This french press cold brew recipe will save you a trip to the coffee shop! I love an ice-cold glass of coffee on a hot summer morning. I’ve been seeing advertisements recently for fancy (and expensive!) cold brew coffee makers. The funny thing about that is you don’t need any special equipment to make cold…
Recipes
Strawberry Brown-Butter Ice Cream Sandwiches
This may be my most indulgent recipe to date! Vanilla ice cream and strawberry jam sandwiched between brown butter cookies! OMG! The best part? This recipe is way easier to make than it looks! I used store-bought ice cream and strawberry jam so the only technical part is making the cookies. These strawberry brown butter…
Green Curry Chicken Thighs with Fresh Mango
I used to think a curry would be the last thing you would want to eat on a hot summer day, but after spending a few weeks in Thailand last year, I learned otherwise. The combination of ginger, lemongrass, coconut, fresh lime, and cilantro has a magical cooling effect on the body. Throw in some…
Burrata Salad with Prosciutto and Nectarines
This burrata salad with prosciutto and nectarines is going to be your new summer staple! Is it even summer if you’re not having some variation of burrata salad at every meal? I’ve had a lot of people asking me lately “what do I bring to a pot-luck barbecue?” Most likely other people will have the…
Blackberry and Almond Crostata
I love, love, LOVE making crostatas in the summer! There are so many beautiful fruits and berries in season begging to be wrapped in flakey pie dough and topped with ice-cream! This Blackberry Almond + Crostata is the perfect dessert to serve all summer long! A crostata is like low maintenance pie. It’s rustic and…
Frisée Salad with Bacon, Croutons and Soft Boiled Egg
Frisée salad with bacon, croutons and soft boiled egg is the perfect dish for breakfast, lunch or dinner! This frisée salad is like a very sophisticated breakfast for dinner. The warm, crispy bacon, soft boiled egg, toasty croutons, and bitter frisée lettuce really come together in a magical way! Soft boiled eggs are so quick…
Beer-Braised Shredded Chicken Tacos
These beer braised chicken tacos are so damn easy you’re going want to add them to your taco Tuesday routine ASAP! Top them with: avocado, salsa, cheese, sour cream, pickled red onion or whatever your heart desires! I do strongly suggest you wash them down with my Perfect Mezcal Margarita. My biggest dinner “wins” with…
Tagliatelle with Pea Pesto and Creme Fraiche
This light and fresh tagliatelle with lemony pea pesto is so easy to make! The best part? You probably already have most of these ingredients on hand. Frozen peas are one of my favorite things to keep in the freezer. That being said if you’re making this recipe in the spring when fresh peas are…
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…
Roasted Garlic + Chili Oil
This spicy roasted garlic and chili oil is perfect for dunking dumplings, drizzling over soup or spicing up literally anything from the grill. I love to make my own so that I can control the quality of the ingredients. I use a 50/50 mixture of coconut oil and avocado but you can use any neutral…