comment icon 140 more comments Just even writing that out makes me almost be able to taste their tangy-deliciousness in my mouth, even though I just ate a nice big breakfast of peanut butter pancakes and coffee and somehow it seems like a terrible time to be thinking about the tang of artichokes. But is there ever a terrible time for artichokes? NEVERRRRRR. These little toasts are piled high with the most simple, summery, 10 minute artichoke + spinach + chickpea salad that is basically an open invitation for any and all of your fresh summer herbs....

It’s time for me to come clean: Pinch of Yum is really just a place for me to publicly document the progression of my major love affair with my food processor. That’s all it is, you guys. It has happened without me even realizing it. I think the level of food processor obsession that I’m dealing with really started to sink in when got a comment on our reader survey a few months ago that constructively criticized me for having so many recipes that require a food processor, and that made me realize: wow, I really do use that thing a lot....

I could happily slurp up the honey garlic sauce with a spoon, it’s that good! It coats every piece of crispy breaded chicken perfectly and makes this better-than-takeout recipe live up to its name! It is better than takeout, and faster too! The honey garlic flavor really shines through in this recipe without the honey being too sweet nor the garlic too potent. Soy sauce adds just the right level of saltiness to balance out the sweetness of the honey, rice vinegar gives the sauce that extra something that makes the chicken taste like it’s from your favorite Asian restaurant....

comment icon 60 more comments We’re back from vacation! And Minnesota is experiencing some awesomely WARM WEATHER. Those three things + these 20-minute ancho chicken tacos are a force to be reckoned with in my life right now. Let’s just get this out of the way right off the bat: these tacos are stupidly simple. Like, this is probably not the right recipe for everyone because they’re SO simple. If you’re embarrassed by easy recipes, we still love you but Goodbye....

Doing something different today, guys! Today we are talking food products, grocery shopping, healthier eating, and Target. I love where this is going already. A few disclaimers: So I know it might sound a little weird, but friends, I adore grocery shopping at Target. And let me specify that to SuperTarget. I grew up in a small Minnesota town that got a regular Target when I was, like, twelve, and it was the best day of my life....

comment icon 128 more comments You know what you need, right? You need a back pocket recipe. HOW TO MAKE OUR CREAMY TOMATO SHELLS: Something that no matter what happens in that fateful moment in the grocery store parking lot – whether you have the energy to research meals and make a list real quick or you just end up doing a speedy, chaotic run-through so that your people don’t have to have cereal for dinner again – you are 100% covered....

I feel like once Memorial Day comes we can officially embrace all things summer, including all things outdoor, BBQ and party! Bring on the millions of pasta salads, fruit salads, green salads and of course the baked beans and potato salad, too. Here is a compilation of some amazing, fun, and delicious summer BBQ side dishes. Baked Potato Salad Fruit Sparklers Coleslaw Burrata Salad Macaroni Salad Baked Beans Mediterranean Orzo Salad Corn Salad Italian Pasta Salad Baked Mac and Cheese Instant Pot Corn on Cob Watermelon Salad Tortellini Pasta Salad Jalapeño Cornbread Creamy Pesto Tortellini Tomato Cucumber Salad Broccoli Salad Tuna Pasta Salad Street Corn Dip Bulgur Salad Buttermilk Cornbread Burrata Appetizer Bacon Wrapped Dates 7-Layer Bean Dip Cowboy Caviar Caprese Salad Lentil Salad Ensalada Rusa Deviled Eggs Borracho Beans Cauliflower Salad Three Bean Salad Ambrosia Salad Thai Quinoa Salad Cucumber Salad I originally shared this post June 2016....

Taco Mac and Cheese Recipe My daughter adores mac and cheese. And she adores Mexican food and tacos. Therefore, this Mexican mac and cheese was the most perfect food marriage ever for her. This taco mac n cheese recipe is easy, ready in 30 minutes, super creamy, ultra cheesy, and is flavored with taco seasoning, black beans, green onions, tomatoes, and cilantro for a taco and Mexican-inspired twist on classic mac and cheese....

What Is “Christmas Crack?” If you’ve never tried Christmas Crack before, well, you’ll soon be addicted to this no-bake treat! Christmas Crack is essentially homemade toffee poured over Saltine crackers (hence the name “Crack” from crackers). The Saltine crackers add crunch and saltiness to the toffee, making it a salty-sweet treat that everyone goes crazy for around Christmastime! This is a very easy Christmas crack recipe, BUT you do have to plan accordingly because the toffee requires a few hours to set up before it can be cut into pieces and served....

