7 Tips for Boosting Energy With Crohn’s Disease

Crohn’s disease can make you feel physically, mentally, and emotionally exhausted, and it’s important to find ways to recharge when you’re living with this inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Crohn’s causes inflammation and swelling in your gastrointestinal (GI) tract and symptoms like diarrhea, pain, and a poor appetite. [1] Living with these symptoms can leave you … Read more

The Best Stand Mixers, Judged by Our Expert Testers (2026)

“Like an Eames chair or a Noguchi paper lamp, the KitchenAid stand mixer is an instantly recognizable icon in its category,” says senior Test Kitchen editor Shilpa Uskokovic. After years of testing, I can confirm: These mixers are classics for a reason. And while there are several different mixer models in the brand’s lineup, I … Read more

Homemade BBQ Sauce Recipe – Love and Lemons

This homemade BBQ sauce recipe is easy to make from scratch with simple ingredients! Sweet and tangy, it’s great for dipping and summer grilling. This homemade BBQ sauce is so much better than store-bought! It’s sweet, tangy, and deliciously seasoned with smoky, savory spices like onion powder and smoked paprika. Better yet, this easy BBQ sauce … Read more

Feta-Brined Chicken Bowls with Salad Shirazi

This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy. These Feta Brined Grilled Chicken Bowls feature juicy, flavorful chicken breasts marinated in feta brine and served over rice with fresh Shirazi salad for an easy, protein-packed summer dinner. Feta Brined Chicken If you’ve ever bought a block of feta, don’t throw away the brine. … Read more

Spaghetti alla Nerano: Stanley Tucci’s Famous Zucchini Pasta

This website may contain affiliate links and advertising so that we can provide recipes to you. Read my disclosure policy. This pasta is often called Stanley Tucci zucchini pasta. He helped make Spaghetti alla Nerano famous after sharing how much he loved it! And I get it. Fried zucchini, basil, pasta water, and cheese come … Read more

Heirloom Tomato Avocado Arugula Tartine Recipe

Sourdough with avocado, grape tomatoes, and arugula. Olive oil and lemon juice over the top. No cooking, no toasting, just assembly. One slice of bread. Avocado, tomatoes, arugula, olive oil, lemon. No cooking. The bread does not even get toasted. This is food that depends entirely on what you put on it and whether … Read more

The Easiest Instant Pot Quinoa

This Instant Pot quinoa is an ideal solution for busy home cooks who don’t want to be tied to the stove. It’s a set-it-and-forget-it recipe that comes together in less than 15 minutes and turns out perfectly fluffy quinoa every time. I use quinoa in SO many of my recipes (hence my blog’s name!). I … Read more

Agua Fresca Recipe – Love and Lemons

Learn how to make aguas frescas! These refreshing drinks are a simple blend of water, fruit, sweetener, and lime. They’re perfect for hot summer days! This agua fresca recipe is the best way to cool off on a hot day! Made with 4 fresh ingredients—your fruit of choice, water, sweetener, and lime—these colorful drinks are lightly … Read more

S’mores Brownies | The Recipe Critic

This website may contain affiliate links and advertising so that we can provide recipes to you. Read my disclosure policy. These s’mores brownies bring all the nostalgia of a campfire treat straight to your kitchen. Layers of buttery graham crackers, melty chocolate, fudgy brownie, and gooey marshmallows make every bite taste like summer. No fire … Read more

Bruschetta Chicken Pasta with Fresh Tomatoes and Basil

This website may contain affiliate links and advertising so that we can provide recipes to you. Read my disclosure policy. If you have fresh summer tomatoes sitting on your counter, this is your sign to make this Bruschetta Chicken Pasta. It’s light, fresh, and shows that simple ingredients can make the best meals. Fresh, Flavorful, … Read more