As the weather (finally) starts to warm up here in the PNW, few things sound more delicious than a refreshing salad. But, of course, I like my salads to have a bit more to offer, so today we’re sharing the ultimate easy recipe: quinoa salad with fresh herbs and feta! It’s perfect for summer gatherings. This quinoa salad recipe makes a great side, a substantial vegetarian main dish, and it accompanies any summer BBQ spread flawlessly. A win-win situation, all around.

As we finally head into peak fruit season, nothing complements spring and summer fruits like a freshly baked cobbler. This month’s recipe is a super-easy blackberry cobbler recipe with a ginger and lemon twist. This recipe features blackberries (frozen or fresh), but it can be used for almost all other fruits. It’s quick, easy, and just the treat for a BBQ or picnic. Top it with a healthy scoop of vanilla bean ice cream or a dollop of fresh whipped cream for a delicious, summery treat!

Traditional pancakes are great, but what makes them even better? For me, I’m all about adding an unassuming ingredient (not blueberries or chocolate chips, although those are great). My secret is ricotta! The addition of this ingredient equals cloud-like pancakes that are so freaking delicious. And, as the mornings get brighter, now feels like a great time to share my tried-and-true ricotta pancake recipe. Traditional pancake recipes are abundant (including our delicious Chinese five spice pancake recipe), but a good ricotta pancake recipe is not. So let’s dive into what makes this the best ricotta pancake recipe + how to make a batch for your breakfast this weekend!

Citrus season is exactly the brightness we need during the last stretch of winter. For February’s recipe, I highlighted my favorite citrus, Meyer lemons, in a delicious layered cake! Lemon cake recipes are aplenty, but what sets this one apart is the use of the bright, floral Meyer lemons and layers of delicious lemon curd. I also included my best tips and tricks for achieving the lightest and fluffiest buttercream as part of this Meyer lemon recipe — it’s so good and will make you forget store-bought frosting for good! And lastly, this delicious dessert is topped with candied lemons, an easy and beautiful way to decorate a cake. If you haven’t tried them before, you’ll be pleased with how easy they are to make! 

There are two facts in life: everyone loves Trader Joe’s and (almost) everyone loves pizza! Because of this, my monthly recipe is all about a favorite Trader Joe’s product: Trader Joe’s pizza dough! I won’t lie; I prefer a from-scratch experience, but I have to be realistic regarding kitchen projects when January rolls around. TJ’s pre-made, fresh pizza dough comes in very humble packaging, and if you’re not careful, you might miss it while you shop. Tucked away on a bottom shelf, this cult-favorite hasn’t let me down yet. So here are 3 fun ways to use the dough for your next at-home pizza party!

Raise your hand if you wholeheartedly agree that Christmas cookies (especially the easy recipes) are the best part of the holidays! Not only are these salted caramel thumbprint Christmas Cookies easy, they are versatile if you want to try out other flavors, too. Plus, this classic holiday cookie is not nearly as common as a traditional sugar cookie, so you’ll have a bit more fun! If you are ready to add something new to your cookie box, give these a go.

Admittedly, the holidays can be a stressful time of year; there is no getting around it. Christmas morning, however, doesn’t have to be… in particular the decision on what to make for breakfast. This Dutch baby recipe only needs five ingredients and 40 minutes, making it a favorite in our home. This holiday season, whip up a warm and delicious Eggnog Dutch baby, just in time for opening presents! Here’s how.

It’s hard to believe it’s already time to start thinking about Thanksgiving, but personally, I am ready for it! I think (and hope) for most of us that this year has given us a bit more to be thankful for and that we will hopefully be able to spend this holiday with some of our closest family members in a safer way (thanks to vaccines). In preparation for the holiday, we wanted to share a Thanksgiving side recipe that is easy and oh-so-good. It’s time to stray from the quintessential baked sweet potatoes with marshmallows and instead try something a bit more elevated: enter honey roasted sweet potatoes with whipped goat cheese!

Are you feeling ready for Thanksgiving yet? It’s a few weeks away, but fast approaching. For many of us, this Thanksgiving is the first holiday back with (vaccinated) loved ones. So this season, instead of leaning on more traditional desserts, we whipped up this bold cranberry curd tart recipe to change things up. This vibrant and flavorful tart combines a Thanksgiving table must-have (cranberries) and transforms them into a festive and delicious dessert that is decidedly not a pie. Sweet flavors pair beautifully with the sweet and salty handmade crust, making this Thanksgiving dessert a new tradition for my household!

Fall has always been the true gateway to the holiday season! With gatherings starting to pick up a bit more and more, it felt like the right time to share some tips and tricks for constructing the ultimate grazing board. Grazing boards aren’t exactly charcuterie boards since the latter tends to be a bit more on the savory side and always include meats. However, you get a little more liberty with a grazing board, something you can customize to fit your gathering. Here’s how!