These Christmas monster cookies are made with peanut butter, oats, M&Ms, and white chocolate chips. They are the perfect addition to your holiday baking platter. Kids and adults love the chocolate and peanut butter, as well as the colorful green and red candies! This is the season for baking! I love baking delicious desserts for the holiday season, like this easy cranberry cake or my maple almond apple cake . I always enjoy creating creative cookie lists to share for the season....

This acorn squash curry is a feel-good fall and winter dinner. Creamy coconut, tender acorn squash, and tangy tamarind blend together harmoniously with zesty ginger and warming spices to create this satisfying, soul-warming dish. Squash encapsulates the coziness of fall dinners. This recipe adds the velvety warmth of curry, resulting in a simple one-pot meal that warms you to your bones! It’s savory, with a hint of natural sweetness, lightly spiced, and then simmered down with the creaminess of coconut milk....

Sesame ginger dressing is easy to make and has tons of flavor. It’s a creamy salad dressing that is made with Asian flavors like tahini, sesame oil, ginger, garlic, soy sauce, and rice vinegar. You’ll love it poured over your greens or coleslaw! You’ll almost always find at least one homemade salad dressing in a jar in my fridge, and lately, it’s been this one. The sesame and ginger give it that unmistakable Asian-inspired flavor I love, and the tahini makes it creamy and rich without feeling heavy....

Just when you thought you knew potatoes, these Greek lemon potatoes are about to make you view spuds in a whole new, delicious light. They’re my go-to when I want a zesty and bright side . I’ll show you how to make them with less than 10 common ingredients. Lemon juice, olive oil, and herbs bring a ton of flavor to this simple-to-make potato recipe. 🍋 These lemon Greek potatoes must have been sent from Zeus himself....

Tender and smoky mezcal chicken is coated in a mouthwatering spice blend, then grilled to perfection alongside a bunch of vibrant veggies. The mezcal works its magic, tenderizing the chicken and adding a distinct, earthy, and smoky flavor as it marinades. Pile it on a warmed tortilla with zesty avocado and tangy sour cream. It’s a delicious and easy-to-make summer BBQ recipe. Chicken fajitas are already delicious – the combination of charred meat, caramelized veggies, and flavorful toppings creates a medley of textures and tastes – savory, fresh, tangy, and sour … But when you add mezcal to the chicken marinade, a smoky flavor in introduced that elevates the dish even more!...

These grilled mini peppers are a quick and easy BBQ side dish. Next time you have a party, serve them as an appetizer. I promise that they’ll disappear fast! These grilled mini peppers are a sweet, smoky, and easy snack that’s perfect for barbecue season. They’re cute, naturally sweet, and delicious served warm off the grill with a cool, creamy dip. You can eat the entire pepper, seeds included—just skip the stem....

Making homemade potato chips is easier than you might think! I’ve made these so many times, and I’ll teach you how to make the best crispy chips in just 30 minutes. Plus, I’ll walk you through many flavor ideas to make them your own. Homemade potato chips are a real treat. But lucky for us, they are shockingly easy to make! After years of testing and tweaking, I’ve perfected a foolproof method for homemade chips that turn out crisp, golden, and impossible to stop eating....

The fresh, vibrant flavors of Mexico meet your favorite breakfast dish in this Mexican Eggs Benedict. Sweet potato rounds are roasted until tender, with crispy edges, then topped with roasted tomato, chunky guacamole, and pristinely poached eggs. Finally, it’s smothered in a velvety chipotle hollandaise. It’s an insanely delicious twist on a classic, well-loved breakfast recipe! Eggs benedict is a go-to brunch order when you’re dining out. This Mexican eggs benedict recipe adds a twist inspired by Mexican flavors like guacamole and chipotle hollandaise....

Mint pesto is a refreshing twist on the original and pairs well with lamb, pasta, or roasted vegetables. While I love a classic basil pesto, this mint version is a dreamy change from the usual. It’s light, fresh, and full of bright flavor without being overly minty—just enough mint to make it interesting without taking over. I make my mint pesto with pistachios to keep that beautiful green theme going, but it’s very flexible....

These mushroom breakfast tacos are a delicious way to start your day! Softly scrambled eggs meet smoky portobello mushrooms, crisp asparagus, and a herbaceous fresh pesto, all wrapped in easy-to-make flaxseed and egg tortillas. It’s a breakfast delight that’s as simple to whip up as it is satisfying to devour. These breakfast tacos make a great make-ahead brunch recipe for weekend entertaining or weekday meal prep. There are a few elements, but all of them are simple and tasty....

