Orecchiette with sausage and broccoli rabe is a hearty, boldly flavored pasta dish that comes together in just 35 minutes. Made with mild or spicy Italian sausage, broccoli rabe (also called rapini), garlic, crushed red pepper flakes, and Parmigiano Reggiano, it’s the kind of deeply satisfying weeknight dinner that feels far more impressive than the effort required. This is a classic dish from Puglia—the sun-soaked heel of Italy’s boot—and one we used to order every time we spotted it on a restaurant menu, before realizing just how easy it is…
Continue ReadingBurrata Salad with Heirloom Tomatoes
Peak Heirloom Tomatoes Deserve More Than a Caprese If you love a classic caprese, this tomato burrata salad is the one you’ll make on repeat all summer. Ripe heirloom tomatoes get salted and drained first (which concentrates their flavor and keeps the plate from going water), then piled with torn burrata, good olive oil, aged balsamic, and lots of fresh basil. No cooking, about ten minutes of hands-on work, and it holds its own next to anything coming off the grill. 🙌🏻 This is one of my favorite easy salad…
Continue ReadingCreamy Cherry Clafoutis with Crisp Edges (Custardy French Cake)
A Classic French Dessert with 10 Minutes of Prep! There are few desserts that feel as effortlessly elegant as a homemade cherry clafoutis (pronounced kla-foo-TEE). Fresh sweet cherries are tucked into a silky vanilla-scented custard, then baked until puffed and lightly golden around the edges. The result is an ethereal French dessert that falls somewhere between a delicate pancake, a rich baked custard, and the most charming fruit dessert imaginable. The batter comes together in minutes in a blender, making this the kind of dessert that’s equally appropriate for a…
Continue Reading4 Ingredient Baked Cajun Salmon
This 4-ingredient Cajun Salmon is a quick and easy weeknight entrée that is packed with spicy, earthy flavor. Fresh salmon is sprinkled liberally with a Cajun seasoning blend or blackening spice blend, then slow baked in the oven until just cooked through. Don’t underestimate the power of the spice blend — it has a serious kick! Why slow baking? Cooking salmon at a lower temperature (versus roasting salmon) results in the most unbelievably moist, flaky texture. The salmon melts in your mouth. This is truly a foolproof dish! So the…
Continue ReadingFresh Marinated Tomatoes with Balsamic Vinaigrette
Tomatoes + Garlic + Basil = Summer Side Dish Perfection Take advantage of fresh summer produce with these quick Marinated Tomatoes that are dressed in a simple homemade balsamic vinaigrette. In just 25 minutes, start to finish, this easy snack or appetizer can be on the table. Serve alongside your favorite light summer dishes, like Grilled Spatchcock Chicken and Grilled Swordfish Skewers. Or simply spoon on top of toasted bread! One bite and you’ll agree: marinated tomatoes are here to stay! Check out more of my easy summer recipes, including…
Continue Reading25-Minute Creamy Sun Dried Tomato Pasta
This creamy Sun Dried Tomato Pasta is so full of flavor, you’ll hardly believe it can be on the table in 25 minutes. The sauce is made with a seemingly ridiculous amount of fresh basil, but trust me, it gives the sauce a bright, herbaceous flavor! If you love all these flavors, you’d probably swoon over this bright, no‑cook Sicilian tomato pesto, which can also be added to pasta! I can’t get enough of it (and neither can my friends and family)! As an added bonus, it’s easy enough for…
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