basil vinaigrette pasta salad
INGREDIENTS 1 box pasta (I use gluten free jovial fusilli) 5oz arugula 1/2 cup sun dried tomatoes, chopped Fresh basil Fresh chives, chopped (optional) For the basil vinaigrette 2-3 cups fresh basil (I use 1 bunch) 1 lemon, zest & juice 1 small shallot, roughly chopped 1/3 cup olive oil, more as needed 1 […]
grilled veg with herb vinaigrette
INGREDIENTS for the veggies: 1 zucchini, sliced diagonally into thick rounds 1 yellow squash, sliced into thick rounds 1 bell pepper, cut into large chunks 1 red onion, cut into wedges 1 pint cherry tomatoes 1 small head of broccoli, cut into florets with a flat surface for direct contact to the grill olive oil […]
chorizo x beef meatballs
INGREDIENTS for the meatballs: 1/2 pound ground chorizo 1/2 pound ground beef 1 shallot, finely chopped 1 large garlic clove, finely chopped or grated 1/4 cup shredded cheddar 1 egg 1 tablespoon chopped parsley 1 tablespoon chopped cilantro 1/2 teaspoon salt fresh black pepper for the zhug sauce: 1/2 cup cilantro 1/2 cup parsley […]
watermelon margarita
INGREDIENTS 1/2 cup watermelon, cubed 4 oz tequila 4 oz fresh lime juice 2 teaspoons agave nectar, optional if you like a sweeter drink (just omit if you don’t have or use honey)
classic pesto pasta
INGREDIENTS 4 cups basil leaves 2 cloves garlic, peeled 1/2 cup walnuts 1/2 cup parmesan cheese or pecorino romano, grated 1 lemon, zest and juice 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes 1/2 cup olive oil salt and pepper Your favorite pasta (this is my favorite gluten free brand)