5-Ingredient Salmon & Yogurt Sauce

I write a 5-ingredient recipe column for my fave gal Leah over on Freutcake! I was totally jazzed when she asked me to focus on a fast, healthy dinner recipe for spring because this Salmon & Yogurt Sauce recipe is a go-to in our house. Get ready for some (easy) clean eatin'!

Easy, Cheesy Cheddar–Green Chile Shamrock Pie!

Saint Patrick's Day gets the short end of the holiday stick. Maybe it's because March kind of sucks. Maybe it's because Leprechauns are creepy. You know what makes it better, though? Beer, duh. And this easy, cheesy,  Shamrock Pie!

Fastest Fall Dinner Ever: 5-Ingredient Spicy Pumpkin Soup with Chorizo!

During a shoot this week, our camera man told me about how his lovely girl friends makes big pots of soup for him once fall hits. It's her creative solution for having a partner with long, unpredictable work hours. Soup's the perfect solution! It's cozy, make-ahead and easy to reheat when one (or both) of you get home from work late. I'm curious: What's your meal schedule like? Do you and your S.O eat together? Dine in shifts? I'd love to know!

5-Ingredient Chicken Milanese with Crunchy Snap Peas—Fancy Chicken Cutlets, Y'all!

Over on Freutcake today you'll find one of my favorite chicken dinners ever! How do you feel about breaded chicken cutlets? Because I feel real good about 'em.

The Best No-Cook Tomato Sauce Ever, You Can Make It In Just 3 Minutes!

Hi there, lazy girl! Can we talk dinner for a second? I've been in a bit of a food rut lately, coming home from work with absolutely zero desire to cook. What about you? No judgment. I'm right there with you.

Easy Weeknight Crab Cakes: My Chesapeake-Style Crab Cake Sandwiches with Lemony Mayo!

Ever feel burger-ed out? No, me neither. But if you're in the mood for a summer meal that's a little lighter—maybe something that makes you feel like you could be seaside, drinking a cold beer with perfect beachy waves in your hair even though it's a boring Wednesday night—give these easy crab cake sandwiches a try!

The Creamiest Alfredo Ever Without Heavy Cream!—Your New Trick, Right Here!

I shared one of my absolutely favorite weeknight dinners with Freutcake! This Bacon-Corn Alfredo recipe was the result of a fridge clean-out one night. We had corn. We had bacon. We had goat cheese—and we always have linguine. I whipped up this combo and we've been making it every summer since!

Simple Supper: Mediterranean Lamb Meatballs with Goat Cheese & Cucumbers!

Everyone close to me knows I'm looney-tunes-in-love with lamb. Racks, legs, steaks, patties—doesn't matter—can't get enough! That's why my little brain gets fuzzy when folks say they "hate" lamb. Seriously!? You know I love you but I don't have to like you right now...

Easiest Ever Cheesy Asparagus Risotto—My Latest On Refinery29!

Ladies, we’re no strangers to dinner a la microwave right? I was home alone the other night and zapped up a surprisingly delicious tray of "gourmet" meatballs and I've got to say, I didn't hate it! 

5-Minute Homemade(ish) Wonton Soup—My Latest on Refinery29!

My mother blames my wonton soup addiction on her pregnancy—she slurped quart container, after quart container of the stuff over the months (even in the heat of summer). Unfortunately, no other wonton soup compares to my childhood favorite. You can still get it! There's a little takeout place in the King Kullen shopping center of my hometown...

Simple Supper: One-Pan Salmon Dinner—No Smell, No Clean Up!

Okay, friends. Question: What's your main weeknight dinner hangup–the thing that makes you dread going home and cooking for yourself after work Monday to Friday? 

Simple Supper: Cheesy Bacon-Leek Quiche—My Latest On Refinery29!

Growing up I thought quiche was a health food. Why not! It (for the most part) is a meat-less alternative to a steak dinner, right? Obviously I now realize that piecrust and gooey cheese will only pad my wiggly bits but I really don't care: I love quiche!

Easiest Ever Chicken Noodle Soup For One—My Latest On Refinery29!

This Chicken Noodle Soup is pretty special. Refinery29 asked me to come up with the easiest chicken soup recipe ever and here's what I did: Warm sliced carrots and celery in chicken broth, then stir in shredded rotisserie chicken, lemon juice and noodles for a quickie one-serving meal. You can even cook the noodles right in the broth if you're feeling extra-slothy (just add a little more water). 

Simple Supper: Easy Chicken Cutlets with Tomato-Caper Dressing!

When I was growing up, my favorite thing to eat was mom's Lemon-Butter Chicken. She's famous for it! Now that I'm on my own (and coming up with new recipes is, like, my actual job) I've expanded my poultry horizons. That's why I decided to share my recipe for Chicken Cutlets with Tomato-Caper Dressing with Refinery29. 

