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Summer Farro Salad
Trader Joe's Farro This salad is the epitome of healthy summer cooking. All of the ingredients (besides the farro) can be added straight...


Mediterranean Quinoa Salad with Peppers, Cucumbers, Olives and Feta
The Mediterranean diet is a style of eating that emphasizes fruits, vegetables, protein-rich beans, lentils and whole grains (like...


Lemon & Garlic Chicken with Cherry Tomatoes
In this summery dish, chicken breasts are marinated in lemon juice, garlic and rosemary, pounded thin and topped with almost-bursting...


Quick Shrimp & Asparagus Stir-fry
This recipe for shrimp and asparagus stir fry, from the NYT Cooking section, is the easiest stir-fry I’ve ever made. Unlike many traditional Chinese recipes, there are no special ingredients here. No fish sauce, no ginger or sesame oil. Nothing but soy sauce and a teaspoon of sugar. It’s so spare that I hesitated trying it but I’m so glad that I did. It was amazing. Simple but sublime. The NYT recipe calls for first sautéing the shrimp and then adding the asparagus and sim


Greek Shrimp with Tomatoes & Feta
Shrimp Saganaki is a classic Greek dish of shrimp, tomato sauce and feta cheese, cooked in a small frying pan (saganaki). It's often...


Sheet-Pan Chicken Fajitas
Chicken and vegetables right out of the oven, ready for tortillas! Chicken fajitas are a popular Tex-Mex restaurant choice because...


Grilled Chicken Vegetable Kebabs
It's grilling season. Unfortunately it's also allergy season--last night I had to dust off a thick layer of yellow pollen from the grill...


Baked Chicken Thighs
Chicken thighs are a staple in my kitchen. They're inexpensive and I can depend on them always being moist and juicy after cooking. This...


Sheet Pan Teriyaki Salmon and Vegetables
I am on the fence with salmon. It's not my favorite fish but I eat it because, damnation, it's good for me. This sheet-pan recipe,...


One-Pan Farro with Tomatoes
Martha Stewart created a revolutionary one-pan pasta in 2013 that took the Internet by storm. Take a look here: ...


Penne with Asparagus & Cherry Tomatoes
It's Spring, which means April showers (no tornados, please) and lighter, fresher meals. This recipe from famed Italian cook Giada De...


BBQ Chicken, Corn and Slaw Salad
Finally, we're gearing up for warmer weather and outside activities. This recipe from Weight Watchers is a great way to enjoy a delicious...
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