Cooking Basics for 20 Somethings

Making caramelized onions is one of those really simple skills that you can come in handy... especially when you're trying to elevate those simple dishes.

If you're looking for an extremely simple meal for those days when even chopping an onion seems like too much, these spicy, garlicky peanut sauce noodles are for you. It's a quick, pantry staple dish that you can easily modify based on what you have at home!

This creamy Brown Butter Penne all Vodka is a rich, creamy sauce that starts with nutty brown butter and tastes just as good with vodka, as it does without it.

These healthy baked Jalapeño Poppers are filled with a delicious, creamy mixture of cream cheese, greek yogurt and spices. They are super easy to make and feed a crowd whether you are making it for a party or just a fun snack!

This super creamy whipped feta & cottage cheese dip, topped with honey and pistachios has a whopping 17 grams of protein per serving and under 200 calories!

This creamy, spicy roasted red pepper pasta is unlike your basic marinara sauce and it so easy to make. You'll have a healthy, yet decadent dinner with an entire serving of veggies per plate!

These baked masala chicken drumsticks are so delicious. It's perfect for a simple dinner at home, to replace your turkey at thanksgiving or meal prep!

Learn how to make hummus at home, without any of the preservatives, oil or chemicals in the store-bought stuff. Once you try fresh hummus once, you’ll never want to go back. Growing up, the only hummus I’d every tried was...

This Spicy Indian Oven-Baked Tilapia is quick to prep, easy to cook and loaded with flavor! It's great for healthy weeknight dinner, meal prep or to pair with a pasta.

If you're looking for an easy summer appetizer that doesn't require hours of cooking in the kitchen, you're in the right place!

These Healthy Cold Peanut Noodles are perfect for a hot summer day when you don't feel like turning on the stove. We toss hokkien stir fry noodles with loads of veggies and a creamy peanut sauce.

The best kind of guacamole is chunky guacamole. This is how I make my no-fail chunky guacamole loaded with tomatoes, onions, jalapeños and lime juice.

Making more plant based choices during meal time can feel intimidating, but this vegan Sofritas makes it a lot easier! You can easily meal prep these high protein chipotle sofritas.

This Kale Salad actually tastes good - even if you aren't a salad person! Learn how to massage kale, make homemade dressing and toasted breadcrumbs!

You will not believe how easy and quick it is to whip up these chili garlic noodles in less than 15 minutes.

The perfect light summer pasta that makes the most out of in-season cherry tomatoes and herbs!

This Lemon Garlic Spaghetti is a refreshing pasta dish made with delicious spaghetti tossed in a spicy lemon garlic sauce, herbs, breadcrumbs and fresh parmesan.

Simple Thai curry that takes under 30 minutes to whip up for a quick weeknight dinner! Serve with rice or flakey paratha.