Summer Recipes

a large rectangular piece of lasagna in a pasta bowl

Abruzzese Almost-Bolognese (Lasagna al Ragù w/Porcini Béchamel)

This melty, cheesy, saucy, beefy lasagna al ragù uses whole sheets of golden fresh egg pasta layered with tomato and beef white wine sauce, creamy porcini béchamel, grated Grana Padano, and mozzarella cheese. It’s full of flavor and it’s much quicker than making authentic Lasagna Bolognese (which you should also […]

a single fluffy cinnamon roll on a dessert plate with the pan of cinnamon rolls visible in the background

Mom’s Famous Cinnamon Rolls (Best Cinnamon Rolls Ever)

This easy homemade cinnamon roll recipe is made 100% from scratch (and we happen to think they’re the best cinnamon rolls ever).  Anyone who knew my Mom also knew her locally-famous cinnamon rolls. These buttery, fluffy-soft, ooey-gooey cinnamon-swirled sweet rolls were some of the first items to be snatched up […]

a serving platter with a hot stack of pumpkin pancakes with melting butter, toasted chestnuts and covered with maple syrup and a wedge cut out to see the fluffy layers.

Best Fluffy Pumpkin Pancakes (With Video)

This homemade pumpkin pancake recipe is without a doubt one of our all-time favorite pancakes to eat — super fluffy, crispy buttery-edged, and topped with melted butter, roasted chestnuts, and drizzled with pure maple syrup. These buttermilk pumpkin pancakes are pure heaven and perfectly pumpkin-spiced! They’re also a great way […]

homemade chipotle in adobo sauce just mixed in a glass bowl sitting on top of a brightly painted terra cotta Mexican artwork plate

How to Make Easy 2-Minute Chipotle in Adobo Sauce

If you’re in the mood to make your favorite chipotle recipes like tinga tacos or other Mexican or Tex-Mex dishes but don’t have a can of chipotle in adobo sauce lying around — don’t fret. You can get the same spicy, tangy, smoked jalapeño flavors with this easy DIY version. […]

swedish meatballs smothered in a pan gravy on top of a bed of white rice

Easy Classic Swedish Meatballs with Cream Gravy (Köttbullar)

This authentic Swedish meatball recipe is ready in just about 35 minutes. Smothered in a rich flavorful cream sauce, these little meatballs pair perfectly with a side of rice or mashed potatoes and lingonberry jam or this 10-minute fruitti di bosco sauce. Plus, they’re a cinch to make — perfect […]

Pan-seared golden brown butterflied turkey thigh with herbs, olive oil, and halved shallots in a cast iron skillet

Easy Oven-Roasted Turkey w/Shallots & Herbs

This tender juicy oven-roasted turkey recipe is delicious and ready in just under an hour. Seasoned with shallots, garlic, and our favorite fall herbs, it’s just as perfect to make for healthy mid-week meals as it is for anyone looking for a much easier roasted turkey option for Thanksgiving (or […]

a small glass Weck jar with homemade BBQ seasoning spice rub in it

3-Minute Easy Homemade BBQ Spice Rub (Best Barbecue Dry Rub)

This all-purpose BBQ seasoning recipe adds a smoky southern barbecue flavor to everything from grilled chicken, to pork ribs, turkey, shrimp, tofu, and even vegetables. We love this house blend because you can add it to just about anything whether you’re smoking, roasting, pan-searing, or grilling. And it’s a great […]

an oval platter of Singapore Mei Fun noodles with shrimp, carrots, cabbage, scallions

20-Minute Singapore Mei Fun Noodles (Shrimp Mei Fun)

A takeout favorite you’ll find on just about every Chinese-American restaurant menu, Singapore noodles couldn’t be easier to make at home. These delicious rice noodles get their bright yellow color (and flavor) from curry powder and are filled with shrimp, eggs, carrots, Napa cabbage, onions, and scallions. Plus, it’s a […]

delicious golden brown grilled chicken shawarma with a sprig of fresh oregano on top

Best Ever 15-Minute Grilled Chicken Shawarma

This delicious grilled chicken shawarma recipe is bursting with Middle Eastern flavors and it takes just 15 minutes to make.  Juicy tender grilled (or pan-seared) chicken thighs get a generous dusting of my easy DIY shawarma seasoning that is full of warm, smoky, spicy, tangy, and well-balanced flavors giving you […]

Shawarma spice blend on a plate in individual mounds not yet mixed together

Easy 3-Minute Shawarma Seasoning (Tastes Great on Everything)

Make a quick batch of this easy DIY shawarma seasoning to flavor all of your favorite Middle Eastern-inspired dishes including beef, lamb, chicken, turkey, falafel, fish, chickpeas, or even tofu. We’re partial to this house blend of spices because it’s warm, smoky, spicy, tangy, and incredibly well-balanced with no one […]

turkey breast cutlet frying in a cast iron skillet

Easy Crispy Italian Turkey Breast Cutlets (Cotoletta di Tacchino)

This lightly fried turkey breast cutlet recipe (cotoletta di tacchino) is so delicious and it’s ready in just 20 minutes. These white meat cutlets are perfect for making crispy turkey sandwiches, turkey wraps, or eaten all by themselves dipped in your favorite sauce with a side of fries or homemade […]

golden brown chicken and pork meatballs in a ceramic dish sprinkled with grated parm and chives

Best Ever Chicken and Pork Meatballs (with Chicken-only Option)

These baked chicken and pork meatballs are delicious and can be used for just about any kind of dinner you’re in the mood for. Add them to your favorite spaghetti sauce, toss them in your favorite pan gravy and serve them with mashed potatoes, make a meatball slider, or eat […]

Perfectly pleated chicken dumplings on a sheet tray ready to be steamed.

Best Chinese Chicken Dumplings (Chicken Jiaozi With Video)

These Chinese chicken and zucchini dumplings are super tender, juicy, and full of flavor. Chicken thigh meat, chives, sautéed zucchini (but you can sub cabbage), with a blend of our favorite dumpling seasoning and spices, make this one of our absolute favorite dim sum recipes to make. Feel free to […]

Easy Thai Coconut Lemongrass Blackened Chicken

This is such an easy chicken dinner recipe to make as long as you plan ahead and give yourself plenty of time for it to marinate. All of our favorite Thai flavors of lemongrass, coconut, and lime zest infuse and perfume tender chicken thighs that are grilled until just charred […]

3 super golden brown crispy spring rolls on a pink and peach tray decorated with Chinese fans

Easy Pork and Chive Spring Rolls w/Glass Noodles and Vegetables

Crispy pork and chive spring rolls couldn’t be easier to make and they’re just as good as your local takeout (try them for yourself because the proof is always in the final taste). These feather-light spring rolls are filled with a mixture of seasoned pork, chive, cabbage, carrots, and seasoned […]