Moules Frites, can you name a better combo? Here I go again throwing fancy phrases at you. Moules Frites is just the French way of saying mussels and fries. Now there are many iterations of this dish such as Moules marinière (marinara sauce) or a Moules à la crème (cream sauce). In my option the best by far is mussels in a white wine and garlic broth. Here, I added an additional layer of pancetta which gives the broth an…
Let’s take the beloved Cacio e Pepe, or other known as “cheese and pepper” pasta and make it better. This Cacio e Pepe risotto is creamy, cheesy, with a kick of pepper just like the traditional Italian dish. Before you exit this page because of the prenotion that risotto is difficult to make, it isnt. Like the rest of my risotto recipes, this easy approach to risotto does not require constant mixing to achieve that creamy perfectly cooked texture. In…
Fresh, nutty, and herbaceous, this chunky rustic basil pesto has all the familiar flavors you love, without using or cleaning the food processor. This versatile sauce is chopped not grounded, giving whatever you pair with it brightness and texture. With a pesto this easy and delicious, you may never make it the same way again. Looking for other pesto recipes? Try my spinach pesto for a more earthy flavor, or broccoli rabe pesto a slightly bitter but bright variety. Why…
It is time to elevate garlic hummus with this smooth and creamy garlic confit hummus. Blended and topped with sweet cloves of garlic confit, this light and bright hummus will have you saying goodbye to store bought. An extension of my creamy hummus recipe this hummus comes together with just a handful of ingredients making it an easy dip, side dish, or the main attraction. What is Garlic Confit? If you’ve never had garlic confit before, it is time that…
Hummus has now entered the chat. This homemade hummus is smooth, creamy, and just like my Baba Ganoush is light on the tahini. If you hate it when hummus is overly earthy in flavor, partially due to tahini, partially due to adding earthy spices such as cumin, this recipe is for you. This creamy hummus is bright and light in flavor, and a perfect base for, well anything. Truth be told, I never feel great after I eat store bought…
This one might spark controversy, but damn it is delicious. This spicy vodka risotto is creamy, spicy, and strays a little from what a traditional risotto is. Similar to my creamy tomato risotto recipe this spicy version is a little zangy, and perfect if your favorite pasta dish is penne alla vodka. If you’ve learned anything from rummaging through my recipes it’s that it is good to stray away from authentic and traditional ways of cooking. Hell, it might even…
