Spicy crab pasta with lemon and capers. This recipe is a love letter to seafood and the perfect example that simple and unfussy can be both elegant and refined. This crab pasta comes together in minutes — don’t even try to make the sauce while the pasta is cooking, or you’ll risk burning the garlic. Instead, wait until the pasta is ready to be drained, because in 10 minutes (!!) this lemon caper pasta will go from pan to plate. It’s salty and briny like the ocean, but light and…
Continue ReadingCrispy Chicken Milanese with Fennel Salad
If you’re looking to elevate your usual weeknight dinner, this classic Chicken Milanese is a true crowd pleaser. Thin, crispy chicken cutlets get pan-fried until golden, then finished in the oven to keep them light and never greasy. The best part? A bright, delicate fennel salad on top that transforms this from simple comfort food into a restaurant-worthy meal! Why You’ll Love This Recipe If you’re a fan of this recipe, be sure to try my crispy chicken schnitzel or pecan-crusted chicken cutlets next! Or check out all of my…
Continue Reading25-Minute Cheeseburger Sliders with Gruyere
Finger food is already great, but finger food when tailgating on a game day is even better. We are head over heels in love with the combination of juicy beef sliders topped with melted Gruyere cheese and lots of caramelized onions. We think you will be too! Why this recipe works Don’t delay on making this easy cheeseburger sliders recipe! They are such a crowd pleaser! For more delicious homemade appetizers, try these Banh Mi sheet pan nachos, my creamy homemade buffalo chicken dip, or these irresistibly crispy fried zucchini…
Continue ReadingHow To Caramelize Onions
Caramelized onions are one of the most magical kitchen ingredients. Not only can they transform practically any dish with a sweet, oniony taste, but they are a dream come true for meal prep. They’ll last for a week, easily, making them a staple in our kitchen, no matter the menu The simple combination of onions (we recommend Vidalia, or sweet onions!), butter, and Kosher salt, plus a lengthy low and slow cook time, results in a rich, deep, sweet flavor thanks to the natural sugars in the onions cooking down….
Continue ReadingSpanakopita Spirals with Flaky Phyllo Dough
This spanakopita recipe is my go-to! I’ve been enjoying it for years. Even my children are crazy about it! And who could blame them? It’s crispy, cheesy, salty, and has the creamiest filling. But first, what is spanakopita anyway? It’s a savory Greek pie that layers spinach and cheese between crispy sheets of phyllo dough. Sounds delish, right?! It’s a super comforting dish, very similar to borek, and is often served alongside chicken or lamb. While a traditional spanakopita is layered in a baking dish, our fun little twist is…
Continue Reading30-Minute Crispy BLT Salad
The flavors of a classic BLT are beloved by all, so it’s no surprise that this BLT Salad is a total crowd pleaser. It’s got all the components you love from sandwich form — crispy bacon, juicy tomatoes, and of course the lettuce of your choice — but we’re adding ripe avocado, homemade croutons, and the most delicious creamy salad dressing you could imagine. Simple ingredients, but big flavor. That’s a salad we can get behind! If you adore a good bacon, lettuce, tomato combo as much as we do,…
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