The Bold Appetite

If you ask me, there are a few things that make a great mac and cheese. First, a flavorful cheese sauce; I’m talking bold in your face cheese flavor, none of that mild cheddar. Second, the cheese sauce to pasta ratio needs to be spot on. I wan’t my pasta to swim in sauce. I

Comfort food with bold flavor at its finest. Imagine this: it’s a weekday, and you need something filling, something that will warm you to your core. Oh! and it has to have protein, too. Let me introduce you to this Pastina with Spicy Garlic Shrimp. Loaded with tender shrimp and finished with a velvety texture,

Fresh, vibrant, and so easy you might be wondering why you haven’t been making tabbouleh all along. If the only time you’ve had tabbouleh salad is when you’re out at a Middle Eastern restaurant, you’re missing out. One of the easiest yet most satisfying salads you can make, this twist on the classic tabbouleh is

Light and crispy, this Fritto Misto is coated in a thin cornstarch-and-flour breading and fried till golden and crunchy. The result is a delicate, non-greasy bite where the seafood flavor really shines. Perfect for holiday entertaining or summer cookouts, this Fritto Misto is easier to make than you might think. If you love calamari but

Careful, you may eat it all yourself. I live for this dip. Tender roasted beets sit over a salty, smooth whipped feta and are topped with a herb-forward, spicy gremolata. This Roasted Beets and Feta Dip is inspired by my Beets and Greens Salad, but transformed into an easy, addictive chunky dip. Perfect for entertaining,

The classic Italian sauce but for the seafood lover. I’ve never heard anyone complain about a one-pot dish—especially one that packs as much flavor as this. With flaky, perfectly cooked white fish and the iconic, punchy Puttanesca sauce made with briny olives, capers, anchovies, and oregano, this One-Pot Fish Puttanesca is a must-try. It’s a

Lobster Bisque meets a seafood packed chowder. Imagine combining the rich broth of a lobster bisque with the hearty, chunky texture of a chowder—then loading it with more seafood than filler. That’s exactly what this Creamy Seafood Chowder is. Designed for true seafood lovers, this comforting bowl delivers restaurant-quality flavor and indulgence, all from the

Heart warming and soul healing. Sometimes when you’re sick, the best soups are the simplest ones. This Asian Chicken and Rice Soup comes together in no time, laced with aromatics like garlic and ginger and infused with bold miso and yuzu flavor. Ready in just 20–30 minutes (30 if you are making rice from scratch),