When you’re looking for a truly easy side dish to beat the summer heat, try this Creamy Cucumber Salad. It’s a no cook recipe that has a cool, refreshing sour cream and mayo-based dressing, lots of fresh dill, and lemon to round out the flavors. Honestly, the dressing on its own would be delicious on burgers or sandwiches, so feel free to double it and keep a container on hand for the week. It takes about 25 minutes to prep everything and while you could go ahead and eat the…
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I absolutely adore sweet summer corn, but I’m a savory girl at heart. I think that’s why I love this Grilled Corn Salad with Miso so much! It’s flavor-packed with a rich umami sauce that coats every single kernel. I add chopped cilantro, green onion, and sesame seeds for texture and a bright herbaceous taste that perfectly complements the sweet, yet savory miso. This would be a fantastic side dish for any summer cookout (just like it’s cousin, my creamy street-corn-inspired pasta salad!), but I especially love to pair it…
Continue ReadingImpossibly Easy 15-Minute Miso Soup
All you need is 15 minutes to get this simple, flavorful, umami-rich Miso Soup on the table! For busy weeknights, that is a total win in and of itself. I like this vegetarian soup as an easy appetizer to begin any Asian-inspired meal. This humble dish, traditionally served alongside a main course, showcases the unique properties of miso paste, a fermented soybean product boasting a complex profile of umami – the savory “fifth taste” highly prioiritized in Japanese cuisine. I’m using red miso paste, but feel free to use another…
Continue Reading10 Delicious Recipes For Using Leftover Pesto
For those of us who are pesto-obsessed, there is no amount of the herby green sauce that is too much. In fact, I prefer to have leftovers on hand. Pesto is a fantastic addition to pastas, sandwiches, eggs, I could go on and on. Here’s a list of 10 easy recipes to use up leftover pesto. Check out all our easy pesto recipes for more inspiration), including my personal favorites below: Other Ways To Enjoy Leftover Pesto You could also simply eat the pesto directly off a spoon, but… if…
Continue ReadingEasy Rhubarb Galette with Frangipane & Pistachios
If you’re craving a dessert that’s both stunning and effortlessly easy, this Rhubarb Galette has your name all over it! Featuring a flaky, buttery crust wrapped around a vibrant rhubarb and almond filling (we’re making my one bowl frangipane!), this rustic tart is baked until the fruit is tender and sweet. Best enjoyed with warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and a sprinkle of chopped pistachios, it’s a beautiful way to showcase spring and summer produce. A galette is the perfect reminder that desserts don’t have to be…
Continue ReadingShaved Brussels Sprouts Salad with Shrimp & Oranges
There is so much to love about this Shaved Brussels Sprouts Salad, I hardly know where to begin. First, there’s the phenomenal texture: this is achieved with raw, crunchy Brussels sprouts, crisp fennel slices, and Marcona almonds. I love the addition of juicy, pan-seared shrimp, shaved Parmesan cheese, and sweet mandarin oranges. What ties it all together? My homemade creamy jalapeño dressing! Of course you can use any salad dressing recipe you love, but I am particularly fond of this combination because it adds a touch of heat, a rich…
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