simple recipes + simple ingredients
Some girls say they want flowers, but deep down inside all they really want is a giant bowl of mac and cheese. You and I are just getting to know each other, so I’ll go ahead and say it: pasta makes me weak in the knees. It’s the way to my heart. If you bring me something that is stuffed with…
I woke up this morning with risotto on my mind. Creamy and buttery risotto topped with pan seared jumbo shrimp, fresh basil and grated parmesan, to be exact. Yes, in my world, this is a completely normal craving to have at 7 am. Risotto used to be one of those dishes that intimidated me from the beginning. I’d hear about…
If you’re ever looking for me at around 10 pm on a Tuesday night, you’ve got really good odds of finding me in my pjs, sneaking bites of this pasta salad from the fridge. It’s just that good! I’m telling you – if I had to bring only three things with me on a deserted island it would be: a…
Here is a fun recipe to shake up that roasted asparagus routine! This is great as a side dish or appetizer for any dinner party or meal and can be easily thrown together in no time at all. Light and crispy with a spicy, refreshing sriracha dip, this dish will definitely have you reaching for more.
Buying a spiralizer might be the best thing in life that’s ever happened to me. I mean, yes, there was that whole getting married thing and that being able to watch reruns of Friends on Netflix thing, but this is up there. Really, really up there. When it comes to picking out the right spiralizer, there are so many great…
If I know that I’m going to have a hectic week ahead, I’ll try and make one or two types of protein that can be used to create several different meals. For example, I’ll cook chicken breasts one day and then use that meat to make chicken tortilla soup and chicken enchiladas later on in the week…or if I make…
Oh, salmon. Juicy, flaky, melt-in-your-mouth salmon. It’s only been one day since I made you, but you’re still on my mind! This baked salmon recipe is so flavorful and simple to make that I can easily throw it together on a weeknight. To maximize my time, I’ll make the salsa while the salmon is marinating and then make any sides…
