Creamy Butternut Squash Mac and Cheese
I tried butternut squash mac and cheese for the first time last October, thanks to my neighbor who showed up with a pan after her kid’s soccer game. I wasn’t …
Lunch
Midday meals should be both satisfying and simple! Explore a variety of lunch recipes, from light and refreshing salads to hearty sandwiches, soups, and bowls. Whether you’re looking for a quick bite or a flavorful meal to power through your day, we’ve got plenty of options to keep you fueled.
Roasted Delicata squash
Roasted delicata squash shifted the way I think about fall cooking, and I’m about to tell you why. Last October, my neighbor dropped off two striped squashes with zero instructions. …
Indian Pumpkin Curry
This Indian pumpkin curry recipe came to me during one of those random farmer’s market conversations that changes everything. An elderly woman selling pumpkins noticed me hesitating and whispered, “Beta, …
Irresistible Zucchini Noodle Chicken Alfredo
Zucchini Noodle Chicken Alfredo happened because I was too lazy to boil pasta on a Tuesday night. Had some zucchini sitting there, chicken in the fridge, and my kids whining …
Easy Zucchini Lasagna
My kids were totally over zucchini bread, and I had six huge zucchinis from my neighbor’s garden staring me down. So I threw together this zucchini lasagna, honestly expecting it …
Easy Hatch Chile Queso
This Hatch Chile Queso saved my butt last Saturday when my sister called thirty minutes before her party asking if I could “whip up something cheesy.” I grabbed those Hatch …
Spicy Pineapple Jalapeno Chutney
My Spicy Pineapple Jalapeño Chutney story starts with my neighbor Dave bringing me a bag of jalapeños because his plants went crazy. I had leftover pineapple from making smoothies and …
Dill Pickle Hot Sauce
This Dill Pickle Hot Sauce recipe happened during one of those kitchen disasters that turned into pure magic. I’d just knocked over my pickle jar (graceful, I know), and as …
Sweet and Spicy Pickle Relish
My Sweet and Spicy Pickle Relish started as a disaster – I’d made way too much regular pickle relish and it was honestly bland as cardboard. My husband took one …
Spicy Pickled Carrots
These spicy pickled carrots changed everything for me at my favorite Tex-Mex spot in Baton Rouge. I’d eat so many before my meal that I’d barely touch my enchiladas. The …