Your Go-To Sauce For Fresh Seafood Enjoying fresh raw oysters while dining out may be a date night ritual, but there’s no reason you can’t have the same luxurious experience at home. All you need are fresh oysters, this homemade mignonette recipe, a couple lemon wedges, and an oyster shucking knife. The classic mignonette flavor is unmistakably bright and vibrant! It’s made with vinegar, shallots, and black pepper. The hardest part is for sure shucking those oysters! But with the proper knife, a kitchen towel to protect your hand, and…
Continue Reading20-Minute Chili & Bourbon Glazed Salmon
Winner winner spicy salmon dinner! This chili bourbon glazed salmon is the weeknight dinner of our dreams! The flavors are Asian-inspired; it’s got a little heat, a little sweet, and it is completely irresistible. The not-so-secret ingredient? Chili onion crunch!! The chili bourbon glaze cooks in 5 minutes, is poured generously on top of a large side of salmon (we recommend at least 2 lbs), and cooks in 15 minutes. If our math is correct, that means this spicy, flavor-packed salmon recipe has a cook time of 20 minutes total….
Continue ReadingRich, Buttery Mushrooms On Toast
Mushrooms on toast is one of those special family recipes that we have enjoyed for as long as I can remember. My husband’s family introduced this dish to me probably 15 years ago. It’s how we always begin Thanksgiving dinner. In my mother-in-law’s version, it’s served with cippolini onions, nutmeg, sherry, and a bayleaf. I am apparently a much lazier cook; I’ve simplified the process and cut down on the ingredients just enough so there’s no peeling of onions and the cook time is reduced substantially. Why we love this…
Continue ReadingTender Oven-Roasted Broccoli with Crisp Edges
Oven-Roasted Broccoli: Your New Go-To Side Dish When it comes to planning dinner, sometimes the simplest sides are the ones that steal the show. Whether you’re pairing it with slow-baked salmon, a hearty chicken teriyaki, or even topping off a homemade black bean burger, oven roasted broccoli is the ultimate crowd-pleaser. With minimal prep, a short cooking time, and flavors that really pop, this recipe is designed to be foolproof—and delicious—every single time. Why I Love This Recipe Roasting broccoli brings out a wonderful balance of charred, crispy edges and…
Continue ReadingCreamy Butternut Squash Risotto with Pancetta
Butternut Squash Risotto. Is there a more quintessential fall comfort dish?! Risotto, like pasta, is infinitely adaptable. We like to tailor the ingredients to the specific season. In this instance, as we’re well into Fall, we want to highlight the warmth of the season with familiar herbs, spices, and ingredients: butternut squash, Parmigiano Reggiano, fresh sage, and a touch of cinnamon. A good risotto should be creamy (without the addition of heavy cream!), almost borderline soupy, and requires a little TLC. Yes, you stand over a stove and stir pretty…
Continue ReadingFoolproof Crunchy Fried Goat Cheese Balls!
These fried goat cheese balls are the kind of appetizer that stop conversations mid-bite. Creamy, tangy chèvre gets coated in crisp panko breadcrumbs, then fried for just 20 seconds until golden and irresistibly crunchy. A drizzle of truffle honey and a sprinkle of chopped pistachios take them completely over the top. They’re sweet, salty, tangy, and utterly addictive — the perfect hors d’oeuvre to impress guests (and yourself). Trust us, you’ll want to make a double or triple batch. Chèvre: AKA One Of My Favorite Soft Cheeses! Chèvre is cheese…
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