchilada sauce. Next, we transfer them to a dish and bake, until the dip transforms into a hot, gooey, and otherwise intoxicating mess.Finally, the closing maneuver: we station ourselves beside the chicken enchilada dip with a full bag of chips, inhale with reckless abandon, and marvel at the fact that something this easy to make can taste this outstanding....

This creamy pasta bake combines whole wheat pasta noodles, golden sautéed chicken, and bright, bursting cherry tomatoes in a vibrant pesto sauce. It’s hearty, filling, and cozy, the way you’d expect a chicken pesto pasta bake to be. It’s also unexpectedly fresh. A bright Basil Pesto sauce infuses the pasta with light and sunny flavor. Cherry tomatoes and spinach add healthy servings of veggies. You can just add pesto to pasta and call it a day, but I think the extra addition of veggies and herbs lifts the pasta right off of your plate Whether you need a healthy, ultra tasty dinner option to feed a crowd, want leftovers to enjoy the rest of the week, or are looking for meals you can make in advance, this chicken pesto pasta is a fantastic choice....

Every year, my girlfriends and I go apple picking, an excursion which necessitates the purchase of what seems like a reasonable amount of apples in the moment…but turns out to be enough apples to run a small fruit stand. I’m never upset about my haul, and I love plotting what to do with the apples that I don’t devour immediately (I’m looking at you, homemade Apple Cider). Two years ago, this Slow Cooker Apple Butter and homemade baked Apple Chips were favorites....

The original catalyst for this easy crockpot ribs recipe was Ben’s enthusiasm for all things barbecue. Combine that ardor with my love for simple, hands-free cooking in the slow cooker, and we’ve got ourselves a match made in heaven. Like my Instant Pot Ribs, these crockpot ribs have the deep, finger-licking-good flavor that you love, and the work happens in the background while you go about your day. After only 10 minutes of prep, you can let the slow cooker do the rest of the work....

Whether you are a) seeking fresh ideas for easy, better-for-you side dishes, b) are in desperate need of an efficient way to use up your zucchini supply, or secret answer c) all of the above, this easy sautéed zucchini with Parmesan delivers. It’s simple, tasty, and even better re-crisped lightly on the stove the next day, so you can make a big batch tonight and enjoy the leftovers as the week goes on....

I am a lifetime consumer of and enthusiast for hot chocolate. Growing up, Santa left us multipacks of different flavored instant hot chocolates in our stockings (and sometimes, he still does!). When I studied abroad in France, I went crazy for the intensely rich French Hot Chocolate sold in Paris cafes. It’s so thick, the serve it along side a big bowl of whipped cream so you can stir in the cream to “thin” it out (heaven!...

The universe must have anticipated my needs. These soft, chewy oatmeal cookies are going to be key players in this weekend’s marathon unpacking session at our new house. I highly recommend them for all of your sweet treat and pick-me-up snack moments too. If you’ve been looking for the consummate healthy oatmeal cookie recipe, look no further. These thick and goodie-packed low calorie oatmeal cookies are made from wholesome ingredients, yet they taste like a true treat!...

Now, ocean sunsets, the Grand Canyon, and every Tim McGraw song ever recorded might argue for the title and tiara, but I maintain that the casserole deserves recognition in the beauty department, especially at this most blustery time of year. Oh sure, casseroles are ultra oozy, lose their shape immediately when cut, and are generally a food photographer’s worst nightmare, but their inherent value as a one-dish meal that’s comforting enough to cure a broken heart is worthy of respect....

This recipe is sponsored by DeLallo. Pesto is one of those magic foods that can’t help but lift your mood. A blend of herbs, Parmesan cheese, nuts, lemon, and olive oil, Basil Pesto sings with the promise of warm afternoons, late sunsets, and the kind of easy dinners I long to cook all summer long. Pesto is versatile, vibrant, and anything you add it to comes to life (I actually have a whole list of simple, unique ways to use pesto sauce in my cookbook!...

