If you’re looking for an easy, flavor-packed, vegetarian dinner, it doesn’t get more delicious than this sweet and spicy oven-roasted tofu. If you’re new to cooking tofu, it can be intimidating, but this method truly keeps it crisp! It’s tossed in an Asian-inspired marinade, ideal for serving in rice bowls with your favorite blistered or roasted vegetables — garlicky blistered string beans are my forever fav! Ingredient Notes You’ll also need a kitchen towel (more absorbent than paper towels, used for pressing the tofu to release excess moisture), a heavy…
Continue ReadingOne Pan Spicy Baked Feta Dip (Super Bowl Appetizer)
2022 was undoubtedly the year of the infamous TikTok baked feta pasta. While I have personally never tried that (yes, really…) I love the idea of creamy baked feta cheese as the base to a bigger dish. Enter: Spicy Baked Feta Dip with corn, Cheddar, and jalapeños! This is a one pot wonder (or rather, a one baking dish wonder), is super creamy, cheesy, and Mexican-inspired in terms of taste and flavor. It’s a great appetizer for the Super Bowl or any game day, and is best served with pita…
Continue ReadingImpossibly Tender Rosemary Roasted Lamb Chops!
Oven-Roasted Lamb Chops with Orange Juice Marinade If simple, low effort, impressive dinners are what you’re after, move these rosemary roasted lamb chops to the top of your must-make list! Why I Love This Recipe Double cut lamb chops are cooked in a flavorful citrus marinade made with 7 simple ingredients. Not only does the marinade infuse a lot of fresh, vibrant flavor into the meat, but the orange juice keeps the chops tender and juicy! The dish cooks entirely in the oven, leaving you free to prep side dishes,…
Continue ReadingEasy, Versatile 5-Minute Kale Salad Dressing
If you’re familiar with kale, you know the texture of the leaves can sometimes be tough to chew. That’s why it’s useful to have a really delicious Kale Salad Dressing in your back pocket to help soften and tenderize kale leaves! The beauty of this dressing is that it can be used on a variety of your favorite kale salad recipes, and non-kale salads as well. However, the acidic components of the vinaigrette — lots of fresh lemon juice and a generous splash of apple cider vinegar — really help…
Continue ReadingQuick-Baked Salmon Florentine (Salmon Filets)
My oven-baked salmon Florentine is one of those weeknight seafood recipes that feels special but couldn’t be easier to pull together. Fresh salmon fillets are topped with a creamy spinach-ricotta mixture flavored with shallots, garlic, sun-dried tomatoes, basil, lemon zest, and just a hint of red pepper flakes. The topping bakes right on the salmon until the fish is tender and flaky, creating a dish that feels elegant and restaurant-worthy. 💯 I’ve been making this easy salmon dinner for John and me for over a decade (seriously!). With just 15…
Continue ReadingGrammy’s Ground Turkey Chili
My Family Has Made This Chili For Decades! Soup season is upon us! 🙌🏻 My husband and I have been making this ground turkey chili since the early days of our relationship, using a recipe passed down from his grandmother. It’s hearty, wholesome, and packed with vegetables — zucchini, yellow squash, onions, and bell peppers — along with lean ground turkey, canned tomatoes, and creamy white beans. It comes together in just 30 minutes on the stovetop — no all-day simmering required — and is perfect for both meal prep…
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