
Carne Asada Tacos
Steak or no steak, this salsa/sauce is incredible — smoky, appropriately spicy and interesting.

Adult Grilled Cheese + Tomato Soup
There is nothing wrong with your grilled cheese and tomato soup situation, but this is objectively better.

Any-season skewers
Whether you grill or cook inside, skewer or keep it simple, this marinade is everything. Trust me.



Piri-Piri Balls
If you’ve ever had Nando’s Peri-Peri Chicken and loved it, this is an easy way to get close to that level of flavor at home in a new way.

I’m in love with this gnocchi
And I don’t care who knows it! But seriously, 20 minute dinner awaits and it really will surprise and delight you.

You can always add more
If you’re craving takeout, but feel the pressure to cook at home, this will achieve both goals.

Weeknight Enchiladas
Please make your own sauce. I know it sounds like a chore, but you’ll love it so much in the end.

Shake Shack at Home (again)
No attempt will be good enough to replace our need for actual Shake Shack, but this was as close as one can get.

Skirt Steak + Dream Sauce
Easy enough for a weeknight meal, but exciting enough to feel like a treat. If nothing else, make this sauce.

Lemon-Saffron Salmon + Dill Rice
Unique, fresh, light and fast. Exactly what you need right now.

Fennel Sausage Tortellini
This dish will thrive in the cooler weather months, but it really is delicious any time. And comes together quickly.

Unplanned salmon
Tender and flaky with a punchy sauce, paired with creamy mashed potatoes and blistered green beans.


Caprese Salad + Burrata
Let’s be honest, this is really just an excuse to eat a lot of cheese and call it salad.

Baked Ziti is not a weeknight meal
But I made it after work anyway. Fortunately, it’s worth it even though you’ll want to go to bed immediately after.

Steak Skewers + Smashed Potatoes
Can be made in or outdoors, but will scratch the grilled food itch you may have.

Hot Dogs + Carrot Fries
Sometimes Mondays mean hot dogs for dinner. Don’t worry, carrot fries as your side makes it “adult.”

John’s Fave Meal: Katsu Chicken
A combination of recipes to create the meal of our dreams.