We’ll be the first to tell you that a steak dinner at home can be romantic and sexy and fun. While we often turn to a cast iron ribeye or slow roasted tenderloin for date night in, there is something so fantastic about this skirt steak recipe that just checks all the boxes! For one, it soaks up the delicious citrus marinade that is vibrant, with just a little heat. But the real star of the show is the cilantro chimichurri! Chimichurri is my actual love language. It’s an uncooked…
Continue ReadingCrispy Baked Sweet Potato Fries with Chipotle Aioli
Can we get three cheers for crispy sweet potato fries?! They’re simple to prep, quick to cook, and a heck of a lot healthier than deep frying. Grab 2 or 3 large sweet potatoes, then peel and thinly slice into sticks. Give them a quick toss with olive oil and your favorite spices, then these fries are oven bound! And you know we’re making a killer sauce for sweet potato fries! Allow me to introduce you to our infinitely adaptable aioli. Let a food processor do the hard part, then…
Continue ReadingClassic Greek Salad (Romaine Lettuce Optional!)
When it comes to meal prep and weekday lunches, I often find myself turning to salads. This simple, classic Greek salad recipe comes together in minutes, but also holds up well when prepped for later in the week. Pro tip: marinate black kalamata olives and sheep’s milk feta in homemade Greek vinaigrette. The longer they sit, the more intense the flavor! For more great summer salads, be sure to try our Panzanella Salad or this simple, flavorful Tomato Mozzarella Salad! Ingredients For Greek Salad For the salad For the greek…
Continue ReadingPan Seared Salmon Cakes with Creamy Yogurt Sauce
Homemade Salmon Cakes (Made with Fresh Salmon!) These tender, flaky pan seared Salmon Cakes are a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a light lunch or dinner. They’re made with fresh baked salmon (inspired by the same flavors in our ever popular Slow Baked Salmon), fresh herbs, shallots, lemon juice, and a little bit of Greek yogurt (though sour cream or mayonnaise is fine too). Mix everything together, form into patties, then pan sear until golden brown. They’re delicate, yet luxurious! Enjoy with a creamy Greek yogurt sauce…
Continue ReadingCrispy Roasted Duck Legs With Chinese Five Spice
I absolutely adore confit duck legs, but rarely have the time or patience. If you’re in the same position, consider roasting duck legs instead! They cook at a low temperature before the heat is cranked up, yielding juicy duck meat and impossibly crispy skin. And you know what crispy duck skin means… leftover rendered duck fat. 🙌🏻 Save that to make crispy duck fat roasted potatoes and then come back and thank me later. This oven-roasted duck leg recipe is extremely simple. You’ll want one duck leg quarter per person,…
Continue ReadingBaltimore-Style Crab Cake Sandwiches (Little Filler)
If you’ve ever been to a classic seafood restaurant, you know a good crab cake is a thing of beauty. Lightly seasoned, just enough binder to hold them together, and bursting with naturally sweet crab flavor! The best part? They’re surprisingly easy to make at home. Why I Love This Recipe These Baltimore-Style Crab Cakes come together with a handful of pantry staples — including buttery Ritz crackers for the perfect crunch — and can be served as is or piled high on brioche buns for the ultimate crab cake…
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