Tag: Savory

Cheesy Garlic Bread Rolls

Cheesy Garlic Bread Rolls

Cheesy Garlic Bread Rolls filled with garlic butter, mozzarella, and parmesan, then baked until browned and brushed with a honey butter glaze. Perfect for holidays, family dinners, or serving warm with coffee the next day. Prep Time:35minutes minsCook Time:30minutes minsServings:8 rolls Ingredients For dough: Garlic Butter: Cheese filling: 

Gnocchi-Leek Soup With Greens

Gnocchi-Leek Soup With Greens

Gnocchi-Leek Soup With Greens is a cozy, comforting bowl that’s both hearty and fresh. Pillowy gnocchi simmer with tender leeks and vibrant greens in a flavorful broth, creating a satisfying soup that’s perfect for chilly days or a simple, nourishing meal. Ingredients ⅓ cup vegetable 

Dirty Margarita

Dirty Margarita

Dirty martinis are having a moment, but if you are still trying to train yourself to appreciate them, this dirty margarita will be your gateway cocktail. Olive brine joins tequila, lime, and triple sec for a more mild, slightly sweeter take on the typical cocktail that even the biggest dirty martini skeptics will enjoy.

Prep Time:5 mins
Yields:1 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • Kosher salt
  • 2 lime wedges, divided
  • Ice
  • 2 oz. blanco tequila
  • 3 pitted green olives (preferably Spanish Queen), plus 1 oz. olive brine
  • 1/2 oz. fresh lime juice
  • 1/2 oz. store-bought or homemade simple syrup
  • 1/2 oz. triple sec

Directions

Step 1

Pour salt onto a small plate. Rub 1 lime wedge around rim of a rocks glass. Dip rim into salt, turning to coat. Fill prepared glass with ice.

Step 2

In a cocktail shaker, combine tequila, olive brine, lime juice, simple syrup, and triple sec. Fill shaker with ice, cover, and vigorously shake until outside of shaker is very frosty, about 20 seconds.

Step 3

Strain margarita into prepared glass. Garnish glass with skewered olives and remaining lime wedge.

Kuymak – Turkish Cheese Fondue

Kuymak – Turkish Cheese Fondue

Kuymak – Turkish Cheese Fondue is a rich and comforting specialty from Turkey’s Black Sea region, especially popular in cities like Trabzon and Rize. Known for its stretchy, molten cheese and silky, buttery texture, it’s warm, indulgent, and deeply satisfying. Traditionally enjoyed with fresh bread 

Brown Butter Fettuccine Alfredo

Brown Butter Fettuccine Alfredo

Brown Butter Fettuccine Alfredo is a rich, comforting twist on a classic pasta favorite. Nutty browned butter blends with a creamy, velvety sauce to coat every strand of fettuccine, creating a simple yet indulgent dish that’s perfect for cozy dinners or an easy restaurant style 

Eggs in Purgatory

Eggs in Purgatory

An easy, rustic, one pan dish with eggs poached in a rich, savory, garlicky tomato sauce. Best served with all the crusty bread for dunking!

Prep: 15minutes minutes
Cook: 20minutes minutes
Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 (28-ounce) can San Marzano whole peeled tomatoes
  • 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 3 cups baby spinach, roughly chopped
  • 6 large eggs
  • Fresh herbs, for serving

Instructions

  • In a medium bowl, add canned whole peeled tomatoes and crush, using your hands, until broken down but still a little chunky.
  • Heat olive oil in a large cast iron skillet over medium high heat. Add cherry tomatoes, garlic, red pepper flakes and Italian seasoning until garlic is golden, about 1-2 minutes.
  • Stir in crushed tomatoes with all the juices; season with salt and pepper, to taste. Bring to boil; reduce heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, until just thickened, about 10 minutes.
  • Stir in spinach until wilted, about 1-2 minutes.
  • Remove from heat. Using the back of a wooden spoon, make 2-inch wells in the sauce, immediately cracking the eggs gently into each of the wells. Season eggs with salt and pepper, to taste.
  • Heat skillet over medium low heat. Cover and cook until eggs are just set, about 4-5 minutes.
  • Serve immediately with fresh herbs and crusty bread.

Equipment

Cast Iron Skillet

Cast Iron Skillet

Garlic Parmesan Knots

Garlic Parmesan Knots

Garlic Parmesan Knots are soft, buttery, and packed with savory flavor. Twisted into bite-sized knots and baked to golden perfection, they’re brushed with garlic and Parmesan for an irresistible appetizer or side that’s perfect for sharing or enjoying all on your own. Prep: 10minutes minutesCook: 10minutes minutesYield: 16 servings Ingredients Instructions

Fried Calamari

Fried Calamari

Crispy, flavorful Fried Calamari is a delicious appetizer that tastes like something you would order in a fancy restaurant. The calamari is tenderized, breaded and then fried to golden brown, crunchy perfection. Take it to the next level with marinara sauce for dipping! Prep Time:20minutes minutesCook Time:30minutes minutesServings:4 people 

Curry Chicken Salad

Curry Chicken Salad

This is a deliciously flavorful twist on the classic chicken salad! It’s taken up a notch with those aromatic Middle Eastern spices, and it’s lightened up by using Greek yogurt for most of the mayo. Perfect served in bread or lettuce leaves.

Prep: 20minutes minutes
Servings: 4

Ingredients

Chicken salad

  • 2 1/2 cups cooked diced boneless skinless chicken breasts, chilled
  • 1 cup small grapes, halved
  • 3/4 cup diced celery
  • 1/2 cup Fisher Sliced Almonds
  • 1/3 cup chopped green onions
  • 3 Tbsp chopped cilantro (optional)

Dressing

  • 2/3 cup plain fat-free Greek yogurt
  • 3 Tbsp full fat mayonnaise
  • 1 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 1 Tbsp honey
  • 1 tsp ground coriander
  • 3/4 tsp ground cumin
  • 1/2 tsp ground ginger
  • 1/4 tsp (heaping) turmeric
  • 1 pinch ground cardamom or nutmeg, and cayenne pepper
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

  • In a small mixing bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, lemon juice, honey, coriander, cumin, ginger, turmeric, cardamom and cayenne pepper. 
  • Season dressing with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Add chicken, grapes, celery, almonds, green onions and cilantro to a large bowl, then pour dressing over top.
  • Toss to evenly coat. Serve in lettuce, whole wheat tortillas, croissants, bread, etc.

Notes

  • Homemade chicken salad can be made up to a day in advance and keeps well in the fridge.
  • This chicken salad recipe can easily be doubled to feed a crowd.
  • Recipe source: Cooking Classy

Nutrition Facts

Fat 17g — Cholesterol 80mg — Sodium 161mg — Potassium 510mg — Carbohydrates 17g —Protein 34g — Vitamin A 225IU — Vitamin C 5.7mg — Calcium 106mg — Iron 2.1mg

Roasted Broccoli

Roasted Broccoli

Garlic Parmesan Roasted Broccoli is an easy side dish that makes vegetables the star of the table. Roasted until tender with crisp edges and tossed with savory garlic and Parmesan, it’s packed with bold flavor and perfect for weeknights, meal prep, or pairing with any