These are 16 of the best chicken thigh recipes I make on repeat, from cozy pastas and curries to tacos, skewers, and fast weeknight dinners. Here is the thing about chicken thighs: they are basically foolproof. Juicier and more forgiving than breasts, they stay tender no matter how you cook them, and the extra fat [...]
If cozy dinners are your love language, you have landed in exactly the right place. This roundup of fall dinner ideas is everything I cook on repeat once the weather turns: brothy minestrones and chicken tortilla soups, big-eat chilis, butternut and brussels sprout salads that count as dinner, brown-butter squash pastas, sausage-and-mushroom risottos, sheet-pan fall [...]
How are we already at week 42 of meal plans?? That means only 10 more weeks of the year! Whew! 5 nights of epic quick/easy weeknight dinners plus breakfast and dessert ideas?! HERE WE GO! [...]
In my quest to figure out the best way to use pantry staples, let me introduce you to Skillet Cheesy Chickpeas!! If you love chickpeas like I do, my Deconstructed Falafel Salad is another way to put them to work. Serve this one with my Best Garlic Bread to soak up all that cheesy tomato [...]
I'm fully in my "bites" era, and succulent Garlic Butter Steak Bites are today's obsession: 1-inch cubes of sirloin seared hard in a screaming-hot pan, then finished in a fragrant garlic-shallot butter with thyme and a splash of Worcestershire. They're on the table in 15 minutes, my kids demolish them, and they're genuinely addictive. If [...]
Let's keep things light this week, shall we? Okay well light-ish! We have some decadent months ahead of us and I'm all about balance. [...]
Tomato Basil Gnocchi with a fat ball of burrata on top… it's all I want to eat from now until the end of time! If you love gnocchi as much as I do, you'll also be obsessed with my Crispy Cheesy Gnocchi, Gnocchi with Peas and Asparagus, and Chicken Parmesan Baked Gnocchi. Why I Love [...]
This is my curated weeknight roundup of 80+ healthy dinner ideas: recipes engineered for the four boxes most of us are checking (protein-rich, vegetable-forward, ready in about 30 minutes, and varied enough that no one burns out on the same five meals). It's organized by category (salads, healthy chicken, vegetables, vegetarian, bowls, family dinners, and [...]
How is it possible that we are already into our 40th week of meal plans? Where has this year gone!? Welp, here we go... Sunday - We're going with Chicken Larb Tots!!! OBSESSED with this recipe! Monday - Perfect Bean and Cheese Burritos are the right way to start this crazy busy week! Tuesday - [...]
If you love Chicken Parmesan, wait until you try it in meatball form. These cheesy, saucy, basil-topped Chicken Parmesan Meatballs are weeknight magic and perfect for entertaining. If you love meatballs, my Perfect Italian Meatballs are the classic version. Serve either of them with my Best Garlic Bread and Simple Sautéed Greens for the ultimate [...]
If you're tired of the same old lunch ideas and hunting for new options worth making, I've got you covered. From the best taco salad and triple decker sandwich to every soup you could want, plus kid-friendly picks, meal prep wins, and healthy salads I rotate through every week. If you want even more inspiration [...]
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Big HUGE GIANT week this week! We're T-2 days until my 4th cookbook is out into the world and I cannot freaking wait! I'm so excited to see what recipes you guys love the most!! In the meantime... let's mealplan! [...]
Rosh Hashanah Menu - Whipped Feta [...]
If you've spent any amount of time here on WGC, you know that I'm obsessed with my Avocado Kale Caesar Salad. Recently I turned it into a Chicken Caesar Wrap and it's absolute perfection. Use my Foolproof Chicken Breasts for the protein, drizzle it all with my Tahini Sauce, and if you love this flavor [...]
Another one of our famous WGC dinner party menus coming your way - and this time it's all about the most insane Salmon Shawarma Dinner Party and all the incredible side dishes! Menu below serves 6! I've now made this Shawarma Dinner Party menu a grand total of 12 times in the last 9 months... [...]
I am always hesitant to kick off "fall cooking season" because I'm never quite ready to say goodbye to summer. But this year I'm ready! Pumpkin season is in full swing (so is cinnamon broom season much to my dismay), and we're going for it! This Pumpkin Chicken Chili is cozy, hearty, and packed with [...]
Here we go friends! Week 38 of meal planning is coming in HOT. [...]
You know how much I love a DIY dinner situation and these Larb Tots are giving major build-your-own energy. They’re inspired by Anajak, my favorite Thai restaurant here in LA, where they’re always on the menu and I order them without fail. They’re fun, flavorful, and perfect for a crowd. Why I Love This Recipe [...]
These Cuban Mojo Chicken Thighs might be my favorite thing to come out of my kitchen this month. I am straight up obsessed and don’t be shocked if the Mojo marinade starts showing up on other recipes in the near future. Pro Tip - The recipes for these posts do not call for the Mojo [...]
Never miss a meal plan again! Sign up here to receive my weekly meal plans in your inbox Sunday: Chipotle Chicken Lettuce Wraps are the perfect Sunday night dinner because HELLO leftovers for the rest of the week!! Monday: Fully obsessed with this Salmon Stone fruit Bowl Tuesday: it's HOT AF here in SoCal so we're [...]
