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Pesto Pasta: A Fresh and Flexible Summer Recipe

A bowl of creamy vegetarian fettuccine Alfredo topped with parsley, served with a side salad

Fettuccine Alfredo at Home: A Creamy, Comforting Classic

Ripe avocado halved on a cutting board, showing safe slicing technique to prevent avocado hand injuries

How I Slice Avocados Without Risking “Avocado Hand” (or My Good Knives)

Slow cooker French onion soup served in a ramekin, topped with baguette slices and melted Gruyère cheese.

Slow Cooker French Onion Soup: Easy & Classic Recipe

garlic roasted broccoli served in a white bowl on a marble surface

Garlic Roasted Broccoli: A Simple Side Dish

Close-up of creamy macaroni and cheese topped with sliced blackened chicken breast, garnished with parsley and served in a white bowl.

Blackened Seasoning Recipe: Perfect for Chicken, Shrimp & More

Close-up of a creamy egg salad sandwich on toasted bread, served on a white plate
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Egg Salad Sandwich for One (or More)

May 6, 2025May 5, 2025

Most of our recipes are for two people plus leftovers. This egg salad sandwich recipe is scaled down. It serves one and does not provide leftovers. What’s great though is it is easily scalable to serve two or more. Some recipes just quietly become a part of your routine—and this egg salad is one of …

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Vegetarian Crunchwrap Supreme cut in half, showing layers of plant-based meat, nacho cheese, tostada, lettuce, tomato, and sour cream inside a grilled tortilla wrap on a white plate
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Vegetarian Crunchwrap Supreme with Plant-Based “Meat”

May 28, 2025May 1, 2025

I’ve been on a journey to reduce meat in our meals and explore healthier, more sustainable recipes, ingredients, and cooking methods—without giving up the bold flavors we love. That’s why I was thrilled when this Vegetarian Crunchwrap Supreme, made with plant-based protein, turned out every bit as satisfying as the original drive-thru favorite. Maybe even …

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vegetarian tacos with plant-based meat and homemade taco seasoning recipe
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Vegetarian Tacos with Plant-Based “Meat”

May 28, 2025April 23, 2025

After watching a couple of eye-opening food documentaries recently, I’ve found myself rethinking how much meat we eat at home. I’m not going fully vegetarian (yet?), but I am looking for more plant-based swaps—especially ones that feel just as familiar and satisfying as our usual favorites. So I pulled out an oldie but goodie recipe, …

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rows of hard boiled eggs lined up at an angle with one sliced open in the middle
Ingredient Side Dish Snacks & Appetizers

Hard-Boiled Eggs: An Essential Kitchen Recipe

May 6, 2025April 17, 2025

Everyone—and I mean everyone—needs a recipe for hard-boiling eggs! This is a true kitchen essential. Whether you’re prepping for a batch of beautiful dyed Easter eggs, whipping up a platter of deviled eggs for a potluck, or need a healthy, protein-packed snack on hand, hard-boiled eggs are a recipe box staple. Jump to: Getting Started …

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roasted broccoli in white bowl next to fork on gray napkin on gray and white marble background
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My Favorite Roasted Broccoli Recipe (It’s All About the Char)

May 21, 2025April 15, 2025

Let me introduce you to the easiest go-to side dish in my kitchen: roasted broccoli. It’s simple, reliable, and pulls a meal together beautifully without stealing the spotlight. Over the years, this roasted broccoli recipe has become such a staple in our house that I almost forget to call it a recipe. It’s more of …

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