This arugula salad recipe is not only easy to make — it can be on the dinner table in 5 minutes, truly — but also has such a wonderful flavor. This is thanks in part to the naturally spicy, peppery taste of arugula. Personally, it’s our favorite salad green. What is arugula? Arugula, also known as rocket, is actually part of the brassica family, not lettuce. It’s closest relative is mustard! The spicy flavor from the arugula pairs beautifully with aged balsamic vinegar. It adds just the right amount of…
Continue ReadingDouble Chocolate Zucchini Muffins with Greek Yogurt
Rich & Chocolatey Zucchini Muffins To Start Your Day! If you have extra zucchini on hand and a love for chocolate, these Double Chocolate Zucchini Muffins are about to become your new favorite treat! They’re rich, ultra-moist, and packed with deep chocolate flavor, all while sneaking in a bit of veggie goodness. Whether you enjoy them for breakfast, as an afternoon snack, or a late-night indulgence, these muffins are quick, easy, and completely irresistible. Why You’ll Love These Muffins I love sneaking zucchini into baked goods and then seeing the…
Continue ReadingLoaded Greek Fries with Ground Lamb and Feta
Loaded fries are such a crowd pleaser, and while we have nothing against the kind piled high with sour cream, cheese, and bacon (essentially a loaded baked potato in fry form), we prefer this Mediterranean-inspired Greek fries recipe, with its great contrast in texture and burst of flavor! The star of the show is the American lamb and oregano topping, so feel free to use either homemade french fries or store-bought, whatever is easiest for you. Any shape you like! The most important factor is that the topping is well…
Continue ReadingCucumber & Tomato Salad with Smoked Salmon
This Cucumber & Tomato Salad is an easy, no cook lunch that has the taste of an everything bagel breakfast sandwich without the actual bagel or cream cheese. Instead, it features thin slices of cucumbers, red onion, tomatoes, capers, and smoked salmon. Toss the veggies and fish with a ‘salad dressing’ of extra virgin olive oil and some everything bagel seasoning (EBTB from Trader Joe’s is our favorite!) for the perfect, light side dish or lunch salad that checks all the boxes! This is one of those summer salads that…
Continue Reading35-Minute Beef Lettuce Wraps (Bulgogi Beef)
These Beef Lettuce Wraps are inspired by the classic flavors of bulgogi, a Korean dish loved by many for its rich, deep flavors, including a finger-licking, sweet and savory sauce. We love to serve these lettuce wraps with carrots, radishes, and lots of kmichi, same as we would if we were sitting down to a big bowl of bulgogi. What Is Bulgogi? Thin slices of beef are marinated in a sauce made from soy sauce, sugar, garlic, green onions, sesame oil, and Asian pear. The most common cuts of beef…
Continue ReadingCampari Gin Fizz + Campari Gin Sour
We are absolutely loving this light, citrusy gin cocktail for summer! With the same set of ingredients, you can enjoy it two ways: as a Campari Gin Fizz (topped with Club Soda) in a highball glass or strained into a chilled coupe glass without Club Soda. The difference between the two really comes down to the texture of the drink. The Club Soda adds a fizziness (thus, Fizz in the name), while the Sour drinks more like a Clover Club cocktail or a Paper Plane — no ice, straight up…
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