Simple Supper: Sausage-Stuffed Maple Apples—My Latest On Refinery29!

Here's the latest recipe from my new 3-Ingredient Dinner recipe column on Refinery29! It's perfect for using up apples after an orchard adventure (or over zealous trip to the farmers' market, in my case). With just the staples in your pantry—salt, pepper and olive oil—plus a few simple ingredients, you can have this sweet-and-savory dinner on the table in fewer than 30 minutes.

The Ultimate (Easy) Fall Dinner: Simple Pumpkin-Parmesan Risotto!

 Here's simple fall dinner inspiration, straight from my new post for Refinery29: Easy Pumpkin-Parmesan Risotto (love). Lots of parmesan cheese, cracked black pepper, pumpkin and a splash of cream? You got this!

Simple Supper: Quickie Heirloom Tomato Tart—My Latest on Refinery29!

Hi-ya, friends! Just popping in to share a quick recipe with you. I love, love, love that amazing summer tomatoes are starting to pop up everywhere in New York! What's the tomato situation like where you are? Anyway, Refinery29 (who got an awesome makeover this weekend, if you're interested) just posted my 3 Scrumptious Tomato recipes on the site. There's a tomato recipe for each meal of the day, so you can have 'em at their finest for breakfast, lunch and dinner if you—like me—can't get enough summer tomato action. Since it's meatless monday, I'll give you a little preview of the dinner recipe. Head over to Refinery29 for breakfast and lunch, Soft Scrambled Egg BLT and Spicy Watermelon-Tomato Gazpacho. 

QUICKIE TOMATO TART
SERVES: 4

1 sheet frozen puff pastry, thawed 
All-purpose flour, for sprinkling 
1 cup goat milk ricotta cheese, such as Coach Farm brand
1 cup grated parmesan cheese
2 heirloom tomatoes, thinly sliced
1/2 shallot, thinly sliced
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
1/3 cup torn basil leaves
Extra-virgin olive oil, for drizzling (optional)
Flaky sea salt, for sprinkling (optional)

1. Preheat oven to 400˚. Unfold one sheet puff pastry on a lightly floured piece of parchment paper and gently roll out to a 10-inch square. Lift up parchment and transfer to a baking sheet. 
2. Spread ricotta on pastry, leaving a one-inch border on all sides. Sprinkle parmesan over the ricotta. Layer the tomatoes, overlapping slightly, on top of the cheese. Sprinkle with the shallot and 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper.
3. Fold the pastry edges in to make a square-shaped tart. Bake 16 to 18 minutes or until the pastry is puffed and golden. Top with basil leaves, olive oil, and flaky sea salt to taste, if desired.

The funny thing is, I hated tomatoes when I was young—didn't really enjoy eating them until college, actually! Did any of you have a similar aversion? My mom convinced me a cherry tomato was a grape, once, when I was super tiny so I'd try it. I think that's what did me in. Thanks, mom :) xox Erin

Simple Supper: Spaghetti with Shaved Asparagus & Lemony Breadcrumbs!

Hi there, lovely friends! By a show of hands, how many of you get real lazy about making weeknight dinners once the weather warms up? I call it my Summer Supper Slump! That's why I try to stick with super easy, low-cook meals each year, like my Asparagus and Lemony Breadcrumb Spaghetti. I'd love to share the recipe with you, if you're interested! Here's how you make it...

ASPARAGUS & LEMONY BREADCRUMB SPAGHETTI

SERVES: 4

Kosher salt

12 ounces spaghetti

1 bunch asparagus, shaved into ribbons with vegetable peeled

1 cup torn stale baguette or other good-quality bread

1 to 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest 

2 tablespoons unsalted butter

1 cup grated parmesan cheese

Freshly ground pepper

1. Bring salted water to a boil in a large saucepan. Add spaghetti and cook as label directs. Add asparagus to the boiling water 2 minutes before the pasta is done cooking; reserve 1/4 cup cooking water, then drain spaghetti and asparagus together. 

2. Meanwhile, pulse the baguette, olive oil and 1/4 teaspoon salt in a food processor until coarsely ground. Transfer to a skillet and cook, shaking the pan occasionally, over medium heat until toasted, about 3 minutes. Transfer breadcrumbs to a small bowl, add the lemon zest and stir to combine; reserve the skillet. 

3. To the same skillet, add the spaghetti, asparagus, butter and 1/2 cup parmesan cheese and cook, tossing, over medium heat until combined. Add cooking water, as needed, to loosen. Divide pasta among 4 bowls. Top with freshly ground pepper, the breadcrumbs and remaining 1/2 cup parmesan cheese.

I'm curious: What is your favorite (lazy) warm-weather meal? I'd love to know! xo Erin