This dish just screams summer, am I right? Juicy watermelon, fresh basil, creamy burrata – all the good stuff. The panzanella is delicious on its own, but would be great as a side dish alongside grilled chicken, steak or fish.
I know this isn’t the most ‘summer’ dish, but I would gladly eat it year-round. I mean, what’s not to love – fork-tender, 4-hour braised short rib, creamy ricotta drizzled with olive oil and a sprinkling of flaky sea salt and cracked black pepper…need I continue? This pasta dish is definitely hearty, but serve it alongside some salad and it balances out, right?!
With these recent sweltering hot days, nothing’s more refreshing than a big glass of frosé. I’ve often ordered the drink at restaurants, but I never realized how easy it was to make it at home. Seriously, so easy! There’s no doubt this drink will be a hit at your summer gatherings.
If you’re still in need of a cocktail idea for 4th of July tomorrow, I’ve got you covered. This blueberry mojito is ALL you need. It’s fruity, refreshing and dangerously delicious. Highly recommend!
These bars are the best of both worlds – brownies and chocolate chip cookies AKA brookies! They’re stacked with Ghirardelli triple fudge brownies, homemade chocolate chip cookies and salty pretzels. If you know me well, you know I’m not a big fan of chocolate, so to be honest, I didn’t even eat one of these. I more so made them for my husband and family because after all, there are some people in this world who enjoy chocolate. :-) From their reactions, I can confirm these brookies were an absolute hit and devoured very quickly.
Growing up, Butterfinger candy bars were one of my favorites and still hold that top spot today. These cookies are loaded with ALL the Butterfingers and crunchy peanut butter. Honestly, the dream flavor combo. Make these ASAP and I promise they’ll be gobbled up in no time!
This Mexican street corn is sure to be a summer BBQ staple. It’s ridiculously easy to make and packed with flavor – the charred corn and tangy crema combo is mouthwateringly good. I could easily eat this as a main dish, but it’s fabulous as a side dish alongside some tacos, burgers, hotdogs, you name it.
When I’ve had a really long work day, there’s nothing I want more than a quick, easy and delicious dinner. And if carbs are involved, that’s a bonus. This creamy sun-dried tomato pasta his all the marks and makes enough for a whole family. Even though I was only cooking this dish for me and my husband, I wasn’t complaining because I was able to devour the leftovers for a couple days. :-)
If you’re in need of a quick and easy meal, I’ve got you covered with this shrimp and squash pilaf. All of the components are delicious on their own, but even better when combined. This post is particularly special because three beloved grandmas contributed in some way – from the pilaf portion of the recipe to the serving spoons to the lace runner. Thank you Pat, Mary Lou and Maxine for contributing to my post!
Grilling season officially kicks off this weekend, which means these balsamic-marinated grilled artichokes should definitely be on the menu. I’m at a loss for words trying to explain how delicious these artichokes are, so you’ll just have to try them yourself. :) I highly recommend squeezing some charred lemon on top and dipping the leaves into pesto aioli – a winning combo!
