Hi again! When I was first learning to cook, stir-fry was one of my "go to" meals. Always quick, always easy...and an unfailing crowd-pleaser. With fresh veggies abundantly available in the summer, I love making vegetable-heavy stir fries with whatever I have on hand. Let's start with one of my summertime favorites, Green Bean Stir-Fry. This recipe can be whipped up in minutes and the flavor of the charred beans is so, so good!
See you next time! - Dara |
Healthy eating shouldn't be boring! Using fresh ingredients, spices and herbs, you and your family can enjoy delicious, wholesome meals. Recipes featured Saveur Magazine, Fine Cooking Magazine, on oprah.com, The Pioneer Woman and msn.com.
Hi again! Quick trivia for today...Did you know that an ear of corn averages 800 kernels in 16 rows? That's a lot of little nuggets of flavor on one cob! All of that sweet corn flavor is one of the reasons so many of us become corn-obsessed by late July. A Fresh Corn Salsa is one of my favorite things to make at peak corn season. Serve it with tortilla chips or spoon it over grilled chicken or fish. GET THE RECIPE More sweet corn recipes to try: Paprika Chicken & Corn Salad Pesto Butter Corn...
Hi Reader! Who can resist a good pizza?! (Definitely not me!) This collection includes pizzas made with naan bread (my quick meal trick), but feel free to use pizza dough if you prefer. Naan breads can be found in most grocery stores and they store well in the freezer. Let's start with Thai Chicken Naan Pizza. Hands down, my family's favorite! GET THE RECIPE More pizza recipes to try: Sausage Mushroom Pizza - One reader said, "My wife made your recipe for me. It's so tasty, I couldn't stop...
Hi again! When I head to a summer BBQ, I want to be the person who brings the salad everyone actually eats—not the sad bowl of lettuce that gets ignored next to the potato chips.😂 So over the years, I’ve built up a little arsenal of salads that are potluck-worthy. These are my "go-to"s—fresh, colorful, and just a little unexpected. These salads travel well and they'll get you recipe requests. Let's start with myThree Bean Salad! GET THE RECIPE More summertime salads to try: Mediterranean...