This is a super simple side dish recipe. It’s grilled zucchini with ricotta, olive oil, vinegar, salt, and pepper. That’s it! Make this easy zucchini side dish when you’re looking for a low carb/keto side dish or when you have way too much zucchini at home.
Category: vegetables
Melt-In-Your-Mouth Braised Potatoes
These braised baby new potatoes are tender, melt-in-your-mouth, dead-easy to make and versatile in so many ways. I love to make these braised baby new potatoes and serve as a side dish with chicken, or as part of a nicoise salad, with a fried egg on top, or on their own as a snack.
Panzanella with heirloom tomatoes and rustic bread
Here is a totally easy Panzanella recipe that is all about seasonal, farmer’s market produce. With heirloom tomatoes and crusty bread, toss in some cucumber, herbs, and a little burrata on top, this summer Panzanella recipe will make your heart sing.
Brie-Stuffed Fried Zucchini Blossoms
Here’s a recipe for fried zucchini blossoms, stuffed with brie cheese. You fry the zucchini blossoms in a light beer batter and either simply serve them with a little bit of flaky salt. This appetizer recipe is very elegant and fancy with extremely minimal effort.
Roasted Cauliflower with Plums and Olives
Inspired by the chicken Marbella dish from The Silver Palate, here is a recipe for Roasted Cauliflower with Plums and Olives. Roasted cauliflower is so hearty and delicious, and the plums and olives + vinaigrette in the recipe add a lot of sweet and sour vibes. Make this vegetarian cauliflower recipe at your next dinner… Continue reading Roasted Cauliflower with Plums and Olives
Gjelina Spring Burrata and Mint Pesto Toast
Inspired by Gjelina in Venice, CA, here’s a flatbread with a springy mint pesto and burrata, it’s the perfect spring toast idea. Light and simple with the right mix of ingredients gives this flatbread a great flavor without being too overpowering.
Spicy Cucumber Salad with Chili Oil
This spicy cucumber salad recipe is crunchy and cool and spicy! It comes together so quickly and uses chili oil as its primary seasoning. This spicy cucumber salad recipe is a homemade take on a typical appetizer at Western Chinese restaurants, and will be your favorite snack too! And if you don’t have a jar… Continue reading Spicy Cucumber Salad with Chili Oil
Green Goddess Potato Salad
In anticipation of spring and all the wonderful vegetables, herbs and flavors re-emerging from the earth. Here’s a recipe for a green goddess potato salad that’s bursting with freshness. Make my green goddess dressing and marry that with new potatoes, asparagus, arugula and soft eggs — heaven!
Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Honey-Vinegar Sauce
Here’s a recipe for roasted brussels sprouts that’s sweet, tart, tangy and hot –a perfect brussels sprouts recipe for brussels sprouts haters! If you’re doing Paleo or are vegetarian, these honey-vinegar roasted brussels sprouts are totally friendly with those protocols.
Carrot-Ginger-Miso Dip/Dressing (vegan)
Here is a recipe for a carrot-ginger-miso dip that is just like the carrot and ginger dressing you get at Japanese restaurants! This multi-use dip/dressing/marinade has bright flavors from the ginger and carrot, and savory and tangy flavors from the miso and rice vinegar. If you’re looking for a vegan dip idea, try this out!
Loaded Air Fryer Sweet Potato Fries
These air fryer sweet potato fries are loaded with Mexican flavors. Simply make some basic air fryer sweet potato fries, then top with an insanely delicious chipotle-lime crema, cotija, and cilantro. Hope you devour these at your next party!!
Air Fryer Garlic Herb French Fries
This recipe for homemade french fries uses an air fryer — my new favorite gizmo!!! These garlic herb french fries are a healthier option when you’re a) not trying to do the whole deep-fried thing and b) happen to have a hankering for fries at want to figure out how to do them at home.… Continue reading Air Fryer Garlic Herb French Fries
Spicy Sweet Potato Puree
Here’s a recipe for a sweet potato soup that is so easy to make. It’s just dump-and-go in an Instant Pot, followed by a quick whiz in a blender to bring it all together. Using sweet potatoes, onion, bone broth, and spices, it’s light and warming at the same time. You’ll love this spicy sweet… Continue reading Spicy Sweet Potato Puree
Cauliflower Rice Salad with Grapes, Cucumber, and Tarragon
Here’s a cauliflower rice salad recipe lightened up and made Whole30/Paleo. This cauliflower rice salad with grapes, cucumber, and tarragon recipe is perfect for a summer potluck or cookout. The flavors only improve in time as the raw cauliflower absorbs the flavors. This recipe, of course, can be made with Israeli couscous or rice and… Continue reading Cauliflower Rice Salad with Grapes, Cucumber, and Tarragon
Za’atar Heirloom Tomato Tart
Here is a recipe for a summer heirloom tomato tart, made with puff pastry, goat cheese, beautiful heirloom tomatoes, and topped with za’atar spice. This tart is a celebration of summer and so beautiful! The za’atar adds herby, salty flavors on top of the tart tomato, tangy goat cheese, and flaky, sweet puff pastry.
Roasted Romanesco – Spicy and Hearty
Raw romanesco is beautiful, and spicy roasted romanesco is delicious! Here is a recipe for a spicy roasted romanesco. Romanesco is cooked quickly at high heat, and then dressed with olive oil, garlic, and red pepper.
How to Grill Artichokes
If you’re trying to figure out how to cook an artichoke, follow this recipe and you’re guaranteed to have a tender and smoky grilled artichoke for dinner. Served with a lemon-cumin aioli for an extra treat. These grilled artichokes, especially, offer a perfect smoky and tender summer appetizer.
Sauteed Ramps
Here’s a recipe for sauteed ramps. To enjoy their flavor at their peak, I love to just simply sautee ramps in a ripping hot pan and top with fruity olive oil and flaky salt.