Charred Broccolini

A plate of charred broccolini with sesame seeds

This Charred Broccolini is tender, smoky, and absolutely vibrant! It’s a delicious side dish for grilled chicken or steak. Grilling Vegetables As I’ve already outlined in my article, “How To Grill Vegetables”, vegetables can indeed…be grilled. A concept that may not be so new to many of you, but perhaps even the most seasoned cooks out there overlook this delicious cooking method. Grilled vegetables hasRead more ->

Gazpacho with Garlicky Croutons

This Gazpacho with Garlicky Croutons is filled with fresh flavor and texture! Tomatoes, cucumber, and peppers make up the main ingredients in this delicious chilled soup and is topped with crunchy garlicky croutons. Summer Soup Although soup may not be one of the top things you’re craving during the summer, wait until you try this amazing chilled soup! Gazpacho is a delicious cold soup thatRead more ->

Grilled Cauliflower Steaks with Lemon Caper Sauce

Grilled cauliflower steak with lemon and caper sauce

These Grilled Cauliflower Steaks with Lemon and Caper sauce are absolutely divine! Tangy and salty, the sauce coats the smoky charred cauliflower offering mouthwatering flavor! A Satisfying Vegetarian Supper! The vegetarian diet is something that I’ve dabbled with. While I wouldn’t say I’ve ever considered myself a true vegetarian, I’ve certainly gone through phases where I’ve omitted meat from my diet. For one reason orRead more ->

How To Grill Vegetables

A platter of grilled vegetables with smoky aioli

Give summer’s bounty the charbroil treatment! This guide offers tips and tricks for How To Grill Vegetables. Grilling Vegetables: A Pro Move The summer is synonymous with grilling. The smoky aroma billowing from a hot grill, ready to give that quintessential barbecue flavor we all know and love. While summertime staples such as burgers, steak, and ribs tend to get a lot of the spotlight,Read more ->

Summer Produce Guide

Tomatoes from the Farmer's Market

Nothing beats summer’s bounty! This Summer Produce Guide outlines where to source the freshest produce and how to select, store, and clean it! When it comes to eating seasonally, no time is better than the summer. Markets are brimming with freshly picked, vibrantly hued, and sun-ripened summer produce.  Densley green zucchini, snappy beans, bushels of herbs, and fat tomatoes in every shade that beg toRead more ->

Ōra King Salmon Poke Bowls

An ōra king salmon poke bowl with avocado, carrot, and cucumber

These Ōra King Salmon Poke Bowls are a delicious way to enjoy this exquisite fish! The salmon is quickly marinated in a spicy tamari-based sauce and is served with rice, avocado, cucumber, carrot, and furikake. Let’s Poké! Poké…heard of it? I sure hope you have, and I sure hope you love it. Native to Hawaii, this raw fish dish is mouthwateringly delicious when served inRead more ->

Spicy Salmon Burgers with Grilled Pineapple

A salmon burger with grilled pineapple on a plate next to a blue background

These Spicy Salmon Burgers with Grilled Pineapple are wildly delicious! Tender salmon is mixed with a mixture of spicy and flavorful ingredients and topped with a slab of smoky grilled pineapple. When it comes to summer eats, two things come to mind: burgers and salmon. Sure, a few other things are sprinkled in there (steak, anyone?!), but these two top my list! All this toRead more ->

Bucatini alle Vongole (Pasta with Clams)

A plate of pasta with clams and parsley

This Bucatini alle Vongole is an Italian classic! Pasta is mixed with white wine, garlic, red pepper flakes, and clams. It’s simple, delicious, and the perfect balance of flavors! Pasta + Seafood = My Happy Place Of the top 5 best things I’ve ever eaten, I would say at least half are pasta with seafood. The mixture of the rich, sweet, and mouthwatering seafood pairedRead more ->

Crispy Walleye Sandwiches with Caper Tartar Sauce

A Crispy Walleye Sandwiches with Caper Tartar Sauc

These Crispy Walleye Sandwiches with Caper Tartar Sauce are classic and delicious! Walleye filets are gently fried and topped with a briny homemade tartar sauce, shredded lettuce, and juicy tomato. Classic Minnesotan Fare When one thinks about quintessential dishes from the great state of Minnesota, chances are high that Walleye tops the list. Likely to be found in most diners, grills, and dive bars, walleyeRead more ->

Ōra King Salmon Crudo with Yuzu, Capers, and Dill

Ōra King salmon crude topped with dill and capers

This Ōra King Salmon Crudo with Yuzu, Capers, and Dill is a gorgeous presentation of the delicious fish. Thinly sliced Ōra King salmon is drizzled with a yuzu olive oil and bright vinegar and topped with colorful ingredients which add flavor and bite. A Very Pretty Plate There are some recipes that are almost too pretty to eat. Where the colors are impossibly bright, theRead more ->