It’s football season and you’re on the Whole30 program, but you still want wings. This Whole30 Boneless Buffalo Baked Chicken Thighs recipe gives you all the tangy, spicy flavor of buffalo wings in an easy, oven-baked format. These boneless, skinless thighs are quick to prepare, make a great weeknight dinner, and pair beautifully with a … Read more

Clayton’s classic margarita is so beloved that it inspired a festive variation: Clayton’s Holiday Margarita. This bright, seasonal take keeps the clean, balanced spirit of the original while adding tart pomegranate and an herbaceous rosemary garnish for a holiday-ready cocktail that’s easy to scale for entertaining. The Holiday Margarita preserves the components that make Clayton’s … Read more

This Lemon-Basil Pesto is a fresh, bright, and versatile sauce we seriously can’t get enough of. It’s light, dairy-free, and full of zesty lemon and aromatic basil — the perfect way to brighten simple weeknight meals or elevate special dishes. We loved it so much we featured it across several recipes this week. Pesto lovers, … Read more

My 2022 Holiday Gift Guides are here to help you shop for everyone on your list—her, him, the kids, and the food lover. Below you’ll find thoughtful, practical, and stylish gift ideas that cover wardrobe staples, beauty and self-care items, kitchen tools, and toys that inspire creativity. Each section includes a downloadable image preview and … Read more

One of my favorite meal-prep shortcuts is also one of the simplest: simmer a large pot of chicken with aromatics for several hours and you’ll walk away with two valuable things — rich, homemade broth and a generous supply of tender, shredded chicken. It’s an effortless two-for-one that saves time, reduces waste, and yields versatile … Read more

Shredded Beef Chipotle Burrito Bowls are an ideal weeknight dinner—simple to prepare, easy to customize, and full of bold, smoky flavor. These bowls let everyone build their own plate: start with rice, add tender shredded beef, and finish with favorite toppings for a crowd-pleasing, nutritious meal that also works great for meal prep. These bowls … Read more

While moving recently, I rediscovered a small stack of my grandmother Nonnie’s recipe cards. My Aunt Leigh received them after Nonnie passed when I was twelve, and she gave them to me a couple of years ago when she saw how much I was working on my blog. I kept them safe during a remodel, … Read more

Pozole is one of my all-time favorite dishes. The word pozole literally refers to hominy, and the soup itself is a classic of Mexican cuisine. Growing up in Texas, I’ve had many bowls of pozole—some excellent and some less so. The most familiar varieties to me are Pozole Verde and Pozole Rojo, the green and … Read more

Seared Tuna Summer Salad 2016-07-11 Serves 2 Prep Time 20 minutes Cook Time 8 minutes Total Time 30 minutes This Seared Tuna Summer Salad balances bright, fresh ingredients with bold, savory flavors. Tender tuna steaks are quickly seared to keep a rare center, then paired with a crisp spring mix, creamy avocado, sweet pineapple, thinly … Read more

The holiday season is here, and this Thyme Crusted Beef Tenderloin Au Poivre is an elegant, crowd-pleasing main course that will impress guests without requiring hours in the kitchen. A perfectly seasoned, seared beef tenderloin finished in the oven and served with a creamy, peppery au poivre sauce makes a stunning centerpiece for any festive … Read more