tuna burgers with sriracha aioli and miso slaw
these grilled tuna burgers with sriracha aioli and miso slaw have quickly become one of my family’s favorite dinners. we love to grill out on the weekends, and we of course love regular burgers with mama’s coleslaw. but, sometimes you want to change it up, and these have proven an incredibly yummy way to do just that. next time you’re craving a burger, try these out! then, comment to let me know if you love them as much as we do!!
warm brussels sprout caesar salad
palm beach has a couple of restaurants that offer a warm brussels sprout caesar salad (namely buccan and hmf at the breakers), and they are SO delicious. i had to set off and figure out how to make this at home!
cauliflower mash
who needs regular, standard ole mashed potatoes when you can have cauliflower mash?! cauliflower mash is MUCH simpler to make than the real thing, and it has MUCH fewer calories. now you’re thinking yeah, so it’s simpler and lighter, but how does it taste? this cauli mash literally taste amazing; my husband swears it’s even better than the real thing. now go eat a big, guilt-free, delicious heap!
popovers with strawberry butter
because popovers with strawberry butter are so freaking delicious, i never attempted making them because i figured they had to be complicated! the puffing up in the oven reminds me of a soufflé, so I naturally thought that popovers would also require all kinds of technique. it turns out that popovers are crazy easy! this recipe calls for only 5 ingredients!! all it really requires is some mixing, waiting, pouring, and baking; that’s it! try them for yourself and you will see 🙂
mexican caesar salad
this mexican caesar salad is so easy that you can put it together in literally about 15 minutes (can you tell that’s a theme with me?)! it’s a great accompaniment to tacos, quesadillas, empanadas, enchiladas, etc. you can top it with whatever protein you have around (taco meat to turn it into a different variation of my chicken taco salad would be great!), or just eat it on its own. if you love regular caesar salad, then you will love this cheesy, nutty, herby twist with a kick!
simple lemon & parmesan kale salad
this simple lemon & parmesan kale salad is so good & so easy to make. if you don’t like kale because you think it’s too tough and hard to eat, think again! the trick lies in massaging the kale to make it more tender, and the lemony, garlicky olive oil with parmesan cheese makes it oh so good. it’s a perfect & easy weeknight side dish, or you could throw some salmon or chicken on top to make it a main course. yum!
sweet potato fries (baked!)
I love sweet potato fries, and i love baked sweet potato fries even more! who wants to fry anything at home? not only is it fattening, but cleaning a fryer and dealing with oil splattering all over the kitchen is really not my idea of a good time. for these reasons, I prefer to bake them; the seasonings and easy clean-up will make you forget all about the extra oil!
mama’s coleslaw
I don’t particularly love coleslaw (or “slaw” in the south), but I always loved my mom’s recipe. I added a little dijon to give it a kick, but this really is some delicious stuff. even if you don’t think you’re a coleslaw fan, give it a try–I think you’ll be pleasantly surprised!
ultimate guacamole
just in time for cinco de mayo tomorrow–whip up some of this ultimate guacamole, bring along some tortilla chips, and start counting all of your new friends who want you back next year.
baked parmesan truffle fries
these baked parmesan truffle fries are so delicious; you won’t even know they’re healthy! cutting them into thin strips allows the oven to really crisp them up. this way, you get all the crunch without all the fat that comes with frying. it is truly a cathartic experience when they come out of the oven, piping hot, and the smell hits your nose as you sprinkle the pan with fresh parmesan and truffle oil. mmmmmm. with fries this flavorful, you don’t even need the ketchup (but of course, ketchup-a-holics like myself might want it anyway..). enjoy!
