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.
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Brie-Stuffed Fried Zucchini Blossoms
Wow, holy mackerel, these FRIED ZUCCHINI BLOSSOMS STUFFED WITH BRIE are the most magical, amazing things I have ever put in my mouth. You fry the zucchini blossoms in a light beer batter and either simply serve them with a little bit of flaky salt, or there’s an option for you to pop a slice of brie in the middle of the blossom and get some really amazing savory, funky, cheesy flavor from it.
…Cauliflower Marbella
Inspired by chicken marbella from The Silver Palate, here is a vegetarian version of chicken marbella, using roasted cauliflower. It is sweet, salty and has some agrodolce vibes — sooo yummy!
…Gjelina Spring Toast with Burrata and Mint Pesto
Inspired by Gjelina in Venice, CA, here’s a flatbread with a springy mint pesto and burrata. It’s the perfect spring toast idea.
…spicy cucumber salad with homemade 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 of chili oil, I’ve included a quick recipe for homemade chili oil here for you too.
this is my favorite snack right now – it’s cool, crunchy, warmly spicy, and umami all in one bite. there are a lot of over-complicated recipes for chinese-style spicy cucumber salad out there, but it really doesn’t need to be so complex.
…green goddess potato salad (paleo, whole30, vegan options)
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!
sweet-and-sour roasted brussels sprouts (paleo, vegetarian)
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
loaded mexican sweet potato fries (air fryer)
I’m totally on an air fryer kick right now. As a self-proclaimed fry addict, my new air fryer has been a game changer. I love sweet potato fries and also love Mexican-inspired flavors; these loaded Mexican sweet potato fries are reminiscent of elotes and are just amazing. The chipotle-lime crema is crack. The cotija on top adds a salty note. Hope you devour these loaded Mexican sweet potato fries at your next party!!
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Air Fryer Garlic Fries
This recipe for home 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. I actually used frozen shoestring potatoes — it’s a quick fix and great option for home-cooked french fries.
…good for you spicy sweet potato soup
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 potato soup as a quick breakfast (serious!), or appetizer for any meal. This Instant Pot version of spicy sweet potato soup is good for you and delicious, too.
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 be really good, but if you’re trying to cut carbs, cauliflower rice is a great option and is surprisingly delicious with the grapes + tarragon. It’s an unexpected use of grapes, too!
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summer panzanella
here is a completely easy Panzanella recipe that is all about seasonal, farmer’s market produce. with heirloom tomatoes and crusty bread, some cucumber, herbs, and a little burrata on top, this summer Panzanella will make your heart sing.
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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 za’atar heirloom tomato 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.
spicy roasted romanesco
Raw romanesco is beautiful, and spicy roasted romaneso, is delicious! inspired by the blasted broccoli at Seattle’s Black Bottle, this is a spicy roasted romanesco – romanesco is cooked quickly at a high heat, and then dressed with olive oil, garlic, and red pepper.
grilled artichokes
If you’re trying to figure out how to cook an artichoke, make these tender and smoky grilled artichokes served with a lemon-cumin aioli. These grilled artichokes, especially, offer a smoky and tender summer appetizer.
sauteed ramps
ramps: the ultimate symbol of hipster seasonal vegetable obsession or delightful wonder of the spring months? both, i propose. ramps are a member of the allium family and are an elusive vegetable that shows up for just a few weeks at the farmers’ market, and are legitimately delicious and a thrill to find. while there are an abundance of ramps recipes, to enjoy their flavor at their peak, i’d suggest just simply sauteed ramps in a ripping hot pan and top with fruity olive oil and flaky salt.
