A dinner that blends simplicity with the freshness of spring: crispy chicken thighs with herb orzo & stewed peppers. Chicken thighs slowly seared until golden and crisp, then braised in a mixture of caramelized peppers, vinegar, and honey, all enjoyed on top of lemony, herby orzo. It’s such a delicious meal to brighten up our weeks!
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I’m naming this my essential hearty pasta dish for fall and winter: orecchiette with sausage & butternut squash. It’s a rustic-style pasta that comes together in one pan and has lots of satisfying flavor in every bite.
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A Valentine’s Day dinner that is just as tasty as it is special: pomegranate skirt steak with whipped feta. Skirt steak seared simply and served on top of creamy whipped feta cheese, topped with a sweet pomegranate sauce, pomegranate seeds, pistachios, scallions, and chives. You can serve this with homemade naan bread (my personal favorite) or even some roasted potatoes. I adore this dish for any occasion, but especially for a festive, colorful Valentine’s Day meal.
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Sharing a very flavorful steak & egg salad with caper vinaigrette today. I’d call this my go-to lunch entree salad. Perfect for entertaining or making for a simple weekend lunch with family. It’s hearty and satisfying, made with seared steak and hard-boiled eggs. Tossed with feta, garlicky roasted tomatoes, radishes, dill, and a tangy caper vinaigrette.
Sharing a fresh new salad for our January healthy kick! It’s my everyday roasted red pepper & chicken salad with crunchy fennel, watermelon radish, briny olives, roasted walnuts, fresh chives + oregano, and tossed in a simple dijon vinaigrette. It’s a salad you can make for a crowd, or prep all of the ingredients and eat a few salads yourself all week long. It’s also really simple to make and one of the tastiest combinations.
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A healthy winter soup to kick off the new year: spicy thai chicken & rice noodle soup. It’s a flavorful spin on chicken noodle soup that is still every bit warming and comforting. Full of vibrant Thai flavors to keep things fresh and exciting as we start a new decade during these cold winter months.
Sharing our traditional Christmas Eve dinner main dish: whole roasted beef tenderloin with french onions and horseradish sauce. An absolutely show-stopping holiday dinner! It’s easier than you may think, very impressive, and deliciously rich in flavor.
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I’ve partnered with the American Lamb Board to bring you a very comforting December dinner to cozy up with over the weekend: lamb bolognese flavored with lots of herbs and parmesan. It’s a simple, rustic sauce that gets simmered on the stovetop until rich in flavor. I’m tossing it with paccheri pasta and calling it a day. It makes for the best dinner to head into the festive holiday month!
Celebrating the cozy fall season with this Tomato-Braised Chicken with Parsnips & Fennel, in partnership with FarmToFork™ Pasta Sauces! The dish is full of seasonal ingredients and rich, hearty flavors. Plus, it’s healthy, delicious, and perfect for crisp autumn nights.
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It wouldn’t be fall without a really good new chili recipe, and this year I’ve got a super simple, completely delicious one for you. It’s pumpkin chorizo chili, packed with spices and topped with tangy yogurt and fresh ingredients to contrast the cozy chili. It is the perfect bowl of comfort to settle in with on Halloween night!
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