sides, saladsLauren Agrestiolive oil, salt, pepper, vegetarian, gluten-free, vegan, maple syrup, weeknight, red onion, apple cider vinegar, feed a crowd, salad greens, carrots, garlic, the lighter side, 15-minuteComment

Garlicky Green Slaw

Kitchen sink slaw made from your extra greens



sides, saladsLauren Agrestiolive oil, salt, pepper, vegetarian, gluten-free, vegan, maple syrup, weeknight, red onion, apple cider vinegar, feed a crowd, salad greens, carrots, garlic, the lighter side, 15-minuteComment
Garlicky Green Slaw
appetizers, snacks, sidesLauren Agrestiolive oil, gluten-free, red onion, salt, pepper, tomatoes, olives, feta, Italian seasoning, red pepper flakes, salad greens, feed a crowd, mediterranean, Greek, vegetarianComment

Fastest Baked Feta with Tomatoes, Olives, & Red Onion

Creamy, melty feta is party-ready in less than half an hour.



appetizers, snacks, sidesLauren Agrestiolive oil, gluten-free, red onion, salt, pepper, tomatoes, olives, feta, Italian seasoning, red pepper flakes, salad greens, feed a crowd, mediterranean, Greek, vegetarianComment
Fastest Baked Feta with Tomatoes, Olives, & Red Onion
sauces, meatsLauren Agrestivegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, the lighter side, mediterranean, olive oil, maple syrup, apple cider vinegar, lemons, salt, pepper, garlic, cumin, chili powder, Italian seasoning, soy sauce, hot sauce, red pepper flakes, mustard, tomato paste, American Classics, small batchComment

Six Summer Marinades From the Pantry

Tired: premixed sauces. Wired: Homemade, customizable marinades.


sauces, meatsLauren Agrestivegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, the lighter side, mediterranean, olive oil, maple syrup, apple cider vinegar, lemons, salt, pepper, garlic, cumin, chili powder, Italian seasoning, soy sauce, hot sauce, red pepper flakes, mustard, tomato paste, American Classics, small batchComment
Six Summer Marinades From the Pantry
appetizersLauren Agrestivegetarian, Italian, the lighter side, mediterranean, feed a crowd, tomatoes, olive oil, garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, bread, Parmesan, 15-minute2 Comments

Bruschetta with Canned Tomatoes

Make bruschetta with canned tomatoes until your vine-ripened ones have reached their peak.


appetizersLauren Agrestivegetarian, Italian, the lighter side, mediterranean, feed a crowd, tomatoes, olive oil, garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, bread, Parmesan, 15-minute2 Comments
Bruschetta with Canned Tomatoes
mains, meatsLauren Agrestimediterranean, weeknight, feed a crowd, gluten-free, ground turkey, red onion, olives, feta, spinach, garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, olive oil, almonds, lemons, meal prep ideas, the lighter side, keto2 Comments

Mediterranean Turkey Burgers with Spreadable Feta

Dry turkey burger blues are behind us.

mains, meatsLauren Agrestimediterranean, weeknight, feed a crowd, gluten-free, ground turkey, red onion, olives, feta, spinach, garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, olive oil, almonds, lemons, meal prep ideas, the lighter side, keto2 Comments
Mediterranean Turkey Burgers with Spreadable Feta
salads, appetizersLauren Agrestimaple syrup, mustard, salad greens, spinach, weeknight, olive oil, lemons, garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, potatoes, gluten-free, vegetarian, vegan, mediterranean, the lighter sideComment

Spring Salad with Garlic and Herb Roasted Potatoes

We’re learning how to make salad dressing. It’s going to happen.

salads, appetizersLauren Agrestimaple syrup, mustard, salad greens, spinach, weeknight, olive oil, lemons, garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, potatoes, gluten-free, vegetarian, vegan, mediterranean, the lighter sideComment
Spring Salad with Garlic and Herb Roasted Potatoes
soups, mainsLauren AgrestiAmerican-Chinese, olive oil, butter, yellow onion, garlic, soy sauce, apple cider vinegar, maple syrup, lemons, cinnamon, pepper, hot sauce, mustard, Parmesan, broth, chicken, pasta, eggs, salad greens, spinach, red pepper flakes, pickled jalapenos, weeknightComment

Spaghetti Ramen with Chicken and Parmesan Rind

Quick ramen from easy-to-find staples? We tried it.

soups, mainsLauren AgrestiAmerican-Chinese, olive oil, butter, yellow onion, garlic, soy sauce, apple cider vinegar, maple syrup, lemons, cinnamon, pepper, hot sauce, mustard, Parmesan, broth, chicken, pasta, eggs, salad greens, spinach, red pepper flakes, pickled jalapenos, weeknightComment
Spaghetti Ramen with Chicken and Parmesan Rind
breakfasts, brunchesLauren Agrestigluten-free, the lighter side, salt, pepper, vegetarian, weeknight, meal prep ideas, olive oil, Italian seasoning, yellow onion, spinach, salad greens, garlic, eggs, potatoes, ParmesanComment

Fresh Baked Frittata with Potatoes and Greens

The ultimate cure to what-do-I-make-itis.

