This is a great copycat recipe, not exactly the same as the Olive Garden Italian, but pretty darn close! INGREDIENTS: 1/2 cup olive oil 2 tbsp white wine vinegar 1 glove minced garlic 2 tsp Italian seasoning 2 tsp lemon juice 3 tbsp parmesan cheese 2 tsp honey Pinch of kosher salt DIRECTIONS: Mix all…
Author: Chef Melissa Rae
Clam Chowder
Sharing this delicious recipe from TastesBetterFromScratch.com! Didn’t think I would be a fan of clam chowder since I’m a Southern girl, but visiting Maine changed my mind on this chowder! Ingredients: 4 6.5 ounce cans chopped clams 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth 1 1/2 pounds Russet potatoes , peeled and diced (about 3 medium potatoes)…
Gut Health – Yogurt
After diving into a recent Master Class on our gut microbiomes, I took their recommendation and put together a fantastic yogurt combination: 1/2 cup Whole Milk Plain Yogurt 1 tbsp Chia Seeds 1 tbsp Pumpkin Seeds 1/4 cup blueberries 1/4 cup chopped strawberries 1/4 cup golden berries drizzle of honey Optional: 1 tbsp granola
Sheet Pan Shrimp Dinner
Sheet pan dinners are my favorite on busy nights, and this one is absolutely delicious! Ingredients: 4 ears of corn, shucked and kernels removed 1 tablespoon olive oil Kosher salt 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted 4 cloves garlic, minced Zest of 1 lemon, plus wedges for serving 1 1/4…
Bikini Sandwich
What an interesting sandwich, full of flavor and complexity! INGREDIENTS: 8 ounces ciabatta bread 1/3 cup Spanish chorizo 3 medium shrimp – peeled and poached 1 1/2 oz Mahon Cheese thinly sliced 2 tbsp olive oil Honey Flaky Sea Salt DIRECTIONS: 1- Preheat the oven to 400°F. Cut the bread loaf in half horizontally, and…
Fontina Burger
This recipe uses our award winning burger patty as the base with some wonderful basil mayo and fontina cheese! Absolutely delicious! INGREDIENTS: 1 lb ground beef Burger Buns 1 egg 1 tbsp Worsterschire 1 pack onion soup mix 1/4 cup panko breadcrumbs 1 lemon 2 cloves garlic – minced 2 oz Fontina Cheese 1/4 cup…
Soy Glazed Meatloaf
I absolutely love the sweet and salty combination of this dish. You can easily make this a sheet pan meal by baking diced potatoes and veggies with it. INGREDIENTS: 1 lb ground pork 1 1/4 cup panko breadcrumbs 3 tbsps soy sauce 4 tbsps hoisin sauce 1 tbsp Sambal Oelek 1/3 cup East Asian-Style Sauteed…
New England Crab Rolls
After spending the summer in New England eating lots of lobster and crab rolls, I of course arrived back home to the extreme heat of Louisiana with a hankering for a cold crab roll. Since I don’t have access to peekytoe crab (like they do in Maine), I began the crab roll recreation using imitation…
Sandy’s Crockpot Chicken Pasta
Our friend Sandy introduced us to this super simple recipe packed with flavor that she discovered online! I love a meal that only needs a few ingredients! INGREDIENTS 1-2 cups chicken breasts16 oz Olive Garden Salad Dressing¼ cup parmesan cheese¼ tsp pepper8 oz cream cheese16 oz penne pasta, cooked/drained DIRECTIONS• Place chicken breasts in bottom of…
Burrito Bowls!
What’s more fun than building your own bowl? A new week night favorite, this is a nice interactive spin on taco Tuesday. Ingredients: 1 lb ground meat 1 can black beans 1 packet taco seasoning 1 onion – sliced 1 bell pepper – sliced Directions: Slice the bell pepper and onion horizontally. Put 2 tbsp…
