There were weeks where I lived on taco salads — no shame! It was my go-to when I needed something fast, fresh, and a little fun. I’d prep a big batch of taco meat on Sunday, and then just build these bowls during the week. They're colorful, crunchy, and so easy to customize — no more sad salads for ...

This was one of those recipes I threw together on a crazy weeknight when I had ground turkey in the fridge and zero time. I didn’t expect my family to love it as much as they did — but now it’s on repeat. It’s got all the classic sweet-and-savory sloppy joe flavor, but lightened up and ready in minu...

I love meals that feel light but still super satisfying — and these lettuce wraps hit that sweet spot.

I first made them on a hot summer night when no one wanted anything heavy (and I really didn’t want to turn on the oven). I had some ground chicken and lettuce in the fridge, so I quickly sautéed ...

If you want a quick dinner that’s full of flavor, this recipe is one of my summer go-to’s.

It started on a weeknight when I wanted something light but not boring. I had tilapia in the freezer, a lime on the counter, and chili powder in the spice drawer. After 20 minutes, dinner was done — and it wa...

I made this cake for a 4th of July BBQ years ago when it was way too hot to bake — and it’s been a family favorite ever since. I used real fruit, creamy coconut milk, and a nutty crust, and it turned out better than I ever expected. It’s cold, creamy, and bursting with berries. No oven, no fuss, and...

There was a summer trip to the farmers market where my youngest picked out a whole basket of strawberries we had to use them that day. I whipped up some almond flour crepes and smeared them with a homemade, healthier version of Nutella. We rolled them up with fresh berries, and they were gone in min...

One of my favorite memories from growing up was sitting on the back porch in the summertime, eating strawberry pie with my mom. But the original recipe was full of sugar, canned filling, and Cool Whip — delicious, but not how I wanted to feed my own family. So I gave it a healthy twist, and now this...

This Strawberry Shortcake Trifle is what I call a “miracle dessert”  it looks gorgeous, feeds a crowd, and comes together in minutes. I first made it for a last-minute family BBQ when I had strawberries to use up and zero time to bake. I layered cake cubes, whipped cream, and sweetened berries in a ...

Sarah’s Story:

I first had semifreddo at a little beach café while on vacation, and I was hooked. It tasted like ice cream and mousse had a baby — light, fluffy, but still creamy. When I got home, I started experimenting with key lime juice and Greek yogurt to keep it a bit lighter. Now this is our...

Sarah’s Story:

I discovered this recipe the summer our neighbor gifted us a basket of homegrown figs. I didn’t want to bake them — they were too beautiful as they were. So I built a no-bake tart around them with a creamy yogurt filling and a nutty crust. It turned out so simple, yet so stunning. No...

Sarah’s Story:

This tropical tart happened after a beach day when we all came home sun-kissed, sandy, and hungry for something fresh. I had a coconut-based crust already chilled and a fridge full of fruit — pineapple, kiwi, mango. The kids helped decorate, and it turned into this bright, happy trea...