Blistered Shishito Peppers with Dijon Mayo

A quick sauté in a hot pan with good olive oil, salt and pepper, and a squeeze of fresh lemon juice, then these babies are done and ready for snacking. I serve them up with my favorite, 3-ingredient sauce I’ve been whipping up for years. Mayo, Dijon and grated Parmesan create the perfect, creamy and tangy sauce for dipping.

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White Pizza with Lemony Arugula

Perfect for entertaining and making an impressive pizza statement, these white pizzas feature a garlic and herb pizza crust, “good” olive oil, shredded mozzarella and creamy goat cheese for a pizza base that would honestly be perfect as is. But my favorite part of this pizza is the topping of a simple, lemon, olive oil and sea salt dressed arugula salad.

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Kale, Quinoa and Sweet Potato Salad with Tahini Dressing

Earthy, bitter kale, fluffy and protein-packed quinoa and spicy roasted sweet potatoes get dialed up to an 11 with the addition of a zippy, creamy tahini dressing, crunchy sunflower seeds, red onion and fresh parsley. Did I mention this recipe is vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free AND dairy-free?!

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Tomato, Avocado and Arugula Salad

This tomato, avocado and arugula salad is a prime example of why simple food is sometimes the best food. Using some perfectly ripe heirloom cherry tomatoes, avocado and, my favorite, peppery arugula, this salad is accentuated with bright notes of lemon, olive oil and good flaky sea salt to perfectly highlight the season’s best.

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Lemony Grilled Zucchini

This recipe is living proof that sometimes seasonal and simple is the only way to go. The key to ensuring perfectly cooked yet not slimy or soggy zucchini in the slightest is actually tossing the zucchini straight on your heat source sans seasonings or oil.

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Lemon Garlic Roasted Shrimp

If you’re ever craving seafood or just an excuse to eat a whole bunch of butter, then this recipe has your name all over it. Using simple aromatics and a whole stick of butta this recipe is all about simplicity. The only requirement is devouring the shrimp with a good loaf of sourdough bread for sopping up extra garlic butter.

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