Who’s ready to up your dinner party game? Raise your hand if you’re constantly on the search for recipes that are easy to execute, yet show stoppers? This girl is. Like always and forever. Hosting friends and family is one of my greatest pleasures, and feeding them well tops the list of ways to make each visit memorable. Sure, you could order a pizza or grill some burgers — and trust me, there is a definitely a time and a place for that! — but on the whole, I prefer…
Continue ReadingGrilled Romaine Salad with Lemon Caesar Vinaigrette
Ingredients for salad and dressing For more flavorful, restaurant-worthy salad recipes, try my roasted cauliflower salad with tahini, French nicoise tuna salad, or these meal-prep friendly mason jar salads next! Grilled caesar salad We’re all in agreement that a classic caesar salad is a beautiful creation, yes? Okay, good. But have you ever grilled it? I mean grilled the romaine, not just chicken. Game changer. How to grill romaine Begin by pre-heating a grill to 400F. Trim the ends off the hearts of romaine (just the end that is a…
Continue ReadingLight, Airy Ricotta Fritters with Chocolate Sauce
Crisp on the outside, with light, fluffy centers, these easy homemade ricotta fritters are an irresistible bite-size dessert! The texture is the very best part! With creamy ricotta cheese and whipped egg whites folded into the batter (which is incredibly easy to make, by the way — these are ready in just 35 minutes!), you end up with light-as-air, melt-in-your-mouth fritters. Yum. A simple dusting of powdered sugar is all they need, but if you’re feeling extra indulgent, make a simple homemade chocolate orange sauce for dipping. Perfect way to…
Continue ReadingTurkey Feta Burgers with Apple Cabbage Slaw
Okay, stop everything. Bold claim about to be made: turkey burgers are no longer terrible! You might be rolling your eyes, but when have you ever thought a turkey burger was down right delicious? Once? Twice? Never? That changes today. Like, now. Because these moist turkey burgers with apple cabbage slaw are game changers. First of all, they contain feta. Feta is salty and makes pretty much everything it touches a whole lot tastier. Most importantly, these turkey feta burgers are topped with a crunchy, acidic, fresh slaw made from thinly…
Continue Reading10-Minute Peanut Butter Smoothie Bowls
Move over, avocado toast, there’s a new breakfast champ in town! In case you’re unfamiliar with the latest trend, please allow me to introduce you to your new favorite: peanut butter smoothie bowls. A traditional slurp-from-a-straw smoothie is great, but these bowls are thicker, heartier, and allow you to get creative with texture. Top them however you like — fresh fruit, nuts or granola, chia seeds, toasted coconut flakes — but for the love of all that is holy, don’t leave off the peanut butter drizzle. Or if peanut butter ain’t…
Continue ReadingTender, Slow Baked Salmon with Compound Butter
Want to impress every single person in your life? Make my deceptively easy and foolproof slow-baked salmon, one of my favorite easy salmon recipes that feels elevated. It’s got a luxurious herb shallot compound butter that melts over the fish, infusing it with flavor as it cooks. The results are buttery, flaky, and absolutely rival your favorite seafood restaurant. Here’s what I like to do: In the morning, before work, school, or whatever else life throws at you, pull a stick of butter from the fridge, remove the paper, then…
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