These Sautéed Snap Peas with Lemon and Dill are the perfect side dish for Spring! Fresh, flavorful, and so delicious. A Sign Of Spring For me, Spring has sprung when a few things start to happen. For one, the snow has all (permanently!) melted here in Minnesota, the days are literally longer, and pea pods become a regular staple on the dinner table. The arrivalRead more ->
This Roasted Cranberry and Goat Cheese Crostini is positively addicting! Tart cranberries turn jammy when roasted, perfectly complimenting the tangy goat cheese. Fresh herbs add festive flavor. Roasted Cranberry and Goat Cheese Crostini To me, there is no better appetizer than crostini. It can be completely personalized, making it a fantastic option to serve at a party. However, something feels special about a platter ofRead more ->
These Marinated Olives are packed with flavor and so simple to make! Olive oil, citrus peel, garlic, and fresh herbs take these olives to the next level. Little Nibbles Often overlooked, olives make a spread feel complete. Nothing rounds out a plate better than a salty little bite. As opposed to spending a small fortune at those fancy grab and go olive bars, why notRead more ->
These Roasted Red Peppers with Zhug & Feta are an unexpected and delicious appetizer packed with flavor! Bring An App That Packs Flavor If you’re seeking flavor, look no further: these Roasted Red Peppers with Zhug & Feta are exactly what you’re looking for! The roasted red peppers offer that unique vegetal flavor that only peppers have. The zingy zhug is a Yemeni hot sauceRead more ->
Sweet Potato and Pumpkin Gnocchi with Roasted Mushrooms and Crispy Sage is the perfect Fall supper. Roasted sweet potato and pumpkin puree takes gnocchi to the next level! Homemade Gnocchi Making your own pasta can be seen as a daunting task. Although there are just a handful of basic ingredients, surely the process of making your own pasta is incredibly complex…right? Wrong. What Is Gnocchi?Read more ->
This Butternut Squash and Caramelized Onion Flatbread is a true gift. Homemade pizza dough is topped with roasted butternut squash, smoky and sweet caramelized onions, and fresh sage. The perfect Fall appetizer. Appetizers For Dinner? I’m a big fan of appetizers for dinner. Anyone else? Picture this: a gourmet spread with all of your favorite things. Fill up your plate, but don’t worry: it’s appetizers! You’llRead more ->
Look no further for a healthy and delicious appetizer: this Spiced Pumpkin Hummus is it! Smooth, creamy, and scoopable, this delicious hummus is the perfect addition to your appetizer spread. Just Bring An Appetizer If you didn’t know this already, I’m an avid lover of hummus. And there’s lots to love: protein rich, smooth and creamy, scoop-ably satisfying. As I’m sure many can relate with,Read more ->
This Green Gazpacho is the ultimate summer soup! Tomatillos, cucumber, green pepper, and tender herbs are blended together in this delicious chilled soup. What is Gazpacho? Gazpacho is a Spanish chilled soup comprised of blended raw vegetables. Wait, wait. Come back! I promise this is a good one. You stick around, ya hear? Gazpacho is one of those recipes that seems to slip my mind,Read more ->
This Fennel, Cucumber, and Hazelnut Salad is packed with crunch. This layered salad incorporates different textures and flavors making every bite unbeatable! The Secret To A Good Salad Is… I’m a salad lover. I love them as meals, as snacks, as sides…however you toss it, I’m going to love it. That said though, the components and ratio of a good salad is truly dictated byRead more ->
These Mussels with White Wine and Garlic are a flavorful way to enjoy mussels! Served with charred bread to soak up the delicious broth. Mussels for 5, Please Mussels like this hold a very special place in my heart. You see, growing up, there was a restaurant that my family always used to go to. In fact, my sister got her first job in theirRead more ->