Meatballs are one of my favorite meal prep items because they are super flavorful and reheat well. These meatballs are the perfect combo of sweet, sour and spicy. I recommend serving this over rice or rice noodles if you’re having it as a meal, but you could also serve this as a fun appetizer on … Pineapple Ginger Meatballs
Sweety drop peppers are small, tear-shaped peppers that originated from Peru. They have an amazing taste that is both sweet and sour. The pepper seed is a combo of a cherry pepper and jalapeno pepper, so these peppers also add a little spiciness without being overwhelming. They add wonderful flavor to this aioli! Hot, crispy … Crispy Potatoes with Sweety Drop Pepper Aioli
Deviled eggs are a favorite snack in our household. They are so flavorful and it’s easy to make them in a variety of ways. Sometimes I’ll set up a deviled egg bar where friends can garnish their eggs with a variety of toppings like capers, sundried tomatoes, fresh herbs, smoked salmon, crumbled cheeses, etc. These … Blue Cheese Deviled Eggs
Roasted veggies are so flavorful and easy to prepare. I particularly love broccoli and Brussels sprouts because they get a nice char and nuttiness when cooked in the oven. The parmesan cheese in this recipe adds another wonderful layer of nutty flavor and the lemon drizzle adds brightness and freshness. You can serve this with … Lemony Parmesan Roasted Broccoli and Brussels Sprouts
With the holidays behind us, I’m ready to incorporate some lighter meals into our weekly routine. This dish is on the table in less than 30 minutes, but tastes like it’s been stewing for hours. I served mine with white rice, but this would also be good with grits or zucchini noodles. Heat butter in … Shrimp Creole
I love following food trends and I recently read about Chili Crisp which is a spicy oil-based condiment most commonly used in Chinese cuisine, made by infusing oil with dried red chiles, fried garlic, shallots and ginger. Combining it with cream cheese, salty feta and sweet honey helps to balance all the flavors to create the … Chili Crisp Feta Dip
Puff pastry is one of my favorite ingredients to work with because it’s so versatile and delicious. The buttery, flaky crust on this galette pairs beautifully with the creamy fruit filling and toasty, crunchy almond crust. Serve this warm topped with vanilla ice cream or gelato, or simply dust with powdered sugar. Preheat oven to … Mixed Berry Almond Galette
Sometimes you just need some greens and I love buying fresh, locally grown lettuce. This salad is the perfect blend of sweet, salty and nutty and a great way to celebrate fall flavors. This will definitely be a salad we keep on repeat at our house. Serve this as a main dish or as a … Apple, Cheddar and Bacon Salad with Dijon-Maple Vinaigrette
Because I feel like my life involves a lot of cleaning up after myself in the kitchen, I highly appreciate a dinner that offers little mess. This meal is also minimal effort, as the oven does most of the work for you. The sweet and salty herb glaze on the pork tenderloin is so flavorful … Herbed Pork Tenderloin, Squash and Sweet Potato Sheet Pan Dinner
The holiday season is here and that means lots of delicious sweets. While pumpkin pie is the traditional dessert to serve, I like providing something more unique. The creamy lemon filling in this pie pairs beautifully with the gingersnap crust. The crystallized ginger whipped cream makes it extra special! Preheat oven to 350. Place gingersnaps … Lemon Pie with Gingersnap-Walnut Crust