I didn't go to Greece this summer so instead... I brought it to me with this Greek Grilled Chicken Panzanella! It's basically late summer in a bowl. Bright, herby, crunchy, and loaded with flavor, it’s the kind of meal you’ll make on repeat. Why I Love This Recipe I LOVE LOVE LOVE this Greek Grilled [...]
Beef bulgogi lettuce wraps are thin slices of marinated Korean beef, seared hot and fast, then wrapped in crisp Bibb lettuce with a fresh scallion salad and steamed white rice. Bulgogi (Korean for "fire meat") is a centuries-old Korean BBQ dish; my version uses hanger steak and a soy-sesame-pear marinade for that signature savory-sweet hit. [...]
Never miss a meal plan again! Sign up here to receive my weekly meal plans in your inbox It's the last long weekend of summer and I'm ready for Labor Day party tomorrow!! Bring it on. If you need me, I'll be eating all weekend long. That said, here's what's on the menu: Sunday: We're [...]
Time to pull out all the stops guys… Labor Day is this weekend and it’s the last official party weekend of summer. That calls for one thing…. Lobster Rolls! [...]
The most delicious Labor Day Menu is about to go down!! The last summer holiday weekend is just around the corner and it’s basically another excuse to throw a soiree (as if we really needed an excuse!) [...]
Flatbreads, fries and fish tacos.... oh my!! Grab this weeks meal plan with all these things and more! It's one of the best meal plans yet. [...]
Nothing says “lazy weekend brunch” quite like a frittata that’s packed with fresh veggies, creamy cheese, and all the herbs. This Zucchini Frittata with Feta and Chives is peak summer sunshine on a plate. Why I Love This Recipe We're having an unintentional zucchini week here on WGC. Yesterday was fritters. Today is this Zucchini [...]
Summer might "technically" be winding down as far as summer parties / travel goes... but I'm not ready to give up on those beautiful and easy sunday dinner parties! This Late Summer Dinner Party Menu is perfection and the entire menu can be sized up depending on how many you're feeding. Another bonus: the entire [...]
If you’re looking for the ultimate crowd-pleaser, look no further. These Pulled Pork Sliders are a little smoky, a little sweet, and absolutely loaded with flavor. And bonus - NO TURNING ON THE OVEN now that summer is in full swing. Why I Love This Recipe These Pulled Pork Sliders are one of those no-fail, [...]
Seeing as how summer is in full swing and 4th of July is just around the corner, and ribs are making a LOT of appearances... I put together a BBQ Ribs Party Menu so you can knock it outta the park! We've got ribs, sides, salads and a cocktail to round it out! Honestly, it's [...]
It's hard figuring out what's for dinner every night, but these 80 best chicken recipes are all sure to be crowd pleasers. Whether you're craving my Chicken Parmesan for an Italian night, Chicken Larb Bowls for something fresh and flavorful, or my go-to Grilled Chicken Thighs for an easy weeknight dinner, there's something here for [...]
Well my friends, grilling season has officially started. These Grilled Bell Peppers are heavenly and the only way I will be eating bell peppers for the foreseeable future months. Grilled and charred and then tossed with some burst cherry tomatoes, a splash of great olive oil and vinegar and a big ball of burrata on [...]
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These Chile Lime Wings are crispy, zesty, and packed with bold chile and lime flavor. They're oven-baked until golden for an easy appetizer or dinner. [...]
If you want to look like an absolute boss, you absolutely have to make this Tomato Tarte Tatin sometime during summer / tomato season. It’s one of those stunning yet shockingly easy recipes that looks like you spent hours, but really it’s store-bought puff pastry doing the heavy lifting. Why I Love This Recipe A [...]
Salmon Puttanesca [...]
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Hands down one of the most popular recipes on WGC - Basil Vinaigrette. Not even exaggerating, it's the best vinaigrette in the world and it's going to make your recipes THAT much better! [...]
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If you’re craving something light, fresh, and packed with flavor, this Crispy Salmon Succotash is your new bff. It’s quick, easy, impressive and screams HEALTH lol! Why I Love This Recipe I've been a succotash girl since childhood. My mom used to make us a version of this and put it on pasta and chicken. [...]
If you've been here a while, you know about the importance of Homemade Tzatziki in my life. It's one of the best condiments of all times! Now pair that with the most succulent chicken skewers, and you're in business. Ready? Yogurt Marinated Grilled Chicken Skewers are happening. If you love these, my Chicken Shish Kabobs [...]
It's almost birthday time!! And we're celebrating with this Tomato Basil Pasta LOADED with burrata cheese and toasted breadcrumbs. You'll want to make it immediately. [...]
These Greek Lamb Meatballs with Homemade Tzatziki are an easy weekday dinner recipe! Serve them with a Cucumber Feta Salad, my favorite Oregano Feta Fries, or a Chopped Greek Salad and scoop it all up with some Hummus and Herbed Baked Pita Chips. Dinner is served. Greek Lamb Meatballs at a Glance Summarize and save [...]
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