Let your slow cooker do the work with these Easy Crockpot Meals. This collection includes comforting soups, hearty chilis, tender roasts, family favorites, and simple sides perfect for busy nights. author’s note 40+ Easy Crockpot Meals For Busy Days My crockpot gets heavy use on the busiest days. I love adding ingredients in the morning … Read more

Chicken Milanese is thin, crispy chicken topped with a bright, lemony arugula salad — an easy weeknight dinner that feels restaurant-quality. Author’s Notes The London Dinner I Had to Recreate On a visit to London I had Chicken Milanese at a restaurant and kept thinking about it long after the meal. The combination of ultra-crispy … Read more

Apple Fennel Slaw is crisp, bright, and delightfully balanced: crunchy fennel and cabbage, tart apple matchsticks, sweet candied pecans, and a lively honey‑Dijon dressing. It makes a refreshing side or a crunchy sandwich topping and comes together quickly with a mandoline or sharp knife. Author’s Notes Meet My New Favorite Slaw: Apple Fennel This apple … Read more

A rich curry broth featuring saucy ground beef, tender noodles, bright lime, and crunchy fried onions — one of my favorite comfort bowls. Author’s Notes The Noodle Version We’re Loving I first developed this ground beef broth bowl for my family and quickly found it became a regular request. While we enjoy chicken and sweet … Read more

Apple Nachos deliver all the fun of a caramel apple without the fuss. Arrange crisp apple slices on a platter and drizzle with caramel, nut butter, chocolate, or any favorite toppings for a quick, customizable treat. author’s note The Easier Way to Do Caramel Apples My middle son’s favorite treat is a caramel apple. We … Read more

These healthy soup recipes make wholesome eating simple: flavorful, satisfying, and loaded with hearty ingredients to keep dinner interesting. author’s note 35+ Healthy Soup Recipes I Actually Want For Dinner! I love dinners that are lighter but still exciting to eat. A sparse bowl of broth and a few vegetables won’t cut it for me; … Read more

This Creamy Chicken Soup Recipe is thick, comforting, and full of tender chicken and plenty of vegetables. It makes a hearty meal on chilly evenings—serve it with warm, buttered bread for dipping. author’s note The Chicken Upgrade I Didn’t Know I Needed I used a favorite creamy vegetable soup as the base and added chicken … Read more

Sweet Corn Broth Bowls are filled with perfectly charred chicken, fluffy basmati rice, sautéed corn, and a rich, creamy corn broth. Author’s Notes Another Broth Bowl, Obviously Yes, another broth bowl. I’ve been amazed by how many people tried and loved the beef and chicken versions I shared previously, and I kept experimenting with new … Read more

This homemade Applesauce Recipe is quick, simple, and far better than store-bought. You can make it silky smooth or satisfyingly chunky, lightly sweet or warmly spiced — it’s easy to adapt to your family’s tastes. Author’s Notes Our Apple Trees Keep Me Busy And I LOVE It! My kids adore applesauce, and after buying too … Read more

Ratatouille Soup is a comforting favorite from culinary school: a veggie-packed, olive oil–rich stew-like soup that’s perfect with crusty bread for dipping. Author’s Notes Straight From Culinary School to My Kitchen I recently returned from Le Cordon Bleu in London with a culinary certificate, and this ratatouille soup is one of the recipes I couldn’t … Read more