The truth is: I have always struggled to eat liver... Until now! These Hidden Liver Meatballs are BANGIN'! The addition of chicken livers actually enhances the flavor of the ground beef. They taste meatier and are totally succulent. Along with onion, garlic, dried basil, and dried oregano, sumac and pimento stuffed green olives brighten up the [...]
This Brussels Sprout, Corn, Peach, and Bacon Slaw with Creamy Basil-Lemon Dressing epitomizes the meshing of seasons September represents: it brings together the last of summer corn, basil, and juicy, ripe peaches with first-of-the-season brussels sprouts. Late summer and early fall. Just like these hot summer days and progressively cooler, crisper nights. Plus, it tastes [...]
Step up your guac game with this loaded guacamole! Chocked full of diced tomato, green onion and jalapeño, seasoned with garlic, lime and smoked salt, and topped with more diced veggies, plus toasted chipotle pepitas and crumbled cotija cheese, this guac is anything but ordinary. It all starts with a lime, smoked salt, and grated [...]
This Caponata with Preserved Lemon and Balsamic is def a tasty way to use peak late summer produce! Caponata has its origins in Sicily. It is traditionally made with a base of tomatoes, eggplant, and celery and is served as an accompaniment to fish or as an appetizer. This Caponata with Preserved Lemon and Balsamic starts with [...]
Savor the last of summer produce with this Watermelon, Feta, Avocado, and Jalapeño Salad! Served with a White Balsamic-Lime Vinaigrette that makes all the flavors pop, there is no better way to celebrate the end of summer. Something really magical happens when you blend fatty, creamy avocado with juicy, sweet watermelon. When feta comes to the party [...]
This Red Wine Vinegar Roasted Broccolini is my favorite way to eat the vegetable. It is a simple side that compliments a variety of dishes. The best part? This side is SUPER EASY, and you can customize it to fit your tastes. Like it less bitter? Lower the oven temperature and roast it for longer. The less [...]
I worked at a Sonic Drive-In for about a year before I left for college. We sold tons of these Cherry Limeade drinks made with super sweet cherry syrup, lemon-lime soda, and fresh squeezed limes. I have to admit that while terrible for you, it was yummy. Some people even got the mix blended into [...]
Go beyond basil with this arugula pesto! Staring baby arugula, sunflower seeds, and ricotta salata cheese, this pesto is properly addicting. The baby arugula adds a nice peppery note, the sunflower seeds are toasty and bold, and the ricotta salata is slightly sharp and deliciously salty. Then comes the classic lemon juice to bring acidity, [...]
These Honey-Hot Roasted Carrots are a grown-up version of the microwaved carrots with butter and salt that my mom served me when I was young. The sweetness of the carrots, creaminess of the butter, and seasoning from the salt was always so satisfying. Here, the sweetness of the carrots is enhanced via roasting in parchment [...]
What I endearingly call a Chunky Greek Salad is in fact an authentic greek salad. This essentially means there is not lettuce or other leafy green getting in the way of all the good stuff. This is a classic pot luck recipe that I like to make when I want to bring something healthy to [...]
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