When it comes to easy, impressive seafood dinners, it’s hard to imagine anything better than a dish where you literally pile all the ingredients on top of each other and then bake it. That’s essentially what my Mediterranean baked cod is. And it is good! A beautiful piece of cod (or a few smaller fillets) are topped with fresh tomatoes, black and green olives, garlic, onion, oregano, and olive oil. Add some fresh lemon zest to brighten up the flavors, and you’ve got yourself a surprisingly flavorful weeknight dinner. It’s…
Continue ReadingImpossibly Soft, Pillowy Ricotta Gnudi
What are ricotta gnudi? Your new favorite dinner recipe, that’s what! If you’ve never ordered gnudi (pronounced: new-dee) at a restaurant, you may not be familiar with these light, ethereal ricotta dumplings. They’re similar in gnocchi, but are made with ricotta cheese instead of potatoes. While they take a bit longer to make than Italian gnocchi (though most of that extra time is spent allowing the ricotta cheese to strain), I personally think it is easier to achieve a perfect texture in ricotta gnudi. 💯 You can serve them up…
Continue ReadingBoursin-Stuffed Bacon Wrapped Jalapeño Poppers!
If you love Bacon Wrapped Jalapeño Poppers, you’ve come to the right place! This is our go-to recipe and we are convinced it is the very best. Why? Because instead of a cream cheese filling, we’re using flavorful Garlic & Herbs Boursin cheese, which not only makes these quicker to prep, but gives the best flavor. You’ll love these jalapeno poppers for a crowd-pleasing game day appetizer or just a fun salty, cheesy snack. They’re quick to prep, and even quicker to eat. We absolutely love them! For a few…
Continue ReadingTender & Juicy Ground Chicken Meatballs
These Ground Chicken Meatballs are a staple in our home, and for good reason! They follow the same base recipe of our Classic Ground Beef Meatballs, but feature versatile ground chicken and sweet, chewy sun dried tomatoes–these keep the meatballs super moist. They also take just 10 minutes to prep, making them ideal for busy weeknights. As with most meatball recipes, these are fantastic served with your favorite pasta (spaghetti and meatballs forever!) or over warm, creamy polenta. A few more reasons to love them: For more dinner meatballs, be…
Continue Reading20-Minute Smoked Salmon Breakfast Tacos
Savory Breakfast Tacos Are A Family Favorite Here I’m always looking for new and exciting smoked salmon breakfast recipes, and these Smoked Salmon Breakfast Tacos are a constant crowd pleaser! Why I love this recipe These smoked salmon breakfast tacos are a home run! For more smoked salmon breakfast ideas, try my no-cook smoked salmon salad (perfect on a bagel!), smoked salmon eggs Benedict, or this light and refreshing cucumber tomato salad, perfect for a late morning brunch. Ingredient Notes In a hurry? Turn the tacos in a smoked salmon…
Continue ReadingMelt-In-Your-Mouth Slow Braised Lamb Ragu!
My slow-braised lamb ragu with olives and capers is the kind of elevated pasta dish you’d expect to order at a cozy Italian restaurant, yet it’s surprisingly simple to make at home. Like my duck ragu with spaetzle, it feels a little more special than your everyday ground beef pasta sauce—perfect for when you want a meal that’s both comforting and impressive. Lamb shoulder is gently braised in white wine and tomatoes with a classic soffritto (onion, carrot, and celery, slow cooked until soft and fragrant) and plenty of fresh…
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