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Breakfast Pizza with Scrambled Eggs

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Make this breakfast pizza with scrambled eggs, colorful veggies, and melty mozzarella. It’s a brunch-ready recipe that’s easy to customize and prep ahead! So there’s a vendor at our local farmers market that sells these amazing breakfast pizzas topped with scrambled eggs and veggies. The steaming slices smell absolutely incredible , so I decided it was finally time: time to create my own version of this recipe! This breakfast pizza is perfect for a weekend brunch. You can make it with homemade or store-bought pizza dough (I love it with our thin crust pizza dough ), but you can also take shortcuts like pita pizza or naan pizza . Whether you’re feeding a crowd or just making Saturday feel special, this recipe will not disappoint. Why You’ll Love This Recipe Fun brunch idea: I’ve found this recipe is extremely crowd-pleasing for everyone from kids to adults Vegetarian with sausage-inspired flavor. A teaspoon of fennel seeds gives this pizza a satisfying depth without...

Creamy Lemon Smoothie

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This zesty and refreshing lemon smoothie is a citrusy way to kickstart your morning or as an afternoon snack! It’s loaded with vibrant flavors and nutrients. There’s a particular kind of craving that shows up on gray mornings, and here’s the pick me up I created for those times: this easy lemon smoothie recipe! This frosty, pale yellow puree holds a secret: a super citrusy, sweet tart flavor owed to a load of lemon zest and juice. When I’m in the mood for a sunny, citrusy drink, this is what I crave! Whiz it up with frozen fruit and milk in a blender, and it’s one of the tastiest, most satisfying smoothies around. You can even call it a “lemon pie smoothie” to make it even more fun! Why You’ll Love This Lemon Smoothie Tastes like liquid sunshine: The combination of lemon zest, sweet pineapple, and creamy banana makes a flavor that’s beautifully sweet-tart. It’s done in 5 minutes: Throw everything in a blender and you’re done! It’s customizable. Vegan, dairy-free, or pro...

50 Essential Sauces

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Here are the essential sauce recipes every home cook needs! From classic Italian tomato sauce to creamy tahini and green chimichurri, this list works for nearly every occasion or taste. Need a great sauce to liven up your meal? When I started learning to cook, I realized the power of a sauce to turn something meh into something great. A two-minute tahini sauce can make a grain bowl feel restaurant-worthy, and a garlicky chimichurri turns a basic chicken into something fantastic. After over a decade of recipe writing for this website and my cookbooks, I’ve rounded up a list of my top 50 essential sauces. This includes the best pasta sauce recipes, dipping sauces, marinades, and drizzles for salmon, chicken, tacos, and more. From light and creamy to rich buttery to tomato-based, there’s something for every type of meal! 50 Essential Sauces Homemade Tomato Sauce This tomato sauce recipe is my kitchen staple: it comes out velvety and tangy, bright fro...