Creamy Basil Sauce – Cookie and Kate

When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Learn More You’re going to fall in love with this creamy basil sauce! It’s like a super fresh, summertime aioli that brings sandwiches and snacks to life. You can whip this sauce together in just a few minutes with a few ingredients. I make … Read more

32 Easy Sandwich Recipes – Budget Bytes

Sandwiches are an easy option for those times when you don’t want a huge meal, and they can be so much more than just deli meat and a couple of slices of bread. I’ve pulled together 32 easy and delicious sandwich recipes that are interesting, delicious, customizable, and will have you looking forward to lunch! This … Read more

How to Minimize Your Risk to Foodborne Parasite Cyclospora

If you’ve been on the internet at all the last week, you’ve probably come across news about the cyclosporiasis outbreak, a gastro-intestinal condition that causes nausea, fatigue, and “explosive” diarrhea. The foodborne disease—caused by the cyclospora parasite, which thrives on fresh produce—has sickened at least 1,600 people across 34 states according to the Centers for … Read more

7 Tips for Boosting Energy With Crohn’s Disease

Crohn’s disease can make you feel physically, mentally, and emotionally exhausted, and it’s important to find ways to recharge when you’re living with this inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Crohn’s causes inflammation and swelling in your gastrointestinal (GI) tract and symptoms like diarrhea, pain, and a poor appetite. [1] Living with these symptoms can leave you … Read more

The Best Stand Mixers, Judged by Our Expert Testers (2026)

“Like an Eames chair or a Noguchi paper lamp, the KitchenAid stand mixer is an instantly recognizable icon in its category,” says senior Test Kitchen editor Shilpa Uskokovic. After years of testing, I can confirm: These mixers are classics for a reason. And while there are several different mixer models in the brand’s lineup, I … Read more

Homemade BBQ Sauce Recipe – Love and Lemons

This homemade BBQ sauce recipe is easy to make from scratch with simple ingredients! Sweet and tangy, it’s great for dipping and summer grilling. This homemade BBQ sauce is so much better than store-bought! It’s sweet, tangy, and deliciously seasoned with smoky, savory spices like onion powder and smoked paprika. Better yet, this easy BBQ sauce … Read more

Feta-Brined Chicken Bowls with Salad Shirazi

This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy. These Feta Brined Grilled Chicken Bowls feature juicy, flavorful chicken breasts marinated in feta brine and served over rice with fresh Shirazi salad for an easy, protein-packed summer dinner. Feta Brined Chicken If you’ve ever bought a block of feta, don’t throw away the brine. … Read more

Spaghetti alla Nerano: Stanley Tucci’s Famous Zucchini Pasta

This website may contain affiliate links and advertising so that we can provide recipes to you. Read my disclosure policy. This pasta is often called Stanley Tucci zucchini pasta. He helped make Spaghetti alla Nerano famous after sharing how much he loved it! And I get it. Fried zucchini, basil, pasta water, and cheese come … Read more

Heirloom Tomato Avocado Arugula Tartine Recipe

Sourdough with avocado, grape tomatoes, and arugula. Olive oil and lemon juice over the top. No cooking, no toasting, just assembly. One slice of bread. Avocado, tomatoes, arugula, olive oil, lemon. No cooking. The bread does not even get toasted. This is food that depends entirely on what you put on it and whether … Read more

The Easiest Instant Pot Quinoa

This Instant Pot quinoa is an ideal solution for busy home cooks who don’t want to be tied to the stove. It’s a set-it-and-forget-it recipe that comes together in less than 15 minutes and turns out perfectly fluffy quinoa every time. I use quinoa in SO many of my recipes (hence my blog’s name!). I … Read more