Sweet, Caramelized, & Buttery, They Disappear Quickly! Meet your new favorite side dish and flavor booster: oven-roasted shallots. With just a drizzle of olive oil and a sprinkle of salt, shallots transform in the oven into something truly magical—soft, jammy, and caramelized with a natural sweetness that enhances everything they touch. Whether you serve them alongside roast chicken, spoon them over seared steak, or stir them into pasta, these roasted shallots add elegance with almost no effort. My Favorite Ways To Enjoy Roasted Shallots Hear me out: spread them on…
Continue ReadingStuffed Artichokes with Sun Dried Tomatoes & Breadcrumbs
If you’ve ever enjoyed stuffed artichokes at an Italian restaurant, you are familiar with this crunchy, fun to eat dish. Tender, soft artichokes are hollowed out and stuffed to the brim with a filling of breadcrumbs, Parmigiano Reggiano, garlic, and herbs. We’re updating this classic by adding sweet, chewy sun dried tomatoes, a perfect pairing to the otherwise traditional filling. Continue below for our best tips and tricks to trim, cook, and bake stuffed artichokes successfully every single time. Ingredients For Stuffed Artichokes How To Cook Artichokes Boil them! Boiling…
Continue Reading25-Minute Baked Ground Beef Meatballs
Let’s make the very best Homemade Meatballs! Our biggest tip? Instead of pan searing on the stovetop, broil or bake them! Whichever method you choose, one thing is certain: cooking meatballs in an oven is the way to go! Why I Love This Recipe Our favorite way to serve dinner meatballs? With spaghetti, of course! For more meatballs we love, consider trying our Ricotta Cheese Ground Beef Meatballs or these Mozzarella-Stuffed Ground Beef Meatballs next! Or check out all of our favorite quick 30-minute meals. There’s a little something for…
Continue ReadingFall Cobb Salad with Roast Chicken & Butternut Squash
Say hello to my fall Cobb salad, an ode to all the delicious autumn flavors we love most! I’m talking roast chicken, crispy bacon, hard boiled eggs, candied pecans, dried cranberries, honeynut squash, and nutty cheese. All dressed lovingly with a homemade honey Dijon vinaigrette. It’s a favorite fall dinner we’ve been enjoying for years and years, and I know you’re going to love it. Why? It’s hearty, has amazing contrast of textures — creamy, crunchy, chewy, it’s got it all! — and will keep you full! Serve atop a…
Continue ReadingHungarian Mushroom Soup with Sour Cream & Dill
When the temperature drops outside, we immediately turn to soup to warm us up. This Hungarian mushroom soup is for you if you (a) don’t want to wait all day for soup to simmer on the stove — the cook time is about 30 minutes total! — and (b) love both creamy, bright acidic flavors with unmistakable umami from earthy mushrooms. It’s great because while, yes, this soup recipe is creamy, it’s not going to weigh you down. The majority of the liquid comes from chicken stock. There is milk…
Continue ReadingPerfectly Roasted Whole Beef Tenderloin (Foolproof)
The Beef Centerpiece That Makes Everything Else Look Good If you’ve ever felt intimidated by making a beef tenderloin at home, this recipe is your permission slip to go for it. This cut is prized for its buttery tenderness, mild beefy flavor, and ability to shine with just a handful of simple ingredients (and made more special by a rich, creamy Parmesan sauce). When roasted properly, the exterior develops a beautifully seasoned crust while the center stays rosy, juicy, and melt-in-your-mouth tender. It’s the kind of centerpiece that feels celebratory…
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