Homemade crispy coconut shrimp dipped in a creamy chipotle mayo! Such a fun appetizer to make before the summer ends. Jumbo shrimp get coated in a coconut-packed batter then pan-fried until golden brown. The chipotle mayo sauce comes together really quickly with a little lime, paprika, and crushed chipotle pepper. These shrimp are absolutely addicting, simple to make, and a recipe everyone is going to love!
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Orzo Salad with Prosciutto & Parmesan Vinaigrette
Bringing you a fresh and flavorful orzo salad with Prosciutto di Parma to make for your Labor Day cookout! It’s a simple salad full of charred corn, caramelized cherry tomatoes, peppery arugula, lots of fresh basil and chives, and of course some beautiful thinly sliced prosciutto. It’s all tossed with a garlicky parmesan vinaigrette that comes together quickly in the food processor. You can make this ahead of time and serve it with just about anything! All of the best end of summer flavors in one delicious salad.
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Creamy Parmesan Shells with Toasted Garlic
The most indulgent, comforting creamy parmesan shells full of toasted garlic, an aromatic dried porcini spice blend, fresh oregano & rosemary, lots of parmesan cheese, and black pepper. It is absolutely irresistible and just the perfect pasta to make as we head into the fall months. It uses minimal ingredients and can be made in just 15 minutes, so it’s perfect for a last-minute pasta craving any night of the week.
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Pan-Fried Paneer Salad with Toasted Grains
Sharing a really unique pan-fried paneer salad today! Full of toasted grains, summer cucumbers & corn, a simple vinegar and oil dressing, and lots of fresh herbs. It’s hearty and satisfying, yet really light and crisp. Perfect light lunch or dinner side dish!
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Summer Cheese & Charcuterie Picnic Board
Celebrating the end of summer with the perfect cheese & charcuterie picnic board with Prosciutto di Parma, full of all the best sweet and savory bites! Four beautiful cheeses, decadent Prosciutto di Parma, roasted tomato crostini, homemade blueberry honey jam, rosemary toasted nuts, seasonal fruit, tangy olives, and some crackers to bring it all together. It’s the BEST thing to put together for an outdoor feast.
Avocado Dip with Grilled Corn Salad
Putting a spin on traditional guacamole with this creamy avocado dip! It’s bright and flavorful, with a grilled corn salad and crumbled cotija cheese piled on top. Perfect for scooping up with tortilla chips and getting a little of everything in one bite. Bold + fresh flavors that are so wonderful for summer. Eat this as a fun snack or serve it alongside some grilled fajitas or tacos!
Loaded Smashed Potatoes with Bacon & Parmesan
An irresistible side dish to serve alongside all your summer mains – loaded smashed potatoes with bacon & parmesan. Potatoes boiled until tender, smashed, and then baked (or pan-fried) until crisp, topped with a simple sour cream sauce, crispy bacon, lots of scallions + chives, and a very generous sprinkling of freshly grated parmesan cheese. You get a little bit of everything in each bite, with all the rich flavors of a loaded baked potato!
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Skirt Steak with Romesco & Yogurt-Marinated Cucumbers
A steak dinner fit for summer – simply grilled skirt steak with romesco sauce (a Spanish tomato-based sauce that is incredibly flavorful), plus yogurt-marinated cucumbers and grilled flatbread. It’s a recipe full of bold & refreshing flavor, and honestly just so delicious. You can make this for a fun weekend night at home and feel like you’re at your favorite Spanish restaurant!
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Family Classics: Busia’s Blueberry Slump
Sharing my grandma’s blueberry slump recipe today, the simplest & most nostalgic summer dessert. Sweet, juicy blueberries baked until bubbling, with a simple vanilla batter on top that bakes up like a soft, rich cake. Served warm right out of the oven with vanilla ice cream alongside.
Herby Brown Butter Chicken & Farro with Burst Tomatoes
Extremely excited to be sharing this herby brown butter chicken & farro today! It’s one of those dinner recipes you’ll be able to make over and over again all summer long. Lightly breaded chicken cooked until crisp, served with lemony farro and juicy burst cherry tomatoes, and drizzled with an herby brown butter sauce. It’s hearty and satisfying, and full of summer tomato and herb flavor. Plus, it comes together in just about 30 minutes!
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