Lemon Marinated Tortellini, Basil & Tomato Skewers
These Lemon Marinated Tortellini, Basil & Tomato Skewers are very easy to make and perfect for a summer party.
- Prep: 20 mins
- Cook: 5 mins
- Yields: Makes 20 skewers
Baby Zucchini Sautéed with Garlic & Balsamic
People love baby versions of vegetables. This Baby Zucchini Sautéed with Garlic & Balsamic is quick, easy and very flavorful.
- Prep: 30 mins
- Cook: 5 mins
- Yields: 4 Servigs
Smoked Olives
My sister-in-law Rhonda brought us these smoked olives from the Suffolk Smokehouse and Deli in the UK. People go crazy for them. They go great with cocktails, beer, and wine.
- Prep: 5 mins
- Cook: 45 mins
- Yields: Makes 3 cups
Artichoke-Dill Dressing
Marinated artichokes kicks this dressing up a notch. This Artichoke-Dill Dressing has many uses - crostini, potato salad, dip, dressing, etc. The possibilities are endless.
- Prep: 5 mins
- Yields: Makes 1 cup
Toasted Farro & Asparagus Salad
Toasted Farro & Asparagus Salad is a delicious way to eat asparagus, it’s great for a weekday lunch. Farro is a food composed of the grains of certain wheat species. Because it contains more fiber than other popular grains like rice or even quinoa, farro might have even more positive benefits when it comes to digestion and cardiovascular health. It's also exceptionally high in protein for a grain and supplies more than 10 different vitamins and minerals.
- Prep: 15 mins
- Cook: 35 mins
- Yields: 4 Servings
Southwest Chicken Salad
This Southwestern Chicken Salad is so easy to throw together using a store-bought rotisserie chicken. The dressing is sweet and tangy and made by mixing equal parts ranch dressing with your favorite bbq sauce.
- Prep: 15 mins
- Yields: 4 Servings
Sautéed String Beans with Garlic
These Sautéed String Beans with Garlic are from Din Tai Fung, which is a restaurant originating in Taiwan, specializing in xiaolongbao (steamed dumplings). They have branches in Japan, the US, South Korea, Singapore, China, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Malaysia, Australia, and Thailand. It was named one of the top ten restaurants in the world by The New York Times on January 17, 1993. Everything they serve is amazing. The string beans are like no other, crispy, yet tender and silky.
- Prep: 20 mins
- Cook: 10 mins
- Yields: 4 Servings
Pork Piccata with Lemon and Capers
This Pork Piccata with Lemon and Capers is a twist on the chicken piccata. The lemon juice and white wine really brightened up the flavor of the pork, the butter adds a richness and the capers add a little more flavor. It's easy enough for a weeknight, elegant enough for a dinner party.
- Prep: 15 mins
- Cook: 30 mins
- Yields: 8 Servings
Ikea Swedish Meatballs with Cream Sauce
The largest IKEA in the United States just opened in Los Angeles. It’s absolutely massive. They almost need to put in a trolley! This is about their iconic Swedish meatballs and the beauty of it is that you can buy them frozen after you buy your GRÖNKULLA, FLÄRDFULL, SMÖRBOLL and (I always buy) their paper napkins. I know a lot of people that do not live near an IKEA, so here is a recipe to make them yourself.
- Prep: 30 mins
- Cook: 30 mins
- Yields: 4 - 6 Servings
Roasted Shrimp with Indian Spices
My favorite way to cook shrimp is roasting it in the oven, which delivers amazing flavor for very little effort. This vibrant and colorful Roasted Shrimp with Indian Spices has a ton of flavor and a nice spicy kick.
- Prep: 35 mins
- Cook: 10 mins
- Yields: 4 - 6 Servings











