My obsession with both avocados and heirloom tomatoes is widely accepted in our family. Whenever my kids come downstairs and see me enjoying tomato toast, they simply roll their eyes and sigh, “Again, mom?” Yes! Avocado tomato salad is just another excuse for me to eat two of my favorite summer produce in excess, and I for one don’t feel the least bit bad about it. Other reasons to love this salad? Ingredients for Avocado Tomato Salad So simple, you only need a few key ingredients! Place ripe avocados in…
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We have been making this shortbread recipe for years! The dough is foolproof and creates a cookie that is both delicate and crumbly, but sweet, savory, and sturdy enough to cut without falling apart. Let’s get baking! Ingredient Notes 5 simple ingredients are all you’ll need to make the best shortbread! Make the shortbread dough in a food processor! How to Make Shortbread This shortbread recipe is SO easy! Simply add all ingredients into a food processor fitted with blade attachment, pulse until the shortbread dough looks like clumpy, wet…
Continue ReadingQuick Pickled Red Onions (My Go-To Condiment!)
We cannot recommend this recipe highly enough, both for it’s delicious, sweet and acidic flavor, but also because the pickled onions are so easy to make! The secret is to blanch the red onions in a colander with boiling water. Using an electric kettle or teapot makes this quick and easy. We love having these on hand at all times and find they are the perfect sweet and crunchy addition to salads, sandwiches, or to add to grilled meats or seafood. How to Pickle Red Onions This method for quick…
Continue ReadingLight & Refreshing Watermelon Feta Salad
Ingredient Notes Substitutions If you don’t have basil or just want a different flavor profile, mint is a wonderful substitution! Don’t love feta cheese? Goat cheese is delicious! I would not recommend switching out kosher salt in place of the flaky sea salt. The ratio varies based on the type of salt, and substituting kosher salt will be too salty. Also, the flaky sea salt adds a lovely crunchy texture! You will love. Can Watermelon Salad Be Made Ahead? We do not recommend making watermelon salad more than 1-2 hours…
Continue ReadingShortcut Chorizo Cassoulet (In Under 3 Hours!)
What is cassoulet? A traditional French cassoulet is a time consuming creation. You should expect it to take actual days to complete. If you want to go that route and can source all the ingredients, check out these recipes from Bon Appetit or The Kitchn. They are showstoppers for sure. If, however, you can’t or don’t want to go through the process of cooking dried beans overnight or having to confit duck legs, this easy cassoulet recipe might be the option for you! Variations on the classic Most cassoulet recipes…
Continue ReadingFrench 75 (Gin & Champagne Cocktail)
What is a French 75? This classic cocktail dates back to the early 1900s in France and was considered to pack a punch, much like a popular gun that was used during that time in WWI. Gin and champagne together in one drink French 75 ingredients How to make homemade simple syrup Making simple syrup at home could not be easier! Combine equal parts of granulated sugar and water in a sauce pan, then bring to a boil until sugar has dissolved, about 1-2 minutes. I often make a larger…
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