Recipes

It might not be quite as indulgent as those upcoming holiday feasts, but you can consider this a warm-up for the months ahead: It’s my famous Roasted Hasselback Butternut Squash recipe!

Juicy tomatoes, creamy mozzarella, fragrant basil, and a drizzle of balsamic and olive oil come together in this handheld delight. This recipe, available exclusively in Peoria Magazine, screams summertime deliciousness to me and my family. Get ready to take a bite and savor the taste of summer!

Before my kiddos were all grown up, I used to be a podiatrist. Between keeping all my appointments and getting my kids out to all their after-school activities, the “set it and forget it” method made things so much easier. My Easy Instant Pot White Bean Chili is the perfect “set it and forget it” after school recipe!

Although you would think this dish originated in Italy, the original Chicken Piccata recipe was actually created in the United States by Italian immigrants. The original piccatas were made with veal, but over time, chicken became a more affordable protein for the dish… and it’s really good, too.

These savory and delicious grilled portabella mushroom tacos are one of my best gluten-free and vegetarian dishes for summer. The grilled portabella mushrooms are smoky with a rich umami note, and my Super Crunchy Asian Coleslaw as a topping takes them over the top! Versatile and suitable for different dietary restrictions, you’ll be making these tacos all year long.

I don’t limit my grilling to just the chicken. Why shouldn’t we get creative with it? And if you’ve never tried grilling fruit before, stop what you're doing right now and go get the ingredients for this recipe. Pesto, peaches, and juicy grilled chicken… YUM!

Pronounced something like pahn bahn-yah, this perfect picnic sandwich originated in Nice, France, where it was first made as a French tuna sandwich. My friend Terri’s version of the famous French sandwich is made on a baguette with smoked turkey and provolone cheese. It’s the perfect sandwich to slice up and share with your family and friends!

This is my go-to recipe for fast and easy barbecue ribs. Instead of cooking these ribs on low heat for several hours, I cook them on high heat on my outdoor grill. The secret ingredients are the dry rub and the grilling process. Click through for the full recipe, including the best dry rub mix ever!

This super easy pasta is absolutely bursting with flavor. And who doesn’t love a bright, delicious, homemade pasta dish on a beautiful spring day? The secret ingredient is the scratch-made Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto that you’ll use as a topping. Yep, you’re making pesto, too!

This isn’t your average galette! Roasted carrots meet creamy feta and a flaky, rustic crust in this carrot and feta galette recipe. Easy to love and even easier to share.

Asparagus and pancetta are the stars of this super easy fettuccine pasta recipe. Crispy pancetta, fresh spring asparagus, peas… Finish it off with a splash of cream, Parmesan, and fresh herbs. People will be drooling at the kitchen door.

On St. Patrick’s Day, everything's better with a little Guinness… including Mac and Cheese! The rich, dark, Guinness stout and the bright, tangy cheddar give this cheesy treat a complexity of flavor that takes mac and cheese to a whole new level.