Our friend, Jess, brought this salsa over for a pot luck and it was an instant hit. We’ve made it countless times since and its always been a crowd pleaser. The best part…it requires no cooking! You simply chop and combine the ingredients. The salsa is made up of a few ingredients: Trader Joe’s Corn&…
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Middle Eastern Red Sauce
Our go to Middle Eastern restaurant growing up (Pita Inn for the Chicago burbs folks) always served a spicy red sauce and our mom decided she’d make a version of her own. Her sauce combines red bell pepper, serrano, tomatoes, garlic, ginger, cilantro and sriracha sauce to make a healthy and flavorful addition to just…
Kala Chana
Looking back, it’s easy to see why our mom made this dish often. It is a super filling and healthy vegetarian dinner that’s quick to prepare! If you’ve never had kala chana, they are also known as black chickpeas. They are denser and nuttier than the more well known garbanzo beans. While they do soften…
Corn Dip
I’m obsessed with corn anything! In college I used to drive through the Pilsen neighborhood of Chicago to find the street cart vendors that would be selling authentic elotes before it became so mainstream. I love the flavor and texture of corn combined with mayonnaise, cheese and spices. I wanted to take the idea of…
Sausage & Peppers
As we were eating our way through Italy, I distinctly remember my first time trying a pasta dish with red sauce. I was surprised with how light and flavorful the red sauce was, it never over powered the dish and I could taste the freshness of the tomatoes and herbs. I never knew it was…
Cilantro Lime Chicken
Hi friends it’s Palak here! My husband Neil has always been big into grilling and smoking meats, and this recipe is a result of one of his experiments. The marinade only uses a few ingredients and you likely already have them on hand. Although it only uses a few ingredients it packs a robust flavor…
Cauliflower Gnocchi
Let’s be real – planning a meal, getting groceries, cooking and then doing a pile of dishes can be overwhelming and time consuming. We all need some express meals for those busy days when we’re working late, trying to make it to a gym class or just plain tired. We wanted to see what others…
Chole Chana
If you have an Instant Pot you probably fall into one of two camps. You love it, and exchange stories of how you can make dishes in just minutes or you’re overwhelmed by learning how to use it and have stuffed it in the back of your already overflowing pantry. Lisa and I are in…
Tandoori Chicken Kebabs
With the start of spring, these Tandoori Chicken Kebabs have been on our mind and are the perfect way to kick off grilling season! It probably has to do with the fact our Dad loves to grill and growing up our summers consisted of weekly family BBQ’s with copious amounts of food. One of his…
Key Lime Pie
Ever since traveling to Saint Thomas with girlfriends, where key lime pie is a staple – we’ve been on a quest to recreate the perfect key lime pie. Mission accomplished with this recipe! This pie has the perfect ratio of crust to filling and balances the tartness of the lime with the right amount of…