This creamy, garlicky labneh + tahini dip is the star of all of my crudité platters. It’s great for dipping veggies or spreading across grilled bread! This creamy, garlicky labneh dip is a staple on all of my crudité platters. Everyone loves it but no one knows what it is. It’s always a conversation starter!…
Appetizer
Khachapuri Pizza
Khachapuri is a traditional Georgian cheese-filled bread. This ooey-gooey khachapuri pizza version is the perfect Friday night dinner! I had Khachapuri for the first time at a Georgian restaurant in Washington D.C. Khachapuri is a cheese-filled flatbread, it’s served piping hot and often with an egg cracked right into the center. The best way to enjoy khachapuri is…
Blistered Shishito Peppers with Soy-Garlic Mayo
If you’re like me and always order shishito peppers when you see them on a menu then you have to try this recipe, it’s so easy! Smokey, blistered shishito peppers with soy-garlic mayo make for the perfect appetizer or side dish! These blistered shishito peppers are one of my favorite appetizers! They’re so quick and…
Fried Artichokes with Lemony Garlic Aioli
These crispy, golden-brown fried artichokes are the perfect appetizer for and end of summer meal! The best part is they’re made with frozen artichokes so there’s no dealing with all the fuss of fresh artichokes, which let’s face it are very fussy and tedious to handle. I serve these fried artichokes with lemony garlic “aioli”…
Whole Roasted Eggplant with Garlic Tahini
Whole Roasted Eggplant with Garlic Tahini is the perfect veggie appetizer! This recipe for whole roasted eggplant with garlic-tahini is like a deconstructed baba ganoush! I serve it with toasted baguette and dip the bread into the warm eggplant and tahini sauce. You could also serve this as a side dish with roasted chicken, and…
Pan con Tomate
The summer before my senior year of high school I conned my parents into sending me to Spain for a Spanish language immersion program. The experience was one I’ll never forget! Spanish people know how to live! They have the best taste in music, dancing, food, and wine. Not to mention; I could really behind…
Chipotle Shrimp Salad with Peaches and Cilantro-Jalapeño Vinaigrette
This chipotle shrimp salad recipe is a summer dinner game changer! This chipotle shrimp salad with peaches and cilantro-jalapeño vinaigrette make for the perfect summer dinner. Pair it with corn on the cob and a glass of chilled white wine for a complete meal! Shout out to all my apartment dwelling friends with no space…
Green Panzanella with Snap Peas + Avocado
Alternate recipe title: “Avocado Toast Salad.” No, seriously though this salad is everything. I’m sure I’ve said this before but salads are just better with a little bread and cheese in them, right? That’s where this green Panzanella with spring peas and avocado comes in! I used to overlook sugar snap peas in the past…
Snap Pea and Burrata Salad
You guys! You have to try this incredible salad. It’s so delicious. Seriously, make this for your friends and family and they will be blown away! Snap peas come into season in the spring. They are crunchy and sweet and begging to be tossed with olive oil, lemon, and salt. The richness of the burrata…
Quick + Easy Crostini
Homemade crostini are so simple to make and taste so much better than what you can find in a grocery store! This is a great way to use bread left over from last nights dinner. Try this quick recipe and I promise you’ll never reach for the store bought again! Ingredients: 1 loaf of baguette,…
