Garlic Fries
There’s no debate: garlic fries are essential to watching a ball game! Using just a good’ ol bag of frozen crinkle cut fries doctored up with lots of fresh garlic, parsley and seasoning salt, you too can enjoy garlic fries and root on your team from the comfort of your own home!
Peach, Prosciutto & Mozzarella Pizza
Perfect for a ladies night and for sipping on rosé, this pizza is sweet and salty perfection. Featuring the ripest of summer peaches, creamy mozzarella and salty/smoky prosciutto.. A sprinkling of fresh basil and a drizzle of balsamic glaze complete the picture to make for one stunning ‘za.
Salted Watermelon Margaritas
I am obsessed over this new cocktail hour stunner. Perfect for a hot, summer day and getting your happy hour on in festive fashion, these salted watermelon margaritas are as cool and refreshing as can be.
Umami Roasted Broccoli
My tried and true blasted broccoli is perfect as is, but when I tested out a new umami-forward combo, it truly rocked my world. Instead of dressing with olive oil, salt, pepper and red pepper flakes, I jazz up my broccoli with two umami flavor boosters: soy sauce and fish sauce.
Salmon Salad with Citrus Vinaigrette and Goat Cheese
We try to do "dinner salads” at least once a week in our house. Especially in the summer, there’s no better meal than a beautiful, hearty salad for something light, satisfying and effortless to throw together. One of my favorites is this salmon salad with a citrus vinaigrette and goat cheese.
Za’atar Chicken with Garlicky Yogurt
This recipe for flavor-packed, succulent chicken and an equally bold, creamy yogurt sauce comes together in no time, making for one elegant yet effortless meal!
Shrimp Ceviche with Cucumber and Avocado
While most ceviche utilizes raw shrimp that “cooks” in citrus juice, I actually prefer to flash poach my shrimp to ensure it’s cooked fully. Then it’s loaded with three types of citrus, cilantro, red onion, tomato jalapeño and, last but not least, cool cucumber and creamy avocado.
Date Night Vodka Pasta
I adore how this recipe not only comes together in less than 30 minutes but also explodes with flavor with just a few key ingredients. The vodka in this creamy, tomato-centric pasta just works as it cuts the bitterness of the tomato paste and adds a balanced, sweetness.
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.
Salsa Baked Goat Cheese
Creamy, fresh and zesty, this salsa baked goat cheese is the perfect, cheese-lovers snack. Using store-bought salsa of your choice and just three other ingredients, this recipe comes together in absolutely no time.
Sheet Pan Spicy Shrimp and Pineapple Tacos
These gorgeous and vibrant shrimp tacos have it all: they're spicy, sweet, smokey, zesty and fresh. What's even better is this recipe comes together in less than 30 minutes thanks to harnessing the power of multi-tasking and the wonder of a sheet pan.
Grilled Gochujang Cauliflower
Robust gochujang paired with other powerhouse ingredients like sesame oil, rice wine wine vinegar, garlic and honey really stands up to earthy and nutty cauliflower in this all-star recipe. Garnished with sesame seeds and fresh scallions, this flavor packed veggie side dish is the perfect compliment to any grilled feast!
Harissa Hummus
For my fellow hummus lovers, do yourself a solid by saving yourself a few bucks and treating your taste buds to the ultimate hummus recipe. With just a handful of ingredients and a matter of minutes, you can whip yourself up a creamy, dreamy hummus laced with smoky, spicy and zesty harissa that is worthy of all your snacking needs.
Josie's Hot Sauce
What makes this hot sauce so great is that it’s actually flavorful and doesn’t sear your taste buds off! Instead, this hot sauce is perfectly spicy with hints of smoke and aromatic garlic. Perfect on literally anything.
Prosciutto Wrapped Asparagus
Perfect for your happy hour or brunch nibbling, these prosciutto wrapped asparagus are simple, delicious and downright gorgeous! Crispy, salty and bright, they come together in a matter of minutes and make for one impressive snack.
Easy Stovetop Mac and Cheese
If you're having an intense mac and cheese craving, you just have to try out this method for the easiest, creamiest, cheesiest mac and cheese you ever did taste.
Sunflower Crunch Chopped Salad
My sunflower crunch chopped salad is refreshing, creamy and full of texture and crunch. A simple combination of crisp, chopped romaine, chopped English cucumber, crunchy sunflower seeds, loads of salty shredded mozzarella and a classic, tangy ranch create for one delicious bite that's sure to make you craving more.
Crunchy Broccoli Chicken Stir-Fry
This stir-fry hits is flavorful, crunchy and satisfying all at once, featuring wok-fried chicken, broccoli, red bell peppers and mushrooms. Finished off with a bold marinade, whole cashews, sliced green onions and sesame seeds, I can confidently say this stir-fry is not messing around.
Chimichurri Sauce
Steak and chimichurri is just about as natural of a combo as peanut butter and jelly in our house! And once you've had it, it's easy to see why. The best part is it only takes a few seconds to throw together in the food processor for an impressive, homemade condiment to grace your dinner table.
Greek Chicken Pitas
My new favorite meal for hot summer nights is my Greek-inspired chicken pitas. The end product is a colorful, vibrant hand-held meal that's chock full of fresh and light summery flavors.