Nothing is more comforting or more delicious than this tomato basil risotto. Sweet cherry tomatoes are cooked down with olive oil, onions, garlic, and crushed red pepper, then blended until smooth with lots of fresh basil. This rich, vibrant mixture is used to cook the rice. White wine, butter, and lots of parmesan cheese are added in as well. The result is a risotto with intoxicating tomato flavor and a creamy, silky-smooth texture. Continue reading “Tomato Basil Risotto”
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Skirt Steak Tacos with Charred Tomato Salsa
Sharing these simple skirt steak tacos with charred tomato salsa & avocado crema to celebrate the final couple days of summer! I’d say these are quintessential tacos, with everything you need and nothing you don’t. The salsa is fresh and smoky, the creamy avocado is full of bright flavor, the steak is juicy and tender, and the queso fresco finishes things off with a salty bite. Full of classic flavors and really easy to whip up…these are the most delicious weeknight tacos! Continue reading “Skirt Steak Tacos with Charred Tomato Salsa”
Balsamic Skirt Steak with Red Pepper Relish
A really delicious balsamic skirt steak recipe to make for your next summer cookout! Skirt steak marinated quickly with balsamic & olive oil, grilled until juicy and tender, then topped with a tangy, slightly spicy red pepper relish. Serving the steak with a really simple raw zucchini salad…an essential summer side dish. Continue reading “Balsamic Skirt Steak with Red Pepper Relish”
Green Goddess Salmon with Peach Salad
A fresh, healthy, and absolutely delicious summer dinner: green goddess salmon with peach salad. Simply seared salmon topped with a tangy, herby green goddess yogurt sauce and served with a sweet and refreshing salad alongside. All you need to do is add on some potatoes or rice and you’ve got an easy summer meal any night of the week. Continue reading “Green Goddess Salmon with Peach Salad”
Parmesan Crusted Chicken with Ratatouille
Crispy parmesan crusted chicken with ratatouille…the tastiest meal that utilizes fresh summer produce in the best possible way! The chicken is simple, yet rich & savory, with lots of bright lemon flavor in the quick butter sauce that gets spooned over top of the golden, crunchy chicken. The ratatouille is a summer staple, flavored with garlic and plenty of fresh herbs. It’s such a delicious combination that you’ll hopefully be making all summer long! Continue reading “Parmesan Crusted Chicken with Ratatouille”
Skillet Shrimp with Creamy Chipotle Sauce
This skillet shrimp with creamy chipotle sauce is exactly the kind of weeknight dinner we need all summer long! Jumbo shrimp pan-seared in a hot cast iron skillet, coated in a spicy sauce and served over rice with a really simple & bright corn salad on the side. It’s packed with flavor and summer freshness…the perfect recipe to add to your rotation. Continue reading “Skillet Shrimp with Creamy Chipotle Sauce”
Mezcal-Marinated Skirt Steak with Grilled Pineapple Salsa
Smoky mezcal-marinated skirt steak full of fresh citrus and spicy serrano flavor, served with a grilled pineapple & tomato salsa alongside. Bright, bold, and flavorful…this is a healthy and vibrant recipe you can make all spring and summer long! Continue reading “Mezcal-Marinated Skirt Steak with Grilled Pineapple Salsa”
Caramelized Fennel Paccheri with Sausage & Pistachios
A big bowl of caramelized fennel paccheri! Large, tube-shaped pasta tossed in a white wine butter sauce with italian sausage, onions & fennel, lots of garlic, wilted spinach, grated pecorino cheese, fresh herbs, and buttery pistachios over top! Easy enough to whip up on a weeknight, yet special enough to make for a dinner party…just add a big salad alongside! Continue reading “Caramelized Fennel Paccheri with Sausage & Pistachios”
Family Classics: Dad’s Chicken Vesuvio
My dad’s classic chicken vesuvio, an Italian dish that’s rich in flavor and beautifully simple. Pan-roasted chicken, golden potatoes wedges, and a garlic wine pan sauce that gets soaked into the chicken and potatoes as it all bakes. Top it off with a generous amount of fresh parsley and pecorino romano cheese. And then add on a side of sauteed vegetables and you’ve got a hearty, satisfying, delicious meal for any night of the week! Continue reading “Family Classics: Dad’s Chicken Vesuvio”
Soba Noodle Salad with Salmon & Tahini Sauce
A cold soba noodle salad with salmon & tahini sauce for your next weeknight dinner! The noodles are combined with crunchy spring vegetables and pan-roasted mushrooms, then tossed in a really flavorful tahini sauce full of lime and toasted sesame seeds, and served with a simple piece of seared salmon. It’s a meal that comes together quickly, tastes crisp and refreshing, and packs in lots of healthy ingredients. Definitely a great one to make all season long! Continue reading “Soba Noodle Salad with Salmon & Tahini Sauce”