Oven-Baked Salmon with Greek Salad On Top! Light and fresh, yet completely satisfying, this Greek Salmon is a celebration of classic Mediterranean flavors with my go-to favorite seafood. What is Horiatiki Salad? You may know it as a Greek salad, but horiatiki is the refreshing dish made with fresh tomatoes, cucumbers, red onions, Kalamata olives, and feta cheese. It’s often dressed with olive oil, vinegar, and herbs, and believe it or not, there’s usually no lettuce in sight! Why this recipe works If you love this recipe, be sure to…
Continue ReadingEleven Madison Park’s Granola
Calling all breakfast enthusiasts and granola connoisseurs! Eleven Madison Park’s granola is officially the best granola I’ve ever had in my life, and you absolutely must try it. This is nothing new. I was first introduced to EMP’s granola 15+ years ago, when my husband and I began dining there. Note, this was well before they transformed into a vegan restaurant. (Edit: it’s now 2025 and they once again serve meat. 😂) But I digress… we’re here for one reason: your new favorite granola recipe! This homemade granola is the…
Continue ReadingCrispy Oven-Baked Chicken Thighs with Fennel
We all know how boring chicken can be, but I’m here to share that these Crispy, Oven-Baked Chicken Thighs with Fennel are a game-changer for weeknight dinners! The secret is in the homemade spice blend, rubbed loving all over the chicken before pan searing. They’re simple to prepare, require minimal cleanup, and deliver amazingly flavorful results. Plus, crispy chicken skin! I recommend bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs for best flavor. This yields impossibly juicy chicken, with a perfect balance of textures from the crispy skin and the tender, sweet fennel &…
Continue Reading30-Minute Moroccan-Spiced Salmon and Couscous
Tender, Flaky Salmon with Fragrant Ras el Hanout Moroccan-spiced Salmon is one of those impossibly easy, yet unbelievably flavorful recipes that gets its flavor from a single spice blend: Ras el hanout. Rub fresh salmon filets with olive oil, Ras el hanout, and a little bit of fresh lemon juice, then bake until tender and flaky. My favorite way to serve this is nestled atop fluffy couscous that’s loaded with almonds, raisins, and cilantro. It’s a burst of flavor in every bite! What is Ras el hanout? Ras el hanout,…
Continue ReadingTop 10 Best New Recipes from 2023
I always love to look back on the year and see which recipes you all enjoyed the most. Here are the top 10 best new recipes shared in 2023. Have you tried them all?! If not, I recommend starting with the Miso Salmon — it’s #1 for a reason! Don’t forget to pin this for later!
Continue ReadingNutty Browned Butter Crinkle Cookies
It’s always a good time for Browned Butter Crinkle Cookies, but I find these especially crave-worthy during the holidays (I love good cookie exchange!). These little beauties aren’t just visually stunning with their crackly, sugar-dusted exteriors, they are also flavor-packed with each bite bursting with nutty browned butter goodness. Here’s why you’ll be head over heels: Looking for more holiday cookie recipes? Italian Rainbow Cookies, Chocolate Raspberry Rugelach, and Tender Chocolate Chip Mandel Bread are some of my personal favorites! Let’s get baking! Ingredient Notes Don’t forget confectioners’ sugar, which…
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