Sweet Corn & Basil Pappardelle for Peak Summer Nights If ever there was a summer pasta recipe that let the flavors of the season shine, this pappardelle with corn, blistered tomatoes, and basil cream sauce is it! With just 10 ingredients, it’s a simple, satisfying vegetarian meal that’s always a hit with both kids and adults. This vibrant summer pasta features a silky basil cream sauce made from sautéed fresh corn, red onion, and a touch of mascarpone, all blended with loads of fresh basil until luxuriously smooth (with no…
Continue ReadingHouse Salad with Goat Cheese and Balsamic
Say hello to the Well Seasoned house salad! This is the side dish we serve more than anything else. It’s light, quick to make, and we usually have all the ingredients on hand: baby arugula (a must have in my fridge at all times!), fresh berries (raspberries are the best!), creamy, tangy goat cheese, marcona almonds, and fresh dill. Season it lightly, then serve simply with a drizzle of your favorite balsamic vinegar! What we love about this side salad is the combination of textures (crunchy, creamy, a little chewy)…
Continue Reading5-Ingredient Homemade Ramp Pesto
It’s ramp season!! If you’re one of the lucky few who has stumbled upon wild ramps at your local farmer’s market, grab as many as you can. Yes, they’re pricy, but given they’re unique flavor profile, delicate nature, and hard-to-come-by reputation, you’ll want to pick them up before they disappear. Our favorite way to serve them? Homemade Ramp Pesto! It’s everything you love about a traditional pesto recipe, but with an intense garlicky and spring onion flavor. We love the nutty contrast of pairing ramps (also called wild leeks) with…
Continue ReadingQuick Pickled Ramps (Add Them To Everything!
Is there anything better than walking into a farmer’s market and stumbling upon the first of the season ramps?! It’s like a treasure hunt, where the prize is an expensive spring onion-like vegetable that will leave you longing for more. The best way to extend ramp season? Make homemade pickled ramps, of course! Also referred to as wild leeks, ramps have a recognizably garlic and onion-forward flavor. They are perfect when grilled, sautéed, or braised, but are equally fabulous when pickled, with the added bonus of lasting much longer. A…
Continue ReadingRefreshing Southside Cocktail (Gin & Mint)
The scene: it’s a sweltering summer day and you’ve been thinking about grilling all week long, but damn you need a cold drink to beat the heat. Enter the most refreshing, herbaceous gin drink, the southside cocktail. It combines fresh mint, lime juice, and dry gin into a harmonious drink that is lightly sweetened with simple syrup. Shake it over ice, then strain into a low ball or coupe glass and enjoy immediately. Like the effervescence of bubbles? Top it off with a splash of club soda just before serving….
Continue ReadingMexican Cobb Salad with Avocado Lime Ranch
If you love a filling salad that doubles as a complete meal, this Mexican Cobb Salad checks every box! It’s loaded with filling ingredients (chicken, bacon, and soft boiled eggs), fresh produce (tomatoes, jalapeños, corn, avocado), and tossed in a creamy avocado lime ranch dressing that you’ll want to drizzle on just about everything. Don’t be intimidated by the ingredient list—each component can be prepped in advance, making this a perfect option for quick lunches or easy weeknight dinners! For more delicious, flavorful salad recipes, consider trying my grilled corn…
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