Traditional pesto with basil, pine nuts, and Parmesan gets an upgrade with plenty roasted garlic.

Fresh and summery mango avocado salsa with grilled chipotle chicken.

Eggs nestled in a spicy chipotle pepper black bean sauce and topped with fresh corn, peppers, and red onion. And with a tortilla, of course!

This pasta is so easy! Takes about 15 minutes start to finish.

Any time is a good time for a fried egg sandwich with bacon, spinach, and herbed mayo.

Tortellini soup made with veggies and fresh herbs.

This peanut butter banana bread is easy to make and will make your house smell amazing!

Quick and easy honey glazed carrots brightened with a squeeze of fresh lemon juice and cooked, on the stove, with some herbs and olive oil.

Pan-seared salmon with a simple white bean salad with sun-dried tomatoes and cucumber.

An easy skillet chicken lasagna with all the best parts of a traditional lasagna without all the hassle.

Homemade hummus with roasted red peppers.

Sort of like pesto except with roasted broccoli, tangy sweet sun dried tomatoes, and almonds. So easy it’s on the table in 30 minutes!

Hearty chicken noodle soup with juicy chicken, tender vegetables, and soft noodles with a squeeze of bright lemon before serving.

No bake oatmeal bites made with peanut butter, pretzels, coconut, and dark chocolate

Slow cooked bolognese made with ground pork, smoky bacon, and red wine.

Cinnamon buns with a light sugar glaze

Tender roasted parsnips, crunchy apple, and crispy pancetta all tossed together with some arugula dressed lightly in olive oil and lemon.

A 5-ingredient smoothie that will remind you of orange push-up pops from childhood. Except better because you can have it for breakfast.

Layers of tortillas, shredded cheese, and a creamy vegetable filling make this enchilada casserole a warm and comforting dinner.

Do you take time for lunch? An old memory has inspired me to carve out a mid-day break and this tomato soup is on the menu.