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Stirred Mango Pineapple Salsa ingredients in a bowl garnished with tortilla chips and lime wedges.

Sweet and Spicy Pineapple Mango Salsa

Fresh, chunky and loaded with sweet, spicy and savory flavors, my easy homemade Pineapple Mango Salsa recipe features sweet mango, juicy pineapple, spicy chilis, sweet red bell pepper and punchy lime juice. Prepared with a knife, and ready in about 20 minutes, this fresh fruit salsa is a delicious condiment or dip for tacos, bowls and more.

Baked Tex Mex Shredded Tofu on a sheet pan.

Shredded Tex Mex Tofu for Tacos, Burritos & More

My recipe for seasoned Shredded Tex Mex Tofu is boldly seasoned and perfect for when you need a quick and easy filling -10 minutes hands on time – for your homemade Tex Mex dishes.

Dill Pickle Deviled Eggs on a serving platter.

Double Pickle Dill Pickle Deviled Eggs

My recipe for dill pickle deviled eggs has the creamiest yolk filling, crunchy, chopped dill pickles, and a splash of pickle juice. They are a bold, flavor-packed twist on the classic!

Hard cooked steamed eggs sliced in half on a plate.

Perfectly Steamed Hard-Boiled Eggs (Easy to Peel!)

Learn how to make perfectly steamed hard-boiled eggs on the stove top with a steamer basket. My foolproof recipe yields creamy-firm yolks and eggshells that peel off easily every time — ready in about 30 minutes.

Brown rice in a Dutch oven just cooked fluffed with a fork.

Fluffy Stovetop Brown Rice (for Basmati, Jasmine & More!)

Cook tender, fluffy and delicious brown rice without the worry of scorching or undercooking. We’re cooking brown rice on the stovetop pasta style, and it’s ready in about 30 minutes. Whether you’re cooking jasmine, short grain, long grain or Basmati brown rice, this easy cooking method creates perfectly cooked brown rice every time. 

Stacked sourdough discard cornbread.

Buttery Sourdough Discard Cornbread

Moist, lightly crumbly, and not overly sweet, this sourdough cornbread has the perfect balance of tenderness and texture. Sourdough discard adds subtle depth, while melted butter and medium-grind cornmeal create a delicious soft crumb with just a little grit. Baking the batter in a hot, buttered pan gives the cornbread golden, buttery edges that are hard to resist.

Veggie gumbo with okra in a bowl with a side of rice and cornbread.

Vegetarian Gumbo with Okra

Hearty, rich and with complex flavor my gumbo recipe is made on the stove top, in one pot featuring an easy to make roux, the “holy trinity” of onion, celery and green bell pepper, spices like smoky paprika, black pepper and cayenne, with garlic, okra, tomatoes, tender cauliflower and plump kidney beans. It’s finished with a touch of hot sauce and liquid smoke to tie all the flavors together.

Bowl full of french lentil soup vegetarian style.

Simple French Lentil Soup (Vegetarian)

Cozy, and warming, my Vegetarian French Lentil Soup comes together in one pot, and makes a satisfying dinner any night of the week. Green French lentils (de puy lentils) simmer with onions, carrots, celery, potatoes, and garlic for a rich, flavorful broth.

Homemade hot chai tea latte in a glass mug .

5 Minute Chai Latte with Tea Bags

For a quick and easy homemade hot Chai Tea Latte, we’re using tea bags to brew up a cozy and delicious sipper ready in about five minutes with four simple ingredients. Chai tea bags infuse flavor and aromatics into the tea, while a touch of vanilla and sweetener of choice adds balance. Warm frothed milk creates richness and mellows the tea. This recipe is vegetarian or vegan.

baked cranberry orange cookies on a sheet pan. .

Buttery Cranberry Orange Shortbread Cookies (slice and bake)

Anytime you’re craving a buttery, melt in your mouth cookie, bursting with fresh orange and tart dried cranberries; this is your slice and bake shortbread recipe! Whip this sparkly cranberry orange shortbread up in a stand mixer, roll into logs then rest in the fridge. Slice, chill, then bake in the oven until golden.

Pear Gorgonzola Salad on a plate drizzled in Balsamic Maple Dressing.

Pear Gorgonzola Salad with Maple Balsamic Dressing

Bright, fresh and full of bold flavors, my Pear and Gorgonzola Salad comes together quickly and makes the perfect side dish. It’s a vibrant mix of crisp greens, juicy pears, sweet dried cranberries and creamy crumbled gorgonzola. Top with my easy candied maple walnuts (or pecans) and a drizzle of tangy maple balsamic vinaigrette for an irresistible sweet and savory touch.

Balsamic Maple Salad Vinaigrette in a jar.

5 Ingredient Tangy Maple Balsamic Dressing

With just a few pantry staples and a touch of mellow shallot, my Maple Balsamic Vinaigrette is an easy homemade salad dressing to pull together in under 5 minutes. It adds instant flavor to salads or roasted veggies. Rich, tangy and lightly sweet, this recipe yields about 2/3 cups and is vegetarian and vegan. 

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