mustard
sauces, meatsLauren Agrestivegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, the lighter side, mediterranean, olive oil, maple syrup, apple cider vinegar, lemons, salt, pepper, garlic, cumin, chili powder, Italian seasoning, soy sauce, hot sauce, red pepper flakes, mustard, tomato paste, American Classics, small batchComment

Six Summer Marinades From the Pantry

Tired: premixed sauces. Wired: Homemade, customizable marinades.


sauces, meatsLauren Agrestivegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, the lighter side, mediterranean, olive oil, maple syrup, apple cider vinegar, lemons, salt, pepper, garlic, cumin, chili powder, Italian seasoning, soy sauce, hot sauce, red pepper flakes, mustard, tomato paste, American Classics, small batchComment
Six Summer Marinades From the Pantry
salads, appetizersLauren Agrestimaple syrup, mustard, salad greens, spinach, weeknight, olive oil, lemons, garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, potatoes, gluten-free, vegetarian, vegan, mediterranean, the lighter sideComment

Spring Salad with Garlic and Herb Roasted Potatoes

We’re learning how to make salad dressing. It’s going to happen.

salads, appetizersLauren Agrestimaple syrup, mustard, salad greens, spinach, weeknight, olive oil, lemons, garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, potatoes, gluten-free, vegetarian, vegan, mediterranean, the lighter sideComment
Spring Salad with Garlic and Herb Roasted Potatoes
soups, mainsLauren AgrestiAmerican-Chinese, olive oil, butter, yellow onion, garlic, soy sauce, apple cider vinegar, maple syrup, lemons, cinnamon, pepper, hot sauce, mustard, Parmesan, broth, chicken, pasta, eggs, salad greens, spinach, red pepper flakes, pickled jalapenos, weeknightComment

Spaghetti Ramen with Chicken and Parmesan Rind

Quick ramen from easy-to-find staples? We tried it.

soups, mainsLauren AgrestiAmerican-Chinese, olive oil, butter, yellow onion, garlic, soy sauce, apple cider vinegar, maple syrup, lemons, cinnamon, pepper, hot sauce, mustard, Parmesan, broth, chicken, pasta, eggs, salad greens, spinach, red pepper flakes, pickled jalapenos, weeknightComment
Spaghetti Ramen with Chicken and Parmesan Rind
sandwiches, mainsLauren Agrestibroccoli, chickpeas, olive oil, feta, garlic, salt, pepper, bread, salad greens, spinach, red onion, lemons, mustard, Italian seasoning, vegetarian, the lighter side, 15-minute, small batch3 Comments

Super-Green Sandwiches with Broccoli-Feta Hummus

Salad gets an upgrade and becomes a sandwich.

sandwiches, mainsLauren Agrestibroccoli, chickpeas, olive oil, feta, garlic, salt, pepper, bread, salad greens, spinach, red onion, lemons, mustard, Italian seasoning, vegetarian, the lighter side, 15-minute, small batch3 Comments
Super-Green Sandwiches with Broccoli-Feta Hummus
sidesLauren Agrestipotatoes, olive oil, garlic, chili powder, mustard, salt, pepper, tomato paste, apple cider vinegar, maple syrup, cinnamon, hot sauce, gluten-free, vegetarian, vegan, American ClassicsComment

Chili-Garlic Oven Fries with Homemade Ketchup

Fresh-baked fries and ketchup from scratch are easier than you think.

sidesLauren Agrestipotatoes, olive oil, garlic, chili powder, mustard, salt, pepper, tomato paste, apple cider vinegar, maple syrup, cinnamon, hot sauce, gluten-free, vegetarian, vegan, American ClassicsComment
Chili-Garlic Oven Fries with Homemade Ketchup
sides, vegetablesLauren Agrestigluten-free, Egyptian, carrots, olive oil, maple syrup, salt, pepper, chickpeas, almonds, lemons, garlic, mustard, milk, oats, red pepper flakes, chili powder, cumin, vegan, vegetarianComment

Maple Roasted Carrots with Vegan Lemon Aioli & Oat Dukkah

A North African-inspired plant-based side that’s filling enough to be lunch.

sides, vegetablesLauren Agrestigluten-free, Egyptian, carrots, olive oil, maple syrup, salt, pepper, chickpeas, almonds, lemons, garlic, mustard, milk, oats, red pepper flakes, chili powder, cumin, vegan, vegetarianComment
Maple Roasted Carrots with Vegan Lemon Aioli & Oat Dukkah
mainsLauren Agrestiolive oil, soy sauce, maple syrup, red pepper flakes, hot sauce, apple cider vinegar, garlic, mustard, fish, corn starch, cold water, lemons, gluten-free, weeknight, the lighter sideComment

Weeknight Fish with Hot Garlic Sauce

Sweet, spicy, savory fish in 30 minutes.

mainsLauren Agrestiolive oil, soy sauce, maple syrup, red pepper flakes, hot sauce, apple cider vinegar, garlic, mustard, fish, corn starch, cold water, lemons, gluten-free, weeknight, the lighter sideComment
Weeknight Fish with Hot Garlic Sauce
meats, mainsLauren Agrestigluten-free, the lighter side, mediterranean, meats, weeknight, keto, olive oil, chicken, balsamic vinegar, mustard, salt, pepper, garlic, Italian seasoning, meal prep ideasComment

Baked Balsamic Chicken Breast, Four Ways

The blog isn’t here for unseasoned chicken nonsense.

