Fennel Apple Salad
Any variety of apple will work here; use your favorite! This is written for four but could easily be doubled, tripled or more.
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Mixed Citrus Salad with Honey Lemon Mint Vinaigrette and Pistachios
If you can't find a Meyer lemon, a standard lemon will work just add an extra teaspoon or two of honey.
All-Purpose Dry Rub Recipe
Use this rub on any meat or vegetable you're planning to grill. And if you're grilling pork ribs, resist the urge to add sauce at the end. Just coat the ribs with the rub at least an hour in advance and then grill letting all of those little ends get crispy and delicious.
Crispy Salt and Vinegar Smashed Potatoes
A riff on my favorite flavor of potato chip. These are a perfect breakfast side dish or a lighter version of 'chips' for baked or fried fish.
Ultimate Cheesy Garlic Bread
This is not your average garlic bread! Serve it with soup, salad or by itself for a decadent snack. Lightly adapted from this recipe in Bon Appétit Magazine.
Crispy Chicken Thighs with Garlicky Kale
You can have this whole meal on your table in about 45 minutes with just a few minutes of prep. It's huge on flavor and low on fuss!
Ramen Noodle Stir Fry
There are infinite ways to enjoy homemade ramen noodles and stir fry is one of them! This one is loaded with vegetables, herbs and shrimp and comes together in minutes. Easy enough to serve on a weeknight!This recipe serves two, so you'll need one-quarter of the homemade ramen noodle recipe. Freeze the other half, uncooked, for later use. Be sure the noodles are well-floured and frozen in a single layer. The rest of the recipe is slightly adapted from this one from White on Rice Couple.
Mexican Street Corn Salad
Bursting with the flavors of summer, this vibrant salad combines smoky-sweet grilled corn, crunchy vegetables, and a creamy, zesty dressing for a refreshing twist on a Mexican street food favorite.
Broccoli Tots
Dip these into sriracha and maybe even sour cream if you're feeling decadent!
The Last Word Cocktail Recipe
The equal parts in this cocktail make it a snap to mix! This makes a strong drink - if you plan to have two, reduce each ingredient to 3/4 ounce (you'll thank me in the morning! :) )
Pork Belly Ramen
Even though I love pork belly ramen, I'm not crazy about soggy pork belly. I want it to be crispy on the edges! In this pork belly ramen recipe, I use homemade ramen noodles (optional), and my super simple Oven Roasted Crispy Pork Belly that's crisped up just before adding to the soup. The broth is delicate with hints of ginger, soy sauce and sesame oil and soft cooked eggs. For flavor, texture, and to make the soup more nutritious, I add some baby bok choy and garnish with fresh cilantro, green onions and Thai basil. Then a bit of sriracha for kick! It's the perfect bowl of ramen!
Pork Belly Sandwich
Imagine a classic BLT only so much better, that's this pork belly sandwich: toasted sourdough slathered with sun-dried tomato mayonnaise then stacked high with rich, crispy edged pork belly, sweet tomato, tender lettuce and buttery avocado. Hungry yet?
Swiss Chard and Spinach Gnudi with Garlicky Tomato Sauce
My favorite part of ravioli is the filling - with this recipe it's JUST the filling - no pasta required. And you wouldn't think that just one clove of garlic could make a 'garlicky sauce,' but the fact that it's raw when it's blended with the tomatoes and olive oil permeates the sauce with a pleasant garlicky kick. Loosely based on a recipe from the book Glorious Vegetables of Italy by Domenica Marchetti .
Bucatini with Black Truffle Sauce (Bucatini Al Tartufo)
Because truffles can be expensive in the United States, you may want to use minced portobello mushroom in place of the truffles and then truffle paste, truffle oil or truffle butter to enhance the earthy flavor of the dish. This recipe is adapted from NPR - find the full article by clicking here:
Creamy Pappardelle with Radicchio and Walnuts
I've written this recipe to serve 2 people, but you can easily scale it to serve more.
Grilled Avocado Toast
This is the kind of recipe where the ingredient amounts will vary completely according to your tastes. The amounts here are a suggestion, but feel free to switch it up any way you like. Of course the recipe is easily scaled for a few or a crowd. Don’t smash your avocados too far ahead or they’ll turn brown. You can add a bit of lemon juice to avoid this, but it will change the flavor of the toasts. (If you do this let me know how it tastes.)