Lemon Ricotta Pancakes
My lemon ricotta pancakes are perfectly sweet, bright and pillow-like. The ricotta makes them creamy and reminiscent of cheesecake for breakfast. Finished off with a super easy blueberry compote, they are not only delicious but gorgeous looking!
Marshmallow Brownies
Brownies is a very loose term here with these sweet treats. They’re more of a…blondie? Technicalities aside, one thing is for sure: they are plain delicious. They're chewy and fudgy and decadent as ever and loaded with sweetness.
Kale Pesto
My pesto always features a heavy hand of garlic, no matter how I vary the other ingredients. Like in this kale version that’s crazy delicious. For kale lovers and haters alike, I promise you this pesto is legit.
Potatoes Au Gratin with White Cheddar and Tarragon
Whenever I want something decadent, my mind instantly goes to these dreamy potatoes au gratin with white cheddar and tarragon. They’re cheesy, creamy and rich in flavor thanks to the help of thyme and white wine. A boat load of sharp white cheddar and heavy cream doesn’t hurt on the flavor front either!
4-Ingredient Spicy Sesame Green Beans
With just four ingredients and just a mere matter of minutes, perfect, spicy, Chinese-style green beans can be on your dinner table tonight. Try them with chicken, pork, steak or even on their own with rice for my vegetarian and vegan friends.
Garlic Truffled Popcorn
Popcorn is already great. Add luxurious flavors like truffle and roasted garlic? Total game changer! My favorite happy hour companion is sweet, slightly chewy and perfectly indulgent.
Portobello Fries
My homemade Portobello fries are nothing short of amazing. I serve mine up with two dipping sauces, a spicy chili-sesame glaze and a creamy Thai chili mayo. Whatever your vibe, these crispy morsels will disappear quickly!
Creamy Horseradish Mashed Potatoes
While these taters taste amazing with my braised short ribs, they’re perfect on their own or with your favorite main dish and/or veggies. Whatever your fancy, they are a unique twist on a classic and you just might have yourself a new favorite side dish.
Sweet and Spicy Pecans
Forget Pringles; once you pop these sweet and spicy pecans, you literally cannot stop. Sweet and spicy food lovers, these were made for you.
Rosemary Pecans
If you're a rosemary lover, like me, you're going to adore these. Like, eat-the-whole-batch-in-a-single-serving adore. Warm, nutty, earthy and perfectly salty, they’re perfect for cocktail hour and even holiday gift giving!
Twice Baked Sweet Potatoes
These twice baked sweet potatoes are sweet, creamy and decadent in all the right ways. They're quite possibly the most perfect Thanksgiving dish and there is no way you are not getting hooked upon first bite!
Apricot Ginger Upside-Down Cake
Resembling a pineapple upside-down cake (but way better, trust me), every element of this confection is pure bliss. It's even more decadent when topped with a homemade cinnamon whipped cream.
Rustic Ratatouille
This ratatouille is as rustic and comforting as I remembered it when I tried it for the first time. With a hearty and bright combo of veggies enhanced with tons of flavor boosters, this ratatouille hits all the right notes.
Coconut Curry Butternut Squash Soup
This soup is downright decadent yet light and, dare I say, healthy. It's silky smooth, creamy and indulgent yet dairy-free and gluten-free thanks to the coconut milk.
Nectarine Raspberry Crisp
This crisp recipe is super simple and would pair quite nicely with practically any summer fruit, so pick your favs! My favorite component has to be the pecan bits to give that extra added crunch and texture.
3-Ingredient Creamy Coffee Ice Pops
These 3-Ingredient creamy coffee ice pops are perfect for any heat wave, because what's better than a cold, iced coffee on a hot day?? For all my fellow coffee lovers out there, you're going to LOVE these.
Garlic Sesame Noodles
For my garlic lovers out there, these noodles are for you! They are chock full of garlic (10 cloves, to be exact), layered with tantalizing umami flavors from tahini and soy sauce, and pack a punch from hot sesame oil.
Lemon and Basil Confetti Corn
Featuring fresh summer corn and zucchini, fresh basil and lemon juice, this favorite corn recipe is flavorful and scrumptious in every way. Serve it up any chance you can get during the summer as a side dish and it will not disappoint!
Cheesy Potatoes with Crispy Buttered Corn Flakes
These potatoes are heavenly! The topping alone is crunchy, buttery, like a potato “crisp”, if you will. The potatoes themselves are creamy and cheesy, with tangy sour cream and gobs of sharp freshly grated cheddar cheese.
Mama D's 5-Ingredient Salsa
To put it in perspective of how addictive and delicious this salsa is, my mom had to start making this practically weekly. And for good reason. It seriously is one of the best salsas I've ever tasted. Your new favorite salsa awaits!