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Summer's Best Shrimp Recipes Like many of you, I’m a big Ina Garten fan. Her pot roast is a winter staple in my house, but when summer hits, it’s all about her deli-style roasted shrimp salad and shrimp orzo salad. To me, they’re the definition of summer cooking: satisfying, quick and easy, and perfect for feeding a crowd. I know a lot of you loved the grilled shrimp and veggie kabobs I shared earlier this week, so with the 4th of July right around the corner, I thought this was the perfect...

Canned Beans to the Rescue If you know me, you know that I usually stick to Mediterranean-inspired recipes, but ever since moving to the US over 20 years ago, canned black beans have become a pantry staple in my kitchen. With just a can of beans and a few fresh ingredients like corn, tomatoes, and radishes, you can pull together a meal that’s colorful, satisfying, and ready in no time. Cowboy Caviar Here are a few black bean recipes I love when I need something quick, fresh, and homemade....

Solving the Shrimp Kabob Problem No One Talks About Now that summer is officially here, we’ve got the grill going almost every night. Grilled shrimp is one of my favorite quick dinners, and I love adding veggies to the mix because, well, we all need a little fiber, right? But shrimp and veggie kabobs are sneakily tricky. Shrimp cook in minutes, while even quick-cooking veggies need more time. The result? Overcooked shrimp and crunchy peppers that feel like they missed the memo. If you’ve been...

Everyone has a way to season their turkey for the big day. Some brine it, some salt it overnight, and some put a thick layer of butter on it before cooking. While those are all good ideas, I take things to the next level by being a bit more creative. Below are my favorite ways to flavor turkey: Turkey Injection Recipe I know it looks and sounds fancy, but injecting turkey with melted and seasoned butter before roasting is an easy way to season without much work. The good news is that this...

To me, salads are the splash of color that brightens up the holiday table—a refreshing centerpiece that breaks up the warm orange tones of turkey, sweet potatoes, and pumpkin. But let’s be real, a salad needs to be more than just colorful—it has to taste amazing. Truly delicious. If that sounds like your kind of holiday salad, you’re in for a treat! My latest YouTube video features three of our most-loved holiday salad recipes: My go-to Harvest Salad Shredded Brussel Sprout Salad Roasted Beet...

It is hard to believe that Thanksgiving is just two weeks away. Have you started working on your menu yet? If so, today's newsletter is for you! I just hit publish on 45 of the best Thanksgiving vegetable sides that anyone can make. 📌Pin for Later To make this easier on you, we broke all our veggie sides into seven categories: Most popular dishes: include Green Bean Casserole (no mushroom soup) and Sweet Potato Casserole Green Vegetables: Including Garlic Butter Green Beans Potatoes:...

Happy Monday, friends! Welcome to the zucchini season! If your garden is overflowing with this summer vegetable, you are not alone. Here are a few of my favorite savory zucchini recipes to transform your abundance into delicious meals. Let's get cooking and make the most of this bountiful harvest! Zucchini Lasagna Rolls Low-carb, grain-free, gluten-free, and keto-friendly, this summer dinner combines thinly sliced zucchini rolled with ricotta and ground turkey and then baked to perfection. 📌...

It is that time of the year when weekend mornings start with a trip to the farmer’s market. Nature is awakening, and so is my soul. As I am eagerly waiting for the colorful variety of summer bounties, I can't help but share one of my personal favorites: Ratatouille. What you see below is my simplified version of the classic French dish, whipped up effortlessly in just one pot in under 40 minutes. As always, on the blog, I made sure to cover everything you need to know, including ingredient...

I know weekday mornings can be hectic, but what if I told you that you could make a healthy grab-and-go breakfast in just 5 minutes? Meet my favorite spring/summer breakfast: Yogurt Chia Pudding. Plus, when stored in an airtight container in the fridge, it stays fresh for up to 5 days. So, add this to your list of meal prep recipes and enjoy! And if you can’t get enough of similar easy and quick-to-make healthy breakfast recipes, be sure to check out my Overnight Steel Cut Oats and Overnight...