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Simple Roasted Whole Chicken

Simple Roasted Whole Chicken

This roasted whole chicken is simple, wholesome, and delicious. I love making this for my family in the spring — when the weather isn’t scorching hot yet and I don’t mind turning on the oven. It’s the perfect Sunday evening meal when you want something that feels special but doesn’t take a huge amount of effort.

chicken, spring, winter, main dishBridget OlsonApril 10, 2023The Sunny Palatewhole chicken, roasted chicken, affordableComment

Tomato Cucumber Mozzarella Salad

Tomato Cucumber Mozzarella Salad

salad, side dish, summer, vegetarian, gluten free, Italian-inspiredBridget OlsonJuly 9, 2019tomato, mozzarella, cucumber, salad, side dish, summer, easy recipe, basil, vegetarian, gluten free, summer salad Comments

Instant Pot Pork Ribs

Instant Pot Pork Ribs

gluten free, pork, main dish, instant pot, summerBridget OlsonJune 20, 2019pork, bbq, instant pot, ribs, baby back Comments

Summer Pasta with Ricotta and Basil

Summer Pasta with Ricotta and Basil

summer, chicken, pastaBridget OlsonJune 6, 2019summer, corn, tomato, sausage, dinner, main dish, easy, ricotta, basilComment

Easy Chimichurri Sauce

Easy Chimichurri Sauce

summer, vegetarian, sauces and condiments, gluten freeBridget OlsonMay 28, 2019chimichurri, sauce, condiment, latin Comments

Barbacoa Beef Tacos (Instant Pot Recipe)

Barbacoa Beef Tacos (Instant Pot Recipe)

beef, instant pot, main dish, summer, Latin American-inspiredBridget OlsonMay 3, 2019beef, tacos, Mexican, cinco de mayo, instant pot, easy Comments

Chicken Tortilla Soup (Instant Pot Recipe)

Chicken Tortilla Soup (Instant Pot Recipe)

instant pot, soup, chicken, gluten free, Latin American-inspiredBridget OlsonApril 17, 2019instant pot, gluten free, chicken, mexican, dinner, soup, lunchComment

Cuban Sliders (Instant Pot Recipe)

Cuban Sliders (Instant Pot Recipe)

instant pot, pork, appetizers and snacks, sandwich, winter, Latin American-inspiredBridget OlsonJanuary 29, 2018The Sunny Palatepork, sandwich, party food, instant pot, ham, super bowl, cuban, sliders Comments

Steak, Gorgonzola, and Arugula Sandwiches

Steak, Gorgonzola, and Arugula Sandwiches

beef, winter, main dish, sandwichBridget OlsonJanuary 9, 2018gorgonzola, lunch, sandwich, steak, easy, dinner, arugulaComment

Gluten-Free Blueberry Cornbread Muffins

Gluten-Free Blueberry Cornbread Muffins

vegetarian, brunch, gluten free, summerBridget OlsonJanuary 8, 2018gluten free, breakfast, Muffins, Baking, corn, blueberry, brunch Comments

Tomato Orange Soup

Tomato Orange Soup

vegetarian, soup, winter, gluten free, springBridget OlsonDecember 5, 2017orange, Winter, tomato, Soup, Thyme Comments

Bacon-Wrapped Dates with Maple Glaze and Pistachios

Bacon-Wrapped Dates with Maple Glaze and Pistachios

appetizers and snacks, fall, winterBridget OlsonFebruary 2, 2017date, bacon, valentine's day, pistachio, appetizerComment

Corn and Tomato Basil Galette

Corn and Tomato Basil Galette

side dish, vegetarian, summerBridget OlsonSeptember 11, 2016corn, ricotta, savory, galette, cheese, basil, tomatoComment

Turkey Burgers with Sriracha Sesame Mayo and Roasted Potato Wedges

Turkey Burgers with Sriracha Sesame Mayo and Roasted Potato Wedges

summer, main dish, Asian-inspiredBridget OlsonJuly 20, 2016burger, healthy, turkey, asian, potatoes, weeknight, summer Comments