Honey Pancetta Brussels Sprouts

Crispy roasted Brussels sprouts, salty pancetta, nutty Parmesan, tossed in a sweet and sticky honey, it is safe to say these aren’t the Brussels sprouts you ate as a kid. These restaurant style honey pancetta Brussels sprouts are a perfect side dish to any holiday dinner. With the holidays right around the corner, yea I am looking at you Thanksgiving, this quick and easy side dish is a great one to serve to a crowd. With 4 ingredients (that is…

Spicy Garlic Green Beans

We are finally doing it… side dishes, and what better side dish to start with than these Chinese spicy garlic green beans. You know I love a good dish that packs a punch and these green beans don’t disappoint. Packed with a ton of garlic flavor, medium level of heat, and ready in less than 20 minutes you might just skip the take out and make these instead. Are These the Same as Sichuan Green Beans? While inspired by Sichuan…

Creamy Lemon Parmesan Risotto

If I have learned one thing is that people love risotto. This, dare I call it, superior carb is a blank canvas for endless flavor profiles. Once you learn how to make it, you can really make it anyway you like, or come here for risotto inspiration. I thought this time…. why not make it creamier? This creamy lemon parmesan risotto is a super luscious, melt in your mouth risotto with a pop of acidity and a touch of salt…

Zaalouk

If you are a fan of baba ganoush chances are you are going to love Zaalouk, which I like to call baba’s Moroccan cousin. Zaalouk is a warm and earthy dip made from eggplant, tomatoes, garlic, herbs, and spices. I will admit, this dip might not be the prettiest considering it’s well… brown, but after just 1 taste this recipe will be one of your favorites. Enjoy this ethnic vegetarian dish as a dip with warm pita or crusty bread,…

Spicy Calabrian Shrimp

If you’ve been following for a while you have probably picked up that there are a few flavor profiles I often play into. Salty, sour, texture, but by far my favorite is spicy. This spicy Calabrian shrimp recipe is buttery, and garlicky, and packed with tremendous flavor. Might I also mention it’s herby, with just the right amount of heat and flavor from the Calabrian chili paste. If you are having a hard time figuring out what this dish tastes…