Megan Gordon
Megan Gordon is the Director of Marketing and Sales at Simply Recipes. She's also a writer, recipe developer, culinary educator, and brand consultant based in Seattle, WA. She's the author of Whole Grain Mornings, writes a regular column on whole grain cooking for Edible Seattle, and contributes to print publications and online outlets including Recipe.com, The Kitchn, and Mom.Me. Her own blog, A Sweet Spoonful, focuses on healthy seasonal cooking and baking. Megan is a lead contributor to the OXO blog, teaches culinary classes, and strategizes and consults with small food businesses and brands.
Recipes and articles by Megan Gordon
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August’s Most Popular Recipes
What were the most well-loved recipes for the month of August? You know the ones: the recipes you were cooking, sharing, and talking about nonstop. Read on to see what made the cut! -
What is Aquafaba and How Do I Use It?
Here's a great question from a reader about aquafaba. Have you heard of it? Wondering how to use it as an egg substitute? We have the answers! -
Is Salted or Unsalted Butter Best for Baking?
Salted vs unsalted butter: When it comes to baking, what's the best? Does it really make a big difference which you use? Here's what we have to say! -
Summer Cookbook Club
Longing to travel again? Looking for new recipe inspiration? You're in the right place! One of our team's favorite ways to learn about new cuisines and flavors is through travel, and since we're limited this year, we thought we'd try… -
Fudgy Gluten-Free Chocolate Brownies
It is hard to believe these fudgy, dark, and dense brownies are vegan and gluten free, but they are! You can also make them all in one bowl — so easy! -
What’s the Best Way to Freeze Soup, Beans and Broth?
Here's a great question from a reader about freezing pantry basics like beans and broth! Can you do it? How and for how long? We have the answers! -
Morning Meal Prep: Make Your Own Smoothie Packs!
Looking to make healthy morning smoothies more of a routine at home? Let us introduce you to our favorite morning meal plan hack: the individual smoothie pack! -
5 Tips for Making Better Smoothies
Wish you could make the smoothie of your dreams with the press of a button? You can! Today we're talking to Catherine McCord, author of Smoothie Project, and she's sharing her tips and tricks to help us ALL make better, more delicious smoothies! -
What Are the Best Egg Substitutes for Baking?
Looking to start baking without eggs? Know someone with an egg allergy that you'd like to bake for? We've got you covered with tips and recipes to bake without eggs! -
Do I Need to Soak My Beans?
Here's a great question from a reader about pre-soaking beans! Why do it? Do you need to do it? Can you skip it if you forgot? We have the answers! -
Simply Recipes Healthy Eating Resources
You finished the January Reset Challenge. Now what? Here's your ultimate guide to the recipes, resources, and products you may like to revisit all in one spot! -
Week 4 Healthy Meal Plan
Living a healthy lifestyle doesn't happen overnight. Making one simple dietary change at a time can translate to big changes over the long haul. Use this week's dinner ideas to set yourself (and your family) up for success! -
Meet Katie Morford!
