lemons
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
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
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
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
mainsLauren Agrestiolive oil, soy sauce, maple syrup, red pepper flakes, hot sauce, apple cider vinegar, garlic, mustard, fish, corn starch, cold water, lemons, gluten-free, weeknight, the lighter sideComment

Weeknight Fish with Hot Garlic Sauce

Sweet, spicy, savory fish in 30 minutes.

mainsLauren Agrestiolive oil, soy sauce, maple syrup, red pepper flakes, hot sauce, apple cider vinegar, garlic, mustard, fish, corn starch, cold water, lemons, gluten-free, weeknight, the lighter sideComment
Weeknight Fish with Hot Garlic Sauce
mainsLauren Agrestigluten-free, carrots, broccoli, red onion, yellow onion, olive oil, salt, pepper, tomatoes, black beans, lemons, pickled jalapenos, garlic, chili powder, cumin, corn tortillas, cheddar, feta, spinach, hot sauce, vegetarian, Tex-Mex, Mexican, meal prep ideas, feed a crowdComment

Enchilada Casserole with Roasted Vegetables

Veggie-packed comfort food for any time of day.

mainsLauren Agrestigluten-free, carrots, broccoli, red onion, yellow onion, olive oil, salt, pepper, tomatoes, black beans, lemons, pickled jalapenos, garlic, chili powder, cumin, corn tortillas, cheddar, feta, spinach, hot sauce, vegetarian, Tex-Mex, Mexican, meal prep ideas, feed a crowdComment
Enchilada Casserole with Roasted Vegetables
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
mainsLauren Agrestibrown rice, chickpeas, pasta, olive oil, chili powder, cumin, salt, pepper, garlic, tomatoes, red pepper flakes, maple syrup, apple cider vinegar, lemons, corn starch, Egyptian, street food, vegetarian, vegan, yellow onionComment

Protopantry Koshary

Ubiquitous in Cairo, this blend of rice, beans, pasta, and fried onions in punchy tomato and garlic sauces is surprisingly easy to eat.

mainsLauren Agrestibrown rice, chickpeas, pasta, olive oil, chili powder, cumin, salt, pepper, garlic, tomatoes, red pepper flakes, maple syrup, apple cider vinegar, lemons, corn starch, Egyptian, street food, vegetarian, vegan, yellow onionComment
Protopantry Koshary
appetizers, snacksLauren Agrestigluten-free, olive oil, butter, maple syrup, chickpeas, lemons, almonds, salt, chili powder, garlic, vegetarian, vegan, snacks, the lighter side, yellow onion, feed a crowdComment

Caramelized Onion Maple-Chili Hummus

Caramelized onions take forrreeeveeer. But when I tell you this hummus is worth it...well. You’ll see.

appetizers, snacksLauren Agrestigluten-free, olive oil, butter, maple syrup, chickpeas, lemons, almonds, salt, chili powder, garlic, vegetarian, vegan, snacks, the lighter side, yellow onion, feed a crowdComment
Caramelized Onion Maple-Chili Hummus
appetizers, snacksLauren Agrestiheavy whipping cream, lemons, corn tortillas, olive oil, salt, chicken, broth, hot sauce, butter, cheddar, carrots, pickled jalapenos, red onion, snacks, football, American Classics, gluten-free, feed a crowdComment

Real-Food Buffalo Chicken Nachos

They’re not quite health food, but homemade tortilla chips and creme fraiche give this party staple a wholesome makeover.

appetizers, snacksLauren Agrestiheavy whipping cream, lemons, corn tortillas, olive oil, salt, chicken, broth, hot sauce, butter, cheddar, carrots, pickled jalapenos, red onion, snacks, football, American Classics, gluten-free, feed a crowdComment
Real-Food Buffalo Chicken Nachos
mains, vegetablesLauren Agrestichickpeas, olive oil, almonds, pickled jalapenos, lemons, maple syrup, mustard, salt, pepper, brown rice, garlic, carrots, broccoli, cumin, chili powder, red onion, red pepper flakes, vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, the lighter side, salad greensComment

Vegan Buddha Bowls with Creamy Jalapeno Dressing

Meatless Monday just got easier.

mains, vegetablesLauren Agrestichickpeas, olive oil, almonds, pickled jalapenos, lemons, maple syrup, mustard, salt, pepper, brown rice, garlic, carrots, broccoli, cumin, chili powder, red onion, red pepper flakes, vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, the lighter side, salad greensComment
Vegan Buddha Bowls with Creamy Jalapeno Dressing
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
salads, appetizers, sidesLauren Agrestivegetarian, salads, chickpeas, gluten-free, red onion, feta, salt, pepper, lemons, olive oil, the lighter side, 15-minute, Italian seasoning, small batch, weeknightComment

Easiest Chickpea Salad with Feta

Step aside, microwave meal, this wholesome, hearty salad comes together in less than 10 minutes.

salads, appetizers, sidesLauren Agrestivegetarian, salads, chickpeas, gluten-free, red onion, feta, salt, pepper, lemons, olive oil, the lighter side, 15-minute, Italian seasoning, small batch, weeknightComment
Easiest Chickpea Salad with Feta
meats, mainsLauren Agrestimeats, gluten-free, chicken, lemons, olive oil, salt, pepper, garlic, apple cider vinegar, maple syrup, olives, butter, the lighter side, mediterranean, weeknight, Italian seasoning, small batchComment

Mediterranean Skillet Chicken with Lemon & Olives

Lemon, olive, and herbs bring an easy weeknight dinner to another level.

meats, mainsLauren Agrestimeats, gluten-free, chicken, lemons, olive oil, salt, pepper, garlic, apple cider vinegar, maple syrup, olives, butter, the lighter side, mediterranean, weeknight, Italian seasoning, small batchComment
Mediterranean Skillet Chicken with Lemon & Olives