I shared a recipe for addicting tzatziki sauce – aka that insanely delicious, tangy yogurt sauce on gyros and kebabs and anything Greek – in the first year of this blog. Aside from the hilariously awful yellow photos, that recipe has held up for years, and it’s our summertime go-to for everything from grilled meats
Side Dishes
Slow Cooker Adobo Refried Beans
You know how I love adding chipotle to everything because it’s the perfect secret weapon of sweet-spicy-smokiness? Well, we’re putting it in homemade refried beans, because we deserve it.
One-Pot Couscous with Burst Tomatoes
Buttery toasted couscous studded with sweet cherry tomatoes might just be the side dish that literally goes with everything. Steak?
Mushroom Carbonara with Goat Cheese Polenta
Who says we have to limit carbonara to pasta? Mushrooms + bacon + parmesan are a powerhouse of flavor and the perfect way to wrap up winter comfort food!
Slow Cooker Bourbon Caramelized Onions
Caramelized onions are one of my favorite additions to almost any meal. Pizza, burgers, even soups all become richer, deeper, better when topped with naturally sweet onions.
Sous Vide Paneer Cheese
Paneer cheese is what makes Indian favorites like saag paneer and paneer curries so incredibly delicious! It’s almost a crumbly, extra-dense version of ricotta, milk-sweet and perfect for soaking up all the flavors in sauce.
Friendsgiving: Maple Balsamic Roasted Veggies
I’m just in love with the beautiful jewel tones of these veggies! Everything comes together so nicely when your food doubles as table decoration.
Friendsgiving: Garlic Parmesan Mashed Potatoes & Vegetarian Gravy
Great mashed potatoes are an absolute Thanksgiving requirement for me, and my favorite way to take them over-the-top is with a whole head of roasted garlic and a big handful of salty parmesan! Roasted garlic is right up there with browned butter as one of the very best ways to give any dish an extra
Traditional Oyster Stuffing
We’re hauling right into November to start planning the biggest food holiday of the year! This is my tried-and-true favorite Thanksgiving dish, the only one that has a place on our table every single year.
Oktoberfeast: Rotkohl (Red Cabbage)
Rotkohl may not be much to look at, but it’s one of my favorite cozy vegetable dishes! Red cabbage is slow-simmered with apple slices and sweet onion until everything marries together and turns bright purple.
