In my humble opinion (IMHO), there’s nothing better than a big, comforting bowl of pasta. If you’re feeling down or just really, really hungry, it’s sure to cheer you up and fill you up. This creamy Calabrian chili bolognese is one of my favorite pastas I’ve made in a while. It’s full of flavor with just the right amount of heat from the Calabrian chilis. Although I made way too much for two people, let’s be honest, it was gone in just a couple days.
This roast beef sandwich may seem simple, but don’t let that fool you – it’s packed with flavor and beyond delicious. In my opinion, the pickled red onions are really what take this sandwich over the top. I could honestly eat them by the handful. As we head into summer, this would be the perfect sandwich to bring to a picnic, lunch by the beach or pool – you name it!
I’m finally sharing my favorite fruit trifle AKA one of the easiest and most delicious desserts. This trifle holds a special place in my heart because my mom always made it for us growing up – and I’m still obsessed with it to this day. You can serve the trifle in a large glass bowl instead of individual mason jars, but the jars are very Covid-friendly. :-)
How cool is this deconstructed French onion soup?! The onions are packed with flavor and are so easy to make. My parents recently visited family in Ohio and during their trip, they had dinner at one of my aunt and uncle’s friend’s houses. Their friend made smoked and roasted Vidalia onions that everyone absolutely loved. Over Mother’s Day weekend, my mom and I decided to recreate the onions but instead, turn them into deconstructed French onion soup – because you really can’t go wrong when bread and cheese are involved. I gotta tell you, these onions were a game changer. Drop everything you’re doing and go make them!
These mini empanadas are addicting. And since they’re so small, you can eat as many as you want…right? The filling packs a punch with the kick of the United Harvest chorizo and is delicious inside the crispy, yet pillowy fried dough. These make for a perfect appetizer, side dish, or entrée. Serve alongside your sauce of choice, but I prefer and recommend a vinegar-based dipping sauce!
Happy Cinco de Mayo! I can’t think of a better way to celebrate than with this marinated United Harvest outside skirt steak aka carne asada. The meat was so incredibly juicy and flavorful. I honestly lost count of how many pieces I ate while cutting the meat. The carne asada is delicious on its own alongside rice and beans, or you can add it to a charred corn tortilla with cilantro and onion. Either way, it’s sure to be a winner!
A burger a day keeps the doctor away, right? As I’m sure I’ve already expressed, I’m a sucker for a smashburger, but I decided to switch it up a bit. This gourmet burger of sorts is stacked with arugula, caramelized onions, jarlsberg cheese, homemade mustard aioli and United Harvest organic grass-fed, grass-finished ground beef. The beef is so juicy and flavorful and really takes this burger to the next level. These were gobbled up in no time!
With spring in full swing, there’s no better way to celebrate the season than with this delicious, vibrant and healthy salad. It’s packed with arugula, quinoa, asparagus, peas, bell pepper, toasted slivered almonds, pecorino romano…the list goes on! The salad is finished off with a simple lemon vinaigrette, and can be topped with grilled chicken or left as a vegetarian dish.
Is there anything better than warm, gooey cookies fresh out of the oven? The answer: probably not! Growing up, my mom and grandma always made these oatmeal raisin cookies – which are actually one of my great grandmother’s recipes – and they’ve become a family favorite over the years. The recipe calls to soak the raisins for one hour prior to baking, and I think it makes all the difference. Dunk the warm cookies into a cold glass of milk and it’s sure to put a smile on your face!
At this point, I’m convinced there’s nothing the air fryer can’t do. I got the InstantPot air fryer lid this past Christmas and don’t think I realized how much I’d actually use the device. We’ve air fried everything from these incredibly delicious and simple onion rings to zucchini crisps to panko-parmesan crusted chicken to crispy chicken wings…the list goes on. These air fryer onion rings are the perfect game day food, appetizer or side dish. We gobbled them up in no time!