Summer is winding down, but there’s still time to celebrate with easy, crowd-pleasing dishes for Labor Day weekend. Below you’ll find a curated collection of simple, flavor-forward recipes—drinks, mains, sides, and sweets—perfect for entertaining. Each selection is designed to be approachable, bold in taste, and ideal for sharing with family and friends. Watermelon Limeade Cocktail … Read more

This Chopped Italian Salad is one of my favorite quick, no-cook meals — bright, savory, and satisfying. I love recipes that come together in minutes, and this chopped salad brings the flavors of a classic Italian sub into a bowl. For this version I used a selection of Applegate Natural and organic deli meats and … Read more

One of life’s great pleasures is a big, classic, juicy burger. This page shares a straightforward approach to making Juicy Indoor Burgers with a simple, flavorful burger sauce—perfect for cooking on a stovetop when grilling isn’t an option. Many people try to improve burgers by adding a long list of mix-ins and binders, but the … Read more

The time is now to get into the kitchen and make these delicious, easy, fun Paleo Cosmic Brownies. Inspired by the nostalgic Little Debbie cosmic brownie, this grain-free, gluten-free, and dairy-free version delivers dense, fudgy chocolate brownies topped with a glossy chocolate ganache and colorful sprinkles. They’re perfect for lunchboxes, parties, or an everyday treat … Read more

I recently shared a Back to School Dinner Round-Up featuring a variety of simple, family-friendly recipes designed to help you get a delicious meal on the table quickly now that school is back in session. To make dinner planning even easier, I pulled five of those recipes and assembled them into a compact weekly meal … Read more

Mexico City: A Practical Guide and Trip Round-Up We just returned from our first trip to Mexico City, and it’s certain we’ll be back. Mexico City is a vibrant destination rich in history, culture, and food. The following guide summarizes what we experienced, with practical tips on safety, transport, dining, drinks, and must-see sights to … Read more

If you love cherry tomatoes and bright, light pasta dishes, try this Roasted Salmon and Cherry Tomato Puttanesca. Roasted cherry tomatoes create a thin, flavorful sauce that clings to starchy pasta, offering natural sweetness and a mix of textures that pair beautifully with the briny tang of capers and Kalamata olives. This version includes salmon … Read more

I recently shared a set of simple, family-friendly recipes featuring Primal Kitchen products on the Whole30.com blog. These condiments and dressings are made from clean, high-quality ingredients and can make weeknight cooking faster and more flavorful. The Turkey Taco Meatballs with Chipotle-Lime Aioli are one of those recipes—fast to prepare, kid-pleasing, and perfect for busy … Read more

I love the bold, tangy-sweet flavor of al pastor and wanted to bring it to my own grill. These Pork Pastor Skewers capture that classic profile—pineapple-sweet, citrus-bright, and lightly smoky—and they turned out even better than I imagined. This is one of my favorite recipes from #DDGrillWeek 2024. While traditional al pastor is roasted on … Read more

One-Pot “Yummy Pasta” This simple, family-friendly pasta earned its nickname from kids who can’t get enough of it. Cooked in a single pot, it combines ease and comfort with minimal cleanup — perfect for busy weeknights. The recipe is versatile: toss in extra vegetables, swap proteins, or add a sprinkle of cheese for a heartier … Read more