april showers bring may pancakes. that's how the saying goes, right? well, being just less than a week away from mother's day it sure does. If you're anything like me, you strive to make certain that your mom knows just how much you love and appreciate her on this one day (but let's be honest--it really should be every day!) i know my mom deserves the moon for all she does, and i only hope one day i can live up to the example she's set. so, without further adieu, here is a recipe that has been adapted from my own family recipe to include the most incredible addition of raspberry preserves thanks to the good folks at bonne maman, and is sure to knock mom's socks off next sunday.
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no-frills flank steak with blackberry chimichurri
ahh, summer. the season that's synonymous with things like sun, citrus, vacay, (most recently, yes way rosé) and most of all, grilling. it's an activity that brings everyone together, because, let's face it--we all love food. even if you don't know how to grill, have no fear. there are many ways to achieve summer superstar status with this no-frills flank steak and (very easy) blackberry chimichurri, that can virtually work on any type of grill or grill pan that can achieve high heat.
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cacio e pepe style broccolini
cacio e pepe, the traditional italian pasta dish literally meaning "cheese and pepper" is making a big comeback lately. so, i decided, why let pasta noodles have all the fun?
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leek + potato soup with cheesy garlic croutons
everyone loves a good "throw it together" soup, and this one is just that. in a total of 45 minutes you can go from drab to fab in the soup department of your kitchen.
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roasted garlic, rosemary and sage rubbed lamb chops + mint chimichurri
i'm often asked what is my favorite thing to cook. well, these lamb chops are pretty close to the top. immediate reactions usually are along the lines of oh wow i could nevvvvver make that. well, folks, i'm here to tell you that yes, you can.
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