Artichokes and roasted mushrooms nestled into a comfy bed of garlicky spaghetti compose this tasty dish I could eat every day. Intrigued? This dish is in my family’s regular rotation. It came to us by way of two brothers – the Luisi brothers – who …
This flexible and flavor-packed pesto adds freshness and depth to anything (edible) it touches. Add a dollop to pastas and soups, use as a spread on paninis, or liven up any protein. Pesto will accept pretty much any produce you have in your possession, so …
Chili powder and lime juice crank up the flavor on this easy yogurt-based take on a creamy Caesar dressing. I haven’t met many people who don’t love Caesar salad. The difference between a delicious Caesar and a lackluster one is, of course, the dressing. Do …
Sweet and savory shrimp, crispy chickpeas, and a punchy chili lime yogurt dressing team up to deliver this anything-but-boring take on a kale Caesar salad. This flavorful Caesar salad earned a shocking stamp of approval from my kale-is-for-rabbits, meat-and-potatoes-forever fiancé. He said he could eat …
Toasted slivered almonds, chewy golden raisins, and peppery arugula take center stage in this fresh and flavorful quinoa salad with lemon vinaigrette. Let’s just get this out of the way right off the bat: quinoa can be…kind of boring. Or worse, it can taste a …
They’re crispy, fluffy. salty and (optionally) cheesy. They’re smashed potatoes! This recipe is a bit of a no-brainer. If you don’t have love in your heart for crispy potato products, you can stop reading right now. Still with me? Excellent. We don’t have any room …
This cool and creamy yogurt and cucumber sauce screams summer and goes with just about anything. My version features a garlic hack to dial down that raw garlic “bite.” Make this classic Greek treasure in just a few steps. I spent a college semester studying …
These veggie-heavy baked eggs are your new easy answer to weekend brunch. If Shakshuka and butternut squash had a fling, this dish would be their hearty and healthy brunch baby. If you don’t love baked eggs for brunch, are we even friends?! The answer to …
These naturally sweetened quick pickled onions add the perfect tangy-sweet balance to elevate whatever’s on your plate. They come together lickety-split and will disappear even faster. (Though what’s faster than lickety-split? Hmm…) I’m not sure I understand the phrase “in a pickle.” If you’re in …
Smoked Gouda, orzo, and thyme team up in this easy and luscious one pot creation. It’s risotto’s low maintenance, effortlessly cool cousin who can’t wait to meet you. It’s May of 2020. If you’re anything like, well, most people, you’re cooking a lot more meals …