The search for the perfect steak salad is over! It doesn’t get easier or taste more delicious than a simply prepared flank steak atop a bed of soft baby spinach. I like to add arugula, tomatoes, avocado, marinated onions, and marcona almonds (these add the best crunch texture!). Plus, the whole salad comes together quickly — love that! This grilled steak salad is an impressive entrée for date night in, which is perfect since it makes 2 servings. We’re trying to keep things simple over here! In place of a traditional salad…
Continue ReadingSnickerdoodle Coffee Cake with Swirls of Cinnamon Sugar
Homemade Coffee Cake Warm, Fragrant Cinnamon There’s something about coffee cake for breakfast that just makes sense. This Snickerdoodle Coffee Cake features a light, springy cake with a swirled cinnamon sugar filling and a crunchy cinnamon sugar topping. It is a cinnamon lovers dream come true! If you love snickerdoodle cookies, this is the coffee cake for you! It’s easy to make ahead (ideal for hosting Sunday brunch or breakfast for overnight guests), will last for days, and is absolutely delicious dunked into a hot cup of coffee. There’s no actual coffee…
Continue ReadingCheesy Quiche Florentine with Spinach and Gruyere
This light, creamy quiche florentine is one of my favorite brunch dishes, equally perfect for weekend entertaining as it is for a light supper with a side salad. This classic French dish is delicious on its own or served with a big green salad. The spinach and gruyere filling bakes up with a savory egg custard in a homemade pie crust until puffed up and golden brown. It also happens to be extremely freezer-friendly, which I love. When you’re able to prep things in advance, it just makes entertaining that much…
Continue ReadingTender, Juicy Sous Vide Lamb Chops
Sous vide lamb chops — our preferred cooking method! — results in tender, juicy, and perfectly cooked lamb every single time! Season with Kosher salt, black pepper, garlic, lemon, and fresh oregano, then place in a vacuum seal bag and submerge into a preheated water bath. Sous vide cooking is a gentler way to cook meats, seafood, and poultry, and with a little practice you’ll see how foolproof it can be. This is a great recipe whether you’re looking for an easy, impressive date night in or a family holiday…
Continue ReadingRich, Savory Anchovy Chicken with Garlic & Capers
A 25-Minute Weeknight Dinner That Packs A Punch I could make Melissa Clark’s garlic and lemon anchovy chicken with my eyes closed and hands tied behind my back. Alright, perhaps hands being tied is a step too far. How would I transfer the skillet to the oven? But no joke, we make this savory, garlicky chicken with anchovies at least once every month and have done so for the last few years. It’s one of those easy but still elevated dinner recipes that impresses everyone. If you think you don’t…
Continue ReadingCast-Iron Skillet Fajita Veggies
Everyone loves a fajita night at home, and these classic fajita veggies will perfectly compliment any homemade fajitas. They’re similar to the infamous Chipotle fajita veggies side dish, flavored with lots of dried oregano. This is what gives them their unique taste. Trust us, the flavor can’t be beat! Cook thinly sliced bell peppers and red onion in a smoking hot cast iron skillet until charred and blistered on all sides. This takes time, but your patience will be rewarded! You’ll love serving cast iron fajita veggies with all your…
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