Ava 
This is everything we love about a warm chocolate chip cookie, but baked into one big, gooey skillet. The center stays soft and doughy (in the best way), while the edges turn perfectly crisp. It’s packed with oats, toasted coconut, crunchy pecans, and melted milk chocolate chunks. Top it with some vanilla ice cream and … Read more
Any Fruit Oat and Pretzel Bars: A Perfect Balance of Sweet and Salty If you’re looking for a delicious, sweet and salty treat that’s easy to make and even easier to enjoy, these Any Fruit Oat and Pretzel Bars are the perfect option. With layers of jam, fresh berries, and a crunchy pretzel topping sandwiched … Read more
Baked One-Pan Garlic Butter Coconut Salmon – A Super Easy, Flavor-Packed Meal! This dish is seriously simple but tastes like something you’d get at a fancy restaurant. Imagine tender salmon, crisped up under the broiler, then baked in a creamy, dreamy sauce made with garlicky butter, spicy jalapeño, fresh ginger, and rich coconut milk. The whole … Read more
A Quick & Flavor-Packed Meal There’s something delightful about a well-balanced bowl meal—especially one featuring tender, flaky salmon with a sweet, tangy, and slightly spicy glaze. These Spicy Honey Mustard Salmon Bowls are not only rich in flavor but also ready in under 30 minutes, making them perfect for weeknights or meal prep. Whether you’re a seafood lover … Read more
Crockpot Hearty Chicken and Rice Soup – the coziest, belly-filling meal you’ll prepare all winter long! Just think of soft chicken cooked low and slow with fresh veggies, pungent herbs, and light rice in a warm, luscious broth. A sprinkle of bright lemon juice at the end makes each bite taste fresh and fabulous. It’s … Read more
Sesame Peanut Chicken Katsu Ramen This is the ramen my brother begs me to make all winter long—it’s that good. Imagine a rich, creamy broth with layers of flavor from crispy bacon, two kinds of spicy chili paste (hello, Gochujang and Thai red curry!), coconut milk for sweetness, tamari or soy sauce for that deep … Read more
Creamy Tuscan White Bean Lemon SoupThis is my family’s all-time favorite quick and easy Italian-style soup. It’s got spicy Italian chicken sausage cooked with onions, shallots, garlic, and Italian seasoning—all simmered together to make the most wonderfully creamy and slightly spicy soup. We toss in carrots, celery, sun-dried tomatoes, a couple of cans of white … Read more
Creamy Lentil Sun-Dried Tomato Soup – the ultimate cozy winter soup! You can whip this up in just one pot with garlic, shallots, Italian seasoning, chili flakes, tomato paste, canned diced tomatoes, and sun-dried tomatoes for extra richness. Toss in some lentils, then make it luxuriously creamy with a splash of cream and melty Parmesan cheese. … Read more
Honestly, this fajita bowl makes it feel like fiesta time anytime. No joke—you could eat this every single day and never get sick of it. And that avocado crema? I’d happily eat it straight with a spoon. Obsessed doesn’t even cover it. Yesterday, I was fantasizing about a traffic-free LA trip (dreamy, right?), and today? … Read more
Rustic Butternut Squash GnocchiI call it “rustic” only because I couldn’t be bothered to add those little ridges (you know, the ones called rigagnocchi) to each piece. But trust me, if you love gnocchi, you’ve gotta try this. Sure, you could stick with plain old potato gnocchi—it’s fine, no judgment. But why not switch things up … Read more