This last-minute easy appetizer is exactly what you need to start a summer meal: marinated tomato toast with creme fraiche & herbs. Thick slices of fresh bread toasted in olive oil, then topped with a swoosh of creme fraiche and a mound of herb and vinegar marinated cherry tomatoes. I’d say it’s the definition of summer in a bite! Continue reading “Marinated Tomato Toast with Creme Fraiche & Herbs”
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Burrata with Balsamic Strawberries & Basil
Sharing a festive summer appetizer for your Fourth of July weekend: burrata with balsamic strawberries & basil! This dish is so simple, yet bursting with sweet and savory fresh summer flavor. Creamy burrata cheese topped with both jammy balsamic strawberries and fresh marinated strawberries…with honey, red pepper flakes, and lemon running throughout. Continue reading “Burrata with Balsamic Strawberries & Basil”
Summer Mezze Platter with Yogurt Marinated Lamb Skewers
Sharing a summer mezze platter with yogurt marinated American lamb skewers today! This is the ultimate outdoor feast, with lots of flavorful recipes and ingredients making up this festive spread. And of course, the star of the show is the grilled lamb. It’s marinated in a turmeric spiced yogurt mixture and grilled over hot flames until juicy & tender. Continue reading “Summer Mezze Platter with Yogurt Marinated Lamb Skewers”
Charred Eggplant Dip with Toasted Sesame Chili Oil
A smoky charred eggplant dip (or “baba ganoush”) drizzled with toasted sesame chili oil and fresh herbs. It’s an incredibly flavorful dip that makes for the perfect easy appetizer to a Mediterranean summer meal. Serve it with warm pita bread for dipping and a very generous drizzle of that chili oil! Continue reading “Charred Eggplant Dip with Toasted Sesame Chili Oil”
Tomato Confit Spaghetti
My quintessential summer recipe: tomato confit spaghetti! Sweet cherry tomatoes slowly cooked in olive oil with shallots, garlic, and black pepper until soft and caramelized. Tossed with spaghetti and topped with parmesan cheese and basil, it doesn’t get simpler or more delicious than this! Continue reading “Tomato Confit Spaghetti”
Grilled Coconut Chicken with Snap Pea Salad
Sharing the perfect recipe to fully embrace grilling season: grilled coconut chicken with snap pea salad! It’s a really simple process to throw this together, yet the end result is bold, vibrant, and beyond flavorful. You’ll marinate the chicken in coconut milk with lots of garlic, ginger, chiles, lime, and cilantro. The chicken grills until slightly charred and juicy, while the marinade simmers into a creamy sauce. Served with the refreshing snap pea and avocado salad on the side…you cannot beat it! Continue reading “Grilled Coconut Chicken with Snap Pea Salad”
Green Olive Linguine with Broccolini & Breadcrumbs
Sharing a bright green olive linguine today that is full of simple ingredients and so very delicious. It’s a light pasta dish that has loads of flavor from charred broccolini, briny olives, zippy lemon, scallions & garlic, fresh chives, and crispy whole grain breadcrumbs. It all comes together in just about 30 minutes and makes for a great weeknight pasta, but doubles as a simple dinner party menu item as well! Continue reading “Green Olive Linguine with Broccolini & Breadcrumbs”
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”
Strawberry & Avocado Grilled Chicken Salad
A fresh, vibrant salad for Memorial Day weekend: strawberry & avocado grilled chicken salad. It’s the perfect something light to balance all of the celebratory burgers and sweet treats. Full of mixed greens, grilled chicken, sweet strawberries, creamy avocado, crisp fennel, snap peas, goat cheese, paprika almonds, and a simple basil lemon vinaigrette! Continue reading “Strawberry & Avocado Grilled Chicken Salad”
Caramelized Leek Pizza with Spicy Honey
Sharing a new pizza just in time for the weekend! Caramelized leek pizza with fontina cheese and spicy honey. It’s a really simple ingredient combination with fresh spring flavor and rich, buttery leeks. Full of chives, fresh basil, and lots of melted cheese. The drizzle of honey that’s been infused with crushed red pepper seals the deal. Definitely one to try on your next pizza night! Continue reading “Caramelized Leek Pizza with Spicy Honey”