An easy side dish that’s unique and FULL of fun flavor and texture: whipped sweet potatoes with sizzled scallions. Roasted sweet potatoes whipped up into a creamy side dish, flavored with a little soy sauce and honey, then topped with a spicy mixture of crunchy walnuts, sesame seeds, scallions, and crushed red pepper. Continue reading “Whipped Sweet Potatoes with Sizzled Scallions”
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Lemon Ricotta Pasta
Creamy lemon ricotta pasta to add a little bit of brightness to the week! It’s the simplest pasta to keep in your back pocket when you need a quick side dish for a weeknight meal, but it’s special enough to make for a dinner party as well. Bursting with lemon flavor, nutty parmesan cheese, and black pepper. So delicious, and so very easy to make. Continue reading “Lemon Ricotta Pasta”
Fried Mozzarella Sandwiches on Herby Garlic Bread
Friday comfort food in the form of fried mozzarella sandwiches, also known as “mozzarella in carrozza” – two slices of bread slathered in an herby garlic butter, with lots of mozzarella cheese inside, closed and breaded in crunchy panko breadcrumbs, then pan-fried in butter until golden and gooey. Served with plenty of warm marinara sauce for dipping. This is the ultimate, simple indulgent food. Make these sandwiches for a snack, as an appetizer, or even for dinner with a big salad alongside. Continue reading “Fried Mozzarella Sandwiches on Herby Garlic Bread”
Spicy Thai Peanut Chicken
This spicy Thai peanut chicken is rich, savory, and full of bold flavor. Tender pieces of chicken simmer in a creamy peanut sauce layered with coconut milk, fresno peppers, garlic, ginger, and lemongrass. Served over jasmine rice and topped with fresh herbs, crunchy peanuts, and a squeeze of lime, it’s a balanced, satisfying dish that comes together easily. Continue reading “Spicy Thai Peanut Chicken”
Molten Chocolate Cakes with Coffee & Rose
Decadent molten chocolate cakes for Valentine’s Day! These little cakes are rich and fudgy, with a cakey exterior and molten center. Flavored with coffee and topped with a rose water whipped cream…there couldn’t be a more perfect dessert to indulge in with those you love! Continue reading “Molten Chocolate Cakes with Coffee & Rose”
Lemon Butter Scallops with Greens & Walnuts
A special dinner for two: lemon butter scallops with greens and walnuts. Sea scallops are seared until golden brown, served with quickly wilted swiss chard, and topped with the simplest (yet most delicious) lemon butter sauce that’s flavored with a splash of chardonnay, a sweet touch of honey, briny capers, and crunchy walnuts. This dish comes together in no time and is absolutely perfect for a simple Valentine’s Day dinner! Continue reading “Lemon Butter Scallops with Greens & Walnuts”
Spicy Sesame Cauliflower with Toasted Garlic
Sharing a quick & flavorful side dish today – spicy sesame cauliflower with toasted garlic. Cauliflower roasted with sesame seeds & pecans, then tossed in a sweet, spicy, sticky sauce flavored with chiles and ginger, and topped with a sprinkling of toasted garlic. This is one of those recipes you can make over and over again to spice up your weeknight cooking. Continue reading “Spicy Sesame Cauliflower with Toasted Garlic”
Harissa Baked Chicken Meatballs with Couscous & Yogurt
The tastiest plate of harissa baked chicken meatballs with pearl couscous, a creamy harissa yogurt sauce, and lots of herbs. This is such a fun dinner recipe to change up your weeknight routines! It makes for great leftovers, too, and is full of healthy & nourishing ingredients. Plus…I’d say it’s one of the most deliciously unique recipes to come out of my kitchen this year! Continue reading “Harissa Baked Chicken Meatballs with Couscous & Yogurt”
Carnitas Tostadas with Hatch Red Chile Salsa
A really fun recipe that would be such a hit for your Super Bowl Sunday – carnitas tostadas! Crispy corn tortillas with melted cheese over top, layered with the very best homemade carnitas, a vibrant + spicy hatch red chile salsa, and all your favorite toppings. The carnitas and salsa can be used in so many different ways…and you will love how easy and absolutely delicious they both are! Continue reading “Carnitas Tostadas with Hatch Red Chile Salsa”
Spiced Sweet Potato Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette
Sharing a new favorite salad today that I’ll be making over and over again: spiced sweet potato salad! This unique salad is full of flavor & texture that makes it addictingly good. Spiced sweet potatoes and chickpeas roasted until golden, pickled red onions for a little tang, fresh cucumber, lots of herbs, creamy crumbled feta cheese, and a zesty lemon vinaigrette. It’s such a fun combination that makes the perfect entree salad for lunch or dinner! Continue reading “Spiced Sweet Potato Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette”