Green Goddess Salad is a classic American salad that is known for its creamy, herbaceous dressing and light, crunchy texture from raw, fresh vegetables. The salad is typically made with a variety of greens, such as baby spinach, arugula, or romaine lettuce, and is tossed with a dressing made from mayonnaise, sour cream, herbs, and spices. In our Green Goddess Salad Dressing recipe, we substitute sour cream with Greek yogurt for a slightly healthier take on it. We use a blend of baby arugula and Bibb lettuce as the bed…
Continue ReadingCreamy Green Goddess Salad Dressing (with any herbs!)
If you love fresh herbs and creamy salad dressings, you’ve come to the right place! Our Green Goddess Salad Dressing takes minutes to prep and is perfect for drizzling over salads (it’s of course a match made in heaven for a Green Goddess Salad!), used as a dip for crudité and veggies, or even as a sandwich spread. The base is primarily made of Greek yogurt with just a little bit of mayonnaise, lemon juice, and sherry vinegar to balance it out and give it a smooth texture. And of course there’s lots…
Continue ReadingCreamy 10-Minute Whipped Ricotta
Light and Fluffy Whipped Ricotta Dip (Your New Go-To Starter) This creamy whipped ricotta dip is the kind of appetizer you can whip up 10 minutes before guests walk in the door — no stress, all reward. All you need is ricotta cheese (store-bought or homemade), olive oil, fresh lemon juice, and a pinch of salt and pepper. I like to fold in chopped herbs (parsley, basil, mint — whatever’s hanging out in your fridge), but it’s just as good plain. If you love ricotta cheese as much as I…
Continue ReadingJuicy Patty Melt with Caramelized Onions (Diner-Style)
A Diner Classic, Made Better At Home Is there anything satisfying than a patty melt? This is a cheeseburger’s cozier, crispier cousin—no bun, no fuss, no sauce required and one of my favorite restaurant-worthy sandwiches to make at home. You get the buttery crunch of toasted, earthy rye, the slow sweetness of caramelized onions, that nutty pull of melted Swiss, and a generously seasoned patty that stays juicy in the center. Every bite hits salty, sweet, and savory all at once. The real secret isn’t fancy at all: it’s giving…
Continue ReadingThin & Crispy Homemade Potato Chips
Bring On The Sandwiches! If you love crunch, you’ve gotta try my thin and crispy Homemade Potato Chips! They’re incredibly easy to make — you simply need Russet potatoes, distilled white vinegar, and neutral oil for frying — and whatever seasonings you want to flavor them with. Keep it simple with kosher salt, or add fresh herbs, garlic, Parmesan cheese, paprika, anything! You can even make them sweet by sprinkling on a little cinnamon sugar. Serve potato chips as a side dish or snack alongside sandwiches, soup, or salad. They’re…
Continue ReadingNo-Bake Cookie Butter Icebox Cake (with Speculoos)
Utterly Decadent and Creamy Cookie Butter Cake! This easy, homemade Cookie Butter Icebox Cake is the ultimate no-bake dessert. While it does require chilling overnight (hello, make-ahead perfection!), that just makes it a dream for entertaining. When it’s time to serve, simply unmold, slice, and get ready for rave reviews. 🙌🏻 It’s definitely one of the most crowd-pleasing desserts imaginable. Biscoff Cookies Biscoff cookies are caramelized, spiced biscuits with a crisp texture and a cult following (you may recognize them as the cookies served on Delta flights!). They’re delicious on…
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