Recipes from
Food Lab
Recipes, techniques, tips and some inspiration beyond the plate…
We're talking weeknight dinners worth making, cooking with kids, how to set a table worth lingering at, and everything in between. This is what we've been cooking, thinking about and loving lately.
Casey and the Food Lab Team
What we are cooking…
Grilled Peaches with Whipped Feta, Mint & Toasted Pine Nuts
Grilled peaches layered over creamy whipped feta with fresh mint, toasted pine nuts and a little Aleppo pepper. A simple late-summer dish that hits sweet, salty and a little spicy.
Elote Pasta Salad
Grilled corn, poblano, cotija and fresh herbs tossed with pasta and a bright lime-chile dressing. An easy end-of-summer side for the grill.
BBQ-Spiced Chicken with Grilled Shishito Salsa Verde
Smoky grilled chicken meets a bright, charred shishito salsa verde in this easy late-summer recipe. Fire up the grill and make the most of shishito season.
Fresh Summer Gazpacho
This easy gazpacho recipe is packed with ripe tomatoes, cucumber, roasted peppers, and fresh herbs for the ultimate chilled summer soup. Perfect for garden harvests and hot days.
Nothing captures the flavors of summer quite like a bowl of homemade gazpacho. Made with ripe tomatoes, crisp cucumber, roasted peppers, and fresh herbs, this classic chilled Spanish soup is light, refreshing, and incredibly simple to prepare. We love blending most of the vegetables until silky smooth, then stirring in diced cucumber and fresh cherry tomatoes for a bright, garden-fresh texture. Whether you're harvesting from your backyard or shopping at the farmers market, this easy gazpacho recipe is the perfect way to celebrate peak summer produce.
Not So Classic Wedge Salad
Forget everything you know about the traditional wedge salad. This fresh take layers crisp lettuce with bold flavors, crunchy textures, and a bright, modern dressing for a salad that's anything but ordinary. Perfect for entertaining or elevating your weeknight dinner, it's proof that a classic can always be reimagined.
Almost Famous Potato Salad
Think potato salad can't be exciting? Think again. From choosing the right potatoes to balancing texture, acidity, and fresh herbs, these simple tips will help you create a potato salad that's creamy, flavorful, and worthy of every summer gathering
Upgrade Your 4th of July Cookout
Fire up the grill and build the ultimate Fourth of July hot dog bar. From classic toppings like mustard and relish to creative favorites like kimchi, curry ketchup, grilled pineapple, and chili, this easy DIY setup lets guests create their perfect hot dog while keeping summer entertaining simple and fun.
Lemon Curd & Blueberry Puff Pastry
This lemon curd blueberry puff pastry is flaky, buttery, and filled with sweet-tart flavor. A simple, elegant recipe that comes together fast and is perfect for brunch or dessert.
Mother’s Day Brunch Goat Cheese, Spinach & Cherry Tomato Frittata
An easy Mother’s Day brunch recipe featuring a goat cheese, spinach, and cherry tomato frittata. This one-pan dish is simple, elegant, and perfect for a relaxed, crowd-pleasing brunch at home.
Fried Goat Cheese Balls
Inspired by the famous goat cheese balls from SUR on Vanderpump Rules, this crispy fried goat cheese ball recipe is creamy, tangy, and perfect for entertaining or serving over a fresh salad.
Carne Asada Tacos
Juicy carne asada tacos topped with tangy pickled red onion — this is the taco you'll make on repeat all summer long.
The Best Cilantro Sauce
A bright, creamy cilantro sauce with lime, agave, and garlic — ready in 5 minutes and good on absolutely everything.
Loaded Potato Nachos
Crispy potato nachos loaded with all your favorite toppings — this is the snack you didn't know you needed.
The Best Guacamole
Learn how to make the best guacamole at home with fresh ingredients and simple techniques for balanced flavor every time.
Spring Lamb Meatballs with Tzatziki & Grilled Vegetables
Spring is one of the best times to cook, and this fresh take on lamb is perfect for Easter. These lamb meatballs with tzatziki and grilled vegetables are bright, approachable, and ideal for entertaining. Inspired by our hands-on cooking classes in Denver and Boulder.
Grilled Cabbage with Thai Inspired Sauce
Grilled cabbage gets a serious upgrade with a Thai-inspired lime sauce made with fish sauce, ginger, fresh mint, and cilantro. A simple, smoky side dish that comes together in 25 minutes. Who needs a cooking class?
5 Ways to Make Cooking With Kids Fun
Five practical ways to make cooking with kids fun—from recreating restaurant dishes to real kitchen tasks. Tips from Food Lab founder Casey Easton, plus kids cooking classes in Denver and Boulder.
Crispy Brussels Sprouts with Miso Butter
Crispy roasted brussels sprouts tossed in a glossy miso butter glaze. The side dish that converts brussels skeptics and disappears before anything else on the table.
Spring Ramen Salad
Crunchy toasted ramen, bright vegetables and a sesame ginger dressing that you'll want to put on everything. This one disappears fast.
Lemon Garlic Chicken
Crispy, golden lemon garlic chicken made with simple ingredients and ready in 30 minutes. A fresh, easy dinner you can learn in our cooking classes in Denver and Boulder.