This fall harvest salad is chock-full of roasted veggies, fruits and nuts, and the most incredible lemon maple dressing. It’s a delicious and festive side dish! Back when we lived in Seattle, there was one restaurant called Deru Market that I was obsessed with. I would always look forward to going there and ordering their farm salad. After we moved to Nashville, I missed that salad so much — I…

Hearty kale, salty Parmesan, and creamy pasta are tossed together in this kale pasta Caesar salad. The homemade dressing takes it over the top! I have ordered a Caesar salad from at least 500 different restaurants in my life. I’ve never officially counted, but I literally order one every single time we eat out lol… so I think it’s safe to say that I know a good Caesar salad when I try one. This…

Well, this officially marks a year of weekly menus! I have loved sharing a bit more of my world with you guys, and I hope that these meal plans have inspired you. Cooking for a family is a lot of work, but it’s also so much fun if you embrace your mistakes and learn how to be creative. THANK YOU for sticking around — and now, it’s time for one last menu. If you love the structure of having a…

Comfort food is so special to me. Whenever I dig into a warm plate of food, it takes me back to being in my grandma’s kitchen in Ukraine and watching her cook. So many of my recipes are inspired by my mom or grandma, and I hope to continue passing them down through generations. As the weather gets colder, let’s embrace creamy and comforting meals that taste like home! Georgian food culture is…

Hearty farro, fresh veggies, and peppery arugula are the stars of this Mediterranean farro salad. The bright and tangy vinaigrette is my favorite part! During the fall season, I LOVE farro salads. Something about the cooler temperatures makes me reach for hearty and filling meals — like this Mediterranean farro salad. I’m obsessed with the chewy texture and nutty flavor of this ancient grainand…

This tuna pasta salad is an ultra-creamy combo of canned tuna, elbow macaroni, and crunchy veggies. If you’re looking for an easy, high-protein lunch, this is for you! While the boys are off at school this year, Tim and I are trying to focus on high-protein meals more than ever. You guys know how much I love meal prepping to meet my protein goals, and this tuna pasta salad checks all the boxes.…

This queso fundido is an incredible dip consisting of melty cheese and spicy chorizo sausage. Serve it up for a Tex-Mex dinner, movie night, or party! If you’ve never heard of queso fundido, let me introduce you to one of the most amazing party appetizers ever. It’s essentially just a ton of melted cheese with meaty chorizo thrown in — and if your mouth is watering just reading those words… MINE…