Author: Elaine Skiadas

One pot curry rice and beef
Dinner, Healthy, One Pot, Stove Top

One Pot Curry Beef and Rice

This One Pot Curry Beef and Rice is warm and comforting with ground beef, curry spices and fragrant basmati rice. Everything cooks together in a single pot in just about 30 minutes. Finished with sweet peas, fresh cilantro, and a spoonful of yogurt, this easy weeknight dinner is healthy, budget-friendly, […]

Sheet Pan Sun-dried tomato chicken and chickpeas
Dinner

Sheet Pan Sun Dried Tomato Chicken and Chickpeas

This easy Sun-Dried Tomato Chicken and Chickpeas recipe is a one-pan Mediterranean dinner bursting with flavor. Juicy chicken thighs roast alongside crispy chickpeas, tangy capers, and sun-dried tomatoes—all coated in garlicky tomato paste, oregano, and fennel. Everything bakes together for a simple, high-protein meal with minimal cleanup. Serve over farro […]

Warm Orzo Pasta Salad with Butternut Squash
Dinner, Fall, Healthy, Pasta, Vegan

Warm Orzo Pasta Salad with Butternut Squash

This fall-inspired Warm Orzo Pasta Salad is the perfect side dish for the cold winter months! Sweet caramelized butternut squash tossed with chewy orzo pasta, peppery arugula and a tangy maple dijon vinaigrette. Cozy, nourishing and easy to make! In my home, pasta salad is a year-round affair. This one […]

Italian Meatballs in Tomato Sauce
Dinner, Meat/Poultry

Italian Meatballs in Tomato Sauce

This weeknight friendly version of Italian Meatballs features oven-baked beef meatballs with fresh basil and a luscious homemade tomato sauce. Simple, comforting and ready in just about 30 minutes. These Italian Meatballs are inspired by traditional methods and ingredients but contain no egg or dairy. The meatballs are baked, not […]

Dinner, Fish, Gluten Free, Healthy

Honey Harissa Salmon Bowls

These Honey Harissa Salmon Bowls are loaded with fluffy quinoa, smoky broiled salmon and served with a fresh herby cabbage slaw and a dollop of yogurt. Hearty, healthy and ready in under 30 minutes. How to Make Honey Harissa Salmon Bowls I love this recipe because it’s so balanced and […]

Sheet pan everything salmon and asparagus
Bowls, Dinner, Fish, Healthy, Sheet Pan

Sheet Pan Everything Salmon and Asparagus

Sheet Pan everything salmon and asparagus…the salmon is coated with everything bagel seasoning and roasted on a sheet pan alongside fresh asparagus spears. Serve with a lemon dill yogurt sauce and rice for a super simple 20-minute dinner. First recipe of the summer! I’m back after a little hiatus finishing […]

Dinner, Healthy, Meat/Poultry, One Pot

Spiced Mushroom Chicken and Rice Skillet

This Spiced Mushroom Chicken and Rice Skillet is the perfect weeknight dinner. Crispy chicken thighs, sweet-spiced sticky rice and dried apricots cook together in one pan for an easy-to-make dinner that’s packed with flavor. The inspiration… One of my favorite recipes from the Ottolenghi Test Kitchen is this Sweet-Spiced Mushroom […]

Dinner, Pasta, Sheet Pan

Sheet Pan Gnocchi with Brussel Sprouts and Bacon

This Sheet Pan Gnocchi with Brussel Sprouts and Bacon is the easiest winter dinner. Shelf-stable gnocchi stays fluffy on the inside but crispy on the outside while the brussel sprouts and shallots caramelize with salty bacon bits. Sheet pan recipes have always been a go-to for me on busy nights. […]

Chipotle Baked Cod with Jammy Peppers
Dinner, Fish, Gluten Free, Healthy, One Pot

Chipotle Baked Cod with Jammy Peppers

This smoky Chipotle Baked Cod comes together in one baking dish with sweet marinated bell peppers, shallots and garlic. Serve with quinoa, black beans and avocado for a balanced weeknight meal. Why you’ll love this Chipotle Baked Cod with Jammy Peppers Ingredients Scroll to the end of the page for […]

Roasted Carrot and Lentil Salad with Hummus
Dinner, Gluten Free, Healthy, Salad, Vegan

Roasted Carrot and Lentil Salad with Hummus

This Roasted Carrot and Lentil Salad is loaded with spiced shallots, hearty French lentils, dates, olives and toasted almonds. Serve everything over hummus with fresh mint and a pinch of flaky sea salt. It’s salty, sweet and savory—perfect for a healthy winter main or side. Roasted vegetable salads are one […]