recipes

Pasta e Fagioli (Pasta and Beans Soup)

 This pasta fagioli recipe (pasta and beans soup) is made with canned white beans, pasta, and veggies for a fast and hearty Italian soup singing with flavor. Advertisement I can’t stop making soups. Recipes like my Grandma’s minestrone, tomato basil soup, and my favorite broccoli cheddar soup, are all staples I have in […]

Thai Chicken Larb

 This Thai chicken larb is light but filling, loaded with zingy fresh flavor, and takes only 20 minutes to make, for an appetizer or served with rice as a main meal. Advertisement After two trips to Thailand, I am a devout Thai food lover and I crave these bright, bold […]

Chocolate Cream Pie

 This easy chocolate cream pie is smooth, rich, and decadent, for the perfect old-fashioned chocolate cream pie recipe everyone will love. Advertisement I consider myself more of a cook than a baker. Sometimes desserts intimidate me, so if I’m making one, go easy on me, please. This chocolate cream pie recipe […]

Guacamole With Roasted Garlic and Pickled Jalapeño

 This creamy guacamole recipe gets texture and tang from roasted garlic and pickled jalapeño topped with cotija cheese and pepitas.   advertisement advertisement How many times have you heard it? You know the phrase, the not-so-very-much-original one we all say because it’s just so perfectly descriptive. Come on, say it with […]

Sheet-Pan Chicken Fajita Bowls

 Skip the tortillas in favor of this warm fajita salad, which features a nutritious medley of chicken with roasted kale, bell peppers, and black beans. The chicken, beans, and vegetables are all cooked in the same pan, so this healthy dinner is easy to make and the cleanup is easy […]

Vegan White Bean Chili

 Fresh Anaheim (or poblano) chiles add mild heat to this classic white bean chili and contribute lots of smoky flavor. Quinoa adds body to the chili, while diced zucchini provides pretty flecks of green and increases the veggie content.               Ingredients ¼ cup avocado oil or […]

Creamy Fettuccine with Brussels Sprouts & Mushrooms

 Sliced Brussels sprouts and mushrooms cook quickly and cling to the pasta in our fall version of pasta primavera. Look for presliced mushrooms to cut prep time. Serve with a tossed salad. Ingredients 12 ounces whole-wheat fettuccine 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil 4 cups sliced mixed mushrooms, such as cremini, oyster and/or shiitake 4 cups thinly […]

Charred Shrimp, Pesto & Quinoa Bowls

 These shrimp, pesto and quinoa bowls are delicious, healthy, and pretty and take less than 30 minutes to prep. In other words, they’re basically the ultimate easy weeknight dinner. Feel free to add additional vegetables and swap the shrimp for chicken, steak, tofu or edamame. Ingredients ⅓ cup prepared pesto 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar […]

Maple-Roasted Chicken Thighs with Sweet Potato Wedges and Brussels Sprouts

 This easy sheet-pan recipe brings together many fall favorites into a hearty dinner. Ingredients 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup 4 teaspoons olive oil 1 tablespoon snipped fresh thyme ½ teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon black pepper 1 pound sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch wedges 1 pound Brussels sprouts, trimmed and halved Nonstick cooking spray 4 bone-in chicken thighs, skinned 3 tablespoons snipped dried cranberries 3 tablespoons chopped pecans, […]

Loaded Black Bean Nacho Soup

 Jazz up a can of black bean soup with your favorite nacho toppings, such as cheese, avocado, and fresh tomatoes. A bit of smoked paprika adds a bold flavor kick, but you can swap in any warm spices you prefer, such as cumin or chili powder. Look for a soup […]