Simple sweet potato cakes to kick off the weekend! Grated sweet potatoes mixed with eggs, scallions, and smoked paprika…pan-fried until crisp and served with a lemony dill yogurt sauce. These are such a great springtime appetizer, snack, or side dish made with very minimal ingredients! Continue reading “Sweet Potato Cakes with Dill Yogurt Sauce”
Carnitas Burrito Bowl with Red Pepper Salsa
A fun weeknight dinner to keep things exciting: carnitas burrito bowl. A base of rice with homemade pork carnitas & black beans mounded over top, plus plenty of fresh toppings like a simple guacamole, cilantro-packed charred pepper salsa, cheese, radishes, and crisp lettuce. Just like ordering a burrito bowl out, you can customize this bowl however you’d like! Continue reading “Carnitas Burrito Bowl with Red Pepper Salsa”
Homemade Carnitas
A simple recipe for homemade carnitas, hopefully one you can make over and over again. Bone-in pork shoulder (or “boston butt”) is slowly cooked in a flavorful broth, then pulled apart and pan-fried in hot oil until crisp. Use these carnitas on tacos, in burritos, on a salad, or any which way you’d like! Continue reading “Homemade Carnitas”
Charred Asparagus with Horseradish Vinaigrette
A flavorful side dish for a special spring occasion: charred asparagus with horseradish vinaigrette. Bright green asparagus blanched and then charred in a hot skillet, topped with a peppery horseradish vinaigrette, crispy bacon breadcrumbs, soft-boiled eggs, and fresh dill. It’s the most seasonal recipe I could think of and truly such a delicious one with lots of contrasting flavors and textures.
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Arugula Pesto Potato Salad
A bright and zesty arugula pesto potato salad! This is spring in a bowl – crispy roasted potatoes, caramelized spring onions, radishes, arugula, and a vibrant arugula & basil pesto to toss everything in. It’s simple, seasonal, and you truly cannot beat the flavor of the nutty, lemony pesto. Continue reading “Arugula Pesto Potato Salad”
Shakshuka with Feta & Avocado Salad
A savory brunch recipe that will hopefully become your new favorite: shakshuka with feta & avocado salad. Eggs poached right in a spicy red pepper tomato sauce and served with a fresh avocado salad full of feta cheese, greens olives, scallions, and lemon. It’s a bold, flavorful dish that’s beyond simple to make and extremely satisfying. Serve it all with some bread toasted in olive oil for the ultimate spring brunch feast! Continue reading “Shakshuka with Feta & Avocado Salad”
Spiced Rack of Lamb with Citrus Salad
Bringing you the simplest, most flavorful spiced rack of lamb to celebrate Easter! You will absolutely love how easy this dish comes together – racks of lamb rubbed in a bold spice mixture, roasted until juicy & tender, served with a fresh, vibrant citrus salad and a quick creamy yogurt sauce. It’s unique, refreshing, and such a great recipe to serve for any upcoming spring celebration. Continue reading “Spiced Rack of Lamb with Citrus Salad”
Lemony Mushroom Mascarpone Toast with Beans & Herbs
Welcoming in the spring months with a fresh new toast recipe that’s bright & herby, but still comforting for the crisp March weather: lemony mushroom mascarpone toast with beans & herbs. Toasted bread, creamy mascarpone cheese, caramelized mushrooms and shallots, butter beans, and lots of flavor from lemon, balsamic vinegar, crushed red pepper, and herbs. Continue reading “Lemony Mushroom Mascarpone Toast with Beans & Herbs”
Rigatoni with Creamy Brandy Tomato Sauce
An indulgent bowl of rigatoni tossed in a creamy brandy tomato sauce. Simple pasta at its best. The sauce is flavored with caramelized shallots, garlic, tomato paste, brandy, oregano, black pepper, and lots of parmesan cheese. Eat it on it’s own or serve it as a side dish alongside your favorite main meal. It’s absolutely delicious, rich in flavor, and really satisfying. Continue reading “Rigatoni with Creamy Brandy Tomato Sauce”
Brussels Sprout Frittata with Bacon & Parmesan
Sharing a hearty brussels sprout frittata with caramelized onions, crispy bacon, and lots of parmesan cheese. It’s a simple breakfast recipe full of flavors that work SO well together. Something a little fun and different to change up your everyday routine. You can serve this frittata with some jammy toast or something else sweet alongside to complete the morning spread! Continue reading “Brussels Sprout Frittata with Bacon & Parmesan”