Creamy, buttery polenta with parmesan cheese is the perfect side dish for braised short ribs, poached eggs and sausage or just about any roasted chicken, beef or pork dish you can dream up! How to make Creamy Parmesan Polenta→ Step One: Bring the chicken stock to a simmer and whisk in the polenta.Step Two: Continue…
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Fregola with Pancetta, Peas and Parmesan
Crispy sauteéd pancetta with nutty, toasted fregola, bright green peas and a mountain of parmesan cheese! Never heard of fregola? Fregola is a tiny circular pasta from the Italian island of Sardinia. Fregola is small and chewy like a grain. It’s made with semolina and water and makes a great base for soups, stews, and…
Tomatillo Salsa
Fresh and zesty homemade roasted tomatillo salsa is easier to make than you may think! Once you learn this recipe you won’t go back to store-bought! If you’ve never made your own tomatillo salsa before you have to try this recipe! Tomatillos look like little green tomatoes wrapped in a light green husk. Remove the…
Toasted Coconut Lime Rice
Fluffy steamed rice with crispy toasted coconut and a hint of lime zest! Perfect for serving alongside chicken, shrimp or your favorite curry! This toasted coconut lime rice if one of my favorite side dishes. I make rice a few times a week and this recipe is a great way to mix it up. Serve…
Seared Scallops with Preserved Lemon Dressing
Perfectly seared scallops with citrusy preserved lemon dressing! Scallops are so easy to make at home! They cook in minutes and are buttery soft and perfect for doucing in a flavorful sauce like this presereved lemon dressing. Serve these scallops with Whipped Japanese Sweet Potatoes and a simple salad! Recipe Steps→ Step one: Thoroughly pat…
Miso-Honey Sheet Pan Salmon
Sweet and savory miso-honey marinated salmon filets baked on a sheet pan for the quickest, easiest, fanciest looking dinner! This is one of those recipes that looks really fancy when you serve it but in reality it’s so easy to make. Fool-proof really! The miso-honey marinade is sweet, savory and packed with umami flavor. Serve…
Easy Edamame Salad
Fresh and crunchy edamame, snap peas, cucumber and sesame seeds tossed in a rice vinegar and soy sauce dressing! The best part? Its super healthy and takes about ten minutes to make! What I love about this edamame salad is that while it’s great served alongside a main dish like grilled meat or fish, it…
Buffalo Chicken Salad with Buttermilk Blue Cheese Dressing
Spicy, tangy buffalo chicken tossed with crisp romaine lettuce, kale, and creamy buttermilk blue cheese dressing! This salad is like game day in a bowl! Why I love this Salad→ A big pile of buffalo wings and blue cheese dressing has always been my go-to guilty pleasure meal! This salad is all of that buffalo-blue…
Halibut Burgers with Spicy Sriracha Aioli
Pan-seared halibut slathered in spicy, sriracha aioli, topped with fresh microgreens and sandwiched between a super-soft brioche bun! Trust me, you’re going to want to add these quick + easy halibut burgers to your weeknight dinner routine! I promise you these burgers only look fancy! They are super quick and easy to make, and most…
Creamy Avocado Salsa
This quick and easy creamy avocado salsa comes together in minutes and tastes just like the one from my favorite taco truck! Perfect for Taco Tuesday! My favorite taco truck (Leo’s if you’re in Los Angeles) has a super creamy, tangy avocado salsa that I am obsessed with! This recipe is as close as it…
