Italian seasoning
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-minute1 Comment

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-minute1 Comment
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
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
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
mains, appetizers, meatsLauren Agrestigluten-free, weeknight, feed a crowd, meal prep ideas, olive oil, ground turkey, bacon, cheddar, eggs, pickled jalapenos, oats, garlic, Italian seasoning, chili powder, salt, pepper, American ClassicsComment

Jalapeno Popper Meatballs

Mini party meatballs with jalapeno popper flavor.

mains, appetizers, meatsLauren Agrestigluten-free, weeknight, feed a crowd, meal prep ideas, olive oil, ground turkey, bacon, cheddar, eggs, pickled jalapenos, oats, garlic, Italian seasoning, chili powder, salt, pepper, American ClassicsComment
Jalapeno Popper Meatballs
meats, mainsLauren Agrestigluten-free, the lighter side, mediterranean, meats, weeknight, keto, olive oil, chicken, balsamic vinegar, mustard, salt, pepper, garlic, Italian seasoning, meal prep ideasComment

Baked Balsamic Chicken Breast, Four Ways

The blog isn’t here for unseasoned chicken nonsense.

meats, mainsLauren Agrestigluten-free, the lighter side, mediterranean, meats, weeknight, keto, olive oil, chicken, balsamic vinegar, mustard, salt, pepper, garlic, Italian seasoning, meal prep ideasComment
Baked Balsamic Chicken Breast, Four Ways
mains, meatsLauren Agrestigluten-free, tomato paste, soy sauce, maple syrup, apple cider vinegar, chili powder, olive oil, yellow onion, carrots, ground turkey, oats, eggs, garlic, salt, pepper, the lighter side, Italian seasoning, meal prep ideasComment

Gluten-Free Mini Turkey Meatloaves

Gluten-free, dairy-free, and scratch-made.

mains, meatsLauren Agrestigluten-free, tomato paste, soy sauce, maple syrup, apple cider vinegar, chili powder, olive oil, yellow onion, carrots, ground turkey, oats, eggs, garlic, salt, pepper, the lighter side, Italian seasoning, meal prep ideasComment
Gluten-Free Mini Turkey Meatloaves
mainsLauren Agrestigluten-free, small batch, potatoes, broccoli, fish, almonds, lemons, olive oil, mustard, butter, maple syrup, garlic, salt, pepper, full meal, weeknight, Italian seasoningComment

Almond-Crusted Fish with Caramelized Lemons & Browned Butter

Flaky fish + sides on one sheet pan.

mainsLauren Agrestigluten-free, small batch, potatoes, broccoli, fish, almonds, lemons, olive oil, mustard, butter, maple syrup, garlic, salt, pepper, full meal, weeknight, Italian seasoningComment
Almond-Crusted Fish with Caramelized Lemons & Browned Butter
mains, soupsLauren Agrestivegetarian, gluten-free, vegan, mediterranean, brown rice, tomato paste, broth, tomatoes, carrots, garlic, red onion, yellow onion, spinach, chickpeas, olives, maple syrup, almonds, mustard, balsamic vinegar, olive oil, pepper, salt, the lighter side, Italian seasoning, meal prep ideas2 Comments

Kelly's Mediterranean Meal Prep

Plant-based, gluten-free meal prep that’s both cheap and quick? Challenge accepted.

mains, soupsLauren Agrestivegetarian, gluten-free, vegan, mediterranean, brown rice, tomato paste, broth, tomatoes, carrots, garlic, red onion, yellow onion, spinach, chickpeas, olives, maple syrup, almonds, mustard, balsamic vinegar, olive oil, pepper, salt, the lighter side, Italian seasoning, meal prep ideas2 Comments
Kelly's Mediterranean Meal Prep
soups, appetizersLauren Agrestiolive oil, potatoes, garlic, tomatoes, broth, apple cider vinegar, soy sauce, hot sauce, salt, pepper, fish, gluten-free, the lighter side, yellow onion, Italian seasoningComment

White Fish Stew

This soup is filling, tasty, and affordable, even using frozen white fish from the grocery store.

soups, appetizersLauren Agrestiolive oil, potatoes, garlic, tomatoes, broth, apple cider vinegar, soy sauce, hot sauce, salt, pepper, fish, gluten-free, the lighter side, yellow onion, Italian seasoningComment
White Fish Stew
mainsLauren Agrestivegetarian, Italian, pasta, olive oil, garlic, salt, pepper, red pepper flakes, Parmesan, spinach, salad greens, lemons, weeknight, 15-minute, Italian seasoning, small batch2 Comments

Emergency Pasta

Everyone needs a pasta recipe for when you have people to impress and little or no time to cook.

mainsLauren Agrestivegetarian, Italian, pasta, olive oil, garlic, salt, pepper, red pepper flakes, Parmesan, spinach, salad greens, lemons, weeknight, 15-minute, Italian seasoning, small batch2 Comments
Emergency Pasta
mains, soupsLauren Agrestigluten-free, olive oil, ground turkey, garlic, carrots, pickled jalapenos, chili powder, cumin, hot sauce, salt, pepper, tomato paste, tomatoes, chickpeas, black beans, broth, Tex-Mex, cheddar, American Classics, yellow onion, Italian seasoning, feed a crowd, meal prep ideasComment

Turkey Chili

A big pot of Sunday chili will make warm lunches and dinners all week.

mains, soupsLauren Agrestigluten-free, olive oil, ground turkey, garlic, carrots, pickled jalapenos, chili powder, cumin, hot sauce, salt, pepper, tomato paste, tomatoes, chickpeas, black beans, broth, Tex-Mex, cheddar, American Classics, yellow onion, Italian seasoning, feed a crowd, meal prep ideasComment
Turkey Chili
sidesLauren Agrestivegetarian, carrots, bread, thanksgiving, olive oil, butter, salt, pepper, broth, spinach, yellow onion, Italian seasoning, feed a crowdComment

Rustic Stuffing With Onions and Carrots

This recipe produces a pleasantly crisp, yet warm and rich stuffing for all your Thanksgiving needs.

sidesLauren Agrestivegetarian, carrots, bread, thanksgiving, olive oil, butter, salt, pepper, broth, spinach, yellow onion, Italian seasoning, feed a crowdComment
Rustic Stuffing With Onions and Carrots
mainsLauren Agrestivegetarian, gluten-free, carrots, potatoes, brown rice, salt, olive oil, pepper, apple cider vinegar, broth, Parmesan, yellow onion, Italian seasoning1 Comment

Roasted Root Vegetable Risotto with Brown Rice

Roasted potatoes and carrots on a bed of creamy, cheesy rice make a stick-to-your-ribs dinner that nobody can resist.

mainsLauren Agrestivegetarian, gluten-free, carrots, potatoes, brown rice, salt, olive oil, pepper, apple cider vinegar, broth, Parmesan, yellow onion, Italian seasoning1 Comment
Roasted Root Vegetable Risotto with Brown Rice