I recently tried this spice for the first time and I am hooked! Gochugaru is a coarsely ground Korean chili powder (similar to crushed red pepper flakes in texture). It’s traditionally made from sun-dried peppers without the seeds, giving it a slightly sweet flavor. This buttery, garlicky and spicy sauce is perfect with shrimp! Serve … Gochugaru Shrimp
This weekend we went to go pick out some pumpkins for the front porch and ended up getting a whole variety of squash (and apples) at the farmers market. Delicata squash is one of my favorite kinds because it’s relatively easy to slice and you can eat the peel. Serve this with any roasted or … Roasted Squash with Browned Butter and Crispy Sage
Pizza and tacos are two of my absolute favorite foods (I’m sure most of you can agree). This pizza is the best of both worlds! I decided to go the vegetarian route with this one – highlighting sweet corn and tomatoes which are at their peak of freshness right now. If you can’t find queso … Veggie Taco Pizza
Fresh garden tomatoes are wonderful this time of year – so sweet and juicy! One of my coworkers gave me some tomato and pepper plants a few months back and now they are finally ready to enjoy. Feel free to mix up the veggies based on what you have growing in your garden! Use this … Fresh Garden Salsa
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
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
As the holiday season approaches, I start to dream about what dishes to prepare and this will definitely be on one of my menus. Mushrooms always seem to be a love or hate type of food, but I encourage you to try these. The marsala wine adds a nice sweetness and the mushrooms pair nicely … Gruyere Risotto with Marsala Mushrooms
These skewers are such a crowd pleaser! They can be served as an appetizer or entree (served with rice and veggies). They are gluten-free and dairy-free as well, making them a fun and flavorful option for those who have dietary restrictions. If you have any leftover chicken and peanut sauce, they are wonderful stuffed in … Chicken Satay Skewers with Peanut Sauce
