These savory chicken thighs with creamy, herby and lemony rice recipe is not only easy to follow but a fun one to cook at that. You’ll love throwing this one together and just how easily this will level up your weeknight cooking game!

Arguably my favorite part of this recipe is the avocado tomatillo salsa. Just look at that gorgeous pop of green! It’s creamy, zesty and just slightly spicy and a perfect compliment to the savory and rich taco filling.

The combo of the perfect marinade, buttery salmon and a cedar plank, smoky kiss on the grill is pure perfection. Savory, sweet, tangy and buttery, it hits all the right notes on your palette. This true PNW recipe is one you’ll be making year over year.

A quick sauté in a hot pan with good olive oil, salt and pepper, and a squeeze of fresh lemon juice, then these babies are done and ready for snacking. I serve them up with my favorite, 3-ingredient sauce I’ve been whipping up for years. Mayo, Dijon and grated Parmesan create the perfect, creamy and tangy sauce for dipping.

Big surprise, I use my Instant Pot to make this pork chile verde. The result is the most tender, juicy pork morsels you’ll ever taste, braised in a most flavorful, spicy verde sauce and done in just a fraction of the time in the pressure cooker.

This salad serves as both a healthy carb and veggie-packed side dish. With sweet, grilled corn, burst cherry tomatoes, lots of fresh herbs, creamy avocado and a zesty, lime vinaigrette, this salad screams summer.

These garlic herb roasted fingerling potatoes are the perfect, classic “meat and potatoes” side dish . Pair them with some grilled asparagus or other seasonal veggies, chicken, steak, pork or even fish and it’s a well-balanced meal.

The soup is silky smooth, rich, creamy and yet light and airy at the same time. The addition of peppery bacon bits and crunchy green onion on top never hurt anyone either!

This recipe is perfect for weeknight cooking and/or late night cravings. Salty, spicy and chock full of texture and flavor, it’s one of my new go-to recipes for very good reason.

Introducing my take on the classic pimento cheese that makes for the absolute perfect party appetizer, game-day watching snack or anytime snack for that matter. The best part is this spread/dip literally comes together in a matter of minutes and requires less than a handful of ingredients.

Earthy, bitter kale, fluffy and protein-packed quinoa and spicy roasted sweet potatoes get dialed up to an 11 with the addition of a zippy, creamy tahini dressing, crunchy sunflower seeds, red onion and fresh parsley. Did I mention this recipe is vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free AND dairy-free?!

his chili features bell pepper for peppery, sweetness, chipotle peppers for smoky, spiciness, a touch of brown sugar for a sweet, rich note and, finally, a touch of masa harina, corn flour, to thicken and subtle corn flavor.

Perfect for a lazy at-home brunch, these chorizo migas hit the spot and then some. Spicy, cheesy and hearty, they come together in a flash and taste like they came straight from Austin, TX.

Buttery, herby, savory and slightly sweet, this rice pilaf hits every note and is the perfect side dish for any occasion. If you’re in search for a simple yet delicious side dish, this herbed rice pilaf with peas is a winner!

Call it “Mexican chicken noodle” soup, if you will. Instead of noodles, this flavorful and spicy chicken soup is laced with waxy, hearty hominy - a cousin of the corn family. Spicy, bold and zesty, it’s absolutely perfect for cold fall and winter evenings!

This soup is easy to throw together and can be made vegan if you’re using veggie stock! Pair it with some garlic bread or even a “cheese toasty” as the Brits would day, and it’s sure to bring comfort during this season.

What makes this recipe so stinking good isn’t just the harissa, but added simple ingredients of garlic, extra virgin olive oil, lemon, good sea salt and parsley. Cooked low and slow, the salmon stays perfectly moist under a bed of oily, fragrant harissa oil.

This easy yet impressive veggie side dish came together in less than 10 minutes. Miso and soy sauce for a double punch of umami, Sriracha for zip and lemon for brightness and tang add a bold, rich sauce to already buttery, garlicky green beans. Topped off with a sprinkle of cilantro, they are gorgeous-looking to boot!

This spicy chicken quesadilla is comfort food at its finest! There’s no shortage of melty, delicious cheese and they feature my special green sauce from Peruvian chicken with green sauce recipe.

This salmon recipe is all about the compote! The compote takes its sweet time to roast and become jammy perfection in the oven. Prepared with just a few simple ingredients and one “secret” ingredient for a subtle yet warming spicy kick.