Spicy peanut sauce is perfect for dipping so many things into. It’s great for summer rolls and spring rolls, and I also love it for fresh veggie sticks, salad, and satay. There are a lot of different varieties of peanut sauce, and this one is a great balance of the sweet, salty, and spicy…
These delicious brown butter oatmeal chocolate chip cookies are easy to throw together. Brown butter gives them an extra layer of flavor that will leave everyone asking “what’s in these cookies?” Somehow cookies have become a weekend tradition in our house. Which was fun for the first few weekends, but my waistline started to pay…
This Vegetarian Sushi Bowl recipe is packed with flavor and incredibly versatile. Techniques for a perfect Vegetarian Sushi Bowl Chill the rice. It doesn’t need to be cold, but hot rice will wilt your lettuce and melt your mayo. Sticking it in the fridge for a few minutes takes care of this issue. …
Banh Mi Tacos pack a flavor punch with salt and pepper tofu, fried eggs, quick pickled veggies, and delicious sauces. The name is a misnomer though since we’ve swapped the classic French bread for a tortilla. I adore banh mi sandwiches, the combo of crusty bread with crispy fillings and savory sauces is one of…
Easy Elotes come together very quickly for a perfect potluck dish. These are a crowd-pleaser! Make sure to make more than you expect, these go quick! Also known as Mexican Street Corn, Elotes are a simple and deceivingly delicious dish that everyone loves. The feedback I received on this dish included “this is the best corn…
Brown Butter Sage Gnocchi with Toasted Pecans is perfect for a weeknight dinner that still feels special. Pair it with the included asparagus recipe! The classic combination of brown butter and sage are one of my top 10 comfort foods, especially when paired with pillowy gnocchi. I love lemon and sage together, but rather…
Cavatappi Pasta with Marinara loads up on the fresh basil making this simple (and very affordable) marinara perfect for weeknight dinners. This is a very simple recipe, but a few techniques keep it tasting delicious. Make sure to use very fresh basil, adding a whole sprig infuses the sauce with basil flavor. Adding butter right…
Roasted Vegetables with Tzatziki combines roasted vegetables and bright tzatziki to make this easy meal a family favorite. This is one of my favorite meals for spring, and probably ever. The tangy and savory tzatziki tastes amazing with the veggie kabobs, and I love the texture of the pearl couscous. Don’t worry if you don’t…
Quick pickled red onions are so easy to make! They are ready super fast, and are so versatile! I love making pickled onions. These are a quick pickled version, which means they are super easy. They are also incredibly versatile. This is a basic recipe, but you can change it up with different kinds of…
