Is there a more perfect way to celebrate cherry season than with chocolate cake? This easy, homemade chocolate cherry dump cake will leave you wondering why you didn’t try it sooner. It highlights that classic chocolate and cherry flavor combination that we love, but in the world’s easiest cake ever! But first, what is a dump cake? It’s exactly what it sounds like: Take all the ingredients for the cake, dump them together into a pan or dish, then bake with melted butter. The fruit on the bottom becomes soft…
Continue ReadingCrispy Chicken Cutlet Panini with Pesto
Sometimes, the only thing we crave is a big, warm panini sandwich, and this Chicken Pesto Panini is the best ever! Spread DeLallo Simply Pesto Traditional Basil on both sides of a large piece of focaccia bread that’s been sliced in half. Add fresh arugula, pan fried chicken cutlets, roasted red peppers, and provolone cheese. Grill the sandwich on both sides or place in a panini press until cheese has melted and the sandwich is warm and toasty. So much flavor, you will want this Italian panini on repeat! Here’s…
Continue ReadingGrilled Swordfish Skewers with Italian Salsa Verde
This is hands down my favorite grilled swordfish recipe! Meaty swordfish is grilled on skewers with fresh lemon slices until tender and melt-in-your-mouth. Serve with an easy, herbaceous Italian salsa verde, which takes it way over the top. It’s made with fresh parsley, anchovies, garlic, capers, red pepper flakes, lemon, and garlic. It’s seriously amazing drizzled on top of the grilled swordfish. While this swordfish recipe feels fancy, it actually requires very little effort. I think you’re going to love it too! Looking for more swordfish recipes? Be sure to…
Continue ReadingJuicy Pulled Pork Sliders with Ultra-Crispy Bits!
The Ultimate Crowd-Pleasing Sandwich For Cookouts There’s something wildly satisfying about perfectly tender pulled pork piled high onto soft, buttery slider buns—especially when it’s juicy, smoky, and just a little sticky from a rich, tangy sauce. These pulled pork sliders are the kind of recipe you make once and immediately add to your permanent rotation. They’re deeply flavorful, irresistibly messy (in the best way), and ideal for everything from game day spreads to casual summer gatherings. Even better? The pork cooks low and slow until it practically shreds itself, meaning…
Continue ReadingLight, Crunchy Coleslaw For Pulled Pork
Creamy—But Not Too Creamy!—With The Best Texture This is my go to recipe when serving coleslaw on juicy pulled pork sandwiches, and it’s as good as it gets! Crunchy, tangy, not too creamy, and just a touch sweet. I like to use store-bought coleslaw mix or chopped cabbage to make prepping the slaw quick and easy. Add thinly sliced red onion for extra crunch, then mix with my creamy homemade coleslaw dressing. Give it a toss, then refrigerate for at least 1 hour. (Pro tip: it’s better the longer it…
Continue ReadingMake-Ahead Tuna Pasta Salad (No Mayo!)
If you’ve been on the hunt for a lightened up pasta salad, this is the one for you! Instead of mayonnaise as a base, we’re using a homemade balsamic vinaigrette to dress this tuna pasta salad. Use high quality jarred or canned tuna, then toss with your favorite short pasta, oven roasted tomatoes, arugula, and fresh herbs. We promise you won’t miss the mayonnaise! We love this served cold or at room temperature — talk about an easy make-ahead meal for a picnic or cookout! — but it’s delicious hot,…
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