Zucchini with Burrata & Chili Crisp

September 27, 2025 Amanda Plott

Say hello to your new favorite slide—Zucchini with Burrata & Chili Crisp. It’s like your standard side just got a glow-up worthy of a Michelin star, but with zero guilt and all the yum.

Why This Recipe Rocks

Zucchini is the unsung hero of the veggie world: low-cal, vitamin-packed, and endlessly versatile. Grilling it brings out this smoky, tender magic that will have you second-guessing your burger bun choice. Then, enter burrata—a creamy, dreamy cheese that’s basically mozzarella’s fancy cousin who lives for indulgence. Finally, we drizzle on chili crisp, that fiery, crunchy condiment that adds just the right punch of heat balanced by a little crunch. It’s a knockout combo that’s light, fresh, but totally satisfying…

Roasted Beets & Sweets Salad

September 19, 2025 Amanda Plott

roast, it’s time to think again. This Roasted Beets & Sweets Salad takes humble ingredients and turns them into a dazzling, health-conscious dish that's as vibrant as it is delicious. Welcome to a salad that doesn’t just want you to eat your veggies—it needs you to love them…

Roasted Cherry Tomato & Stracciatella Toast

July 31, 2025 Amanda Plott

Nothing screams summer like the sweet burst of cherry tomatoes roasting slowly in the oven until they caramelize into little pockets of sunshine. Now, sprinkle in a generous scoop of creamy, dreamy stracciatella cheese and slap it all on some crusty, toasted bread. Boom! You’ve got yourself a Roasted Cherry Tomato & Stracciatella Toast that balances indulgence with health-conscious magic…

Sloppy Olives

July 5, 2025 Amanda Plott

If you think olives are just olives, prepare to have your mind—and your taste buds—blown. Enter Sloppy Olives, a vibrant, salty, and slightly spicy bite-sized flavor bomb inspired by the classic Italian puttanesca sauce. So grab your olive jar and get ready to amp up your snack game with this delightful twist.

What Are Sloppy Olives?

Think of Puttanesca sauce: tangy tomatoes, briny capers, pungent garlic, fiery chili flakes, and plenty of black olives all mingled together. Now imagine bottling that flavor explosion directly into olives themselves. Sloppy Olives are marinated olives that soak in the essence of this sauce, infusing the olives with layers of savory complexity and a little kick.

They’re the perfect marriage of brine and boldness, punchy enough to elevate salads, pasta, or your cheese board, but pliable enough to sneak into everyday meals for a savory boost…

Cowboy Caviar (+ Cowboy Ranch)

June 27, 2025 Amanda Plott

Move over guacamole and salsa, there’s a new hero in town—and it’s bringing all the vibrant colors, textures, and bold flavors with none of the guilt. Say hello to Cowboy Caviar, the zesty, nutritious salad that's basically a party for your taste buds and a superpower for your body.

What Is Cowboy Caviar?

Cowboy Caviar, sometimes called Texas Caviar, is a fresh, tangy salad made from a mix of black beans, black-eyed peas, corn, diced tomatoes, bell peppers, onions, and sometimes avocado. It’s usually tossed in a zesty marinade loaded with lime juice and a kick of spice. Originating in the South and popularized everywhere from backyard barbecues to potlucks, this salad is all about healthy ingredients and crave-worthy flavor…

Hot Honey Cured Eggs

June 4, 2025 Amanda Plott

Who knew that a little honey and spice could transform humble eggs into a savory delight? If you’ve grown a bit tired of the same ol' breakfast routine or just need an exciting appetizer to wow your friends, these Hot Honey Cured Eggs are about to become your new go-to. Let’s dive into this quirky recipe that's loaded with flavor and health-conscious twists!

Why You’ll Love Them

These Hot Honey Cured Eggs are packed with flavor and surprisingly versatile. You can serve them as a snack, add them to salads for a protein boost, or slice them over toasts for a gourmet breakfast. Plus, the sweet and spicy combination is utterly addictive!…