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I realize I often blab on about my love for certain foods (like this, Italian Farro Salad), and it is because I truly cherish every recipe I post here—I wouldn’t waste either of our time by sharing a recipe with which I wasn’t smitten. Today’s recipe for roasted butternut squash freekeh salad, however, feels especially personal, perhaps because I honestly feel like I could eat some version of it every single day for the rest of my life....

This slow cooker chicken is by far one of my best chicken recipes, which I perfected over years. I could climb mountains for this chicken. People always ask for seconds and rarely there are any leftovers. What I personally like the most about this chicken is the clean, subtle flavors of caramelized garlic, onion and ginger, complemented by a touch of sweetness coming from the onions. These simple flavors go a long way to reveal the natural flavor of the chicken....

One of the biggest game-changing s’mores moments in my life (because yes, these moments exist) came when my childhood friend Laura introduced me to the concept of using a peanut butter cup in place of the standard square of milk chocolate in my s’mores. Friends, please promise me you’ll try a peanut butter cup s’more at least once in your life. It won’t be your last. Peanut butter and marshmallow are a salty-sweet, sticky-creamy, heavenly combination....

Ben and I arrived home from the most magical vacation in Italy on Sunday night, and while I wouldn’t trade our time for anything, after 10 days in a completely different time zone + a 21-hour travel day home, my body clock/sleep cycle/ability to process logical thoughts is…compromised. Case in point: Yesterday morning, I stepped out of the shower and realized I’d only shaved one leg and couldn’t remember whether or not I’d rinsed the conditioner out of my hair....

Trying to figure out how to cook a turkey breast for Thanksgiving (or any day)? Look no further. This Crock Pot turkey breast recipe is the best and easiest way to cook bone-in turkey breast, but there’s an option for boneless as well. The end result? Juicy, flavorful turkey — with the added bonus that slow cooker turkey breast is much less work than cooking a whole bird. Cooking turkey breast in the Crock Pot has so many advantages....

Strawberry spinach salad is my unofficial start to spring because—and I think it’s important that we are honest about this—a March or early-April spring is not a real thing when you live in the upper Midwest. Slowly, however, my little yard turns greener, and I notice my salad cravings shifting away from warm toppings like the lentils and roasted vegetables in this Lentil Salad with Roasted Cauliflower or the sautéed potatoes in this Pea Salad to ones that are distinctly lighter and brighter: strawberries, poppy seeds, feta....

It’s officially summer here in Australia and I’m ready for all the smoothies! Whilst I love drinking a smoothie during the day as a bit of a pick-me-up, there’s something about “drinking” a smoothie for breakfast that leaves me rather unsatisfied. I think it’s because my brain wants “food” and doesn’t classify a drink as a satisfying meal. There’s two ways to counteract this - drink my smoothie and eat a little something extra (hard boiled eggs or a piece of toast), or turn my smoothie into a smoothie bowl....

Looking to add more classic French recipes to your repertoire? I recommend you also check out my Sausage and Chicken Cassoulet, French Leek Tart, Boeuf Bourguignon and Gougères. Welcome to what I am calling a series of “sexy recipes” leading up to Valentine’s Day! To start, one of the sexiest recipes of all times: French Onion Soup. Because who can resist a bowl of this decadent soup, especially when topped with garlic bread and bubbly cheese?...

Love Irish recipes? Make sure to also check out my Homemade Irish Cream and my Guinness Chocolate Cake! An Irish Cake made with Porter Beer Forget the dry, overly sweet fruit cakes you’ve had in the past. This porter cake is coming to this site to prove that fruit cakes CAN be delicious! Especially when they are made with beer. Don’t like beer? Then this recipe is not for you....

I find quiet satisfaction in creating memorable recipes from humble ingredients, especially ones like grains and legumes that hang out faithfully in my pantry, patiently awaiting their time to shine. They cost little—these vegan stuffed peppers are one of the most budget-friendly dinners you can cook—have a long shelf life, and are happy to sit stoically on my shelf until I feel inspired to pull them out and see what we can make together....

