If I had to pick one lunch recipe to eat for the rest of my life, it would be this Burrata Sandwich with Mortadella! The combination of cool, creamy burrata cheese with silky, melt-in-your-mouth slices of mortadella, nutty pistachio pesto, and chewy ciabatta bread is so well balanced. If you’re not familiar with mortadella, it’s an emulsified Italian pork sausage that is studded with pork fat and pistachios. Perhaps not the best description, but my god the flavor! It’s hands down my favorite Italian cold cut, and I like it…
Continue ReadingBlueberry Shortcakes (with Fresh or Frozen Blueberries!)
I know that strawberry shortcakes are all the rage in summer — and I love them too! — but I have a special affinity for these Homemade Blueberry Shortcakes. In fact, with all blueberry desserts! If I had to pick just one summer berry to enjoy on repeat, it would be blueberries. Imagine this: tender, flaky biscuits topped with bursting sweet fresh blueberries and a generous dollop of homemade whipped cream. These are the perfect dessert to end any summer cookout or barbecue. And trust me, your friends and family…
Continue ReadingRomaine Salad with Lemon Caesar Vinaigrette
Let’s call this Romaine Salad a simpler, pared down version of the classic Caesar Salad. In fact, it’s really all about the homemade Lemon Caesar Vinaigrette, which is a lighter take on Caesar dressing without any mayonnaise. It’s absolutely packed with flavor thanks to anchovies and grated Parmesan, and is perfect with crisp romaine lettuce. Similar to a traditional Caesar salad, this one is loaded up with lots of shaved Parmesan cheese and crunchy croutons (though adding crispy rice to Caesar salad is a fantastic alternative to bread!). I like…
Continue ReadingRich & Creamy Marry Me Chicken
You’ve likely heard of the viral Marry Me Chicken recipe that’s been making the rounds on TikTok and Instagram for over a year. It’s got a luscious, creamy sauce flavored with lots of sun-dried tomatoes, basil, and garlic. While there are endless variations, those are the main ingredients. The chicken is tender and melts in your mouth, you can add any veggies you like (same as you would with a stir-fry — spinach, snap peas, or asparagus are all great!), and it is delicious over everything from pasta and polenta…
Continue ReadingBrowned Butter Miso Chocolate Chip Cookies
Baking With Miso Paste Is A Game Changer! These browned butter miso chocolate chip cookies aren’t your average cookie — they’re next level. Nutty browned butter, puddles of melted chocolate, and a touch of sweet white miso create a salty-savory finish that’s subtle, unexpected, and completely irresistible. Crisp at the edges and chewy in the center, they’re everything I want in a cookie. If you’re unsure about miso in dessert, trust me — it makes the chocolate shine in the best way. Bake a batch, stash a few in the…
Continue ReadingBeef Tataki with Garlic Chips & Ponzu
Japanese Seared Beef Tenderloin (That’s Easier Than It Looks!) If you’ve never heard of Beef Tataki, you may be wondering what it is. Tataki refers to a Japanese method of preparing fish or meat wherein they’re briefly seared over high heat, leaving the interior raw or very rare. The seared meat is then thinly sliced and served with a citrusy soy dressing, like ponzu. I like the texture of filet mignon, which is impossibly tender and melts in your mouth. My personal touch? Some crispy garlic chips for textural contrast….
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