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  • Four triangular pieces of dessert quesadilla dusted with powdered sugar, three strawberries off to the side.

    Dessert Quesadillas with Strawberries and Nutella

  • Two pieces of seasoned and pan seared cod on top of a pile of cooked lentils with avocado and swish chard.

    Seasoned Cod Fish with Lentils and Avocado

  • Pork and rice bowl filled with white rice, tamarind pork, quick pickled veggies, and herbs.

    Tamarind Pork and Rice Bowls (Easy and Weeknight-Friendly)

  • Gold spoon in focus above a bowl of curried red lentil soup on top of a blue and green geometric tablecloth.

    Coconut Curried Red Lentil Soup (Plant-Based)

  • Bowl with Chicken Noodle Soup with Lemon in the foreground. The soup has chunks of chicken, carrots, celery, onions, noodles, and a slightly creamy broth. In the background is a large red soup pot.

    Chicken Noodle Soup with Lemon and Fresh Herbs

  • Large silver bowl full of Mediterranean farro salad with pomegranates and feta, wooden salad tongs resting on top.

    Easy Mediterranean Farro Salad with Mint Vinaigrette

  • Small white pitcher pouring gravy over mashed potatoes in a bowl.

    How to Make Gravy (Simple and Easy)

  • Pink bowl full of cubed fresh papaya tossed in coconut lime syrup, topped with shredded coconut, and a halved papaya in the background.

    Fresh Papaya with Lime and Palm Sugar Syrup

  • Close up of a dish full of roasted broccoli with lemon wedges on the side and lemon zest on top.

    Simple Roasted Broccoli with Lemon

  • Top down view of a shallow bowl full of pumpkin Thai red curry with Jasmine rice, lime wedge, and Thai basil, made using our Thai red curry recipe.

    Thai Red Curry with Pumpkin

  • Gray plate full of squiggly pasta coated in a butternut squash cream sauce, sauteed greens, and gruyere cheese. Black fork on the side of the dish.

    Pasta with Butternut Squash Sauce, Gruyere, and Greens

  • Top view of a green bowl full of mashed potatoes topped with butter and chives

    Mashed Potatoes with Sour Cream

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We love breakfast burritos, but have you tried a b We love breakfast burritos, but have you tried a breakfast quesadilla? They're easy, cheesy, and great for lazy weekends. We like to fill ours with eggs, bacon, cheese, and hashbrown patties. Dunk them in guacamole, sour cream, and your favorite salsa for a super delicious way to start the day. Get the recipe on our blog (link in profile), or DM us to have the link sent to you. Happy weekend!
If Cobb salad is on the menu, at least one of us i If Cobb salad is on the menu, at least one of us is going to be ordering it. Or we make it ourselves! The combo of super fresh and healthy produce with lots of protein and a tangy vinaigrette is just so good. Plus our own twist: crunchy bacon flavored croutons for balance and texture. This California classic is a big salad that even non-salad eaters will love.  What you'll need to make it at home: - lettuce - hard boiled eggs - bacon - rotisserie chicken - cherry tomatoes - blue cheese - avocado - green onion - cubed bread for croutons - dressing = basil + olive oil + lemon + honey + mustard + S&P Grab the full recipe on our blog (link in profile)!
Craving fall flavors in the middle of a heat wave. Craving fall flavors in the middle of a heat wave. Even if it's warm out, are you going hot or iced on your coffee order?
Easy turkey burgers, just 5 ingredients in the pat Easy turkey burgers, just 5 ingredients in the patties (plus salt and pepper). Add on your favorite burger toppings and you're set. They're super juicy and flavorful and excellent for weeknight dinners. Or make a batch and eat them throughout the week. Pro top: whip up some of our basil mayo to spread on the bun, and melt some provolone cheese on the patties. Recipe on the blog! 🍔
Not sure what to do for breakfast this week? Make Not sure what to do for breakfast this week? Make a batch of our homemade cranberry orange granola! It's easy, healthier and tastier than store-bought and super make-ahead friendly. It's loaded with protein from almonds and almond butter, fiber from rolled oats and dried cranberries, and vitamin C from fresh orange juice. Save this post and whip up a batch of this granola for breakfast all week! Full recipe on our blog (link in profile)! We've got tips for how to make sure it's crispy, plus other ways to customize it too!
Poaching fish in coconut milk might sound kinda fa Poaching fish in coconut milk might sound kinda fancy, but it's actually really easy and really good! This cod cooks right in a coconut broth with lemongrass, ginger, fish sauce, Thai chilies, and lime, so you get a ton of flavor without much active cooking. It comes together in under an hour, including prep time, making it totally weeknight-friendly, which is what you need now that it's back-to-school season! And it’s basically a one-pot meal. Tip: heat up some frozen rice for a super easy and time-saving side. Recipe is on the blog (link in profile)!
This is one of our favorite ways to eat peak seaso This is one of our favorite ways to eat peak season corn. This creamy chipotle corn dip is sweet, smoky, a little spicy, and loaded with queso fresco, lime, cilantro and obviously CORN. It's great as a dip for tortilla chips, but we've also got other ideas for how to eat it. Enjoy it: on tacos on burgers in quesadillas on top of grilled chicken or baked salmon Recipe is on the blog. Get it through the link in our bio!
Whenever we're asked what our favorite recipes are Whenever we're asked what our favorite recipes are, we always include this lentil salad with cilantro curry vinaigrette. It's full of fresh ingredients, pre-cooked lentils (so easy), and an amazing dressing. We've been making it for a long time and have shared it with a lot of people. It's great for potlucks, meal prep, dinner parties, and busy weeknights. Plus you may convince some lentil haters that they're actually delicious with this recipe! Full recipe on our website.
Our favorite avocado egg salad ("green eggs") A c Our favorite avocado egg salad ("green eggs") A childhood favorite that we still make today, sometimes topped with bacon. Basically green eggs and ham. Find the recipe on our blog! Link in profile.
Did you know that with some dried herbs, spices, a Did you know that with some dried herbs, spices, and buttermilk powder you can make your own homemade ranch seasoning? We use this to make our ranch snack mix, toss over potatoes or roasted veggies, or mix up with a little milk to make a quick ranch dressing. We like a little spicy kick from chipotle pepper powder, but that's totally optional. Save for later! Recipe is up on our website. Search for "ranch snack mix" on cookingwithconks.com

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