It’s easy to get behind eating meals that taste good or satisfy a certain craving. For me, that often means a lot of comfort foods and sweets, or any dish

This fresh take on chicken soup, adapted from one in the third volume of Joanna Gaines’ “Magnolia Table” cookbook series (Morrow, $40), is a riff on the Greek classic, avgolemono. A few egg yolks add body, nutrients, and a velvety texture — no heavy cream required! Along with lemon juice and orzo pasta, this version has aromatics and a garnish of herbs and feta. It’s easy to make, so long as you temper the yolks first with hot broth as directed. Serves 6-8. RECIPE HERE – Susan Puckett

Cook the orzo in salted water according to the package directions and drain well. Transfer to a large bowl.Mix in the pine nuts, butter, chopped parsley, lemon

This easy Creamy Lemon Orzo is a rich, creamy dish with bright lemon and fresh basil. This one-pan creamy lemon orzo is made in only 20 minutes! It is the perfect side dish or served alongside grilled chicken or steak.

Week 29! As this week of cooking through Magnolia Table in a year brought us Peach Caprese (p.117), Grilled Havarti, Tomato & Basil Sandwiches (p.91) and Lemon Pie (p.269), I cannot think of a better time of year to try these recipes. In season and very refreshing, these recipes capitalized on the produce best available in July that we all have been craving.

Lemon Orzo Chicken is a 30-minute, one pot wonder that’s lusciously creamy and singing with bright lemon feta flavor!

This lemon parmesan orzo recipe is a delicious side pasta dish that is full of flavor. It's reminiscent of Greek lemon orzo, filled with parmesan cheese and topped with lemon zest and parsley! #gayglobetrotter #lemonorzo #orzo #lemon #parmesan #parmesanorzo #parmesanlemonorzo

This Lemon Orzo Salad recipe combines orzo pasta, spinach, tomatoes and parmesan in a zesty lemon mixture. Light, fresh, yummy and EASY!