Spiced cubes of intensely golden-and-crispy-outside, sweet-and-creamy-inside roasted sweet potatoes, a hearty mashed black bean and zucchini filling, and a shower of melty cheese, these filling tacos are here to appease meat-eaters and vegetarians alike. Tacos are one of our go-to ways to enjoy meatless meals that are satisfying and hearty (this collection of meatless main dish recipes contains dozens more vegetarian meal ideas). Plant-based proteins like tofu and tempeh are great options to put into tacos instead of meat (check out the reviews on these Tofu Tacos and Tempeh Tacos for proof)....

A comforting (but not coma-inducing) baked casserole of thinly sliced zucchini tossed in a creamy garlic sauce, then baked beneath a crown of golden, crispy breadcrumbs, easy, cheesy zucchini casserole gives a vegetable we usually think of as a straightforward side dish (Easy Sautéed Zucchini with Parmesan) the star holiday treatment usually reserved for Healthy Green Bean Casserole. Could it be that Healthy Zucchini Muffins (or, gasp! Zucchini Brownies) might not be summer squash’s highest calling after all?...

Do you have a spiralizer yet? If you don’t, zucchini noodles are the reason to get one. They are the perfect light, low carb pasta replacement. Usually we think of them for warm dishes, but did you know that a cold spiralized zucchini noodle salad is just as amazing? It absolutely is. Especially when bacon is involved. My favorite way to use my spiralizer is to make regular zucchini noodles as a side (or sometimes zucchini noodles alfredo)....

This pan-fried chicken breast recipe is the most used recipe in our family. It’s simple, easy and crazy quick to make. And it’s delicious! Really, all you need is 4 minutes of prep time and 6 minutes of cooking time. The recipe is so easy that even a child can successfully make it. In fact, this was the first ‘meat’ recipe that my daughter mastered when she was just starting to learn to cook....

Say no to soggy toast and cold coffee in bed and spoil your mum this mother’s day with a delicious cafe-style breakfast at home. Choose from a selection of sweet and savoury recipes that are all easy to prepare and made from everyday ingredients. Now that you’ve had a chance to scroll through this mouth-watering list of sweet and savoury brunch dishes - what will you be making for mum this Mother’s Day?...

I love using my air fryer for game days, and this list of Air Fryer Super Bowl recipes is one of the best. We’ve put together our favorite wings, finger foods, and snacks that will have everyone excited. If you’re looking for more ideas, check out our list of Air Fryer Recipes for Beginners, where we share over 100+ of our favorite easy air fryer recipes. If you’re looking for foods that have fewer carbs, check out these Keto Air Fryer Recipes, and this great list of Air Fryer Weight Watchers recipes....

This American classic has comforting flavors, making this a great dish that is made in minutes with just a few simple steps. Choose your favorite type of apple filling by making your own following this Air Fryer Apples recipe. APPLE HAND PIES IN AIR FRYER Making these individual hand pies is quick and easy. They have just the right filling to crust ratio that makes them superb. Everyone who tries them will be asking you for this recipe or when you will be making them next....

These air fryer chicken thighs are easily the best chicken thighs I’ve ever made or tried. The flavoring sauce on them is pure delight. It’s slightly sweet and tangy, with a little bit of savory coming from soy and Worcestershire sauces and garlic. The maple syrup in the sauce, combined with high heat air frying, makes the skin beautifully caramelized and very tasty. Even addictive. Trust me, you will be running for seconds....

This air fryer chicken wings recipe is my favorite way to cook wings, because they get SO crispy! With just a couple simple ingredients and a few minutes of prep time, these are as easy as it gets, but also easy to customize with your favorite sauce. Perfect for game day, or–let’s be real–or any day! Let me show you how to cook chicken wings in the air fryer perfectly — I’ll show you the simple steps and a few key tips for the crispiest skin ever....

Air Fryer Cracker Barrel Meatloaf Because this meatloaf is made with a few extra ingredients you won’t find in typical meatloaf recipes, it is very flavorful. First, you have crushed Ritz crackers in the meatloaf, instead of the typical bread crumbs. Those little buttery crackers add so much to the flavor. Then you have additional ingredients are diced tomatoes, and diced green bell pepper. I can’t say how, but all of the ingredients together, make for one juicy and flavorful meatloaf....