If you signed up for our January Challenge, you're in for a treat! Nutritionist Katie Morford is working with us to create delicious, vibrant recipes and healthy meal plans. We sat down and asked her a few of our most burning questions about diet trends, how she cooks at home, and where she finds inspiration! -
Simply Recipes 2019 Gift Guide: Top Picks Under $30
Looking for stocking stuffers or gifts under $30? Let the Simply Team help! With ten standout gifts that won't break the bank, crossing people off your list has never been easier. -
Simply Recipes 2019 Gift Guide: Kids Who Love to Cook
Shopping for the kiddo in your life that loves to cook or bake? Let the Simply Team help! With inspiring books, gadgets, and attire, finding that perfect gift has never been easier. -
Simply Recipes 2019 Gift Guide: The Cook With it All
Shopping for the cook in your life who seems to have everything they need? Let the Simply Team help! With ten standout gifts that'll help the well-equipped home cook work their magic, crossing people off your list has never been easier. -
Simply Recipes 2019 Gift Guide: The Cookbook Lover
Shopping for the cookbook lover in your life? Let the Simply Team help! With ten standout books, this year crossing people off your list has never been easier. -
Simply Recipes 2019 Gift Guide: The Baker
Shopping for the baker in your life? Let the Simply Team help! With ten standout gifts that'll help your favorite baker churn out perfect cakes and cookies, crossing people off your list has never been easier. -
Our Favorite Jarred Tomato Sauce
Overwhelmed with the sheer number of pasta sauces at the grocery store? Wondering which one is truly the best? The Simply team has you covered! We tested some of the top brands, and we're excited to share our favorites with you! -
How to Shave Time Off Your Thanksgiving Prep
It's almost Thanksgiving! The biggest cooking day of the year looms, and we've gathered our best tips for helping you shave time off your kitchen prep this year. -
The Most Popular Recipes in October
Welcome to our new feature celebrating the most popular recipes for the month! You know the ones: the recipes you've all been cooking, sharing, and talking about nonstop. Let's see which ones made the cut for October! -
Our Favorite Natural Creamy Peanut Butter
Overwhelmed with the number of peanut butter choices? The Simply team has you covered! We tested some of the top brands, and we're excited to share our favorites with you! -
9 Ways to Grocery Shop Smarter and Faster
Love picking out your own produce but wish grocery shopping wasn't so stressful? Looking to learn how to save a little money on your next trip? Our editorial team is sharing our best shopping tips to help you shop quicker AND smarter! -
5 Ways to Save Time on Dinner Prep
Getting dinner on the table is something we all struggle with, but really things can be easier! From smarter meal planning to genius shortcuts, here are our top tips for saving time (and sanity). -
Our Favorite Back-to-School Lunchboxes
Back-to-school lunch boxes! From bento boxes to insulated lunch bags and sandwich wrappers, let the Simply Recipes team walk you through our favorites. There are enough tasks on your to-do list right now. Spending time researching a lunch box shouldn't be one of them! -
The Simply Recipes 2019 Mother’s Day Gift Guide
Show mom how much you appreciate her this year with a gift that she'll actually love and use! Featuring ten or our favorites, there's something here for every price range and persuasion! -
How to Choose the Best Food Storage Containers
Considering some new food storage containers? Wondering about glass verses plastic? Round or rectangular? Here's everything you need to choose the best containers for your needs. -
10 Valentine’s Day Gifts for the One You Love
Let Simply Recipes help you make Valentine's Day gift-giving a breeze this year with our Gift Guide For the One You Love! -
How to Make the Best Oatmeal
Here's everything you need to know to make the best oatmeal you've ever had. You'll never have to suffer through a bowl of bland, gluey oats again! -
Simply Recipes 2018 Gift Guide: The Cookbook Lover
Let Simply Recipes help you make gift-giving a breeze this year with our Gift Guide For The Cookbook Lover! Featuring ten standout books chosen by our editorial team, crossing people off your list has never been easier. -
Simply Recipes 2018 Gift Guide: The Baker
Let Simply Recipes help you make gift-giving a breeze this year with our Gift Guide for the Baker in your life! Featuring ten stellar gifts chosen by our editorial team, crossing people off your list has never been easier. -
Simply Recipes 2018 Gift Guide: The Cook With It All
Let Simply Recipes help you make gift-giving a breeze this year with our Gift Guide for the Cook With it All in your life! Featuring ten stellar gifts chosen by our editorial team, crossing people off your list has never been easier. -
Simply Recipes 2018 Gift Guide: Top Picks Under $30
Let Simply Recipes help you make gift-giving a breeze this year with our Top Gifts Under $30! Featuring ten stellar gifts chosen by our editorial team, crossing people off your list has never been easier. -
Simply Recipes 2018 Gift Guide: For the New Cook
Let Simply Recipes help you make gift-giving a breeze this year with our Gift Guide for the New Home Cook! Featuring stellar gifts chosen by our editorial team, crossing people off your list has never been easier. -
Three Sisters Casserole with Cornbread Topping
This hearty Three Sisters Casserole is made with corn, beans, and squash, and topped with cornbread biscuits. It makes a great meatless main dish or vegetarian side! -
Gluten-Free Chocolate Chip Skillet Cookie
Looking for a quick cookie that's both gluten-free and vegan? Check! Cut it into wedges and serve with (vegan!) ice cream. -
Gluten-Free Vanilla Birthday Cake
Have your cake and eat it too! If you need a festive cake without gluten, dairy, or eggs, this is THE cake to make. It's tender, soft, and tastes great with chocolate frosting. (And sprinkles!) -
Pesto White Bean Veggie Burgers
Creamy white beans combine with pesto for these veggie burgers! They make a satisfying meal for vegetarians and meat-eaters alike. Top each patty with more pesto and dig in. -
BBQ Pulled Jackfruit Tacos
Jackfruit makes an easy, meat-free meal any night of the week. Here, we're making tacos! Warm it up with your favorite BBQ sauce and pile it into tortillas with all your favorite toppings. -
What is Jackfruit and How Can You Use It?
