Inspired by a trip to Hanalei, this Gaucho Salad with Chimichurri Dressing is a bright, flavorful salad that deserves a regular spot in your dinner rotation. Tender seasoned chicken, crunchy roasted chickpeas, charred corn, and crisp greens come together with a vibrant chimichurri-style dressing. The dressing is herb-forward and versatile—perfect for drizzling over salads, grilled … Read more

It’s almost Hatch chile season and I’ve already started to see roasted Hatch chiles appear at local grocery stores. I love this short, exciting season in the Southwest, and one of my favorite ways to celebrate it is with rich, savory appetizers like this Hatch Green Chile Crab Dip. Hatch chile season typically runs in … Read more

This zesty, spicy Michelada Mix is an easy way to make a savory, refreshing beer cocktail at home. Just mix the bright citrus, umami, and heat, chill the mix, and top with a cold Mexican lager for a crowd-pleasing drink that’s perfect for warm weather, backyard gatherings, or casual evenings. A michelada is a classic … Read more

Simple Sriracha Salmon Protein Bowl — Flavorful, Fast, and Nutritious Nourish your body with this Simple Sriracha Salmon Protein Bowl. This recipe is designed for busy weeknights or effortless meal prep: the salmon cooks sealed in foil to stay moist and flavorful, and the steamed vegetables can be tailored to whatever you have on hand. … Read more

Spaghetti Aglio e Olio—one of the simplest and most beloved pasta dishes, based on garlic and olive oil—has been reimagined here using spaghetti squash. This lighter, vegetable-forward take captures all the comforting flavors of the classic: a fragrant garlic-infused olive oil, a touch of heat from crushed red pepper, and bright freshness from chopped parsley. … Read more

My mother-in-law is full of kitchen tricks that make everyday cooking easier, and one of her best is how to cook bacon in the oven. If you haven’t tried oven-baked bacon yet, you’re in for a treat: it cooks evenly in its own fat, stays flat instead of curling, and cleanup is much simpler than … Read more

Here’s an easy, delicious salmon dinner that’s ideal for busy weeknights: Honey-Ginger Baked Salmon. It delivers a bright, Asian-inspired glaze, requires minimal hands-on time, and pairs beautifully with steamed rice, sautéed greens, or a crisp salad. Center-cut salmon fillets are drizzled with a fragrant honey-ginger sauce, sprinkled with scallions and toasted sesame, and baked until … Read more

These Brown Sugar “Pop-Tart” Cookies are a rich, nostalgic twist on the breakfast pastry many of us grew up with. Buttery brown sugar cookie dough surrounds a warm, buttery cinnamon filling and a spiced powdered sugar glaze—everything you love about a Pop-Tart in cookie form. They’re festive, indulgent, and perfect for holiday cookie boxes, brunches, … Read more

These Gochujang Peanut Veggie Noodles come together in under 30 minutes and deliver bold, satisfying flavor for an easy weeknight dinner. If you own my cookbook Dinner Tonight, you know I’m obsessed with gochujang — the fermented Korean chile paste that adds deep, savory heat and umami to so many dishes. In this recipe, gochujang … Read more

I like to call this Simple Cedar Plank Salmon “Snodgrass Salmon.” When I married into the Snodgrass family, I inherited many great things—one of the best was this straightforward, foolproof salmon recipe. It’s a staple at our house and easily the salmon I make most often. I rarely order salmon when dining out because this … Read more