Sharing this charred pepper salsa recipe with you today in hopes it becomes your new go-to salsa. I love the smoky addition of the charred peppers, giving this salsa tons of character and depth. It’s slightly unique and really rich in flavor, yet still easy to execute.
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Simple Cheesy Bean Dip
A simple side dish or appetizer for any mexican feast: cheesy bean dip. Inspired by pantry staples and the need for a quick cinco de mayo recipe to make at home. This dip is a no-fuss kind of recipe that has everything you need – smokiness from spices and fire-roasted tomatoes, heartiness from white beans, richness from monterey jack cheese, and freshness from cilantro.
Chocolate Coconut Shortbread Bars
A fun Friday treat to help us enjoy the weekend: chocolate coconut shortbread bars. Layers of buttery shortbread crust, creamy milk chocolate filling, and sweet caramelized coconut. They’re simple and delicious, truly a project to bring some joy to our lives as we head into May!
Lemon Butter Shrimp Pasta
Golden, peppery lemon butter shrimp pasta! The seafood pasta you need right now – minimal ingredients, a quick process, and every bit luxurious as it sounds. Full of lemon, toasted walnuts, freshly cracked black pepper, butter, and parmesan cheese.
Family Classics: Busia’s Sour Cream Cucumbers
Sharing my grandma’s sour cream cucumbers today, the easiest side dish that we grew up eating with all of her spring and summer meals. It’s a fresh cucumber “salad” with scallions and chives, seasoned well with salt & freshly cracked black pepper, and marinated in tangy sour cream.
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Brown Butter Noodles with Cabbage & Caraway
Bringing a little nostalgic, comforting fare into our kitchens with these brown butter noodles. They’re egg noodles tossed in brown butter with caramelized cabbage and toasted caraway seeds. Truly so simple, but really rich in flavor. Topped with a dollop of creme fraiche and fresh herbs.
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Simple Salmon Dinner with Roasted Carrots
Sharing a simple salmon dinner today that’s elegant and special, yet simple enough for any night of the week. It’s served alongside roasted carrots with two sauces to bring it all together – a creamy yogurt sauce and a tangy chive vinaigrette.
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Menu No.1 – Game Night At Home
Sharing a “game night at home” inspired menu today – fun recipes, a full grocery list, a cooking timeline, and more!
The Ultimate Spring Grazing Board
We’re talking about the ultimate spring grazing board today, and I could not be more excited! If you love to pick and graze all night long, this board is for you. It’s got all of the components of a good cheese and charcuterie spread, plus two fun springtime snack recipes: a vibrant avocado dip and asparagus prosciutto toast! Perfect for making nights at home just a little bit more special.
Family Classics: Dad’s Lemon Chicken
Sharing my dad’s lemon chicken recipe with you to kick off my family classics series! This chicken is a perfect definition of a comforting family dinner…simple, nourishing, really tasty, and something everyone will love. Serve it over pasta with lots of freshly grated parmesan on top.