breakfast-&-brunch

Spicy, savory, and slightly sweet, these Thai Drunken Noodles are inspired by the popular Thai street food Pad Kee Mao. Thai Drunken Noodles I love Thai food, and for years my favorite spot in Brooklyn served the best drunken noodles — still one of my all-time favorite dishes along with Pad Thai. This homemade version […]

Pork Milanese with Kale and Apple Salad—crispy pork cutlets, fresh apples, hearty kale, and maple mustard vinaigrette. Make this high-protein, high-fiber fall dinner in the air fryer or oven! Pork Milanese I’m so excited for all things fall, and this Pork Milanese with Kale and Apple Salad is exactly the kind of easy, flavorful dinner […]

This savory Pumpkin Lasagna Skillet is the ultimate cozy fall dinner. Made in just one pan with pasta, pumpkin, cheese, and ground turkey, it’s high-protein, family-friendly, and weeknight-easy! Pumpkin Lasagna (One Skillet) If you’re craving comfort food this fall, you’ll love this simple Pumpkin Lasagna Skillet. It’s everything you love about traditional lasagna—cheesy layers, savory […]

This is the best tomato sauce, in my humble opinion! Inspired by Marcella Hazan’s iconic recipe, this lighter version uses high-quality canned tomatoes, just a touch of butter, and a halved onion to create a rich, silky pasta sauce with only three ingredients (plus salt). Tomato Sauce with Onion and Butter There’s a reason Marcella […]

If you need a high-protein and high-fiber dinner idea, this Chicken Shawarma Sheet Pan Dinner is packed with juicy chicken thighs, chickpeas, and roasted vegetables—all on one pan for easy cleanup. Sheet Pan Chicken Shawarma You’ve been asking me for more one-pot meals, and you know how much I love sheet pan dinners (so much […]

Overnight Oats are a fiber-rich, healthy breakfast that you can make ahead for busy mornings. The best part is that there’s no cooking required! Easy Overnight Oats Recipe Weekdays are hectic, so having a healthy breakfast that I can grab and eat on the go is a must. Good thing overnight oats practically cook themselves in the fridge! A hearty, […]

This quick and easy Teriyaki Salmon Bowl is served over rice with edamame and cucumbers for a high protein meal that’s sweet, savory, and incredibly satisfying. Make them in the air fryer or oven! Teriyaki Salmon Bowls I eat salmon at least once a week and make these Teriyaki Salmon Bowls in my air fryer […]

This family-friendly Chicken Stroganoff made with ground chicken and mushrooms in a creamy sauce is perfect over egg noodles, veggie noodles, or pasta. Chicken Stroganoff Recipe My sister-in-law loves my Hamburger Stroganoff from the Skinnytaste Fast and Slow Cookbook, but her daughter doesn’t like beef, which inspired me to try it with ground chicken. I […]

Juicy, crispy Air Fryer Cornish Hen in under an hour! Perfect for weeknight dinners—easy to prep, full of flavor, and no oven required. Cornish Hen in the Air Fryer This Air Fryer Cornish Hen recipe makes it easy to enjoy a perfectly roasted bird—juicy inside, crispy outside, and done in under an hour. My air […]

California Roll Cucumber Salad hops on the cucumber salad trend, but adds kani and crispy rice for sushi-inspired crunch in every bite. California Cucumber Roll Salad This California Roll Cucumber Salad takes all the flavors of your favorite sushi roll—kani, creamy avocado, scallions, and a drizzle of soy sauce—and tosses them with crisp cucumber ribbons […]