This paleo beef stew is a classic mix of vegetables and tender morsels of beef, topped off with a dollop of spinach pesto. It’s an easy paleo meal you can make in your Instant Pot, and it takes less than an hour to make! Christine writes, “ I have always wanted to love a beef stew but after many recipes it was still just ho hum, until I found your recipe....

Comforting, hearty, satisfying, easy to make, AND ready in just 30 minutes? This chicken meatballs and tomato orzo recipe ticks ALL the boxes. It’s my go-to for winter comfort food. I’ll show you how to balance the flavors for a dinner that feels like love on a plate. When the weather calls for comfort, this is the dinner I make. Parmesan chicken meatballs bake up juicy and golden while the orzo simmers in a garlicky tomato base with white wine, butter, and chicken stock — then gets finished with Parmesan, cheddar, cream, and a handful of spinach for a rich, silky finish....

This peanut butter banana bread is the ultimate recipe for peanut butter lovers. It has all the qualities of the beloved classic; it’s moist, fluffy, and infused with sweet banana flavor. The irresistible combination of nutty peanut butter and decadent chocolate chips elevates this quick bread to a new level of deliciousness. You’ll go bananas for it! The world doesn’t need just another banana bread recipe — it needs this peanut butter banana bread....

Peppermint bark brownies feature wonderfully fudgy chocolate brownies topped with white-chocolate frosting and crushed candy canes. They’re a festive Christmas holiday treat that everyone loves! These beautiful peppermint bark brownies look like Christmas decorations for your holiday dessert table. Rich, dark chocolate brownies are topped with a thick layer of white chocolate and finished with crushed red and green candy canes for a festive, wintery vibe. And that cool peppermint flavor?...

Broccoli steaks are the cousin of popular cauliflower steaks that took the world by storm. This is a simple, delicious, and elevated way to serve broccoli at your next meal. Between the parmesan cheese and pine nuts, you’ll nearly forget there’s a vegetable under there. These broccoli steaks can be served as a side dish or take center stage as part of a vegetarian meal. They are simple enough to make during the week and elevated enough to serve to guests....

Roasted Parmesan Crusted Chicken is super easy to make and insanely delicious. The parmesan creates a salty, crispy crust and keeps the meat super juicy. You will love this roast chicken recipe! Just look at that Parmesan crust. It’s wildly crispy, deeply golden, and honestly kind of outrageous — in the very best way. Parmesan-crusted chicken is every bit as good as it sounds, and then somehow even better once it comes out of the oven....

Make brunch more beautiful with a refreshing strawberry mimosa. With fresh strawberry orange juice, honey, and sparkling wine, this champagne cocktail is perfect for any occasion. Bonus: it’s ready in 10 minutes. Mimosas are why I brunch, and this strawberry mimosa is everything I love about the classic with a fun, fresh berry twist. I like to make it during peak berry season, when strawberries are at their sweetest and juiciest, for a drink that feels especially bright and celebratory....

This sweet potato noodle stir fry is fresh and downright delicious. It’s jam-packed with veggies all smothered in an irresistible Thai peanut sauce, and topped with tender chicken. It’s easy to adapt for all types of eaters, and it’s ready in just 45 minutes! This sweet potato noodle stir fry is what I make when I’m craving a big pile of vegetables but still want dinner to feel exciting. Tender sweet potato noodles are quickly sautéed, then coated in my Thai-inspired peanut lime sauce — creamy, tangy, and packed with flavor....

Fall in love with the delightful contrast of these sweet potato wedges, baked to creamy tenderness on the inside and crisped to perfection on the outside. The sweet potato’s natural sweetness is complemented by the smokiness of the paprika and chili seasoning, making them irresistible! They’re a simple-to-make side dish recipe that everyone will love. Roasted sweet potato wedges are a delicious, savory-sweet addition to any table spread. These wedges are cut to generous sizes, so the larger pieces take a little longer to cook in the oven....

If you’ve ever wondered how to add flavor to green beans — tahini green beans is your answer! The still slightly crisp beans are coated in a sweet, creamy, and nutty (but nut-free!) dressing. They’re tossed in brown butter adding even more nutty flavor and just the right amount of crunch! Green beans with tahini is a leading dish disguised as a side dish! Packed with incredible flavor, the creamy tahini sauce, mint, and sumac really elevate the fresh green beans....