Freshly baked cinnamon rolls with cream cheese frosting.

No-Knead Cinnamon Rolls with Apricot Cardamom Cream Cheese Frosting

Turn breakfast into a special occasion with these easy, no-knead, from scratch cinnamon rolls! Soft and fluffy cinnamon rolls are always a great way to start the day but what makes these pastries extra special is a tangy and fruity... Continue reading →

Thai Chicken Curry

by Nicole Branan

This coconut Thai chicken curry is an easy one-pan dinner that’s bursting with flavor from cumin, coriander and mustard seeds, ground ginger, yellow curry powder, turmeric powder and lots of vegetables. Red bell pepper, pineapple and lime juice add freshness and... Continue reading →

A plate with Mediterranean orzo pasta salad and fresh basil leaves.

Mediterranean Orzo Pasta Salad with Grilled Shrimp

by Nicole Branan

This healthy and delicious mediterranean orzo pasta salad is made with artichoke hearts, kalamata olives, grilled cherry tomatoes and shrimp. A flavorful, fresh basil pesto dressing ties all the components together and the recipe takes no more than 20 minutes... Continue reading →

Smoked Salmon Panini with Lemon Dill Mayonnaise

by Nicole Branan

This smoked salmon panini sandwich with lemon dill mayonnaise is delicious, satisfying, easy to make and takes almost no time to put together. All you need is 10 minutes and a panini press and hot lunch is served! This post... Continue reading →

Two grilled cheese sandwiches stacked on top of each other.

Grilled Cheese Sandwich with Tarragon and Bourbon Caramelized Shallots

by Nicole Branan

Step up the classic grilled cheese sandwich with fresh tarragon and Bourbon caramelized shallots melted into white cheddar cheese whose extra-sharp flavor is intensified by ground yellow mustard seeds. This post was originally published on Nov. 18, 2014. What goes... Continue reading →

Asian Noodle Salad

by Nicole Branan

This Asian noodle salad is made with cold soba noodles and grilled shrimp and is full of intense flavors from fresh ginger, lime zest, cilantro, sesame, mint leaves and chili pepper. It’s sweet, sour, salty and spicy and makes the perfect... Continue reading →

Ginger Lime Cilantro Chicken Wings

by Nicole Branan

These baked ginger lime cilantro chicken wings are packed with flavor but at the same time very easy to make. Mix the ingredients together, then use half of them as the marinade and cook the other half down into a glaze to brush... Continue reading →

Roasted Cauliflower Salad

by Nicole Branan

This roasted cauliflower salad makes a great side dish, lunch or light dinner. It’s drizzled with a sharp and intense lemon Dijon dressing and is served with buttery and smoky tarragon grilled baguette slices on the side. This post was... Continue reading →

Closeup of a caramel swirl cheesecake cupcake with dried lavender next to it.

Cheesecake Cupcakes

by Nicole Branan

These easy cheesecake cupcakes strike the perfect balance between sweet and tangy with a lavender caramel sauce swirl and a lemony cream cheese and goat cheese filling. They make a perfect dessert, whether it’s Valentine’s Day or just an everyday... Continue reading →

Hot and Sour Soup

by Nicole Branan

This Chinese hot and sour soup is packed with flavors from minced pork, tofu, shiitake mushrooms, bamboo shoots, fresh chili pepper, honey and rice vinegar. It’s easy to make, substantial enough to make a great main course and you can make... Continue reading →

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No-Knead Cinnamon Rolls with Apricot Cardamom Cream Cheese Frosting

Thai Chicken Curry

Mediterranean Orzo Pasta Salad with Grilled Shrimp

Smoked Salmon Panini with Lemon Dill Mayonnaise

Grilled Cheese Sandwich with Tarragon and Bourbon Caramelized Shallots

Asian Noodle Salad

Ginger Lime Cilantro Chicken Wings

Roasted Cauliflower Salad

Cheesecake Cupcakes

Hot and Sour Soup