Oh, when the summer heat hits and you just cannot face turning on the oven, this is the recipe I run to! Seriously, it’s the definition of fresh and light. We’re talking about the most stunningly beautiful **Cucumber Ribbon Feta Salad** you’ll ever prepare, all ready to go in about fifteen minutes flat. No cooking …
SIDE DISHES
Oh my gosh, summer is here, and that means the grill needs to earn its keep! If you’re like me, you want sides that are colorful and quick, not something that keeps you sweating over the stove indoors. That’s why I’m obsessed with this Grilled Veggie Platter With Balsamic Drizzle. Seriously, it’s the easiest way …
If you’re anything like me, you need appetizers that look fancy but take about zero brain power after the oven does all the work. Forget those bland, store-bought tubs of hummus! My absolute favorite thing to bring to any potluck—or just snack on while watching bad TV—is this Roasted Garlic White Bean Dip With Veggie …
When you need an appetizer for unexpected guests or a grab-and-go snack for road trips, you just can’t beat something handheld, right? I’m always rushing, and frankly, baking something complicated when I have people coming over stresses me out! That’s why discovering how to make these Cold Spinach Artichoke Hand Pies has been an absolute …
Oh, I just love savory flatbreads. There’s something so fundamentally satisfying about biting into something crispy on the outside and perfectly chewy inside, isn’t there? Forget your standard sandwich bread for a second because today we are leveling up with my recipe for the most incredible Grilled Garlic Scallion Pancakes. Seriously, taking them out to …
Listen, sometimes you just need something instantly satisfying, right? I’m talking about an appetizer that requires zero fuss but still makes everyone grab seconds. Forget complicated dips or fussy little canapés; we’re going straight for comfort food glory here. These are, hands down, the fastest, most genius way to upgrade those frozen treats you always …
Listen, sometimes only a savory, intensely flavored snack will do, right? I mean, those flimsy, store-bought crackers just don’t cut it when you’re really craving something salty and tangy. That’s why I spent forever perfecting these scratch-made Dill Pickle Cheddar Cheese Puffs. Years ago, I used to drive miles out of my way just to …
Oh, you know those moments, right? That deep, sudden craving for something crunchy, tangy, and totally satisfying when you’re just trying to avoid reaching for chips. I get that all the time! That’s exactly why I perfected these Garlic Herb Pickled Veggie Sticks. They are my absolute go-to snack when I need that perfect snap. …
I adore finding those secret spots where two totally different cuisines bump into each other and create something completely awesome. We all know and love Italian arancini—those perfect, golden spheres of goodness—but I always wondered what would happen if we brought ’em down to the bayou! So, I took my favorite family-style dirty rice recipe …
Oh my gosh, are you tired of heavy dinners that weigh you down when the weather finally starts getting nice? I certainly am! When the sun is shining, I need something burstingly fresh, something quick, and something that tastes like a vacation. That’s why my trusty Greek Orzo Salad comes out almost weekly in the …