Turns out, adding lemon, garlic and Parmesan to my already tried and true broccoli roasting method was a smart choice indeed. Fresh, bright and salty - what more could you ask for in a side dish??

The key to making Asian inspired lettuce wraps at home is to build your flavor, layer upon layer. All together, it's a texturally pleasing, healthy and hearty meal that's jam-packed with bright, bold flavors.

The only thing better than the flavor of these pork chops and the simple fact that they took only about 20 minutes from start to finish, is how absolutely gorgeous they turned out.

This cheese ball comes rolled up with some serious flavor. Loads of cheesiness create the perfect base no doubt but where this cheese ball gets the real flavor is in the nut mixture. Just add more bubbly and it's a true party.

These roasted garlic beans are savory, crunchy and aromatic, laced with sweet, pungent garlic flavor yet not too overpowering. A true garlic lovers delight. You kind of forget you're eating a vegetable all together. Seriously.

Fair warning, this guac is likely to disappear quickly! Did I mention it's quick and easy? Well, of course it is. And you bet your bottom dollar it’s even better than Chipotle!

I'll tell you what sort of crazy magic happens to kale when you add lemon and garlic. It's so good that the first time I made it, we may or may not have polished off the whole bunch.

When you have a perfect product like freshly caught steelhead salmon, there's no need to fuss with it whatsoever. Salt and pepper, rich, creamy creme fraiche and earthy rosemary are the perfect accompaniments to my favorite salmon recipe.

This infamous broccoli gets crisp, flavorful and slightly smoky. You almost forget you're eating broccoli. Served with just about anything - chicken, steak, pasta, soup, you name it - consider my blasted broccoli “vegetable candy.”

As much as I love dive bar wings, making them at home is not only easier and cheaper, but tastier! I love these sweet and spicy wings featuring a sticky glaze. A hot broil in the oven to finish makes them crispy and succulent as can be.

Truly one of my favorite recipes of all time, my black bean corn salsa takes zero time to throw together and is utterly delicious. It’s also sure to be a hit at any party, so plan to double the recipe!

The slow cooker creates perfectly shreddable, nacho-worthy chicken. Then it’s all about the cheese, beans and the rest of your nacho toppings. These babies are fully loaded, spicy, creamy and smoky - the perfect compliment to game day festivities!