Black Bean Tacos

Need an easy, flavorful dinner idea? Try these black bean tacos! They're topped with tangy pickled cabbage and a delicious cilantro lime sauce.

These black bean tacos are a really easy, SUPER flavorful dinner. They’re packed with a delicious combination of simple ingredients: black beans, pickled cabbage, cilantro, jalapeños, and Cotija cheese. A hefty drizzle of my cilantro lime crema takes them over the top. I love the balance of textures and flavors here. These black bean tacos are creamy AND crunchy, earthy AND bright. The component that really makes them pop is the pickled cabbage. It adds a burst of sweet, tangy flavor that, if you’re me, will keep you piling on more and more. I recommend prepping the pickled cabbage ahead.…

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Quick Pickled Cabbage

Learn how to make quick pickled cabbage with this easy recipe! Tangy, crunchy, and refreshing, it's delicious on sandwiches, tacos, and more.

Have you ever tried pickled cabbage? If you like dill pickles, pickled red onions, or pickled anything, really, you’re going to love this pickled cabbage too. It’s tangy, it’s crunchy, and it has the most amazing bright red color. When I have a jar in the fridge, I pile it onto everything—sandwiches, tacos, grain bowls, you name it. It’s a super easy, super delicious way to give a simple meal a little extra pop. I’m sharing my pickled cabbage recipe at the bottom of this post. Along the way, you’ll find tips for making it and a few tasty variations.…

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Easy Homemade Biscuits

This biscuit recipe is easy to make with 6 simple ingredients. It yields the BEST homemade biscuits—they're flaky, buttery, and delicious!

Did you know that homemade biscuits are easy to make? Well, they are! If the thought of making flaky, buttery biscuits from scratch feels impossible or intimidating to you, I hope you’ll try this easy biscuit recipe. It calls for 6 basic ingredients and comes together in about 30 minutes—no special equipment required! Jack and I both grew up eating canned biscuits (think Pillsbury). The first time we made homemade biscuits, we couldn’t believe what we’d been missing. They are simply so much better. With this biscuit recipe, they have crisp, golden brown edges and moist, tender middles. Serve them alongside…

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How to Cook Rice on the Stove

Learn how to cook perfect rice on the stove! This easy method yields fluffy white rice every time. Find my best recipe tips and serving ideas below!

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Learn how to cook rice perfectly every time! Below, I’m sharing my go-to method for how to cook white rice on the stove. It’s easy to make in under 30 minutes, and it always yields tender, fluffy rice. Sooo many people think that it’s impossible to cook perfect rice on the stove. I’m on a mission to change that! While there are some common pitfalls to cooking rice, this foolproof white rice recipe is easy to master. And once you have it in your back pocket, you can quickly whip it up to serve with curries, stir fries, and more. You…

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Easy Fried Rice

Got leftover rice? This easy fried rice recipe is the best way to use it up! I mix it with veggies and eggs in this delicious Chinese-inspired dish.

I make this easy fried rice recipe whenever I have leftover rice in the fridge. If you ask me, this Chinese inspired-dish is the best way to use it up. When the dried-out rice is cooked in a hot skillet, it takes on a delicious lightly crispy texture. Mixed with veggies, scrambled eggs, and seasonings like soy sauce and sesame oil, the humble rice becomes an incredibly flavorful side dish or quick meal. I’m sharing my basic vegetable fried rice recipe at the bottom of this post, but don’t feel like you have to follow it to the letter. One…

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Tofu Scramble

This easy tofu scramble recipe is a delicious vegan breakfast! It has a savory, eggy flavor and soft, creamy texture. Ready in 15 minutes!

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This tofu scramble is one of my favorite vegan breakfast recipes, if not one of my favorite breakfasts, period. I think it’s just as delicious as classic scrambled eggs. It’s soft and creamy, and it has a rich, eggy flavor thanks to nutritional yeast and a few key spices. Bonus: it’s also high in protein! I love having it in my rotation for mornings when I’m in the mood for a savory breakfast that doesn’t involve eggs. It’s easy to make in one pan, so you can throw it together on a weekday, but with the right fixings, it’s totally weekend-worthy too.…

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Homemade Flour Tortillas

These homemade flour tortillas are soft and delicious—so much better than store-bought! The recipe is easy to make with 5 simple ingredients.

These homemade flour tortillas are soft, pliable, and delicious. They’re like an entirely different food from store-bought tortillas—they’re chewier, more rustic, and far more flavorful. Try one while it’s warm from the stove. You won’t believe how good it is! I started making homemade flour tortillas years ago, back when I first moved to Austin, Texas. I imagined that it would be a major cooking project that would require special ingredients and hours in the kitchen. But to my surprise, it turned out to be incredibly simple. So simple, in fact, that I’ve made flour tortillas many, many times since. I’m sharing…

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Easy Veggie Stir Fry

This easy stir fry recipe features colorful veggies in a delicious sweet and savory sauce. Ready in 20 minutes, it's a quick, healthy, and flavorful meal!

This easy stir fry recipe is the ultimate weeknight dinner. It’s quick, flavorful, and healthy too, packed with colorful vegetables like broccoli, carrots, and peppers. Add your favorite protein and serve it over rice for a satisfying 20-minute meal! Years ago, when I first started cooking for myself, I made a veggie stir fry nearly every night. It was the easiest (and cheapest) thing I knew how to make, so I put it on repeat. Fast forward to now, and stir fry is still a staple in my weeknight rotation…but it’s gotten a lot tastier. I’ve perfected my sweet and…

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Stir Fry Sauce

This stir fry sauce recipe is sweet, savory, and super easy to make. Use it to whip up a quick, flavorful stir fry with whatever you have in your fridge!

A good stir fry sauce is the secret to a delicious stir fry. I should know, because I made my fair share of disappointing stir fries when I was learning how to cook. Nine times out of ten, when one fell flat, it was because the sauce was too bland, too salty, or too watery. But over the years, I’ve developed a homemade stir fry sauce I love. It’s nicely balanced, with a sweet, savory, and tangy flavor. It has a perfect texture too. A little cornstarch helps it thicken in the pan, creating a glossy coating for any combination of…

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Fresh Ginger Tea

Learn how to make ginger tea from fresh ginger root! Soothing and warming, it's perfect for sipping on cold days. I love it with a little honey and lemon.

This fresh ginger tea recipe has been on repeat in our house this winter. It’s soothing and warming, filled with a delicious spicy flavor from the fresh ginger root. Sweetened with a little honey and topped with a slice of lemon, it’s the perfect nourishing drink for a cold day. I bought ginger tea bags for YEARS before I started making this recipe. Let me tell you, I was missing out. The fresh tea has a bolder, spicier flavor, and it’s almost as easy to make. I’m sharing my simple method for how to make ginger tea below, along with a…

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Manhattan Cocktail

This classic Manhattan cocktail recipe is easy to make with rye whiskey, sweet vermouth, and bitters. Don't skip the cocktail cherry for garnish!

A Manhattan cocktail is one of Jack’s favorite drinks. Bold and sophisticated, this classic cocktail is a simple combination of whiskey, sweet vermouth, and bitters. According to Jack, it’s not complete without a cocktail cherry for garnish—brandied or maraschino, take your pick. When I think of a Manhattan, I immediately picture a dark, wood-paneled cocktail bar. But lately, we’ve actually been making this classic drink at home. Easy but elevated, it’s perfect for a low key date night in. I’m sharing our go-to Manhattan recipe below. I hope you enjoy it as much as we do! What’s in a Manhattan? The…

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