Blackened Shrimp Caesar Salad with Kale and Garlic Croutons

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The most delicious blackened shrimp kale Caesar is on the menu today! It’s a simple, flavorful dish. There’s not much in the bowl, but the combination tastes incredible. This salad needs very little: massaged kale, a creamy Caesar dressing, and blackened shrimp. A few shaved parmesan flakes finish it off. The kale gets tender from … Read more

35 Favorite Recipes to Grill This Season

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Here are 35 of my favorite grilling recipes, from vegetables and sides to pizzas, whole chicken, sandwiches and more. I grill year-round, but there’s something extra special about summer.

It’s time to fire up the grill!

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I live for grilling season.

For us, grilling season is truly all year—no matter the weather—but those first warm days of spring and summer always spark a special excitement. I’ve gathered a collection of recipes perfect for the grill: vibrant side dishes, easy sandwiches, fresh salads, rustic pizzas and breads, and whole birds with big, bold flavors. Grilling adds char, smoky depth and simplicity—less cleanup, time outside, and dishes that always feel celebratory.

Share your favorite grill recipes below—I’m always on the lookout for simple, flavorful ideas that work for busy weeknights and relaxed weekends.

35 Best Grilling Recipes

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One-Pot Autumn Vegetable Orzo with Chickpeas

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This one-pot vegetable orzo with chickpeas is a cozy autumn meal. Seasonal vegetables combine with chickpeas and orzo pasta to make a flavorful, satisfying dish — all cooked in a single pot. This is about to become a new favorite for chilly evenings. Picture this: it’s a busy weeknight, you’re tired, and you need dinner … Read more

Smoky Grilled Chicken Salad with Summer Corn and Avocado

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No more sad summer chicken salad lunches! This smoky chicken salad will make you want chicken salad every single day. Loaded with flavor, easy to make, and wonderfully versatile. I only share chicken salad recipes I truly love. Childhood memories of bland, mayo-heavy deli salads loaded with celery turned me off for years. When I … Read more

Weekly Meal Plan: What to Eat the Week of March 23, 2025

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First week of spring meals! Looking for fresh, simple meals to enjoy this week? Here’s a curated lineup of seasonal dishes that are easy to prepare and full of bright spring flavors. Mix and match these ideas for dinners, lunches, or meal-prep lunches that keep well and taste great. What To Eat This Week Warm … Read more

What to Eat This Week: Meal Ideas for December 27–January 2

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I’ve got the perfect menu to welcome the new year—simple, comforting, and full of flavor. This week’s plan focuses on feel-good meals that are easy to make, customizable, and great for leftovers. What to eat this week: Start the week with something simple and customizable: crispy baked quesadillas. They’re quick to assemble, bake up crunchy … Read more

Whipped Feta Recipe with Video: Creamy, Whip-Style Spread

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I don’t even know what to say. This whipped feta has honestly changed how I eat. It’s so creamy and flavorful that I find myself pairing small portions of vegetables with it just to have something to scoop. For weeks the idea of whipped feta nagged at me—I wasn’t sure where I’d first seen it, … Read more

Crispy Egg Tostadas with Lemon Greens & Toasted Sesame Oil

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Reasons this might be the best quick meal ever? Ready, set, go.

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Crunchy tortillas — they blister and crisp and then melt in your mouth.

Avocado slices — bright, creamy, and summery, even when the weather can’t make up its mind.

Fresh greens — for balance, color and a little extra bite.

A hint of heat and a drizzle of toasted sesame oil — they take the whole thing to the next level.

And the best part: it takes minutes to make but delivers huge flavor, which is ideal when life is busy and you need a satisfying meal fast.

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What I’m Currently Crushing On Now

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I’m currently obsessed with a bunch of delicious recipes and creative ideas from around the web. Here are some favorites I’ve been bookmarking — sweet, savory, and everything in between.

• Bacon and scallion griddle cakes with maple crème fraîche — a savory-sweet breakfast treat that sounds irresistible.

• Chocolate pumpkin s’mores cupcakes — rich, chocolaty, and perfectly seasonal.

• Pistachio cranberry cookies — nutty, tart, and ideal for holiday baking.

• Apple pie cocktail — a cozy, spiced drink that tastes like fall in a glass.

• Pecan-crusted cheesecake with salted bourbon caramel — a decadent dessert with incredible flavor depth.

• Salted chocolate and pumpkin babka — beautiful, swirled, and indulgent.

• Spinach and quinoa patties — a healthy, satisfying option that still feels special.

• Grilled pumpkin bread with honeycomb — a unique take on pumpkin bread with an irresistible finish.

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Apple Oatmeal Breakfast Cookies Recipe with Cinnamon & Raisins

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I love making these apple oatmeal breakfast cookies for meal prep each week! Made with apple butter, maple syrup, almond butter, grated apple and warming spices, they’re hearty, crunchy, nourishing and satisfying — the perfect breakfast or snack. There’s nothing wrong with enjoying a cookie for breakfast, especially when it’s this good. These apple butter … Read more