Spring

Ah, spring! A lovely time for everything from light meals and salads to stews.

Looking for inspiration? Try my brothy beans, butter lettuce salad, and avocado green goddess dressing.

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A small dutch oven with basil pesto drizzled in olive oil and topped with a basil leaf.

Pesto alla Genovese (Homemade Basil Pesto)

You'll love this homemade basil pesto recipe, featuring vibrant and aromatic notes of basil, salty cheese, and pine nuts, all...

A plate of pasta twirled with salmon and a lemon wedge and more pasta and salmon in the background.

Salmon Pasta Without Cream

You'll love this salmon pasta without cream, featuring lots of garlic, shallots, sun-dried tomatoes, lemon, and flaky salmon. Thanks to...

A bowl of fish in a tomato sauce with fresh herbs and alliums on top.

Poached Cod in Tomato Sauce with Fennel and Orange

You'll love this impressive and easy recipe for poached cod in an aromatic tomato sauce flecked with fennel, chili flakes,...

Halibut wrapped in parchment paper topped with corn, olives, and herbs.

Poisson en Papillote (Fish Baked in Parchment Paper)

Poisson en papillote, or fish baked in parchment paper, is an easy, warm weather dinner that comes together in 30 minutes! My...

A bowl with cabbage salad, cucumbers, and sugar snap peas topped with sesame crusted pieces of tuna.

Seared Tuna Salad with Ginger-Lime Dressing

This sesame-crusted seared tuna salad recipe is light and refreshing during the warmer months! Ahi tuna is coated in sesame seeds, quickly...

A bowl of farro topped with parmesan cheese, fresh herbs, and a bronze spoon.

Farro Risotto with Mushrooms and Herbs

This rich, warming farro risotto recipe features earthy mushrooms, tender farro grains, fresh herbs, and salty parmesan cheese. It's a...

Oreo ice cream scoops in a glass bowl with a spoon and crushed oreo cookies.

The BEST Oreo Ice Cream Recipe

This is the best homemade Oreo ice cream recipe! Thanks to the genius of Stella Parks, the recipe features crushed Oreo...

Lemon gingersnap cheesecake with lemon curd and whipped cream

Lemon Gingersnap Cheesecake

This lemon gingersnap cheesecake is creamy, tangy, and addicting! With a crunchy gingersnap crust, a creamy lemon filling, and a...

Plate of ricotta gnocchi with black pepper, herbs, and a lemon wedge.

Easy Homemade Ricotta Gnocchi with Lemon Butter Sauce

This homemade ricotta gnocchi recipe features creamy, melt-in-your-mouth gnocchi paired with a buttery lemon pepper sauce. The inspiration for this...

Filet of salmon meuniere in a brown butter caper sauce garnished with lemon.

Salmon Meunière (French Salmon in Brown Butter Sauce)

This French salmon meunière features juicy, tender, crispy-skinned salmon served in a lemony brown butter sauce with briny capers and...

Homemade chapatis in a kitchen towel.

Easy Homemade Chapati Recipe (Indian Flatbread)

You're going to love this soft chapati recipe! This traditional Indian flatbread recipe was passed down from my grandmother to my...

Stack of lemon blueberry pancakes with maple syrup and a pat of butter.

Easy and Fluffy Lemon Blueberry Pancakes Recipe

These lemon blueberry pancakes are light, fluffy, and studded with juicy blueberries! A combination of buttermilk, lemon zest, and fresh...

Pappardelle with mushrooms in a skillet topped with fresh herbs.

Mushroom Pappardelle Pasta in Creamy Garlic Sauce

This mushroom pappardelle is cozy, savory, and oh so comforting! Pappardelle is the perfect vessel to cling to this delicious...

Stack of brown sugar pancakes with a pat of butter on top.

Fluffy Brown Sugar Pancakes Recipe (Quick and Easy!)

These brown sugar pancakes are golden brown and fluffy with a hint of sweetness. A drizzle of warm syrup and...

Zucchini risotto in a bowl with herbs on top.

Zucchini Risotto

This zucchini risotto (or courgette risotto) recipe features melt-in-your-mouth jammy zucchini "butter" swirled into creamy, tender risotto. It's comforting and delicious,...

A bowl of whipped ricotta topped with olive oil, honey, black pepper, and fresh herbs with grilled bread in the background.

Creamy Whipped Ricotta with Honey

Looking for a quick and easy appetizer for your next dinner party? This whipped ricotta recipe features ricotta cheese, olive...

Close-up shot of socca (chickpea pancake) with herb salad

Socca (Chickpea Flatbread) with Herb Salad & Yogurt

Socca, a specialty of Nice, France, is a thin pancake made from chickpeas with a crispy exterior and a soft,...

Paneer Bhurji Sandwich with pickled onion and green chutney aioli

Easy Paneer Bhurji Sandwich (30-Minute Recipe)

These paneer bhurji sandwiches are loaded with spiced paneer and pickled red onion for an easy and delicious lunch! They're...

Crispy smashed fingerling potatoes with labneh and italian salsa verde.

Crispy Smashed Fingerling Potatoes with Salsa Verde

These crispy smashed fingerling potatoes with salsa verde are a perfect side dish for a dinner party, holiday gathering, or date night! The combination...

Pizza on a wooden pizza peel topped with tomato sauce, cheese, artichokes, herbs, and red pepper flakes.

72 Hour Cold Fermented Pizza Dough Recipe

My go-to 72-hour pizza dough recipe uses a slow, cold fermentation method to yield a flavorful dough with a chewy,...