How To Make The Most Mouthwatering Marinated Gigante Beans

A pita topped with marinated beans tossed with parsley and red pepper

Gigante Beans are marinated in olive oil, garlic, herbs, and spices. The end result is a tender and flavorful side or snack, perfect spooned on toasted bread. Make these Marinated Gigante Beans today!  I’ve linked a few products in this post that are affiliate links. Note that I may receive a small commission. Please read the full disclosure policy. Marinated Gigante Beans Marinating beans isRead more ->

Pork Schnitzel (Crispy Pan-Seared Pork Chops!)

A dinner pate with pork schnitzel, roasted Brussels sprouts, and quinoa pilaf

This Pork Schnitzel is crispy pork chop perfection! An easy weeknight meal that comes together quickly and tastes absolutely delicious.  I’ve linked a few products in this post that are affiliate links. Note that I may receive a small commission. I have to say, this is one of those recipes that you’re likely to return to again and again. It’s savory, flavorful, and simple toRead more ->

The Basics: Herbs

Assortment of Fresh Herbs

A collection of the fresh herbs that every home cook should know how to use! Fresh Herbs: The Flavor Makers Bright dill, savory rosemary, peppery basil: fresh herbs offer such diverse flavor profiles that can make or break a recipe. They offer depth that can’t be replicated, and are a must in your kitchen. Fresh herbs are readily available at most grocery stores, but considerRead more ->

Mini Falafel Bites with Tzatziki and Pickled Red Onions

A platter of mini pita bites topped with tzatziki, a mini falafel, fresh mint, and pickled red onion in front of a stack of white plates

These Mini Falafel with Tzatziki and Pickled Red Onions are almost too cute to eat! Mini falafel top a tzatziki-spread mini pita. Packed with flavor, these are the perfect bite. Finger Food = Fun In a season when light bites and appetizers reign supreme, we all want to showcase our most delicious snacks. Transforming your favorite dishes into single-serve or mini options can be fun!Read more ->

Chicken Meatballs with Zhug

These Chicken Meatballs with Zhug are so flavorful and delicious. Zhug is a herby and spicy Yemini sauce, offering zippy flavor to tender chicken meatballs. 

These Chicken Meatballs with Zhug are so flavorful and delicious. Zhug is a herby and spicy Yemini sauce, offering zippy flavor to tender chicken meatballs.  Chicken Meatballs with Zhug Skewered food just seems to scream, well…a few things: Let’s party! It’s game day! I’ll take 10! Ah yes…skewered food is one way to eat food mindlessly, but that will hardly be the case with theseRead more ->

Roasted Red Peppers with Zhug & Feta

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 ->

Green Gazpacho

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 ->

Mussels with White Wine and Garlic

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 ->

Basmati Rice Pilaf with Almonds, Apricots, & Parsley

This Basmati Rice Pilaf with Almonds, Apricots, & Parsley is a delicious and simple side dish! The rice is light and fluffy, serving as the perfect backdrop for bright parsley, chewy yet sweet dried apricots, and crunchy toasted almonds. This recipe is perfect with grilled chicken, seared steak, or roasted pork loin. Time For Dinner Anyone else lacking dinner inspiration these days? Sometimes it seemsRead more ->

Quinoa Tabbouleh

This Quinoa Tabbouleh is a hearty and filling vegetarian salad! Quinoa, cucumber, tomato, and lots of herbs are tossed in a delicious lemony dressing.  Have Quinoa Tabbouleh, Will Travel Current Mood: #Jetset. I’m on a plane en route to Cabo, you guys.In June.Am I crazy? I think I could be. I am FOR SURE crazy about this recipe, though. Do you like quinoa? Fresh and seasonal ingredients?Read more ->