Chicken puttanesca is a simple red sauce made with bold ingredients. It features salty anchovies, briny capers, garlic, red pepper flakes, and olives. Use canned whole tomatoes for the base of the sauce and tomato paste to add richness. We love to serve this with crispy, skin-on, bone-in chicken thighs (omg, the crunch from that skin is everything!). But first, what is puttanesca sauce? Puttanesca refers to an Italian tomato sauce made with anchovies, garlic, capers, and olives. It is said to be infamous for its strong, pungent aroma that…
Continue ReadingItalian Sausage Pizza With Onions & Fennel
Italian sausage pizza — just saying it out loud makes us hungry! If you’re familiar with (and a fan of) the classic combination of sausage, peppers, and onions, you are going to love this bold, flavorful grilled sausage pizza. We’re sharing our tips and tricks for making the best grilled pie, and how to cook it so that the crust is crispy, but not burnt, and the cheese is ooey, gooey melty! Why I Love This Recipe It’s just the best ever, and we can’t wait for you to try…
Continue Reading10-Minute Whipped Feta Dip (With Any Herbs)
Let me be the first to say there is no shame in locking yourself in your bedroom and eating this whipped feta dip with a spoon! Not only is this feta cheese dip creamy and tangy, but it’s fresh and vibrant from fresh dill, chives, and mint. It makes a quick, simple appetizer, and is delicious year round. Serve it with seasonal crudité and watch it disappear before your eyes! Why You’ll Love This Recipe It’s a seriously delicious appetizer to get the party started! Love all things cheese? Be sure…
Continue ReadingCaramelized Shallot Pasta with Anchovy Breadcrumbs
If you’ve been here for a while, you know our obsession with roasted shallots. Sure, they end up looking a little burnt or charred, but all that translates into flavor. We typically recommend making a double batch, because we end up eating them like candy. This caramelized shallot pasta has a similar effect and it’s thanks to the tender shallots and pangratatto topping! Why I Love This Recipe If caramelized shallot pasta doesn’t make you swoon, nothing will! This one is totally, 100% date night and dinner party worthy, so…
Continue ReadingTender, Juicy Smoked St Louis Ribs Recipe
If there is one food that screams summer, it is hands down pork ribs! We have been making these smoked St Louis ribs for a few years — ever since we began our smoked meats journey! — and they are juicy, fall off the bone tender, and so incredibly flavorful. We’re including instructions below for anyone who wants to straight up grill St Louis style ribs, but if you’ve got a smoker, we think you will loooove that smoky flavor. Here’s why we love this rib recipe so much: Cannot…
Continue ReadingOven-Baked Swordfish with Tomatoes & Corn
Tender, Juicy Swordfish Steaks with Summery Tomatoes This one-pan baked swordfish is the perfect balance of ease and flavor, requiring minimal prep while delivering a light yet satisfying meal. It highlights some of our favorite summer ingredients—sweet corn, juicy tomato confit, and fragrant fresh herbs—all coming together effortlessly. Ideal for a hands-off date night, this dish lets you simply toss everything into a skillet and let the oven do the rest, giving you more time to relax and enjoy! Why I Love This Recipe If you love swordfish as much…
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