Overhead, closeup view of a pan of creamy red curry pasta with ground pork.

Thai Red Curry Pasta

Spice up your next pasta night with a Thai twist!
A mug of tahini honey latte topped with cinnamon.

Halva Latte (Homemade Tahini Coffee Creamer)

All the indulgent flavor of halva in a delicious latte recipe that’s so easy to make at home!
A stack of apple cider sugar cookies in front of an apple and a small bottle of boiled cider.

Soft + Chewy Apple Cider Sugar Cookies

The softest, chewiest apple cider sugar cookies ever. Easy to make and irresistibly flavorful!
Overhead view of chickpea and artichoke salad in a blue and white serving dish, accompanies by feta cheese and a lemon.

Artichoke + Chickpea Salad

This salad is super simple the throw together (no cooking required!) and gets even better after it sits.

Quick + Delicious Recipes for Food-Lovers With a Lot on Their Plate


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Hi, I’m Lauren!

I love to cook — but even more importantly, I really like to eat!

I have a demanding day job that keeps me busy, so time is precious. That’s why I’m all about finding ways to make delicious, restaurant-quality meals at home on a tight schedule.

I’m a cooking school graduate and have published 5 cookbooks all about making meals at home easier.

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