I just learned how to make grilled corn on the cob and it’s the best thing ever! This is definitely the easiest way to prepare corn, and I have been making it at least once a week since summer started. One of the benefits of living in the Midwest is that corn is plentiful and (read more)
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Garlic Parmesan Grilled Potatoes
On hot summer days, I like to cook complete meals on the grill. These Garlic Parmesan Grilled Potatoes are a perfect compliment to grilled meat or seafood, and the preparation time is only a few minutes. The potatoes really soak up the flavor from the garlic parmesan dressing they are cooked in, and it’s the (read more)
Sriracha Grilled Cauliflower with Whipped Feta
The craziest thing happened recently. It was a Friday, and the first time Charles and I were both at home in Chicago on a weekend in 6 weeks. We decided to mark the occasion with a low-key date night at Soho House. I put on a dress and as soon as I was ready I (read more)
Elote Casserole
This Elote Casserole is a spin on my favorite Mexican street food. Elotes combine the fresh flavor of corn on the cob with creamy cheese, zesty lime, and a touch of spice. I love elotes so much that I might be guilty of ordering only elotes when I am walking by one of my favorite (read more)
Pesto Pasta Salad
I love pasta salad, but I am not a fan of pasta salad made with mayonnaise. It’s just too heavy, and a food with a lot of mayonnaise is the last thing I want to be eating on a hot summer day. This Pesto Pasta Salad replaces the mayonnaise with pesto and it’s a delicious (read more)
Shopska Salad (Balkan Salad)
I think that I ate Shopska Salad (also known as Balkan Salad) nearly every day while I was in the Balkans. I first discovered it in Serbia, and I loved how light and refreshing it is in comparison to the large portions of hearty meats served in Serbia. The salad is filled with fresh seasonal (read more)
Parmesan Prosciutto Brussels Sprouts
This recipe for roasted Parmesan Prosciutto Brussels Sprouts is a step up from your usual brussels sprouts. Instead of just drizzling with olive oil and seasoning with salt and pepper, this recipe involves smothering quartered brussels sprouts with garlic, butter, parmesan, salt, and pepper before roasting the sprouts low and slow until they begin to (read more)
The Easiest Way to Cook Asparagus
Asparagus is one of my favorite vegetables, and today I am sharing the easiest way to prepare asparagus. This recipe takes just 10 minutes from start to finish, making it the perfect vegetable side dish to serve on a busy weeknight. Plus, asparagus is high in dietary fiber, vitamin A, vitamin C, and other nutrients. (read more)
Steakhouse Style Twice Baked Potatoes
Yesterday I shared my recipe for Filet Mignon with a Garlic Mustard Sauce and today I am sharing the perfect side dish to accompany it: Steakhouse Style Twice Baked Potatoes! This is the perfect meal to serve on Valentine’s Day, and it’s a way to avoid the crazy restaurant crowds while recreating the steakhouse experience (read more)
The Best Garlic Bread (and fun ways to serve it)
Did you know that you can make delicious garlic bread in just about 5 minutes?! It’s the perfect side to serve with pasta since it tastes even better when slathered in tomato sauce. Last night I used this recipe to make garlic bread to accompany the zucchini noodles in bolognese sauce that we ate for (read more)