Grilled Potatoes with Scallion Vinaigrette

Grilled Potatoes with Scallion Vinaigrette & Walnuts

A flavorful side dish for Memorial Day weekend: grilled potatoes with scallion vinaigrette, olive oil toasted walnuts, and fresh dill. While you’re grilling up some meat, throw together these simple potatoes to serve alongside. Packed full of flavor from the sweet + tangy vinaigrette.

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Spring Vegetable Brown Butter Gnocchi

Spring Vegetable Brown Butter Gnocchi

A fresh springtime vegetable brown butter gnocchi. Soft, pillowy ricotta gnocchi tossed in brown butter and topped with quickly sauteed asparagus and peas. It’s a really fun project that results in a nutty, lemony gnocchi dish bursting with flavor. It’s a great side dish to any main…roast chicken or even seared steak would be perfect.

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Brown Butter Noodles

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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Roasted Potato Salad

Roasted Potato Salad with Pistachio Orange Vinaigrette

My new go-to spring side dish: roasted potato salad. It combines crispy potatoes, greens, caramelized spring onions, fresh asparagus, shaved radishes, goat cheese, and fresh herbs with a really vibrant, tangy pistachio orange vinaigrette. It’s an all-in-one type of dish that can be served simply with a main course or added to a larger spring spread.

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a plate of Spring Pea Risotto with herbs and parmesan over top

Spring Pea Risotto with Parmesan & Basil

Sharing a beautiful spring pea risotto that’s rich, yet bright and zesty! It’s a simple risotto made with a vibrant, silky-smooth pea purée stirred in at the end of the cooking process. With flavors of garlic, parsley, basil, lemon, and parmesan, this risotto packs in a lot of fresh springtime flavor. You can eat it on its own or add it as a side dish to any spring meal. Continue reading “Spring Pea Risotto with Parmesan & Basil”

Spring Farro Bowl with Herb Yogurt

Spring Farro Bowl with Herb Yogurt Sauce

Spring is officially here, and I’m serving up this spring farro bowl with herb yogurt sauce and roasted spring vegetables to get us in the fresh + vibrant mood! This recipe is simple, healthy, and bursting with bright, herby flavor. It works really well as a side dish or even as a main meal (with delicious leftovers if you’re cooking for yourself!).

This post was made in partnership with Cuisinart.

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Crispy Chicken Thighs with Herb Orzo & Stewed Peppers

Crispy Chicken Thighs with Herb Orzo & Stewed Peppers

A dinner that blends simplicity with the freshness of spring: crispy chicken thighs with herb orzo & stewed peppers. Chicken thighs slowly seared until golden and crisp, then braised in a mixture of caramelized peppers, vinegar, and honey, all enjoyed on top of lemony, herby orzo. It’s such a delicious meal to brighten up our weeks!

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Whole Wheat Spaghetti with Kale Pesto

Whole Wheat Spaghetti with Kale Pesto

Sharing a healthy weeknight pasta recipe today: whole wheat spaghetti with kale pesto. It’s a simple dish with loads of flavor from the vibrant pesto. Make it any night of the week for a dinner that’s hearty, comforting, and full of “feel good” ingredients.

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