It’s chillier than it has been, a little overcast, and feels like it’s football tailgaiting weather <— which for me is my cue to head to the mall, not tailgate. Priorities. Lots of you were so surprised from my last post that I have only turned on my A/C once, for an hour, all summer. Trust me, I don’t like to suffer and am all for turning on my A/C when needed but I actually turn on my seat heaters in my car at night....

😍😍😍😍😍 comment icon 266 more comments Yesterday, when it was Sunday and I couldn’t think more than Weekend Thoughts, I drafted this post with this very non-descript name, thinking I would change it when I went to publish it because surely I’d get some more professional inspiration when the clock struck Monday morning. But my professionally inspired brain is, how can I say this… taking a break? and I guess I’m actually officially going to call this the Anything-You-Have Coconut Curry Soup....

Pineapple Mango Avocado Shrimp Salad This shrimp and mango salad is a perfect warm weather recipe when it’s too hot to cook much of anything. It’s sweet from the fruit, yet savory, with a tiny bit of heat from the optional serrano chile, along with the acidity of the lime juice. It’s light yet will keep you satisfied while also being refreshing. With less than 250 calories per serving and it’s totally my kind of food....

Cilantro Lime Chicken Thighs Recipe This easy chicken dinner recipe starts on the stovetop and finishes in the oven and is ready in 30 minutes. Because I used chicken thighs rather than chicken breasts, the chicken is extra juicy, tender, and perfect to sink your teeth into.I seasoned the chicken with cumin and smoked paprika to give it layers of Mexican-inspired flavor. The lime cilantro chicken is made in one skillet which keeps things super practical and streamlined, especially on busy weeknights....

It’s as easy as whisking together eggs, milk, ham, cheese, green onions, and baking. You can make it in your sleep which is about how I feel some mornings. Pop it in the oven and go back to bed for awhile. Or fix your coffee, read the paper (I mean check your social media), and relax. It’s great for breakfast, holiday brunches, family get togethers, or as breakfast-for-dinner when you want to change things up....

Want more salad recipes? Try Bulgur Salad, Orzo Salad, or Pear and Pomegranate Salad! Why I love this recipe: Simple Elegance – The Whipped Goat Cheese really makes this simple beat salad something special, and it only takes a minute to do. Easy – Only a few ingredients but each one is the star of the show and worth every minute of prep. It’s an impressive salad even a beginner cook can make!...

1. Shoot On a Movable Surface. I have these four boards that I use as a background (the ones from my table that I got at the market in the Philippines that we took home in our suitcases with us ♥) and for a while, I was just setting them on top of the blue table. But then I’d want to move to get a new angle and I’d have to literally pick up every single board and rearrange each one with the angle I wanted, and repeat x100....

comment icon 46 more comments Ever since February when I needed a break from those yummy pumpkin oats, I’ve been getting myself out of bed with these blackberries and create oats. Every.single.day. Reality check: I’ve been known to exaggerate on the blog and occasionally in real life, too, because apparently the blog isn’t real life? Anyways, I swear on a jar of honey that this is not an exaggeration. I eat this oatmeal every day....

comment icon 135 more comments This is one of my favorite breakfast recipes, ever ever ever. One quick question: is this breakfast? Forget that. In my house, today, it was breakfast. One thing that should never be allowed to happen in the universe is waking up early on a non-work day. The neighborhood dogs here in the Philippines need a lesson in the rules of the universe because this morning they woke me up at 6am....

Browned butter can make humble cauliflower and average noodles taste like a million bucks. If you’ve never browned butter, it’s the best five minutes you’ll spend this month. The nutty, aromatic, and rich flavor that butter takes on after it’s been browned is magical. I explained exactly what to do in step four of the recipe section if you’re a newbie. The dish is easy, ready in under 30 minutes, and is a perfect comfort food meal....

The BEST Buttermilk Strawberry Pancakes I’m not really a pancake maker. My last blog recipe for pancakes was January 2010. But these buttermilk strawberry pancakes were so good and so easy that I won’t wait three more years to post another pancake recipe. One of the reasons I’ve never been very into pancakes is because they require some babysitting. Standing at the stove, watching, waiting, flipping; repeating. Baking French toast in a pan, especially with an overnight-make-ahead option, is easier and more efficient....