Hi, Reader, We are officially in the thick of it. School is back in session this week, practices have started, and somehow I'm supposed to get dinner on the table between work, pickup, and whatever else life is throwing at me this week. Sound familiar? This is the time of year I lean HARD on my 30-minute recipes. No complicated techniques, no long ingredient lists, no standing over the stove for an hour. Just quick, simple, delicious meals that the whole family will actually eat. Here are...
9 days agoΒ β’Β 1 min read
Hi, Reader, Back to school looks a little different in our house this year. My son is heading off to college β I'm not crying, you're crying β and my girls are starting high school. They've informed me, very confidently, that they will be making their own lunches most days. (Their high school has plenty of options in the cafeteria, but they've decided homemade is the way to go. I love that for them.) So while I'm not packing little lunchboxes with cute notes anymore, I am making sure we have...
16 days agoΒ β’Β 1 min read
Hi, Reader, If you have a farm stand or farmers market near you, you already know: sweet corn season is HERE and it is glorious. Every summer I look forward to that first haul of fresh corn β the kind that's so sweet and tender you could eat it raw right off the cob. (And spoiler: you totally can! More on that below. π) Whether you're grilling out this weekend, looking for a light summer dinner, or just trying to make the most of the best produce of the year, I've got five delicious ways to...
23 days agoΒ β’Β 1 min read
Hi, Reader, We are in the final stretch of summer break β and honestly? I'm not turning the oven on. Between the heat, the kids, and the fact that August somehow feels both endless and way too short, what I really want is something sweet and satisfying that I can throw together in 10 minutes. No baking. No sweat. Good news: I've got you covered. Here are some of my favorite no-bake treats and snacks β perfect for getting through these last few weeks of summer, and honestly? They make great...
about 1 month agoΒ β’Β 1 min read
Hi, Reader, Summer is busy. Between the late nights, the weekend plans, and the general chaos of the season, the last thing anyone wants to do is cook from scratch every single day. Good news: these recipes do the work for you ahead of time β and get even better as they sit. π₯ Raw Veggie Chopped Salad β make it the night before a party and watch it disappear πΏ Balela Salad β a Middle Eastern-inspired bean salad that's even better on day two π Curried Tofu Salad β creamy, flavorful, and...
about 1 month agoΒ β’Β 1 min read
Hi, Reader, It's that time of year. You blink and suddenly there's a zucchini the size of your forearm hiding under a leaf in the garden. Or your neighbor shows up at the door with a bag full of them. Or you bought one at the farmers market and aren't sure what to do with it. I've got you covered. Here are a few of my favorite ways to use up zucchini right now: π« Chocolate Chip Zucchini Cake β they won't taste the zucchini, I promise π§ Vegan Zucchini Muffins with Flax & Walnuts β sneaky...
about 1 month agoΒ β’Β 1 min read
Hi, Reader, Happy summer! I don't know about you, but I'm ready for long evenings, farmers market hauls, and meals that don't require turning the oven on. Here are a few of my favorite recipes to kick off the season: π₯ Cucumber Edamame Salad with Ginger Lime Dressing β fresh, fast, and endlessly snackable π₯£ Cold Cucumber Soup β yes, cold soup is a thing, and yes it's delicious π½ Creamy Sweet Corn Pasta β sweet summer corn in a creamy, dreamy sauce that comes together in under 30 minutes π...
2 months agoΒ β’Β 1 min read
Hi, Reader, Lately, dinner has felt less like a planned event and more like a flexible moment in the day. With the kids getting older and everyone on different schedules this summer, I've been leaning on meal prep components that are simple, familiar, and easy to pull together without a lot of thinking. Instead of making a completely different recipe every night, I've been keeping a few staples in the fridge and turning them into different meals throughout the week. It's less stressful, less...
2 months agoΒ β’Β 1 min read
Hi, Reader, Picnic season is here, and that means itβs time for easy, crowd-pleasing dishes that are perfect for sharing. Whether youβre heading to a backyard BBQ, packing up lunch for the park, or bringing a side dish to your next gathering, these fresh plant-based favorites are ready to come along for the ride. Here are a few of my favorite salads and sides for all your spring and summer get-togethers: π₯ Pepperoncini Pasta SaladTangy, zesty, and packed with bold flavorβthis vibrant pasta...
3 months agoΒ β’Β 1 min read