Italian Bread Dipping Oil

December 13, 2025 Amanda Plott

There’s a reason bread and oil have been flirting across tables and tapas plates for centuries: when done right, a drizzle of good oil and the right seasonings turns a humble chunk of bread into pure comfort. Italian bread dipping oil is the fastest route from “just bread” to “this is therapy.”

It’s simple, customizable, and — good news for the health-conscious — totally compatible with clean-eating goals when you choose the right ingredients. Here’s how to make a standout dipping oil and why it deserves a spot on your appetizer rotation…

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…

Whole Roasted Cauliflower with Tahini Butter Sauce

September 4, 2025 Amanda Plott

When it comes to vegetables, cauliflower often gets less love than it deserves. But wait until you try this whole roasted cauliflower with tahini butter sauce! This recipe is the perfect combination of simplicity, health, and downright deliciousness, proving once and for all that healthy food can pack a punch without sacrificing taste.

Why Whole Roasted Cauliflower?

Roasting a whole head of cauliflower is more than just a fun way to enjoy cauliflower. It locks in moisture and gives the veggie a tender, buttery texture paired with slightly crispy edges that are nothing short of addictive. Plus, it’s a fantastically visual dish, turning an ordinary veggie into a centerpiece…

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…

Honey Lime Dressing

July 1, 2025 Amanda Plott

If salads had superpowers, Honey Lime Dressing would be their secret weapon. This dressing perfectly balances the zingy tartness of lime with the mellow sweetness of honey, creating a flavor profile that’s bright, refreshing, and downright addictive. Whether drizzled over a bed of fresh greens, tossed with grilled chicken, or even as a dip for roasted veggies, this dressing takes your healthy meals from “meh” to “heck yeah!”

Why Honey and Lime?

Lime juice isn’t just a tangy taste explosion; it’s loaded with vitamin C and antioxidants. Honey, on the other hand, lends natural sweetness plus antibacterial properties without the sugar crash of refined sweeteners. The duo makes for a guilt-free dressing that’s as good for your body as it is for your taste buds…

Honey Dijon Broccoli Salad

December 6, 2024 Amanda Plott

Elevate your salad game with this zesty Honey Dijon Broccoli Salad! Packed with vibrant, crunchy broccoli and tossed in a delightful dressing that strikes the perfect balance between sweet and tangy, this dish is as satisfying as it is nutritious.

With a medley of wholesome ingredients like broccoli, almonds, basil, and dijon, every bite delivers a burst of flavor and texture that's sure to please your palate. Perfect as a side for any meal or as a light lunch option, this salad is guilt-free indulgence at its finest!…