what’s summer without squash? This may be my…thirdish risotto with squash recipe I’ve posted in the last year, but I’m not going to apologize for it. While I’m an all-around squash lover, there’s something special about summer squash to me. The green and yellow colors are fun, and the flavors remind me of backyards in …
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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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 …
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, …
This brussels sprout dish is the perfect example of how salads can be anything but boring. Your starring leafy greens are thinly sliced brussels sprouts that are lightly fried up in savory pancetta drippings. Add some farro, fresh herbs, chopped pistachios, manchego cheese, and a poached egg, and you have yourself the tastiest, most decadent …
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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, …
There’s a healthy food store in my hometown of Akron, Ohio called Mustard Seed Market that has amazing chicken salad. I know it doesn’t sound like anything special, but it’s a creamy, hearty mix that goes great on a crispy piece of toast or in a full sandwich, or just by itself. The key ingredient? …
This Moroccan-style vegetable stew is so packed with flavor and delicious veggies, you don’t even need to add the meat. BUT if you’re a lamb lover like me, this kofta recipe is not one you’ll want to pass up. It’s super easy to make, it just requires a ton of delicious, warming spices to really …
Happy first day of spring! I’m in a good mood today, not only because winter’s over, but because in my neck of the woods the sun is shining and I have the window cracked open to let some fresh air in. Ahhh, I love this time of year and look forward to the warmer temperatures …
This Ukrainian borscht recipe is something that’s very near and dear to my heart. While there are many different ways to make borscht, this version most closely resembles the one my grandmother, or Bunia, as we affectionately call her, would make when I was growing up. I have fond memories of playing at her condo …