These crab cakes have been in my family for a very long time. I remember my mom entertaining with this dish when I was a teenager – before I, or probably most people, knew what a canned chipotle pepper in adobo sauce even was. I have the recipe scribbled on oil-stained notepaper, and it’s old…
Main Dish
Better-for-You Tuna Melt
One of the most comforting meals I can think of is a toasty, warm tuna melt. It’s a diner classic for a reason. Sourdough is always a great choice, but I often like the chance to sneak a little more fiber into my meals, which is why I reach for Ezekiel bread instead. You still…
Korean-inspired Ground Chicken Tacos
Tacos of all kinds are in a regular rotation in our house. If you’ve been here awhile, you know I often refer to them as my favorite food group. In no particular order, I can’t get enough of shrimp tacos, fish tacos, pork carnitas tacos and veggie tacos always have a spot, too. It’s been…
Sweet and Spicy Salmon
I couldn’t love this simple, quick-to-prepare recipe any more. Buttery salmon with a sweet and spicy glaze is always a winner, even for people who claim they don’t love salmon. Somehow the combo of apricot and sriracha makes it irresistible, and it comes together in under 20 minutes. This recipe is easy to adapt with…
Ground Beef Taco Bowl with Roasted Cauliflower
Cauliflower Taco Bowls This is one of those dinners that works for everyone in our family. It’s simple enough to make on a busy weeknight yet wholesome and satisfying enough to leave everyone happy. These Cauliflower Taco Bowls have become a regular in our rotation – quick to pull together, full of flavor, and made…
Egg Roll in a Bowl
This super easy dish is always a hit in my house. It comes together so quickly that I don’t mind making it at the end of a busy day, but it also works well as a make-ahead meal. I like to plan it after a night of fish tacos with slaw or an Asian-inspired salad…
Chicken Fajita Bowl
This chicken fajita recipe is one of my all-time favorites to teach and share. It’s so simple, customizable, and a total hit with all ages. Kids and teens especially love how quickly it comes together – they can hardly believe how flavorful it is with just a few ingredients! I’ve passed this recipe along to…
Chicken and Zucchini Tex Mex Casserole
Late summer casseroles are my jam. Winter casseroles often lean heavy and creamy – delicious for some, but not my everyday food. This late summer/early fall version is lighter, veggie-packed, and full of Tex Mex flavor. Adapted from a Good Housekeeping recipe I clipped more than 20 years ago, it’s the perfect dish to use…
Curried Red Lentils with Greens and Garbanzos
A Cozy Dish for Colder Months During the colder months, I love to cozy up to a bowl of warm anything. Warm breakfast bowls, soups, and one-pot meals are frequent dishes around here. This bowl of warm curried lentils was inspired by a few recipes, but mostly it was a way to use up some…
Fish Tacos with Citrus Jicama Slaw
Fish tacos are one of the easiest weeknight meals I can think of. I often keep frozen wild cod filets on hand, and when fish tacos are on the dinner plan, I let them defrost overnight in the refrigerator. Dinner the next day is as simple as seasoning the fish, cooking it for a few…