The Defined Dish

Would you believe me if I told you that there is zero heavy cream used in this Creamy Lemon Pasta with Ricotta and Basil? The luxurious and silky sauce is all thanks to a combination of ricotta and starchy pasta water, which does the heavy lifting. And perhaps the best part is that the whole dish comes together in under one hour, which makes it super doable ...

We’re ending #DDGrillWeek2026 on a high note with this crowd-friendly Chipotle-Coffee Smoked Chuck Roast. I’ve been so excited to share this one with y’all and it just feels like the perfect way to cap off one seriously delicious week.

Today is all about the smoker, which is my secret hack to making an incredible, crowd-friendly main course wit...

These Hoisin-Glazed Grilled Pork Tenderloin Bowls are truly the ultimate summer dinner. With a make-ahead marinade and build-your-own bowl format — coupled with tremendous grilled flavor — it’s a recipe that I know will quickly become a staple in your house. And that’s what #DDGrillWeek2026 is all about!

What makes these bowls so special is the...

It wouldn’t be #DDGrillWeek2026 without a burger recipe and I’m coming to y’all with maybe one of my favorites ever. These Jalapeño Cheddar Turkey Burgers are so much more flavorful than you could ever imagine and they come together in under 40 minutes.

I know I sound like a broken record but this is seriously my favorite week of the year. For ...

Today’s #DDGrillWeek2026 recipe is a throwback that is inspired by one of my favorite college taco spots, Salsa Limon, in Fort Worth! It started off as a food truck across from the go-to bar when I went to TCU. I have many of fun memories after a night out with friends...