Whether you’ve always worked from home or you recently started, you still need a satisfying lunch. These simple ideas can be thrown together quickly or prepped ahead. Try one of these 15 Easy to Make Work From Home Lunch Ideas for a faster, tastier midday break. More people are working from home now, which often … Read more

These garlic-butter smashed sweet potato coins with Parmesan are an easy, crowd-pleasing side that became an instant favorite in my household—my daughter ate nearly half the batch before dinner even started. The recipe is straightforward: simple ingredients, quick prep, and big flavor. The tender sweet potato rounds are briefly boiled, smashed, brushed with garlic butter, … Read more

This caramel pumpkin spice bread pudding made in the pressure cooker is surprisingly simple and richly comforting — perfect for fall or any time you want a cozy treat. For me, cooking and baking are restorative. After a long, busy stretch — especially during a recent move into our first home — I found that … Read more

Chicken Cutlets with Orange and Arugula This version of chicken cutlets offers a bright, savory twist: orange zest and fresh parsley are mixed into the breadcrumb-Parmesan coating for aromatic, crisp cutlets. A simple salad of segmented oranges, diced tomatoes, red onion and peppery arugula dresses the chicken and gives each bite a fresh, summery contrast. … Read more

With the holiday season upon us, I’m excited to share a standout side dish: Roasted Carrots and Dates with Pistachio Pesto. It feels gourmet but is made from everyday, affordable ingredients you can find at any grocery store. This recipe brings bright, festive flavor to your table. Roasted carrots and onions caramelize and become tender … Read more

These sun-dried tomato and goat cheese stuffed chicken breasts are bright with balsamic vinegar, shallots, fresh basil, and thyme. The filling is creamy and tangy while the chicken stays juicy—an elegant weeknight dinner or a simple dish to serve guests. Sun-dried tomatoes are briefly rehydrated, finely chopped and combined with minced shallots, garlic, a splash … Read more

One Bowl Pear & Almond Cake This One Bowl Pear & Almond Cake is a simple, comforting bake that’s perfect for busy afternoons and family teatime. It follows the same easy, one-bowl method as my popular apple cake but swaps apples for juicy pears and adds ground almonds and a crunchy flaked-almond topping. The result … Read more

Shu Mai / Siu Mai dumplings filled with broccoli and zucchini in a garlicky sauce. These vegan dumplings make a delightful snack or appetizer. I served them with thin beet slices for color and hoisin dipping sauce for a sweet-savory contrast. Jump to the recipe below to make your own from scratch. I finally made … Read more

When I first thought about writing a post listing the top 10 or 15 recipes from my new cookbook, Big Vegan Flavor, I assumed it would be simple. Two hours later—after drafting and redrafting the list more than a dozen times—I realized picking favorites from 150 recipes is like asking a parent to name their … Read more

Sharing my best Disneyland tips to help you master Disneyland’s mobile ordering. This feature is one of the smartest time-savers at the parks—skip the long food lines and place your order right from the Disneyland app. Disneyland Tips One of my favorite Disneyland tips is to use mobile ordering through the official Disneyland App. It … Read more