Indian stuffed sweet potatoes are a bold, flavorful meal any night of the week! Baked sweet potatoes are loaded up with tandoori spiced roasted chickpeas, Greek yogurt, chopped tomatoes, raw red onion, and a mix of Indian sauces. Garnish with cilantro or fresh mint, then enjoy for an easy vegetarian meal! This is kind of like a choose your own adventure stuffed sweet potato. You can add any sauces that fit into the flavor profile. We’re using tamarind sauce, mint sauce, and mango chutney, which all work well with and…
Continue ReadingJuicy Grilled Lamb Shawarma with Onions
This easy grilled lamb shawarma recipe will bring you right back to the street carts of NYC, where familiar Middle Eastern spices draw in crowds of regulars daily. Lots of times you’ll see options for chicken shawarma as well as lamb. Here, we’re marinating a boneless shoulder of American lamb in warm, fragrant shawarma seasoning blend, then grilling until crispy with sautéed onions. I love to serve the shawarma meat in salads bowls made up of romaine lettuce, chopped tomatoes, hummus, tzatziki, and lots of nutty tahini. Why I Love…
Continue ReadingTender & Juicy Greek Turkey Meatballs
These Greek turkey meatballs are an easy and delicious dinner option any night of the week! We’re mixing ground turkey with our classic Greek vinaigrette and breadcrumbs, then baking or broiling (instructions for both methods below!) until juicy and tender. You’ll love serving these easy turkey meatballs with all your favorite Greek salad toppings. We’re talking chopped romaine lettuce, tomatoes, feta cheese, Kalamata olives, tzatziki, pepperoncini, and pita wedges. We’ll even show you how to make the best pita chips at home! That crunch really makes the dish. Drizzle everything…
Continue ReadingNashville Hot Honey Chicken Sandwich with Creamy Slaw
You’ve heard about Hattie’ B’s in the news, you’ve seen hot honey chicken on all the trendy restaurant menus, but today we’re showing you how to make the best ever Nashville hot chicken sandwich at home! With a little forethought and planning, you can have everything ready and assembled beforehand, so come dinner time all you have to do is fry the chicken! We’re using boneless skinless chicken thighs that are doubled dredged in flour and buttermilk with hot sauce. Because they’re boneless, the chicken cooks quickly and fries in…
Continue ReadingSavory Fig Tart with Whipped Goat Cheese
Fresh figs are only available for a few short months each year. Make the most of fig season with this easy, elegant savory fig tart! The crust is a simple tart dough that you can make ahead of time, and the filling is a mix of creamy, tangy goat cheese, a bit of gorgonzola, rosemary, lemon, and honey. You’ll add fresh quartered figs on top (use any variety you can find, but we list our favorites below!), then bake until set. Why We Love This Recipe You know by now…
Continue ReadingMarinated Olives with Garlic & Rosemary
Move over, cheese, there’s a new snack in town! These marinated olives are so easy to make, flavorful, and will become your new favorite addition to charcuterie boards, cheese plates, and serving to guests as a pre-dinner bite. Gently heat olive oil and vinegar on a stove top with fresh garlic, rosemary, bay leaves, and lemon, then pour on top of mixed olives (we’re using Kalamata and Castelvetrano, but any variety works!). Not only will your kitchen smell amazing, but the olives will absorb all these amazing flavors! Why I…
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