This salad is bright, fresh and hearty enough to satisfy your midday hunger even when you feel like eating anything but a salad. Just carve out some time for yourself this next weekend to make these impressive entree salads and you'll soon see why this is a Hungry Ali favorite.

What I love about this recipe is it’s not just a one-pot meal to ease with cleanup but it utilizes brown rice for a uniquely nutty and hearty flavor. Even more notable is the sheer amount of flavor thanks to Cajun seasoning.

If you're in the market for anything-but-bland chicken, this jerk chicken is seriously the only way to go. The marinade itself comes together in a matter of minutes from a few zips in the food processor and could be paired with not only chicken, but beef, pork, fish or tofu even.

Inspired by our favorite breakfast taco in Austin, these migas breakfast tacos are a breakfast staple in our house. Perfect for throwing together on a lazy weekend morning, they’re layered with texture and flavor; crunchy, fresh, cheesy, bright and creamy all in one bite.

This shrimp penne alla vodka is the perfect time-saving yet comforting dish. Throwing this together takes no longer than 30 minutes from start to finish and uses just a few simple ingredients.

And while the time-saving factor is all well and good, let’s be real: this is really all about the FLAVOR. The vodka sauce alone is worth licking your bowl clean for. It's bold, tangy, perfectly creamy yet surprisingly light. Subtle hints of warm spice and garlic add a much appreciated layer of flavor, along with bright, fresh basil that pair perfectly with shrimp. It's a dish you’ll easily want to eat and cook day after day!

My lemon ricotta pancakes are perfectly sweet, bright and pillow-like. The ricotta makes them creamy and reminiscent of cheesecake for breakfast. Finished off with a super easy blueberry compote, they are not only delicious but gorgeous looking!

These sun-dried tomato and pesto turkey burgers are the answer to no more boring, flavorless turkey burgers. In just about 30 minutes, these tasty turkey burgers come together and become one of the most flavor packed turkey burger recipes you’ll ever taste.

Brownies is a very loose term here with these sweet treats. They’re more of a…blondie? Technicalities aside, one thing is for sure: they are plain delicious. They're chewy and fudgy and decadent as ever and loaded with sweetness.

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.

Dubbed a Hungry Ali favorite, this recipe is not only easy to make thanks to the sheet pan, of course, but the help of some rock star ingredients. The result is a smokey, spicy, zesty and fresh meal that should absolutely be the star of your next meal plan.

As your self-proclaimed taco girl, I present to you a superbly delicious and easy recipe for tacos al pastor. My recipe takes these classic flavors of al pastor and adapts them for the slow cooker. These tacos are all about the meat. Crazy tender and bursting with flavor, they are absolutely the star of the show. But the bright and flavorful toppings - queso fresco, cilantro and fresh pineapple - really seal the deal. From someone who loves cooking and eating tacos these are by far a favorite!

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.

Popcorn is already great. Add luxurious flavors like truffle and roasted garlic? Total game changer! My favorite happy hour companion is sweet, slightly chewy and perfectly indulgent.

My meatballs are messy, but in my book? Messy = perfect. Juicy, decadent and let’s not forget super cheesy, they are perfect for getting down with your messy side.

Call it salmon with coconut milk sauce or salmon with the "good juice", either way this salmon with a sauce so good it'll bring tears to your eyes is a salmon lover's dream. Baste it over some grilled salmon for a smoky finish and you have yourself a perfect bite of food in every way.

My homemade Portobello fries are nothing short of amazing. I serve mine up with two dipping sauces, a spicy chili-sesame glaze and a creamy Thai chili mayo. Whatever your vibe, these crispy morsels will disappear quickly!

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.

Using a classic braising method, these short ribs are rich, complex and fork tender with a savory, slightly sweet gravy that you could just melt in. If you're as into braising as I am, you have to give these short ribs a try.

Whenever I’m craving something on the lighter and cleaner side, my mind always goes to Greek food. These Greek chicken kebabs with a quick and flavorful dill yogurt sauce are not only healthy but easy as can be to throw together during the busiest of seasons.