breakfasts, brunchesLauren Agrestigluten-free, the lighter side, salt, pepper, vegetarian, weeknight, meal prep ideas, olive oil, Italian seasoning, yellow onion, spinach, salad greens, garlic, eggs, potatoes, ParmesanComment
Fresh Baked Frittata with Potatoes and Greens
mainsLauren Agrestigluten-free, mediterranean, the lighter side, salt, pepper, vegan, vegetarian, weeknight, meal prep ideas, chickpeas, olive oil, cumin, Italian seasoning, oats, yellow onion, spinach, salad greens, garlic6 Comments

Easy Falafel with Canned Chickpeas (Vegan & Gluten-Free)

No soaking, no fuss, on the table in less than an hour.

mainsLauren Agrestigluten-free, mediterranean, the lighter side, salt, pepper, vegan, vegetarian, weeknight, meal prep ideas, chickpeas, olive oil, cumin, Italian seasoning, oats, yellow onion, spinach, salad greens, garlic6 Comments
Easy Falafel with Canned Chickpeas (Vegan & Gluten-Free)
soups, appetizersLauren Agrestigluten-free, mediterranean, the lighter side, brown rice, broth, chicken, salt, pepper, Italian seasoning, eggs, lemons, salad greens, GreekComment

Avgolemono Soup with Chicken and Brown Rice

Lemon, egg yolks, chicken, and rice make a creamy, silky, simple soup.

soups, appetizersLauren Agrestigluten-free, mediterranean, the lighter side, brown rice, broth, chicken, salt, pepper, Italian seasoning, eggs, lemons, salad greens, GreekComment
Avgolemono Soup with Chicken and Brown Rice
breakfasts, snacksLauren Agrestigluten-free, oats, cinnamon, almonds, maple syrup, apples, milk, vegetarian, salt, meal prep ideas, feed a crowd, apple cider vinegar, eggs, butter, American ClassicsComment

Apple Pie Baked Oatmeal for Non-Bakers

No baking supplies? No problem.

breakfasts, snacksLauren Agrestigluten-free, oats, cinnamon, almonds, maple syrup, apples, milk, vegetarian, salt, meal prep ideas, feed a crowd, apple cider vinegar, eggs, butter, American ClassicsComment
Apple Pie Baked Oatmeal for Non-Bakers
sandwiches, mainsLauren Agrestibroccoli, chickpeas, olive oil, feta, garlic, salt, pepper, bread, salad greens, spinach, red onion, lemons, mustard, Italian seasoning, vegetarian, the lighter side, 15-minute, small batch3 Comments

Super-Green Sandwiches with Broccoli-Feta Hummus

Salad gets an upgrade and becomes a sandwich.

sandwiches, mainsLauren Agrestibroccoli, chickpeas, olive oil, feta, garlic, salt, pepper, bread, salad greens, spinach, red onion, lemons, mustard, Italian seasoning, vegetarian, the lighter side, 15-minute, small batch3 Comments
Super-Green Sandwiches with Broccoli-Feta Hummus
sidesLauren Agrestipotatoes, olive oil, garlic, chili powder, mustard, salt, pepper, tomato paste, apple cider vinegar, maple syrup, cinnamon, hot sauce, gluten-free, vegetarian, vegan, American ClassicsComment

Chili-Garlic Oven Fries with Homemade Ketchup

Fresh-baked fries and ketchup from scratch are easier than you think.

sidesLauren Agrestipotatoes, olive oil, garlic, chili powder, mustard, salt, pepper, tomato paste, apple cider vinegar, maple syrup, cinnamon, hot sauce, gluten-free, vegetarian, vegan, American ClassicsComment
Chili-Garlic Oven Fries with Homemade Ketchup
mainsLauren Agrestigluten-free, vegetarian, Tex-Mex, Mexican, meal prep ideas, the lighter side, weeknight, black beans, tomatoes, pickled jalapenos, garlic, chili powder, cumin, salt, pepper, corn tortillas, red onion, spinach, salad greens, feta, lemons, 15-minuteComment

Easiest Ever Black Bean Tacos

Every day is taco Tuesday with 15-minute black bean tacos.

mainsLauren Agrestigluten-free, vegetarian, Tex-Mex, Mexican, meal prep ideas, the lighter side, weeknight, black beans, tomatoes, pickled jalapenos, garlic, chili powder, cumin, salt, pepper, corn tortillas, red onion, spinach, salad greens, feta, lemons, 15-minuteComment
Easiest Ever Black Bean Tacos
sides, vegetablesLauren Agrestigluten-free, Egyptian, carrots, olive oil, maple syrup, salt, pepper, chickpeas, almonds, lemons, garlic, mustard, milk, oats, red pepper flakes, chili powder, cumin, vegan, vegetarianComment

Maple Roasted Carrots with Vegan Lemon Aioli & Oat Dukkah

A North African-inspired plant-based side that’s filling enough to be lunch.

sides, vegetablesLauren Agrestigluten-free, Egyptian, carrots, olive oil, maple syrup, salt, pepper, chickpeas, almonds, lemons, garlic, mustard, milk, oats, red pepper flakes, chili powder, cumin, vegan, vegetarianComment
Maple Roasted Carrots with Vegan Lemon Aioli & Oat Dukkah