Welcome to the Week of Salads, where we’re breaking the sacred salad rulebook! Instead of cold greens, we’re pan-warming our way to culinary glory with an extravagant mix of olives, grapes, and blue cheese. If you cannot find it, forget the escarole; hearty lettuce works just fine for this warm salad adventure. Bon appétit!
Tag: Meal
Sweet Potato + Chipotle Soup
Feeling chilly? This sweet potato and chipotle soup will warm you up faster than you can say, “Surprise! A sweet potato chunk!” With just a few ingredients and a dash of patience, you’ll create a light yet flavor-packed dish that pairs perfectly with sourdough and roasted cauliflower. Soup’s on!
Chicken Salad + Grapes
Who knew chicken salad could be as flexible as a yoga routine? Ok, maybe not my yoga routine. Swap mayo for Greek yogurt, toss in whatever veggies and nuts lurking in the fridge, and you’ve got a masterpiece! Add grapes for sweetness and crunch, and serve it however you fancy—just don’t blame me if it disappears fast!
Chickpea Salad
This chickpea salad is the perfect make-ahead meal for a smooth week. It’s versatile: serve it alone, over greens, or in a sandwich. The balanced blend of chickpeas, fresh herbs, and red wine vinegar creates a delightful flavor. Pro tip: Soak red onions in cold water to reduce their sharpness. Enjoy this refreshing dish any time of day!
Rice Bowls with Steak & Chimichurri Sauce
Indulge in a perfect Date Night In with sizzling steak and zesty chimichurri sauce. Elevate your evening with cozy lighting, soothing music, and a mouth-watering meal. The tender steak, flavorful rice, and vibrant chimichurri will keep you coming back for more. It’s a recipe for romance or a delightful family dinner! Happy Searing!
Wedge Salad
As the weather gets warm each year, a crisp cold salad feels supremely refreshing. At our house this spring/summer of 2022, we owned the tradition of the Wedge Salad. Serving this many times and looking forward expanding it’s possibilities each time with the changing seasons. Typically iceberg lettuce is not our go to for salads,…
Roasted Cauliflower Nachos
They say that necessity is the mother of invention. If I believe that to be true – then our necessity was needing to eat dinner and the invention began with wanting cauliflower and seeing a half full jar of queso sauce and the idea of cauliflower nachos was born. I fully know that I’m not…
Caprese Lamb Burger
For over a decade, the traditional caprese flavor combo has been a favorite in our household. It doesn’t matter if it’s the straight-up caprese salad or it’s baked counterpart on a margherita pizza, there is an unmistakably wonderful balance of fresh mozzarella, fresh basil and sliced tomatoes drizzled with extra virgin olive oil and sprinkled…
Zucchini Lamb Burgers with Celery Slaw
I had grown up knowing that the all American cheese burger was an irreplaceable trademark of summer. Over the last 20-30 years, I’ve seen (and/or created) burgers that are made from so much more than the all beef patty with cheese. There are burgers made of pork, lamb and even salmon; burgers topped with bacon…
Seared Sirloin with Red Chimichuri
As the seasons turn to spring and summer (or in this year’s case, from winter direct to hot summer, then back to winter), I get excited for the thought of fresh herbs and grilled meats…and of course, something new. As Eric and I were talking the other day and listing out items for dinners for…
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