These rosemary almonds started off as just something I was making for my Easy Cheese Board Date for 2. But they quickly took on a life of their own, so I made some space in the recipe calendar, so they could be their own recipe. Part of my job as a recipe developer is to make sure everything tastes the way I had imagined. But somehow with this simple recipe, the sum turned out much greater than the parts, and much better than I had even imagined....

I make stir fries pretty much every single week because they’re so easy and tasty. But what’s even easier than a stir fry? A sheet pan stir fry where all the cooking takes place in the oven! It’s not the same seared flavor, but the caramelization from roasting at 450ºF is so good in a different way. So if you’re looking to bring some ease back into your dinnertime, this recipe is for you....

I love a bowl of good fried rice because they’re so easy to make and so satisfying. I wasn’t a huge cauliflower rice fan when I first tried it, but once I started making ‘fried rice’ with it, then I was hooked. Not only does cauliflower make a great substitute for regular rice in fried rice dishes, but it also makes the dish veggie-packed. So it’s a win-win all the way around....

It all started with a partial package of cream cheese. Luckily I happened to have some other delicious ingredients like prosciutto hanging around, and this skillet dinner came about! Most of our dinners, and a good part of the recipes that make it to the blog, start with a little something leftover I have on hand. In this case it happened to be cream cheese, with that I added some herbs fresh from the garden, and used it to stuff the chicken with some fontina....

Summer Rolls are wildly popular for a reason, they’re amazingly fresh yet ultimately satisfying at the same time. They’re low in calories, but taste like something you need in your life every single day. Even with all of that being said, the last time I actually made Summer Rolls at home was probably around 4 years ago. The whole reason for this is the rolling process, it just seems like too much work most of the time....

We’re huge ice cream fans around here, so it’s nice to have some extra healthy options on hand for when the craving strikes! This nice cream gets a boost from coconut cream and vanilla giving it wonderful flavor and a dreamy soft serve texture. Like any nice cream, it’s completely fruit based and there’s no added sugar. It’s simply frozen bananas turned into the most creamy concoction with the help of a little coconut cream....

We were super excited to add a Blackstone griddle to our outdoor cooking this year! I grill almost everything in the heat of summer. But a griddle gives me lots of flexibility for different kinds of recipes to make outside without heating up the house. Fajitas are easy for weeknight dinners, and the leftovers make wonderful lunches. But they’re also super festive for entertaining. We love to load ours up with all kinds of toppings, and you’ll find all the suggestions below for ways to serve this....

So what you really need to know is it’s a spice mix involving chilis. It’s deep, earthy, with varying amounts of heat depending on the brand you use, and it has savory hints from sesame seeds. Basically if you love chilis, sriracha, chipotle or anything along those lines, I think you’re going to love having this spice mix in your life. But if you don’t happen to have it around, you can always use a sriracha mayo on these sushi bowls because it’s awesome that way too....

I’m back with another soup by popular request! I love getting all your recipe suggestions, and this Chicken Broccoli Soup is now a favorite in our household. I know you will enjoy it too, it’s so simple and satisfying. How to make this recipe step by step I hope you enjoy this Chicken Broccoli Soup! If you do get a chance to make this recipe, I’d love to hear from you in the comments....

Taco salad has been both a classic and a favorite since childhood. The way I grew up eating it was fully loaded with both cheddar cheese and sour cream. But I’ve been working on cutting back how much dairy I eat. So this fully loaded taco salad is for those of us who still want the classic fully loaded with flavor, but without the dairy. Although you can definitely add the dairy back in if you desire....

This recipe started out as a desperate craving for my Eggplant Parmesan that just wouldn’t go away. But it also happened to be 96ºF out, so there was no way I was going to turn on the stove to panfry the eggplant before baking it in a 450ºF oven! Instead I brushed the eggplant slices with garlic herb olive oil and grilled them. Then I stacked the eggplant slices with fresh mozzarella, and let the grill melt it all into cheesy deliciousness....

Savory breakfasts didn’t come naturally to me, much less eating a full-blown salad first thing in the morning. I grew up like most people I know eating muffins, pancakes, waffles, and the like for breakfast, and always craving sweets. So when I first heard the concept of a ‘breakfast salad’ I was definitely intrigued. I mean how can you go wrong with loads of veggies paired with your morning eggs and sausage/bacon?...

It may be officially spring, but we’re far from local asparagus or strawberries. That’s why every year I get a bit antsy with spring fever, and succumb to California produce, (you gotta do what you gotta do when you live in a place where it snows in April)! When we were living in Alberta, we always had top notch produce from B.C. in the local farmer’s market, (somehow Montana tends to get overlooked when it comes to good quality produce)....

The idea for these burgers started with an ad I kept hearing on Pandora. You know those campaigns where they play the same ad a billion times a day for weeks on end??? Well… anyways it was an ad for Wendy’s Spicy Jalapeno Chicken Sandwiches, and I thought – ‘that sounds delicious, I should turn that into a burger recipe’! So here we are with my official burger of the summer!...

Loaded with veggie goodness, this breakfast casserole is like an easy crustless quiche that’s naturally gluten-free. It’s a favorite in our house for entertaining because it’s colorfully appealing. But it also makes a great quick breakfast straight out of the fridge. So the next time you need a showstopper to serve guests, this casserole is the answer. But it’s also easy enough to throw together for meal-prepped breakfasts too....

I think it’s the black tea flavor I’m not overly fond of, because once I changed what kind of tea I was using, that was all it took for me to start loving the stuff. It all happened by accident really, I’m not a tea drinker by nature, (can you tell) but my sister had just discovered this white peony tea, and sent me some to try. Of course not being a tea drinker, it just sat in my cupboard for several months....

This is our favorite salad to make starting with apple season every fall and running straight through the spring. It comes together super fast thanks to the amazingness that is pre-washed baby spinach. How to make this recipe step by step I really hope you enjoy this Apple Spinach Salad! If you do get a chance to make this recipe, I’d love to hear from you in the comments. You’ll be completely amazed as the pomegranate arils simply fall out with very little debris to pick out....

These are my favorite appetizers ever… and I mean ever! I’ve made these for special occasions and holidays for over 15 years. And I’m not alone in my enthusiasm because everyone absolutely loves these. I don’t know where the idea for this recipe originated since I’ve seen it from many sources. But my recipe is adapted from a cookbook called “On Cooking”. These are the perfect appetizers for entertaining because they can be completely made ahead....

I’ve been making versions of this salad for years, and I’ve finally written down the measurements so you can enjoy it too! It’s adapted from Nigella Lawson’s Forever Summer cookbook, (lots of good recipes in there) and over time, I’ve added a few extras because that’s the way it tends to go with long term recipes! This recipe is best made in the summer because it’s simple and needs quality ingredients to taste good – there’s no heavy dressing to cover up a lackluster mango....

This recipe is endlessly versatile and makes everything it touches taste better! I use it to roast potatoes and veggies for family dinners or to make my Spatchcock Turkey, (coming soon) for Thanksgiving. Herb butter is a staple in our house, but I’ve never written down my recipe to share! You’ll find a similar version in my Roast Chicken and Vegetables recipe, but I think you’ll also love my summer variation in the recipe card below as well....