My Mediterranean Salmon Bowl is a simple, flavorful way to celebrate fall produce while enjoying a healthy, satisfying meal. This versatile salmon bowl is easy to customize — use whatever’s in season or in your fridge to make a nutrient-packed dish you’ll want to repeat. Feast on Flexibility: Crafting the Perfect Mediterranean Salmon Bowl This … Read more

Sweet, cinnamon- and sugar-coated pecans made in the slow cooker are an easy, delicious snack. These crockpot candied pecans become crunchy and fragrant—the perfect treat for snacking, gifting, or adding to salads and desserts. Why this recipe works This slow cooker method produces pecans coated in a caramelized cinnamon-sugar glaze with a satisfying crunch. The … Read more

Whether you need a simple side or a satisfying vegetarian main for your Blackstone or flat top grill, these Griddle Mediterranean Vegetables are a must-try. Serve alongside chicken or steak, combine with quinoa for a meatless meal, or enjoy with pita or naan for a light summer dinner. How to make Griddle Mediterranean Vegetables Start … Read more

Whether you use fresh or frozen cranberries, this simple homemade cranberry sauce recipe will make your Thanksgiving (or any holiday meal) shine. It uses common pantry ingredients and takes only a few minutes to prepare—perfect for busy cooks or anyone who wants an easy, reliable sauce. Give it a try this year; you may find … Read more

Did you find garlic scapes in your CSA box or at the farmer’s market and wonder what to do with them? This guide explains what garlic scapes are, how they taste, how to use them, and how to store them. Garlic scapes are one of my favorite seasonal vegetables. Since first seeing them at the … Read more

In Episode 013, Taryn interviews Kathy Berget of Beyond the Chicken Coop about hosting a camp-style fish fry. Kathy shares everything you need to know for a successful outdoor fish fry: essential gear, the beer-batter recipe and prep tips. They also discuss easy side dishes and Kathy’s homemade tartar sauce (because fried fish and tartar … Read more

These creamy garlic pork chops are rich, comforting, and surprisingly light. Tender pork chops are pan-seared, then smothered in sautéed mushrooms and spinach with a silky garlic cream sauce. It tastes like a restaurant dish but comes together quickly, making it ideal for busy weeknights. The sauce is the highlight—creamy and flavorful—while the recipe remains … Read more

I recently learned that Target is discontinuing San-J Asian cooking sauces in favor of a private-label line, and that decision concerns me for several reasons. San-J has long been a reliable name in Asian sauces, especially for people who need gluten-free options. Much like Glutino became synonymous with trustworthy gluten-free pretzels, San-J earns that reputation … Read more

I’m a BIG advocate of good fats, and butter is one of my favorites. If you enjoy butter, choose grass-fed so you get the full range of fat-soluble vitamins (A, D, E, and K), plus essential minerals and beneficial fatty acids. For an extra-special option, try cultured butter. So what is cultured butter exactly? Cultured … Read more

One of my favorite parts of a meal at a Mexican restaurant is the rice. This Easy Restaurant-Style Mexican Rice is full of bright, savory flavors and comes together quickly—so good you might swear you can hear mariachi music in the background. The method is simple: sauté aromatics, toast the rice briefly, add seasoned liquids … Read more