These easy homemade salsas are so much more delicious than the jarred variety! In this post I will show you how to make salsa verde crudo, which is a raw tomatillo-based salsa, as well as a salsa roja (red salsa) made with jarred fire roasted tomatoes and poblano and jalapeño peppers. I have been a [...]
Nothing beats a shatteringly crisp, juicy chicken wing! Usually crispy wings are achieved via frying, but this method of oven-baked wings results in perfectly crispy skin without drying out the meat. The secret? Corn starch! It absorbs moisture as the wings cook letting the skin crisp up and brown. I mean, check these babies out! [...]
This bold teriyaki sauce is so easy to make and so delicious! By using less sugar than your typical teriyaki sauce, the flavor of the ginger, garlic, and sesame oil really shine through. Adding just a bit of fish sauce, five spice, black pepper, and red pepper flakes give this sauce a lot of dimension [...]
Bold and spicy, this shakshuka is a cozy, satisfying, and flavor-packed dish perfect for breakfast or brunch! What is Shakshuka? Shakshuka, as most of us know it today, is eggs poached in a spiced, tomato-based stew served with some type of bread for dipping. Shakshuka is thought to have originated in the Ottoman Empire (most [...]
Ever buy a bunch of celery for a recipe that only needs a few stalks? Then you are left with the rest of the bunch, which may or may not sadly wilt until it is unusable in the back of the crisper drawer. This simple, creamy, and unctuous celery soup is the solution! I make [...]
A delightful mix of sweet and savory, this burger bowl with figs and balsamic onions has it all! Burger bowls take all the toppings from whatever burger combos your mind can create, in bowl form, minus the bun. Buns are DELICIOUS but I am a topping fanatic so burger bowls are the ideal way to [...]
If you're a fan of za'atar you will love this golden brown and crispy za'atar roasted eggplant! It is super simple to make, vegan, and packed with flavor. I love to serve it on top of a mix of quinoa and chickpeas seasoned with coriander and cumin and a simple tomato-cucumber salad. Some tahini sauce [...]
This fizzy iced lemon-ginger yerba mate is oh so refreshing and the perfect drink for these hot summer days. What is Yerba Mate? Yerba mate is a type of tea with a similar (but IMO better) flavor to green tea. Like green tea, yerba mate packs a caffeine punch to keep your energy levels up [...]
This kale salad is studded with Castelvetrano olives, golden raisins, parm and toasted sunflower seeds to make a side salad full of flavor or texture. Dressed with a super simple lemony dressing sweetened with just a touch of honey, it is as easy to make as it is delicious. Salads might seem simple or basic [...]
This white bean dip celebrates the awesomeness that is buffalo sauce and blue cheese! It is super silky, bold in flavor, and easy to whip up. Serve it with some carrots, celery, and something carby like toasted pita, and you have yourself an awesome app or snack ready for all the summer things (even if [...]
