This easy-baked brie is irresistibly melty and topped with jammy sun-dried tomatoes, a hint of garlic, toasted pine nuts, and fresh basil for a simple but impressive but effortless entertaining appetizer everyone will love. It’s proven that everyone at the party loves a cheese board. It’s the centerpiece of nibbles and […]
This ratatouille recipe is a rainbow of fresh, peak-harvest veggies like tomatoes, eggplant, peppers, and squash with fragrant herbs that are cooked down to a hearty, savory stew that makes for the coziest, most satisfying meal. I have several classic French recipes in my repertoire, like French onion soup, coq au vin, beef […]
This easy roasted red pepper hummus can be whipped up in just 10 minutes for a flavorful and healthy snack, appetizer, or condiment that elevates sandwiches, salads, and more. Homemade hummus is one of those things that is such a game-changer. Not only is it cheaper to make your own, […]
Busy weeknights call for simple recipes that can be pulled together in a flash, and nothing’s simpler than a basic, homemade basil pesto pasta recipe that even a kid can make and clean up after too. Every summer, when my garden is overflowing with basil I get busy making jars of my favorite homemade […]
This shrimp scampi recipe makes easy appear elegant with large shrimp bathed in a garlicky, lemony butter sauce dished up as an appetizer or served as a main with pasta, zucchini noodles, or over rice. At first glance, this shrimp scampi dish looks downright decadent. But in reality, it’s the […]
There’s no reason summer grilling should be limited to just meats and burgers. Bring on the tomatoes, garlicky French bread, basil, and melted bread cheese or halloumi for my Grilled Caprese Skewers with balsamic glaze. This summer my goal is to keep things simple. That’s why I’ll be posting more […]