a berry great cocktail recipe Happy Cocktail Friday! Eating and drinking anything filled with fresh bloobs is how I like to spend my summer. I’m not the biggest cocktail drinker, but this libation filled with fresh blueberry syrup and lemon juice is a no-brainer on a hot summer afternoon. The blueberry syrup is super easy …
A cheesy weeknight smash Quesadillas are one of my absolute favorite Mexican foods. What’s not to love about crispy tortillas oozing with melty cheese and topped with flavorful salsa and other veggies. This recipe has a simple filling of spiced chicken, peppers, and lots of cheese, while the salsa is the main star of the …
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mighty, mighty mango With Fourth of July coming up, this is the perfect dish to add to your party spread. It’s fun, colorful, and has loads of juicy flavor. Different from a more traditional mango salsa, this slaw can definitely be used for dipping chips, but it’s even better as a juicy topper for grilled …
A penne for your thoughts One thing I love even more than pasta is adding fresh, green veggies to it. This penne dish is not only made better by adding asparagus, but also a fluffy, lemony ricotta pea sauce. It’s such a great, light pasta dish that you’ll end up wanting to enjoy every evening …
bountiful blueberries! One of the best things about the summer season is the abundance of beautiful, fresh, juicy fruit, blueberries being no exception. While I do enjoy blueberries year-round, they’re at their peak in the summer months and make for amazing fruit-forward dessert filling. Take this blueberry galette. The main star is the gooey blueberry …
a riff off the old aviation You know the one…it inspired Ryan Reynold’s gin label? You sometimes see it swishing around a classy coupe at a local speakeasy? Well, if not, you’re in for a real treat. A classic aviation cocktail is typically made simply with gin, maraschino liqueur, and crème de violette. I decided …
the south of france has been calling me Let’s be honest – the south of France is always calling me. And a Niçoise salad with fresh seared tuna is the just the fix I need to feel like I’m dining al fresco on the Côte d’Azur. But since I’m instead dining in my Brooklyn apartment, …
with each season comes a fresh crop of produce In acknowledgement of the first day of summer, I’m giving you the eponymous “June Salad,” a dish packed with the best ingredients of the season. One of my favorite things about the changing season is discovering the new fresh produce that goes along with it. Rich …
a new method to meatball madness When you hear “meatballs” the first thing that might come to mind is a big bowl of spaghetti with a thick tomato sauce. While that’s definitely yum, there is not only one method to making delicious meatballs. These chicken meatballs are low-fat and gluten-free, which if you ask me …
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cauliflower and kale, kale and cauliflower If you think that sounds “meh,” then you have another think coming, because this nourishing salad is anything but. The first step that gives the wow factor to this salad is taking your run-of-the-mill cauliflower and roasting it with a cumin and paprika seasoning. This not only adds great …
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