One pan meals are such a cinch, and this one is no exception. A little bit of prep with the veggies and herbs, pop it in the oven and viola! Less dishes is always and plus and having the time to clean the kitchen while the dish cooks in the oven makes me so happy when I am plating my meals. Not only is this dish nice and simple, it’s packed with flavor! Don’t be thrown by the multi ingredient ...
Buffalo Cauliflower with Creamy Gorgonzola Dressing
Let's be honest: there are some dishes that just can't be duplicated or “made healthy.” For me, one of those dishes is buffalo hot wings. I love a good wing -- I’m partial to the flats and can expertly finish one in one bite! And while they do offer a good amount of protein, deep fried chicken skin tossed in butter and hot sauce is not the healthiest choice. That being said, I want to preface ...
White Chicken Chili
It’s that time of year! Time to dust off the crock pot and whip up some easy recipes. While I always associate the crock pot with cold weather, I do live in Atlanta and even though it’s officially Fall, it’s definitely NOT cold. I’m not sure why I don’t use the crock pot year round though! Not only is it the easiest way to meal prep, it’s a great way to cut down on heat in the kitchen! I ...
Bloody Mary Mix
We’re very particular about our Bloody Marys in my family. Since I can remember, every holiday or family get together my grandfather would stand at the kitchen island, while everyone else whirled around from pot to pan from the stove to the sink cooking and back. Stoically, Boppy would calmly mix the tomato juice, with Worcestershire, olive juice, fresh squeezed lemons and just the right amount of ...
Strawberry Mignonette
There is nothing that reminds me of summer and the beach more than raw oysters! While I love the salty, briny little bivalves, I like them best with toppings. Sometimes the saltine with a touch of cocktail sauce is all I need, but when I’m feeling fancy I’ll whip up a mignonette! Traditionally mignonette is made with red wine vinegar, shallots, and pepper. This makes for a beautiful flavor ...
Summer Salad of Sugar Snap Peas, Corn, and Tomatoes
Finally the heat has arrived and Atlanta is having some great weather! For me that means it’s grilling season. Honestly I grill year 'round, but it’s more fun to sit out on your porch when the weather is nice, sipping a glass of wine and grilling dinner. Recently, I was making BBQ chicken and I decided to make a fresh and simple sugar snap pea salad to go along with it. Another great reason ...
Mongolian Beef + Zucchini Noodles
This dish is fantastic, and honestly not too difficult. It may use some ingredients you don’t have in your fridge, but after tasting this you’ll want to keep these ingredients stocked! This was my first time using Thai chili sauce, I’m now border line obsessed! It’s sweet and tangy and packs in some heat! I see myself using this regularly. Sesame oil is a great staple for sauces or dressings, and ...
Mediterranean Bowl
Bowls are definitely one of my favorite food trends! It is a great way to eat all the flavors and foods you enjoy, with a little less guilt. While there is no one way to make a bowl, there are a few guidelines I like to follow. Use lots of color! With any meal I try to make as much color as possible on my plate. The sweet potato and roasted peppers really give a pop of vibrant color, while ...
Pear + Prosciutto Appetizer
I love to host people, whether it be for a long weekend or just for a couple glasses of wine. It always excites me, and I want everything to be perfect. For me the greatest compliment is hearing that my friends have enjoyed my hospitality!! When hosting, I feel it's my job to make everyone comfortable. I try to anticipate the needs of my guests so that there's no stress -- just great ...
Fish Tacos with Sweet and Spicy Pear Slaw
Pears are a fruit that I often forget about when shopping at the store. I always get apples, oranges, and sometimes berries (so basic), but I rarely buy pears! Pears. Are. Delicious. They have such a nice velvety texture and they are so juicy and sweet, but not too sweet! I figured a pear slaw would be a perfect dish to highlight how great they are! And what better use of slaw than on top of fish ...
