Jul 30 2025
Tender zucchini filled with seasoned ground chicken, tomatoes, garlic, herbs, feta, and mozzarella make an easy baked dinner with plenty of Mediterranean-inspired flavor. The zucchini halves become edible bowls while they bake, holding a savory filling scented with oregano, basil, smoked paprika, lemon, and fresh parsley. Feta adds a salty tang, mozzarella creates the melted …
Jul 27 2025
Sautéed zucchini is one of the easiest ways to turn a few fresh summer squash into a quick side dish. A hot skillet gives the zucchini golden edges while the centers stay tender, and garlic, lemon, chives, and fresh mint provide plenty of flavor without hiding the mild sweetness of the squash. The secret is …
Jul 24 2025
Zucchini brings a fresh summer element to the rich combination of pasta, eggs, cured pork, Pecorino Romano, and black pepper in this carbonara-inspired dinner. The zucchini does not replace the pasta. Instead, it cooks briefly alongside the rendered pork until tender and lightly golden, becoming part of the sauce rather than turning the dish into …
Jul 19 2025
Poke bowls can be as simple as seasoned ahi over warm rice or as elaborate as a colorful bowl piled with vegetables, avocado, seaweed, sauces, and crunchy toppings. The bowls served in restaurants across the mainland United States are a modern extension of poke rather than the starting point of the dish. Poke itself comes …
Jul 15 2025
Creamy banana overnight oats are one of those breakfasts that make busy mornings considerably easier. Rolled oats, chia seeds, ripe banana, and milk soften together in the refrigerator overnight, creating a thick, creamy breakfast that is ready to eat as soon as you open the fridge. This version gets most of its sweetness from mashed …
Jul 15 2025
Fresh homemade guacamole is one of those recipes where a handful of simple ingredients can become something far better than the sum of their parts. Creamy ripe avocado, crisp red onion, fresh jalapeño, cilantro, garlic, and plenty of lime create a bright, flavorful dip that can be on the table in about 10 minutes. This …
May 11 2025
A big bowl of colorful fresh fruit is hard to beat when you need an easy side dish for a summer barbecue, brunch, picnic, potluck, or family gathering. This fresh fruit salad combines juicy berries, grapes, pineapple, mandarin oranges, kiwi, apple, and banana with a simple honey-lime dressing that brightens the fruit without covering up …
Apr 27 2025
Deep purple, fruity, and warmly spiced, homemade elderberry syrup is surprisingly easy to make with just a handful of ingredients. Dried elderberries simmer with cinnamon, ginger, and cloves until the liquid becomes dark and concentrated, then honey is stirred in for sweetness. The finished syrup has a rich berry flavor with just enough spice to …
Mar 24 2025
Tender turkey meatballs, garlicky homemade marinara, and fresh zucchini noodles make a colorful dinner that feels satisfying without being overly heavy. The meatballs are baked rather than fried, while the zucchini noodles need only a couple of minutes in a hot skillet to become tender without losing all of their texture. The secret to great …
Mar 11 2025
Golden and crisp around the edges with a tender, chewy center, this crispy baked tofu is one of the easiest ways to turn a block of tofu into something you’ll want to add to practically everything. The method is simple: start with extra-firm tofu, remove as much excess moisture as possible, season it with soy …