meats, mainsLauren Agrestigluten-free, the lighter side, mediterranean, meats, weeknight, keto, olive oil, chicken, balsamic vinegar, mustard, salt, pepper, garlic, Italian seasoning, meal prep ideasComment
Baked Balsamic Chicken Breast, Four Ways
mainsLauren Agrestigluten-free, small batch, potatoes, broccoli, fish, almonds, lemons, olive oil, mustard, butter, maple syrup, garlic, salt, pepper, full meal, weeknight, Italian seasoningComment

Almond-Crusted Fish with Caramelized Lemons & Browned Butter

Flaky fish + sides on one sheet pan.

mainsLauren Agrestigluten-free, small batch, potatoes, broccoli, fish, almonds, lemons, olive oil, mustard, butter, maple syrup, garlic, salt, pepper, full meal, weeknight, Italian seasoningComment
Almond-Crusted Fish with Caramelized Lemons & Browned Butter
mains, soupsLauren Agrestivegetarian, gluten-free, vegan, mediterranean, brown rice, tomato paste, broth, tomatoes, carrots, garlic, red onion, yellow onion, spinach, chickpeas, olives, maple syrup, almonds, mustard, balsamic vinegar, olive oil, pepper, salt, the lighter side, Italian seasoning, meal prep ideas2 Comments

Kelly's Mediterranean Meal Prep

Plant-based, gluten-free meal prep that’s both cheap and quick? Challenge accepted.

mains, soupsLauren Agrestivegetarian, gluten-free, vegan, mediterranean, brown rice, tomato paste, broth, tomatoes, carrots, garlic, red onion, yellow onion, spinach, chickpeas, olives, maple syrup, almonds, mustard, balsamic vinegar, olive oil, pepper, salt, the lighter side, Italian seasoning, meal prep ideas2 Comments
Kelly's Mediterranean Meal Prep
mains, vegetablesLauren Agrestichickpeas, olive oil, almonds, pickled jalapenos, lemons, maple syrup, mustard, salt, pepper, brown rice, garlic, carrots, broccoli, cumin, chili powder, red onion, red pepper flakes, vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, the lighter side, salad greensComment

Vegan Buddha Bowls with Creamy Jalapeno Dressing

Meatless Monday just got easier.

mains, vegetablesLauren Agrestichickpeas, olive oil, almonds, pickled jalapenos, lemons, maple syrup, mustard, salt, pepper, brown rice, garlic, carrots, broccoli, cumin, chili powder, red onion, red pepper flakes, vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, the lighter side, salad greensComment
Vegan Buddha Bowls with Creamy Jalapeno Dressing
breakfasts, brunches, snacksLauren AgrestiIndian, street food, vegetarian, bread, eggs, butter, mustard, pickled jalapenos, red onion, cheddar, salt, pepper, 15-minute, small batchComment

Protopantry Eggs Kejriwal

Eggs Kejriwal (CAGE-ree-vahl) is an Indian street food specialty with origins in Mumbai.

breakfasts, brunches, snacksLauren AgrestiIndian, street food, vegetarian, bread, eggs, butter, mustard, pickled jalapenos, red onion, cheddar, salt, pepper, 15-minute, small batchComment
Protopantry Eggs Kejriwal
mainsLauren Agrestibrown rice, olive oil, ground turkey, garlic, broccoli, black beans, soy sauce, maple syrup, apple cider vinegar, hot sauce, almonds, red pepper flakes, gluten-free, mustard, American-Chinese, the lighter side, yellow onionComment

Turkey-Broccoli-Black Bean Stir-Fry

This make-at-home stir-fry serves up your favorite takeout flavors with a powerful punch of protein, fiber, vitamins, and minerals.

mainsLauren Agrestibrown rice, olive oil, ground turkey, garlic, broccoli, black beans, soy sauce, maple syrup, apple cider vinegar, hot sauce, almonds, red pepper flakes, gluten-free, mustard, American-Chinese, the lighter side, yellow onionComment
Turkey-Broccoli-Black Bean Stir-Fry
salads, appetizersLauren Agrestivegetarian, salads, Italian, tomatoes, salt, bread, olive oil, red onion, garlic, mustard, apple cider vinegar, maple syrup, pepper, spinach, Parmesan, Italian seasoning, feed a crowdComment

Protopantry Panzanella (Panmolle)

Carb-lovers rejoice: panzanella is Italian salad made of bread.

salads, appetizersLauren Agrestivegetarian, salads, Italian, tomatoes, salt, bread, olive oil, red onion, garlic, mustard, apple cider vinegar, maple syrup, pepper, spinach, Parmesan, Italian seasoning, feed a crowdComment
Protopantry Panzanella (Panmolle)
salads, appetizersLauren Agrestivegetarian, gluten-free, salads, lemons, olive oil, mustard, salt, pepper, salad greens, spinach, almonds, Parmesan, the lighter side, 15-minute, small batch, garlic, ketoComment

Simple Salad with Lemon Garlic Vinaigrette

Crisp greens pair beautifully with lemon vinaigrette, toasted almonds, and freshly shaved Parmesan.

salads, appetizersLauren Agrestivegetarian, gluten-free, salads, lemons, olive oil, mustard, salt, pepper, salad greens, spinach, almonds, Parmesan, the lighter side, 15-minute, small batch, garlic, ketoComment
Simple Salad with Lemon Garlic Vinaigrette