Our easy Penne Pomodoro is a dinner lifesaver for busy weeknights! You’ll love the rich tomato flavor in our homemade pomodoro sauce recipe, as well as the fact that it takes just 30 minutes to make! What is pomodoro sauce? You’ve probably had it before, though you may not know just how simple it is to make. This classic Italian tomato sauce can be made with either fresh tomatoes or canned whole peeled San Marzano tomatoes. Sauté some chopped fresh garlic cloves in extra virgin olive oil on a stove…
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This light, easy Pomodoro Sauce recipe is a classic Italian tomato sauce, kept intentionally simple with very few ingredients. That’s part of the beauty of this dish! You can really taste each of its 6 ingredients, as their flavor is not overshadowed or overpowered by unnecessary additions. We like to make this with canned San Marzano tomatoes, but we’ve included instructions for using fresh tomatoes or passata if you prefer. While the sauce is quickly simmering on a stovetop, cook your favorite pasta to al dente. Once the pomodoro sauce…
Continue ReadingPistachio Crusted Salmon
This Pistachio Crusted Salmon is rich, buttery, and makes the most elegant dinner! Finely ground pistachios are toasted with panko breadcrumbs, shallot, and garlic, then seasoned with parsley and lemon zest for a bright, vibrant, nutty topping that can’t be beat! Here’s why we love it so much: We love to serve this dish with roasted or grilled asparagus and crispy potatoes. It feels restaurant-worthy, but it’s truly simple to make at home. If you make this recipe, plan on getting a lot of compliments. Ingredient Notes We’re also making…
Continue ReadingNicoise Salad (Salade Niçoise)
What Is Niçoise Salad? Nicoise Salad (referred to as Salade Niçoise in French), originates from Nice, France and features light, crisp vegetables and tuna. It’s both healthy, yet hearty, and while it can take a little time to prep everything, it requires very little effort to bring together. The simple prep includes: blanched green beans until crisp-tender, potatoes that are boiled whole, hard boiled eggs that are halved or quartered, and high quality jarred or canned tuna. Not fresh tuna. We love Tonnino tuna, it is truly decadent. Pile everything…
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While the classic French Nicoise salad is often dressed simply with extra virgin olive oil and fresh lemon juice, we’d like to suggest something a bit more robust. This Niçoise Salad Dressing gets a boost of flavor from the addition of briny Niçoise olives. That’s right! More olives! It’s essentially an olive vinaigrette. Don’t worry, it’s perfectly balanced out by the addition of fresh lemon juice, basil, and a splash of sherry vinegar. Because there are so few ingredients here, make sure everything is high quality, especially the extra virgin…
Continue ReadingBroiled Lobster Tails
Enjoying Broiled Lobster Tails is not something that needs to be reserved solely for restaurants and dining out. It’s actually one of the easiest ways to cook lobster at home! If you’re able to buy butterflied lobster tails either at your local grocery store or from a fish market, you’ve already reduced the prep time significantly. Why do we love this recipe so much? If you’re a lobster lover like me, you are going to adore this recipe! How To Select Lobster Tails You’ll want 1 (6-8oz) lobster tail per…
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