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…
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
Herby lamb meatballs with cool tzatziki and charred spring vegetables. A bright, shareable meal for Easter or any spring gathering.
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.
Asparagus & Gruyere Tart
Flaky puff pastry layered with ricotta, nutty Gruyère and tender asparagus. An easy, elegant tart for brunch, spring parties or a light dinner.
Ghostly Wontons
Crispy little wonton ghosts that make kids and adults laugh. A spooky, tasty Halloween appetizer that is easy to make together.
Beet Carpaccio
Thin-sliced red and golden beets with a honey vinaigrette, creamy goat cheese and crunch. A stunning, simple starter.
Crawly Blue Cheese Dip
A creepy-crawly Halloween blue cheese dip with dates and pumpkin seeds, served with taro chips, radishes and purple carrots.
Hallobean Salsa
A black bean and corn salsa in Halloween orange and black. Colorful, crunchy and perfect with chips at any fall party.
Prosciutto Wrapped Figs
Sweet figs stuffed with goat cheese, wrapped in prosciutto and finished with thyme and honey. Twelve pieces of party-ready perfection.
Chipotle Honey Grilled Chicken with Lime Crema
Smoky-sweet chipotle honey chicken thighs off the grill with a cool lime crema. Big flavor for summer dinners and backyard parties.
Mediterranean One Pan Chicken
A one-skillet Mediterranean chicken with cauliflower and oregano. Minimal mess, big flavor, great over rice, pasta or potatoes.
Italian-Ish Insalata
A hearty, Italian-ish chopped salad with great texture and big flavor. Mix and match what you have, it is filling enough for dinner.
Summer Caesar
A seasonal Caesar with charred corn, roasted green chiles, cotija and lime. An end-of-summer twist on the classic.
Chilled Peaches with TajÃn & Lime
Juicy peach wedges with lime and a sprinkle of TajÃn. A sweet, tangy, a little spicy snack that takes five minutes.
Cheesy Poblano Corn
Skillet corn with roasted poblanos, cotija and a creamy, tangy finish. Mexican street corn flavor without the grill.
Halloumi and Vegetable Skewers
Grilled halloumi and vegetable skewers that taste great warm or at room temp, so you can enjoy the party instead of the grill.