If you love shrimp cocktail, you’ll love this take on shrimp salad. It takes all the flavors of shrimp cocktail and mixes it with a little mayo for an easy, refreshing meal prepped lunch or appetizer. I was waiting all summer to make this on the beach with shrimp I bought fresh at the market,Continue reading “Shrimp Cocktail Salad”
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Herby Meatballs with Red Pepper Harissa Couscous
One of my most fun sources of inspiration is different cooking competitions on The Food Network. This dish is inspired by what I would cook for a challenge to make a dish highlighting spherical shapes, which I believe I saw on Alex vs. America? The meatballs are a sphere, the couscous (or acini de pepe)Continue reading “Herby Meatballs with Red Pepper Harissa Couscous”
Spicy Lemon Basil Scallop Crudo with Fried Shallots
This crudo takes everything you love in Ceviche, paired with the flavors of Italy. It’s bright, spicy, perfectly balanced and unexpected. The marinate is simple – lemon juice, garlic, and fish sauce which adds a really nice, interesting funk and depth of flavor. You won’t taste it, but you will miss it without it! AndContinue reading “Spicy Lemon Basil Scallop Crudo with Fried Shallots”
Mussels in Red Curry Coconut Broth
A few years ago when I was visiting friends in France, they served mussels in a red curry broth, and it instantly became my favorite way to enjoy the bivalves! I probably ate a whole baguette soaking up the spicy, flavorful, and unique broth! This recipe has over 500,000 views on Instagram and growing forContinue reading “Mussels in Red Curry Coconut Broth”
Spicy Watermelon Salad
Everyone has their favorite watermelon salad recipe, and this one is mine. It’s spicy, tangy, sweet, and so cravable. The perfect bite: The key to getting the perfect bite in any salad is to cut everything bite size. In this case, everything is about 1/2 inch cubes, then for the herbs, really finely mince them.Continue reading “Spicy Watermelon Salad”
Southern Tomato Pie
My mom has made a ton of tomato pie recipes over the years, and this one if our family favorite! It’s so cheesy and cravable – it takes all your favorite flavors of summer (at least mine!): tomatoes and basil and layers with onions, cheese, bacon, and more cheese! The mayonnaise might sound weird, butContinue reading “Southern Tomato Pie”
White Ragu
While honeymooning in Italy, the author discovered white ragu, a delicious sauce rich in flavor despite its simple ingredients. The key ingredients include a mirepoix, grass-fed ground beef, freshly cracked black pepper, and Pecorino Romano cheese. The author shares this traditional Italian recipe.
Beef Banh Mi Spring Rolls
This take on banh mi takes all the bright, cravable flavors of a banh mi and pairs it with a freezer staple: ground beef, wrapped up into a spring roll for the perfect bite every time! The spicy peanut dipping sauce is on the list of sauces I want to be buried in. It’s aContinue reading “Beef Banh Mi Spring Rolls”
Classic Clams in Garlic Wine Broth
We spent almost a decade living in New England, and when we were visiting friends this summer, we had the amazing opportunity to go clamming to retrieve the freshest, most delicious snack! Cleaning your Clams Here are a few tips to cleaning your clams. You can find more in-depth instructions from Fifteen Spatulas, which is what IContinue reading “Classic Clams in Garlic Wine Broth”
Loaded Scallop Ceviche
Peruvian food is some of my favorite in the world! From bright, refreshing ceviche to comforting aji de gallina and lomo saltado, the country’s cuisine includes really everything you could ever crave. I’m calling this “loaded” because instead of including just avocado, red onion, or bell pepper, I included it all. Peruvian ceviche is knownContinue reading “Loaded Scallop Ceviche”