Ever tried jackfruit?! This ingredient is starting to gain traction in the U.S. as a vegetarian substitute for pulled pork or pulled chicken. Here's everything we know about what it is and what to do with it! -
Gluten-Free Chocolate Cake Donuts
Gather your friends for breakfast and make these tender, sprinkle-topped chocolate cake donuts! They're vegan and gluten-free, so everyone can enjoy them. And did we mention chocolate? -
Meal Plan for May Week 5
Here's your meal plan for May Week 5! We have BBQ Chicken, a Pork Stir Fry, Carrot Ginger Soup, and more! -
Vegan Mint Chocolate Chip Ice Cream
Vegan mint chocolate chip ice cream gets its richness from coconut milk and freezes beautifully. Super creamy! Super minty! Super chocolate-chippy! -
Meal Plan for May Week 4
Here's your meal plan for May Week 4! We've got Chicken Fried Rice, Italian Wedding Soup, Smoked Salmon Quiche, and more! -
Meal Plan for May Week 3
Here's your meal plan for May Week 3! We've got a dinner-worthy Cobb salad, Sheet Pan Chicken, Quick Weeknight Ramen, and more! -
Meal Plan for May Week 2
Here's your meal plan for May Week 2! We've got Beef Stir Fry with Asparagus, Salmon with Tomato-Onion Sauce, a Green Curry with Zucchini Noodles, and more! -
Meal Plan for May Week 1
Here's your Meal Plan for May Week 1! We've got Creamy Asparagus Soup, Easy Turkey Burgers, Classic Pasta Primavera, and more! -
Nut-Free “Peanut Butter” Chocolate Chip Cookies
Looking for an allergy-friendly cookie recipe? Look no further than these nut-free "peanut butter" cookies! They're made with sunflower butter and other allergy-friendly ingredients so everyone can enjoy. -
How to Make Creamy Sunflower Seed Butter
Want a creamy, nutty butter that's also allergy-friendly? Sunflower seed butter is the answer. Use it in place of peanut butter in most recipes! -
Gluten-Free Chocolate Chip Muffins
Tender, hearty and studded with chocolate chips—these muffins have it all. They're vegan and gluten-free, too! -
How to Make a Flax Egg
Vegan baking need not be mysterious! Flax eggs are made from ground flaxseeds and work as an easy egg substitute for chicken eggs. -
Gluten-Free Chocolate Banana Cupcakes
These gluten-free, vegan Chocolate Banana Cupcakes don’t shy away from the chocolate! They’re easy enough to tackle on a weekday, but also special enough to warrant a celebration. -
Vegan Chocolate Frosting
This easy vegan chocolate frosting is made with just three ingredients! It's perfect for cupcakes, layer cakes, or anything else that needs a little frosting. -
Meal Plan for February Week 4
Here's your meal plan for February Week 4! We've got Twice Baked Potatoes, Thai Green Curry, Chicken Skewers, and more! -
Meal Plan for February Week 3
Here's your meal plan for February Week 3. We've got Chicken Mulligatawny Soup, Turkey Meatballs, Panko-Crusted Salmon and more! -
Meal Plan for February Week 2
Here's your meal plan for February Week 2! Lemony Pasta with Peas, Minestrone Soup, Chicken Fajitas, and more! -
Meal Plan for February Week 1
Here's your meal plan for February Week 1! Steak Salad, Veggie Tacos, Pasta with Sausage, and more!
