These spicy ricotta meatballs are spicy and fragrant and rich and pair well with a simple tomato sauce and pasta and fresh basil leaves.
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Creamy Mushroom Bacon Soup
This easy recipe for creamy mushroom bacon soup is decadent, filled to the brim with mushrooms, and has just a hint of heat and plenty of aromatics to create a flavorful, filling dinner.
Quick-Pickled Vegetables
Quick-pickled vegetables are one of my favorite things. You can pile them on vermicelli noodle bowls or on rice bowls or you can eat them just as they are! This recipe is easy to prepare and lasts up to 2 months in the fridge!
Pappardelle with a Creamy Sweet Potato Sauce
This sweet potato sauce is something else! Sweet potatoes, red bell peppers, and a big pile of aromatics are roasted, puréed, and then combined with a spicy tomato base and topped off with a bit of cream to create the ultimate sauce that is just a bit sweet, fragrant, and spicy.
Super Simple Salmon Cakes
Salmon cakes hold a special place in my heart because they were something my dad used to make a lot of and I really loved them as a kid. You can use fresh salmon or canned salmon, but I prefer fresh because it doesn’t have bones (my dad says he likes the “crunchy bits” but they are just not for me!)
Thai-Inspired Mussels and Scallops in a Creamy Coconut Broth
This Thai-inspired mussels and scallops recipe is my new favorite thing in the universe. The recipe is simple but super flavorful thanks to the help of loads of aromatics, especially ginger and lemongrass.
Valentine’s Day Dessert: Orange-Scented Ricotta Bowls with Pan-Fried Pears and Salted Chocolate Sauce
Let’s talk about this Valentine’s Day Dessert. These ricotta bowls are everything beautiful and lovely and delicious. Paired with just the perfect hint of orange juice and zest, along with warm pan-fried pears, and topped with a decadent salted chocolate sauce, this recipe is everything you could ever want and more.
Valentine’s Day Dinner: Seared Scallops in a Spicy Tomato Broth with Orzo
This Valentine’s Day dinner is a take on our Simple Tomato Broth with Shrimp and Orzo but utilizes beautifully seared scallops and a garnish that has just a hint of spiciness.
Simple Tomato Broth with Orzo and Seafood
This simple tomato broth pairs perfectly al dente orzo and buttery, seared seafood for the perfect date night recipe that’s sure to impress.
Easy Soy-Ginger Chicken Meatballs with Soba Noodles
My husband said these soy-ginger chicken meatballs were the best chicken meatballs I’ve ever made. His reason? Because they aren’t dry. Using soy sauce, a limited amount of panko, and by not over-rolling the meatballs, you’ll end up with juicy, flavorful chicken meatballs that go with soba noodles perfectly.
Seared Pork Tenderloin with Roasted Carrots, Fresh Mozzarella, and a Lemon-Mint Dressing
This seared pork tenderloin is served with perfectly roasted carrots, a sweet and citrusy lemon-mint dressing, and fresh mozzarella for an easy and refreshing weeknight dinner.
Easy, Spicy Egg Salad on Toast with Herbs
This easy, spicy egg salad recipe will make you fall in love with egg salad again! Seasoned with a big of Melinda’s extra hot habanero sauce and topped with a lemony herb garnish, this egg salad will be sure to impress even the pickiest eaters!