Garlic Herb Roasted Fingerling Potatoes
These garlic herb roasted fingerling potatoes are the perfect, classic “meat and potatoes” side dish . Pair them with some grilled asparagus or other seasonal veggies, chicken, steak, pork or even fish and it’s a well-balanced meal.
Instant Pot Corn Risotto
Unlike making risotto on the stovetop that requires ladling in broth, stirring and repeating for 30 minutes to an hour until the perfect risotto texture is developed, the Instant Pot does all of that labor for you. After a simple sauté of veggies and toasting of the rice, the Instant Pot works it’s magic in a matter of minutes.
Chocolate Chip Shortbread
This recipe is my favorite for a million reasons, but a few of them being that there are a total of six ingredients which make putting this together a breeze, they are perfect as is or pairing with vanilla ice cream for entertaining, and they are absolutely scrumptious in every way.
Blackened Fish Tacos with Avocado Crema
One of my favorite Taco Tuesday recipes is my blackened fish tacos with avocado crema. Fish tacos may seem intimidating to make at home, but trust me when I say they are some of the easiest tacos to whip up and definitely some of the most delicious.
Zucchini Fries with Tzatziki
Zucchini fries may sound like the ultimate oxymoron but they are also one perfect food marriage. Crispy, crunchy, fresh and zesty, they’re easy to make and made even better with a cool, creamy and tangy tzatziki yogurt sauce.
Baked Cod with Garlicky Ritz Crumble
Perfectly tender fish, lemony, garlicky, herby and buttery flavor, this baked cod comes together in less than 30 minutes. Perfect for date night or entertaining, this recipe comes inspired from Ina Garten.
Creamy Cauliflower Soup
The soup is silky smooth, rich, creamy and yet light and airy at the same time. The addition of peppery bacon bits and crunchy green onion on top never hurt anyone either!
Mocha Cupcakes with Irish Cream Frosting
I’m not kidding when I say these are some of the best cupcakes I’ve ever had let alone made. Rich, moist and mocha-flavored cupcakes are topped with the most decadent, slightly boozy frosting. Perfect for any occasion year-round!
Creamy Chicken and Gorgonzola Pizza
This pizza is really all about the creamy gorgonzola sauce. If you’re into gorgonzola, you’ll adore the creamy, decadent gorgonzola-forward sauce that’s so good you’ll be tempted to eat it with a spoon. But if you’re not into gorgonzola? Trust me, this sauce is so incredibly chock full of garlic (10 cloves to be exact) and Parm, you’ll be pleasantly surprised at how much you love it.
Bacon Kimchi Fried Rice
This recipe is perfect for weeknight cooking and/or late night cravings. Salty, spicy and chock full of texture and flavor, it’s one of my new go-to recipes for very good reason.
Turkey Pesto Tortilla Hack
The tortilla hack is essentially a foolproof folding method for making wraps. Other than the ingenious folding method, what makes the tortilla hack so great is there are infinite possibilities for making the wrap/panini of your choice!
Spicy BLPT Sliders
These BPLT - bacon, pineapple, lettuce and tomato - sliders take your classic BLT, an already a perfect sandwich, and add grilled pineapple, spicy Sriracha mayo and a soft, buttery and sweet Hawaiian roll slider. Perfect for game days or parties!
Irish Oatmeal Brown Bread
This nutty, brown, beer bread couldn’t be easier to whip up. No waiting for yeast to activate, no proofing or rising. Just mixing, baking and enjoying to your heart’s content.
Pimento Cheese
Introducing my take on the classic pimento cheese that makes for the absolute perfect party appetizer, game-day watching snack or anytime snack for that matter. The best part is this spread/dip literally comes together in a matter of minutes and requires less than a handful of ingredients.
Traveler Steak Salads
A perfectly seasoned, medium rare flank steak sliced thin rests on a bed of garlicky vinaigrette dressed greens laced with toasted walnuts and topped with creamy, funky gorgonzola crumbles. These salads are perfect for keeping things a little lighter yet still indulgent.
Mall Pretzels with 2-Ingredient Horseradish Cream Cheese
Taking hints from Auntie Anne herself and then whipping up a quick yet delicious horseradish cream cheese for dipping these buttery, fluffy morsels in, these are the absolute perfect pairing for beer drinking!
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?!
Turkey Chili with Lime Crema
his chili features bell pepper for peppery, sweetness, chipotle peppers for smoky, spiciness, a touch of brown sugar for a sweet, rich note and, finally, a touch of masa harina, corn flour, to thicken and subtle corn flavor.
California Delight Sandwiches
Savory, creamy, crunchy and fresh, this is probably the best sandwich you’ll ever eat! This sandwich is made possible by two rock-star ingredients: whipped cream cheese and sunflower seeds.
Spicy Sausage, Spinach and Ricotta Calzones
My new favorite date night meal is these spicy sausage, spinach and ricotta calzones. If you’re a fan of pizzas and/or handheld food objects, then this easy yet insanely delicious recipe is for you!