Deconstructed Falafel Sandwich Is Our Go-To Lunch We’re just going to say it: this falafel sandwich is lunch goals! Falafel is a favorite in our house, but we don’t always feel like deep-frying, which is partially why we are head over heels in love with this sandwich. It’s deconstructed, but hits on all the same flavors found in homemade falafel mix. It’s love at first bite, no skillet with oil, no oven, and no baking required! Why do we love it so much? If you’ve been searching for a flavor-packed…
Continue Reading15-Minute Blistered Shishito Peppers with Garlic
Seriously Irresistible Stir-Fried Shishito Peppers! If you’ve never had blistered shishito peppers, you’re in for a treat! These vibrant peppers make for one of the most impossible to put down restaurant-worthy snacks and appetizers, offering a mild, slightly sweet flavor with the occasional surprise of heat. In fact, when I worked in Michelin-starred restaurants in NYC, these little cuties were a favorite snack for chefs working the line. Salty, spicy, and perfect after a long service. You might know their Spanish cousin—pimientos de padrón—from tapas bars, and the good news…
Continue ReadingBanana Chocolate Chip Muffins with Spelt Flour
How do you make banana chocolate chip muffins? Okay, guys. I tested 8 different versions of these muffins, varying everything from types of flour, sugar, even the size and shape of the chocolate. Here’s what I discovered: How long do these muffins bake? If you make these in a standard muffin tin, they’ll take 20 minutes to bake. Can I make these mini muffins? Absolutely! The little mini muffins bake up in 12 minutes. Can you freeze banana chocolate chip muffins? YES! Seriously, muffins are such a great food to stock…
Continue ReadingRoasted Garlic and Sun-Dried Tomato Focaccia
With the help of a stand mixer, homemade focaccia bread is far easier than you’d expect. There’s no kneading by hand (hallelujah!). For this focaccia bread recipe, we add a large amount of roasted garlic — which is sweet and nutty at the same time — and a handful of chopped sun-dried tomatoes. The result is an oily, crispy bread (we mean that in the best way possible) that is crazy flavorful and packs a punch. What is Focaccia? Little bites of heaven, that’s what! Focaccia is essentially an olive…
Continue Reading15-Minute Grilled Lobster Tails and Clams
Let’s get one thing straight: cooking lobster tails and clams on a grill is the easiest way to prepare these particular ingredients. No boiling large pots of water or sautéing on a stovetop. Simply heat your grill, place the shellfish on top, and 10 minutes later you’re ready to eat! Whether you’re cooking on gas, charcoal, or (my favorite!) a smoker, such as Traeger, the only thing you need other than the seafood is olive oil, salt, and pepper. Melted butter is optional, but so so worth it. For more delicious…
Continue ReadingChocolate Chip Cookie Dough Cups with Edible Cookie Dough
If you are a fan of chocolate, candies, salt, and/or cookie dough, you are going to be blown away by these. And profusely happy that one batch makes so many! Store in the freezer and grab one any time you need a chocolate fix! Edible Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Recipe Step 1 is to make an eggless edible chocolate chip cookie dough. All you need to do is heat treat some regular all purpose flour (instructions below!) and make a dough without eggs. It is so easy and endlessly adaptable…
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