This quick and easy Kale Salad with Salmon has been my go-to lunch recipe ever since returning from Alaska, and it’s easy to see why: it’s a true 20-minute meal, is incredibly nourishing, and will keep you feeling full for hours. Grated Parmesan cheese adds a nutty, salty taste, while pumpkin seeds add a much needed crunch. Dressed simply with a high quality extra virgin olive oil and aged balsamic vinegar, this is my current favorite salad recipe. I like to top it with buttery pan-seared salmon, but rotisserie chicken…
Continue ReadingSkillet Lasagna with Sausage, Beef, and Ricotta
Creamy Stove Top Lasagna In Under 1 Hour This Skillet Lasagna is an easy twist on classic lasagna! Made with crumbled Italian sausage (hot or sweet, your choice!) and ground beef, fresh basil, and a cheesy topping that gets bubbly and golden brown, this is sure to satisfy all your lasagna cravings with only a fraction of the work. Made entirely in one-pan with layers of cheesy goodness, this is comfort food at its finest and sure to be a hit with the whole family! I, myself, am particularly fond…
Continue Reading30-Minute Warm, Buttery Shrimp Rolls
Less Expensive Than Lobster Rolls, But Just As Good! These warm, buttery Shrimp Rolls are the quintessential summer sandwich. Fresh shrimp is grilled until juicy and plump, then chopped into bite-size pieces and tossed with a quick dressing made mostly from melted butter (you’re welcome!). There’s also a little fresh lemon juice and a tiny bit of mayo. Stir in lots of fresh herbs, and I mean a lot — tarragon, dill, and chives is our perfect trifecta — then pile high onto toasted brioche split-top buns. This is a…
Continue ReadingBeef Braciole (Classic Italian Stuffed Beef)
Tender Oven-Braised Beef Rolls with Prosciutto Beef braciole (braciola) is one of those deeply comforting Italian dishes that feels like a hug in dinner form. Thin slices of flank steak and prosciutto are rolled around a savory filling of breadcrumbs, garlic, herbs, and cheese, then gently braised in a rich tomato sauce until meltingly tender. As it cooks, the beef absorbs all that slow-simmered flavor, becoming fork-tender. It’s the kind of meal that fills your kitchen with the best aromas, tastes even better the next day, and turns an ordinary…
Continue ReadingCreamy Chicken Gnocchi Soup
This Chicken Gnocchi Soup is pure comfort in a bowl! Made with rotisserie chicken and dried potato gnocchi, it comes together easily to make a flavorful dish that will warm you on even the coldest of days. With carrots, celery, spinach, and onions, our Chicken & Gnocchi Soup is a complete meal on its own, though we’ll never say no to a light side salad or crusty bread. This recipe is sure to become a weeknight staple! (And bonus: it’s 1000x better than the Olive Garden chicken gnocchi soup!) 😉…
Continue ReadingSmooth, Creamy Lemon Tahini Dressing
This Lemon Tahini dressing is easy to make and completely delicious! Drizzle it on salads, or spoon it over falafel, gyro, roasted root veggies, fish, and grilled meats. It’s incredibly versatile, is made with pantry staples, and will add a burst of nutty, sweet flavor to just about any recipe. Plus, it’s naturally dairy-free and gluten-free. Be sure to use a high quality tahini, it makes all the difference (we love Soom Tahini), and if you can find it, Aleppo pepper. Black pepper is also fine. With just a few…
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