Creamy, Cheesy Breakfast Grits & Eggs! I love a savory brunch menu! Truly, I’m the person who always orders avocado toast (I’ve loved it since long before it was trendy) and will never turn down a soft, jammy egg yolk. So if breakfast polenta is an option, I’m helping myself to a double portion. It’s cheesy (lots of grated Parmigiano Reggiano in there!), creamy (buttah! lots of stirring!), and thanks to an abundance of homemade pesto sauce, it tastes like summer! I use a combination of arugula and basil in…
Continue ReadingCalifornia Club Sandwich with Tarragon Aioli
A Triple Decker, Diner-Style Turkey Sandwich Sometimes simple is best, and this California club checks every box. It is, dare we say it, the perfect lunch option for someone craving a simple-to-make, but seriously satisfying sandwich. Why I Love This Recipe It’s made with thinly sliced turkey (or chicken!), toasted bread, crispy bacon, and fresh baby arugula. It has refreshing, juicy tomatoes, and the most irresistible homemade tarragon aioli that you’ll want to lick with a spoon. I can’t put into words how delicious this is, but if you love…
Continue ReadingLow Effort Meals For Busy Weeknights
These recipes are some of my personal favorite low effort meals that pack serious depth of flavor. As an added bonus, none of them take very long to make! I hope you give them a try and find some new family favorites of your own. For many one pot meals, we turn to our beloved Staub braiser — it’s large enough to feed an army, but versatile enough to sear, braise, pan fry, and everything else in between! If you make any of these easy weeknight meals, please let us…
Continue Reading25-Minute Lemon Garlic Pasta with Shrimp and Scallops
On a scale of 1-10, you need this lemon garlic pasta with shrimp and scallops in your life yesterday! It’s quick, flavorful, bright, slightly sweet from the fresh seafood, and just an all around easy weeknight dinner! Use your favorite long, thin pasta (linguine pictured here!), which work especially well with lighter, oil-based pasta sauces, and don’t forget to serve with lots of freshly grated Parmigiano Reggiano and chopped parsley. Tips below for how to best sear scallops — don’t be scared, it’s easier than you’d think! — but really,…
Continue ReadingTender, Juicy Slow Roasted Leg Of Lamb
Roast Leg Of Lamb For Passover Or Easter Roast leg of lamb is hands down our favorite recipe to serve on Passover! Braised leg of lamb feels special and celebratory (it is!), but honestly it could not be more simple. The majority of the cooking is hands off — another reason this roast leg of lamb recipe gets our vote for holidays; you can focus on other side dishes while the oven takes over cooking! — and when it’s done? The lamb is juicy and fall-off-the-bone tender. If enjoying for…
Continue ReadingLight & Fresh Pomegranate Tequila Cosmo
Cosmo-rita? What Exactly Is A Pomegranate Tequila Cosmo? Is it a cosmo? Is it a margarita? It’s the best of both worlds! Made from tequila blanco, Cointreau, lime juice, and pomegranate juice, this pomegranate tequila cocktail is smooth, easy to drink, and slightly sweet from the pom juice with no additional added sugar! And yes, we’re just going to say it — this cocktail gives our beloved Paper Plane a run for its money! If you’re looking for another cocktail recipe that features pomegranate juice, be sure to try our…
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