With Chili Crisp. Ready in 10 minutes. Flavour. Bomb. This is my go-to Spicy Cucumber Salad recipe and when I say it’s easy what I mean is that it is easy. Crazy easy. The make it whenever you get the itch to have something incredibly tasty but feel like putting […]
Side Dishes
Some of these side dishes are almost good enough to stand on their own. So many delicious options here.
Zucchini Ribbons Salad – with Shaved Lemon & Parmesan
The second best thing you can do with raw zucchini. I’ll get to #1 in a sec. For now, let’s talk about this fresh and easy Zucchini Ribbons Salad… it tastes amazing, it uses up a good amount of your zucchini garden explosion, it’s a crowd pleaser (my kids ate […]
Broccoli Crunch Salad with Candied Bacon & Cashews
Is it still a salad if we put “candied” things in it? This Broccoli Crunch Salad can be either a salad or a meal, entirely depending on your intention to share. I did not share it. I ate most of this standing at the counter right after I made it […]
Orzo Pesto Salad with Quick Popped Tomatoes and Pepperoncini
Orzo. And so many other yummy things. This Orzo Pesto Salad is one of those dishes that works for just about any occasion. Lunch, brunch, dinner. Main dish, side dish, appetizer… ok, maybe not an appetizer. Personally, I’m happiest just making it, stuffing it in the fridge and dipping in […]
Burnt Cabbage with Pecorino & Honey Walnut Vinaigrette
I know I said burnt. But wait!! I know saying Burnt Cabbage with Pecorino & Honey Walnut might send you running for the hills, your face all scrunched up and anger coursing through you as you wonder what in the ever loving heck a food blogger is doing telling you […]
Kale Cucumber “Seaweed” Salad
I so want to love seaweed salad. Someday I’ll probably love seaweed salad, but for now… For now this Kale Cucumber “Seaweed” Salad will do very, very nicely. Especially if I can find a way to smuggle it into the sushi restaurants in my purse. This salad is so delicious, […]
Stuffed Naan in 15 minutes with Garlic Butter & Cheese
This is, quite possibly, one of the best things you’ll ever eat. Stuffed Naan that can be in your mouth in 15 minutes (maybe 16-17… try not to be unnecessarily impatient and burn the bejeepers out of your mouth like I do). It’s crispy on the outside, soft and pillowy […]
Risotto Gorgonzola with Prosecco
Where are all my blue cheese lovers at?? This Risotto Gorgonzola with Prosecco is the comfort food of my dreams. Made with bubbly Prosecco, shallots, garlic, butter and creamy gorgonzola, it’s creamy, rich and absolutely delicious. The perfect dish for a cold, cozy night in, which is pretty much every […]
Marinated Brussels Sprouts with Maple Balsamic
…and Bacon!! Ok friends, these Marinated Brussels Sprouts with Maple Balsamic and Bacon are the new best thing you’ve ever eaten and I would not lie about an important thing like that. I must tell you that my daughter and I ate a whole lot of these babies straight off […]
Tahini Kale Salad with Roasted Sweet Potato, Quinoa & Feta
Say hello to your (my) new favorite kale salad… This Tahini Kale Salad might just be the most festive kale salad ever. The colors are spectacular and it is just bursting with flavors and textures. I’m so in love with it. We’re into holiday season now and I always find […]