This Blood Orange Margarita is a celebration of one of our favorite citrus fruits: fresh blood oranges! We’re taking our homemade Margarita Recipe (seriously, this is a must try if you crave those classic marg flavors!) and adding the juice of blood oranges, both for taste and that beautiful color! Blood oranges have a dark red flesh and taste slightly less acidic than a navel orange. While citrus season in the States typically lasts from December to April, if you can find blood oranges locally, you can enjoy this margarita recipe year round!…
Continue Reading10-Minute Toasted Walnut Basil Pesto Recipe
Homemade Walnut Pesto could not be easier to make or more delicious! It’s got 6 ingredients, most of which you likely already have on hand, and a bright flavor you’ll crave all spring and summer long! Plus, you can make it a few days in advance or freeze for months! Not only does fresh pesto taste 100x better than store-bought, but it can be added to so many dishes! Serve it over grilled chicken or tossed with salmon, make the infamous TikTok pesto eggs, or use it as a spread on sandwiches….
Continue ReadingTender, Flaky Salmon en Papillote (Salmon in Parchment)
Salmon en Papillote, quite literally translating to salmon in parchment in French, is an easy way to achieve perfectly moist, tender salmon every single time. Enclosed in little parchment packets are fresh salmon fillets and any herbs, seasoning, and citrus you want — we’re using classic flavors like lemon and dill, which work exceptionally well with salmon. Once sealed, the little parchment envelopes are transferred to an oven where they cook slowly, steaming the fish inside. What you’ll find with en papillote cooking is that it’s quite hard to overcook…
Continue ReadingMake-Ahead Breakfast Strata with Challah
Hosting friends and family for brunch is one of my favorite forms of entertaining, and this custardy challah breakfast strata keeps things easy! It’s a go-to for special occasions. Here’s why I love it so much: For another savory breakfast, try my bacon and cheddar strata or this oven-baked croissant breakfast casserole next! Ingredients For Breakfast Strata You’ll also need a medium skillet, a 9×13 casserole dish, and some nonstick oil spray (or butter). What Is A Strata? A strata is a dream come true for hosts of Easter brunch,…
Continue Reading15-Minute Crab Salad with Citrus
This light, refreshing Crab Salad Recipe features real crab meat, hand-picked from sustainably caught Blue Swimming crabs. It’s served over a bed of frisée lettuce with baby arugula, orange segments, fresh fennel, and an orange citrus vinaigrette. Crab is one of my favorite ingredients of all time, and while we love it in any form (crab cake benedict, anyone?), it is unquestionably the star of the show here. The freshly picked crab meat has a sweet, clean, buttery flavor (highlighted by the sweetness of orange segments) and delicate, flaky texture. This salad…
Continue ReadingLemon Kale Caesar Salad with Homemade Dressing
Bright, punchy, and unapologetically green, this Lemon Kale Caesar Salad is proof that hearty greens can steal the spotlight from romaine—and never look back. A quick lemon-forward Caesar dressing clings to tender, massaged kale leaves, coating every craggy edge with briny anchovy depth, sharp Parmesan, and just enough garlic to keep things lively. Add a shower of crunchy homemade croutons (or swap in these extra-crispy focaccia croutons from my salmon caesar salad for even more texture) and each bite delivers that classic creamy-tangy Caesar flavor, only lighter, fresher, and weeknight-friendly….
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