When summer’s in full swing, there’s one dessert we can’t stop making: warm, bubbly blueberry crisp. It’s everything you love about pie—sweet, juicy fruit and a buttery topping—without the fuss of rolling out dough. You can use fresh or frozen blueberries (we’re partial to tiny, flavor-packed wild Maine berries), and it only takes about 10 minutes to prep. Serve it warm with a generous scoop of ice cream and watch it disappear. Love blueberries? Try my mini blueberry galettes with buttery pastry and juicy filling, or go classic with my…
Continue ReadingLemon Ricotta Pasta with Walnut Gremolata
We love a 30 minute meal, and this easy Lemon Ricotta Pasta is not only quick to make but packs a bright, punchy burst of flavor. Between the creamy lemon ricotta sauce and sautéed garlic, red pepper flakes, and anchovies (please just trust us!), the pasta has real character. Top with a few tablespoons of our walnut gremolata, which adds a bright, fresh herbaceous flavor as well as a crunchy texture, and you’ve got yourself a delicious weeknight pasta recipe. For more easy pasta recipes, give my Ricotta Gnudi or…
Continue ReadingCrunchy Walnut Gremolata (For Pasta, Meats, and Veggies)
Add This To Any and Every Pasta! Crunchy Walnut Gremolata is about to become your newest obsession! You’ll need just 10 minutes, 7 simple ingredients, and a little arm muscle to chop everything finely, but the result is a delicious, flavorful sauce that will elevate any dish, especially pasta. What is Gremolata? Gremolata is a classic Italian condiment typically made from finely chopped parsley, lemon zest, and garlic. It is traditionally served as a garnish for osso buco, a braised veal shank dish. However, gremolata can also be used to…
Continue ReadingViral TikTok Grinder Salad with Italian Antipasti
Grab Your Mason Jars, Let’s Prep Lunch! Let’s make the viral TikTok Grinder Salad, which by the way, is one of the homemade salads I meal prep the most! Start by grabbing a large mason jar — you’ll assemble everything ahead of time, making lunch quick and easy. What’s inside? It’s essentially an Italian antipasto salad. I recommend using a crisp lettuce, Italian salami and provolone cheese, and then any of your favorite antipasto ingredients. For me, that’s banana peppers, olives, pepperoncini peppers, and oregano. I’m also adding chickpeas! Give…
Continue ReadingRaw Zucchini Salad with Pistachios & Mint
A Fresh Way To Enjoy Zucchini or Yellow Squash This Raw Zucchini Salad is a light, refreshing, no-cook summer dish that is perfect for a potluck or picnic. Thinly sliced zucchini is tossed with a homemade shallot vinaigrette and topped with toasted pistachios, ricotta salata, and fresh herbs. It’s one of my favorite ways to enjoy summer squash. Be sure to check out all of our easy salad recipes! For more easy zucchini recipes, consider trying my grilled corn salad with zucchini or these pan-fried zucchini fritters next. And if…
Continue Reading5-Minute Shallot Vinaigrette For Any Salad
I’m convinced that making salad dressings and vinaigrettes at home is infinitely better than store-bought. This quick and easy Shallot Vinaigrette takes just 5 minutes to make, has a light, bright taste, and is so versatile you could drizzle it on just about any salad, but it’s particularly delicious with our Raw Zucchini Salad. Check out all our delicious homemade salad dressings, including our summer favorite, this Basil Vinaigrette or this versatile Creamy Garlic Dressing. Vinaigrette Ingredients How To Make Shallot Vinaigrette Our favorite way to make salad dressings at…
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