Summertime means rocking on a porch with an ice-y cold glass of tea in hand, failing miserably at cutting through the heavy heat and humidity with a flimsy paper fan. Ok, so maybe I’m more likely to be splashing in the pool with the kids, or...

This post is sponsored by my friends at Beech-Nut, makers of delicious food for babies, made with simple ingredients. My girls — Scarlet and Stella — can be picky eaters. They poke at foods that wiggle, insist the crust of their sandwiches be removed and push green...

You can never have too many quick and healthy chicken recipes. This 5-Ingredient Lemon Chicken with Spinach I created for Food Network’s Healthy Eats blog is exactly what your midweek dinner routine needs! You might also enjoy: Salmon and Broccoli Stir-Fry for Food Network’s Healthy Eats Blog Sheet Pan...

’Tis the season for turkey and cranberries. So why not package them into one tasty bundle? My 5-Ingredient Turkey Meatballs with Cranberry Sauce take less than 30 minutes to make from start to finish–perfect for an easy holiday party appetizer or a midweek family...

Colorful, delicous jack-o’lantern bowls surefire way to impress on Halloween Serving this show-stopping stuffed pumpkin recipe will no doubt have your friends talking for years to come. The chicken and vegetables are delicious to eat on their own, or you could even serve a very...

The game-watching, tailgating and fall festival weather begs for hearty meals. So often these events revolve around greasy, heavy foods, but they don’t have to! A bowl of piping-hot chili is always a crowd-pleaser, and is packed with high-quality protein. The 5-Ingredient Slow-Cooker Chili I created for FoodNetwork.com’s...

I created this grilled chicken recipe as an ode to the warmer weather and the outdoor grilling that comes with it. My Cajun-Spiced Grilled Chicken is bright with apple cider vinegar and fresh parsley, a refreshing change of pace from sticky-sweet bottled barbecue sauces.   You...

I am absolutely thrilled to announce my first recipe post on Foodnetwork.com’s “Healthy Eats” blog: The recipes that I will be contributing to Foodnetwork.com will be focused on what everybody wants: 5 ingredients or less. And I am so excited to be the one creating...

Post sponsored by Shamrock Farms cottage cheese, written 100% by me. In the interest of eating fresher, cleaner, I created this new take on cheesy, creamy noodles—with cottage cheese. Think fettuccine Alfredo minus the food hangover. Shamrock Farms cottage cheese has been my favorite cottage...

Frozen turkey meatballs are a lifesaver for busy people who want to prepare delicious meals in minutes. These savory, leaner meatballs are a staple in my freezer since everyone in my family loves them. For the sauce, I use Greek yogurt to replace sour cream,...