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Let’s go on a world food tour! Whatever you’re in the mood for, from meat-lovers to vegans, from Europe to Asia to North and South America, these recipes are for everyone who loves to eat delicious, simple food!
My goal is to showcase delicious dishes that I’ve made, which I find are (relatively) easy to make! Some recipes require more time, and effort, while others are done within 30 minutes, but, I promise, you’ll be pleased with what you’ve made!
Unlike other sites, I won’t be detailing all of my thoughts and feelings about each recipe because, let’s be real, in the end, you just want to figure out how to make the dish and what you need to buy at the grocery store. I cut right to the chase and tell you the ingredients you’ll need and show you what the final dish will look like!
As a side note, I’m a big fan of onions, garlic, ginger, and everything spicy, so my recipes might be somewhat heavy with these ingredients, or at least more so than some people :) Be aware of this and adjust these ingredients to your own preferences because you’re the one who will be doing the eating! Enjoy!
Recent Recipes
Corn and Pesto Gnocchi with Whipped Lemon Ricotta
For those pesto lovers, this is a great way to bring lots of fresh, summer flavors to your next pesto meal! Light and fluffy whipped ricotta with hints of lemon gives each bit a delicate cooling effect. Mix the pan-fried gnocchi with roasted corn and pesto and you’ve got a delicious summer meal whose taste, textures, and aromas will entice you to go back for seconds!
Creamy Tomato Basil Soup
There is something special about a homemade soup that’s simple and easy to make, but rich in flavor! With a few basic ingredients and spices, you are able to create something tasty and nourishing, and, best of all, bring everyone to the table to share a meal together. That’s at the essense of this soup and it’ll be sure to warm everyone’s stomach!
Spaghetti alla Nerano
This dish is a culinary delight that captures the essence of traditional Italian flavors and is a celebration of simplicity. Spaghetti is tossed with zucchini that's been delicately fried until golden and caramelized. With the addition of grated Parmesan cheese and fresh basil, the resulting meal is a harmonious blend of textures and tastes that transports you straight to the sun-soaked shores of Italy with every savory bite!
Summer Veggie Medley Pasta
This is the perfect summer meal for one when dinner needs to happen quickly, but you want something fresh and healthy! Blend a handful of veggies with parmesan cheese and fresh basil for a flavorful summer sauce that works perfectly with your favorite noodles!
Thai Basil Chicken
Nothing beats the wonderful smells of fragrant Thai chili, garlic, and Thai basil stir frying in a wok! So fresh and pungent, it’ll make you hungry just thinking about the meal to come. Thankfully, stir frying doesn’t take very long so you’ll be chowing down in no time!
Goi Tom (Vietnamese Shrimp and Veggie Salad)
This is a Vietnamese salad that is absolutely delicious! The bright flavors of the fresh veggies, the pickled, vinegary notes from the pickled veggies, subtle hints of seafood from the shrimp, all topped with a sweet/spicy sauce that blends everything superbly and leaves your lips with a warming, numbness from the chilies! Incredibly fresh and healthy, so this checks all of the boxes!
Tortellini and Tomato Sauce
I absolutely love tortellini so anytime I can make a sauce for them, I jump at the opportunity! I was inspired to create this simple tomato sauce over the summer because of all of the fresh cherry tomatoes I was picking, while the Roma tomatoes help round out the flavor. When in a pinch, this is a quick sauce that tastes much better than anything you’d find at the store!
Caprese Pesto Salad
For me, this is one of the dishes that epitomizes summer! Tomatoes and basil are growing like wild in the garden, so my excitement for this dish grows the more I pick! Mix in some fresh mozzarella and pesto (because you've also made tons of that from your fresh basil) and you’ve got the perfect summer side dish that’s incredibly fresh and flavorful!
Pesto
The first dish I ever learned how to cook, this is a classic, simple dish that’s bursting with flavor and freshness! A tried and true recipe that I always keep in rotation, especially in those summer months when you can use the freshest basil!
