just three magic ingredients One of the all-time greatest dishes of late summer is a fresh caprese salad. It might sound like a fancy dish that costs $18 at an upscale Italian restaurant, but in reality, it extremely simple and requires such minimal time and effort it would be a travesty not to at least …
like a blistered shishito in the sun Blistered shishitos are one of the best (and tastiest) finger foods you could find. All they need is a little oil and salt, plus a cooling garlicky yogurt sauce for dipping. It’s the perfect snack or appetizer for the final sizzling days of summer, and did I mention …
bright green ribbons of yum This summer salad, simply put, is just stunning. Bright green zucchini ribbons swirled around toasted pine nuts, crumbled feta, and fresh mint leaves is almost too pretty to eat. But eat, you must, as this salad is as tasty as it is appealing to look at. If you’re not convinced …
strawberry fields forever In the summertime, barbecue – brats, cheeseburgers, ribs – are all great, but the often overlooked side dishes are usually the brightest stars for me. And the reason they’re overlooked isn’t always surprising – your run-of-the mill coleslaw, potato salad, and steamed veggies are always the most exciting. That’s why you should …
my, my, melon This melon salad is the easiest, breeziest summer side you could possibly imagine. It’s practically dessert if not for the savory punch of the mozzarella balls and fresh basil. Douse it in a sweet and citrusy dressing, and this dish will be the highlight of the meal. This melon salad is a …
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 …
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 …
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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Making ceviche seriously feels like a science experiment with super tasty outcomes. Before I got into home cooking, I would happily order and chow down ceviche at restaurants, having no real idea of how it was made. It wasn’t until I looked into making it myself that I realized what exactly goes into making this …
This dish is seriously such a powerhouse of a weeknight meal – hence why I called it a power bowl! In general, I just really love bowls. They make such an easy weeknight meal, and you can customize them with literally anything. I might start a food blog that just specializes in bowls…okay, maybe not, …