If you’ve never made crispy shallots at home, you are in for such a treat! They’re easy to make, have the most incredible onion flavor, and oh my god that crunch! They take about 30 minutes, start to finish, from when you peel and slice the shallots to when they get pulled out of the hot oil. You’ll want to let them drain slightly before serving, but always remember to sprinkle with a few generous pinches of Kosher sea salt. Our favorite way to serve crispy fried shallots? (We assume…
Continue ReadingJuicy Sweet And Sour Pork Skewers with Pineapple
Sweet, spicy, charred, and juicy! That’s what comes to mind when we think about these sweet and sour pork skewers! They’re a bit Asian-inspired, play off summer pineapple beautifully, and make enough to feed a large crowd! Yes, please! Plus, they’re just plain old fun to eat! Who doesn’t love a good skewer?! For this recipe, we’re thinly slicing a boneless pork shoulder, then marinating the meat in soy sauce, rice vinegar, brown sugar, oyster sauce, fish sauce, garlic, ginger, and Thai chilis. Don’t skip the Thai chilis, they give…
Continue ReadingSpinach & Strawberry Salad with Roast Chicken
This easy weeknight strawberry chicken salad is one of our favorite recipes of summer! Over the years, it’s materialized in various forms, adding garden fresh vegetables based on availability, but it always features the following: fresh strawberries, baby spinach, roasted chicken, goat cheese, and a quick, flavorful lemon poppy seed salad dressing! It’s the combination of strawberries and goat cheese that we love most, but when you add in fresh roasted skin-on chicken breasts, it is sweet and salty perfection! Use any type of soft salad greens you like (kale…
Continue ReadingLight, Refreshing Peruvian-Style Salmon Ceviche
This light and refreshing Salmon Ceviche is the perfect stand-alone appetizer or lunch for summer. Fresh salmon is marinated in lime juice and lemon juice (this cooks the fish without added heat), then tossed with raw onion, tomatoes, jalapeño pepper, and fresh herbs. It’s quick, easy, and doesn’t involve turning on the oven or grill. We love it, especially served on top of homemade tostadas! What is ceviche? Ceviche is a Peruvian staple that highlights fresh seafood — you can use anything from shrimp, scallops, or octopus to halibut, sea…
Continue ReadingQuick & Easy Pesto Zucchini Noodles With Salmon
Pesto zoodles with salmon is an easy, flavorful weeknight meal that you will crave. Bake a fresh salmon fillet with cherry or grape tomatoes on a sheet pan until just cooked through, then use a spiralizer to cut zucchini into noodles. Cook the zoodles in a large nonstick sauté pan, then toss toss with crispy pancetta, walnut pesto, the burst tomatoes, flaky salmon, and lots of cheese. It’s a vibrant summer entrée that is light, yet satisfying and just makes you feel good! Plus, it’s gluten-free! Trust us, it satisfies…
Continue ReadingEasy, Gluten-Free Zucchini Frittata
Looking for recipes that feature fresh summer zucchini? You absolutely must add this simple zucchini frittata to your breakfast or lunch rotation! Here’s why we love it so much: Frittata vs quiche: what’s the difference? It comes down to the ratio of eggs to dairy. A frittata is made up mostly of eggs with a smaller amount of dairy added in, while a quiche uses roughly 2:1 ratio of dairy to eggs. Thus, quiche are also generally richer, creamier, and a bit more indulgent. Don’t get us wrong, we adore…
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