You know, the self who practices yoga at sunrise, never loses her patience, and doesn’t need to wear make-up because her skin is so flawlessly dewy. Right. That self. Good thing this quinoa chickpea salad is far more attainable! While I’ve never had the patience for yoga (or much patience in general, just ask my husband), healthy make-ahead chickpea salad recipes can make us all feel like balanced zen masters....

Stir fry recipes have been a key to meal sanity around here since Ben and I were married more than a decade ago (!). From Teriyaki Chicken Stir Fry to Sweet and Sour Chicken, the fact that stir fries are fast and that the leftovers give us something fast and filling to reheat the next day for lunch means it’s easier to eat healthy more often. Of the different varieties of stir fries I cook (of which there are many), the one “genre” that never fails to hit the spot is anything involving juicy pieces of chicken coated in a thick, sticky, sweet-and-savory sauce....

If I could only have one cocktail for the rest of my days (a semi-alarming prospect indeed), it would be a fresh margarita. No mixes, bottled juices, or frozen mumbo jumbo here. Give me my rim salted, my ice cubes large and in charge, and an extra splash of tequila for good luck. When made properly—meaning the recipe ingredients include only fresh juices, liquor, and agave or simple syrup—a margarita is one of the most refreshing, satisfying drinks you’ll taste....

Thick-cut pork chops that are mouth-wateringly tender (YES, there is such a thing as pork chops that are NOT dry) and bathed in a rich onion gravy, this pork chop recipe is an easy recipe to make and the kind of homey comfort that never fails to hit the spot. I avoided pork chops for most of my adult life. My childhood body of evidence taught that pork chops were bland, dry, and chewy....

A forever fan of all-in-one meals—meaning single recipes that provide servings of lean protein, whole grains, AND vegetables alike, so you don’t have to fuss with a side if you aren’t in the mood—my love of stuffed vegetable recipes is well-documented here. Let’s take stuffed peppers. I have a version for every mood! Stuffed Peppers For When You’re Feeling Polished: Mexican Stuffed Peppers; Italian Stuffed Peppers; Quinoa Stuffed Peppers. These recipes are easy, healthy, and tie the total dinner package with a tidy, knife-and-fork, bell pepper bow....

Also referred to as “yellow rice” or “golden rice,” turmeric rice gets its signature hue from a spice called turmeric. Turmeric tastes warm, earthy, and aromatic.It’s often found in curries or used to dye foods naturally. The way that Homemade Fried Rice ups the ante of stir fry recipes and Lemon Rice adds flair to Mediterranean meals, turmeric rice is an accessible way to turn your Indian-inspired recipes into a restaurant-quality experience (along with this easy Homemade Naan)....

One moment, I was standing innocently at my counter, a near-full dish of pie in front of me. The next, I was staring at an almost empty pie dish wondering who had snuck into the kitchen behind me and eaten two-thirds of the pie while I wasn’t looking. I do a 360 and… Nope. Empty kitchen. That was just me. Eating the entire pie. Oops. Fortunately, if ever there were a chocolate pie appropriate for polishing off solo, this vegan pie recipe (or perhaps this Vegan Pumpkin Pie) is the one to choose!...

I won’t deny that I can be a little complicated. I eat my fries with mustard, never ketchup, I like my wine dry but not too dry, and my coffee order? It’s more adjectives than nouns. Basically, eating out with me is kind of a nightmare, with one very important exception: chocolate. When it comes to dessert, where I will always, without fail gravitate towards chocolate like this no-bake vegan chocolate tart (or Vegan Chocolate Pie) every time that is…unless I’m craving Vegan Pumpkin Pie....

I packed my own lunch most days, but when the cafeteria was serving popcorn shrimp, I put my hard-earned minimum wage dollars on the line. It was worth it every single time! My dietary choices in high school were not the most prudent (if I forgot my lunch, I’d eat French fries and a big Rice Krispy treat). Now, I want the weeknight meals I cook at home to be reasonably healthy, but I have not lost that high school affinity for fried shrimp....