This Pan Seared Cod takes just minutes to prep and cook, and can be paired endlessly with your favorite vegetable side dishes, salads, and potatoes. Here, we’re serving it with our homemade romesco sauce (a Spanish sauce made from roasted red peppers and almonds). Tartar sauce would be delicious too! Pan searing fish is a fantastic way to get dinner on the table quickly. You can use this method for just about any fish, but we love the tender, flaky texture of fresh cod and think it’s one of the…
Continue ReadingEasy Broiled Teriyaki Salmon (Tender & Flaky!)
Salmon Teriyaki Is Easier To Make Than You Think! Teriyaki Salmon is a delicious and flavorful dish that is perfect any night of the week, particularly when we’re pressed for time. It’s got just two ingredients: fresh salmon and homemade teriyaki sauce. The sauce is sweet, yet savory and gives the salmon a rich and complex flavor. My choice to broil the salmon filets ensures that they stay tender, moist, and flaky without overcooking. In fact, I use this same cooking method for my Miso Salmon. I like to serve…
Continue ReadingCreamy Corn Chowder with Bacon
Sweet Corn + Bacon = The Chowder of Your Dreams This creamy corn chowder with bacon is summer comfort food at its finest. Made with sweet fresh corn, crispy bacon, tender potatoes, and plenty of fresh herbs, it’s hearty, flavorful, and endlessly satisfying. I love using homemade chicken stock as the base, but vegetable broth works just as well for a vegetarian-friendly version (just skip the bacon!). It’s a go-to for weekly meal prep — especially when my office feels like a walk-in fridge — but it’s just as perfect…
Continue ReadingCrispy Pan-Seared Salmon with Pistachio Pesto
Tender, Flaky Salmon with Vibrant Pesto Sauce Crispy pan-seared salmon meets a vibrant, nutty pistachio pesto in this easy, elegant dinner that feels far more special than the effort it requires. The salmon cooks quickly until the skin is golden and crackly, while the flesh stays tender and flaky inside. Finished with a generous spoonful of bright, herb-forward pesto (in the summer, I switch to Sicilian tomato pesto instead!), every bite is fresh, balanced, and deeply satisfying—without being heavy. This easy salmon dinner is simple enough for busy weeknights, but…
Continue ReadingEasy Pistachio Pesto (For Meats, Seafood, Pasta, and Veggies)
Pistachio Pesto is a truly simple sauce that can be made at home in less than 10 minutes with just a few high quality ingredients. In fact, you likely already have everything you need to whip up a batch! While pesto is traditionally made with pint nuts, this version with toasted pistachios has a rich, buttery, nutty taste that is irresistible. It’s one of our favorite sauces to make when basil is in season. Perfectly balanced with fresh lemon zest, lemon juice, garlic, and Parmesan, this pesto recipe will add…
Continue ReadingHomemade Ricotta Gnocchi with Corn and Tomatoes
Light, cheesy, and melt-in-your-mouth tender, ricotta gnocchi are the easiest way to bring a little Italian comfort to your table. Pair them with any sauce (marinara, walnut pesto, or even our gorgonzola cream sauce), swap in seasonal veggies, and prepare to impress—no potato boiling required. They’re not quite pasta, but not quite not, and they’re guaranteed to satisfy your Italian comfort food cravings while making you look like an absolute pro in the kitchen. We can’t wait for you to try them! If you love ricotta gnocchi, consider trying our…
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