What makes this hot sauce so great is that it’s actually flavorful and doesn’t sear your taste buds off! Instead, this hot sauce is perfectly spicy with hints of smoke and aromatic garlic. Perfect on literally anything.

My love for Caesar salad is pure and true, which makes this homemade kale spin-off so special! Featuring a zippy and bold dressing, homemade ciabatta croutons and lots of salty Parm massaged into bitter kale, this Caesar is a game-changer.

A new take on standard green beans, this fresh and vibrant side dish features an herby, lemony and nutty condiment, gremolata. It’s a dish sure to wake up your taste buds!

My sunflower crunch chopped salad is refreshing, creamy and full of texture and crunch. A simple combination of crisp, chopped romaine, chopped English cucumber, crunchy sunflower seeds, loads of salty shredded mozzarella and a classic, tangy ranch create for one delicious bite that's sure to make you craving more.

Steak and chimichurri is just about as natural of a combo as peanut butter and jelly in our house! And once you've had it, it's easy to see why. The best part is it only takes a few seconds to throw together in the food processor for an impressive, homemade condiment to grace your dinner table.

My Mexican street corn salad is not only a dish that looks (almost) too pretty to eat, but it's quite literally an explosion of flavors in your mouth. Creamy mayo, bright lime and cilantro, crunchy green onions and charred corn, salty cotija crumbles and a hint of spicy jalapeños and chili powder create for one perfect bite.

This salad hits every note and then some; it's sweet, salty, sour and spicy, what?! Can you actually do that in one dish? It'll absolutely give you new meaning to the expression "cool as a cucumber" because it's cool, light and refreshing as can be.

For when you’re craving a salad or just know you should eat one, you have to whip up one of my favorite salads made with mandarin oranges, goat cheese and almonds. With tons of texture, crunch and zip, it's the perfect everyday salad to reawaken your taste buds with clean, light and refreshing flavors.

Ranch and veggies are the ideal combo in my book! And while you may think a bottle of store-bought ranch will do the trick, think again. My buttermilk ranch dip comes together easier and faster than you can say “Hidden Valley Ranch”, and it’s darn tastier too!

Bacon is the key ingredient here, folks! Paired with fragrant shallots, tangy mustard and a touch of honey, this zippy vinegar-based potato salad is the perfect compliment to your favorite grilled recipes!

If you're feeling like you're in a salad rut, this salad is sure to spice things up in a big way. The flavors of punchy ginger, soy, red chili flake and sesame oil paired with crunchy almonds and fresh veggies quite literally pop in your mouth. Serve it as a first course at your next meal and it's guaranteed to steal the show.

My pesto always features a heavy hand of garlic, no matter how I vary the other ingredients. Like in this kale version that’s crazy delicious. For kale lovers and haters alike, I promise you this pesto is legit.

Whenever I want something decadent, my mind instantly goes to these dreamy potatoes au gratin with white cheddar and tarragon. They’re cheesy, creamy and rich in flavor thanks to the help of thyme and white wine. A boat load of sharp white cheddar and heavy cream doesn’t hurt on the flavor front either!

With just four ingredients and just a mere matter of minutes, perfect, spicy, Chinese-style green beans can be on your dinner table tonight. Try them with chicken, pork, steak or even on their own with rice for my vegetarian and vegan friends.

While these taters taste amazing with my braised short ribs, they’re perfect on their own or with your favorite main dish and/or veggies. Whatever your fancy, they are a unique twist on a classic and you just might have yourself a new favorite side dish.

These twice baked sweet potatoes are sweet, creamy and decadent in all the right ways. They're quite possibly the most perfect Thanksgiving dish and there is no way you are not getting hooked upon first bite!

This ratatouille is as rustic and comforting as I remembered it when I tried it for the first time. With a hearty and bright combo of veggies enhanced with tons of flavor boosters, this ratatouille hits all the right notes.

For my garlic lovers out there, these noodles are for you! They are chock full of garlic (10 cloves, to be exact), layered with tantalizing umami flavors from tahini and soy sauce, and pack a punch from hot sesame oil.

Featuring fresh summer corn and zucchini, fresh basil and lemon juice, this favorite corn recipe is flavorful and scrumptious in every way. Serve it up any chance you can get during the summer as a side dish and it will not disappoint!

These potatoes are heavenly! The topping alone is crunchy, buttery, like a potato “crisp”, if you will. The potatoes themselves are creamy and cheesy, with tangy sour cream and gobs of sharp freshly grated cheddar cheese.