Lunch
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Here’s my Grownup Dish spin on the viral Jennifer Aniston Salad that’s been making the rounds on social media. Have you seen it all over TikTok and Instagram? Supposedly, Jennifer ate this salad every day for ten years when she was filming Friends. So I decided to try it and see if it was worth the hype. Did Jennifer Aniston REALLYRead More
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My trips to the grocery store ALWAYS include buying a rotisserie chicken because it’s the basis for so many easy meals. That’s why I was thrilled when I figured out how make homemade rotisserie chicken in my air fryer. Honestly, I was hesitant to cook a whole chicken in my air fryer. I was sure that it was going to eitherRead More
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This Lemon Chicken Vegetable Soup is packed with greens and beans and is oh so delicious. You can make it one pot and it freezes beautifully if you want to enjoy it later. It’s cold here in Colorado and it’s officially soup season. I try to make a big pot of soup every weekend and we eat it for lunches throughout theRead More
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I love eggplant parmesan but I hate it when it gets mushy. That’s why I developed this Easy Cheesy Sheet Pan Eggplant Parmesan that ensures that every bite is the perfect mix of crunchy, saucy and cheesy. In this recipe, the eggplant is dredged in a seasoned breadcrumb mixture and baked until it’s delightfully crispy.Read More
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There’s nothing better than an easy sheet pan meal, especially for a weeknight. And this Honey Harissa Sheet Pan Chicken & Vegetables recipe is so versatile and easy that it’ll become your favorite go-to weeknight dinner recipe. The honey and harissa combine to make a perfect sweet and spicy glaze for the chicken, andRead More
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Have you ever eaten tomato pie? It’s a southern specialty that makes the most of tomato season by tucking ripe, juicy, flavorful tomatoes into a buttery pie crust And topping with a layer of melty cheese. There are a gazillion tomato pie recipes but I’m sharing my shortcuts and hacks for making an amazing quick & easyRead More
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Friends don’t let friends get through summer without trying a quintessential tomato sandwich for grownups. This southern staple is a summer eating requirement (right up there with corn-on-the-cob and root beer floats)! What Are Heirloom Tomatoes? Despite the name, you probably won’t find heirloom tomatoes at an antiqueRead More
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If you haven’t had avocado toast topped with bacon, do you even brunch? It’s the quintessential brunch dish and it’s so dang easy to make. Plus it’s super versatile because you can add all kinds of additional toppings. My love for bacon runs deep. I love it chopped on a salad, in a BLT, or as topper for thisRead More
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Don’t shoot the messenger, but … I’ve never liked the Olive Garden restaurant. Yes, I know it’s an American institution but I think most of their food is terrible. The only dishes from Olive Garden I ever liked are the soups. So I set out trying to recreate them at home in a healthier way. This Olive GardenRead More