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Golden Tomato & Corn Gazpacho

By carolinelfranco1@gmail.com / October 18, 2022 / 0 Comments

The easiest, sweet and creamy, refreshing golden gazpacho to cool off during the summer.

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Fire Roasted Red Pepper Mozzarella Suppli

By carolinelfranco1@gmail.com / October 18, 2022 / 0 Comments

Perfectly al dente rice in a smokey sweet red pepper sauce filled with gooey mozzarella covered with a crispy breading for the perfect bite.

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Baharat Grilled Figs and Plums with Rose Goat Cheese

By carolinelfranco1@gmail.com / October 18, 2022 / 0 Comments

Savory meets sweet with juicy summer stone fruit the perfect warm spice blend of black pepper, cardamom, cloves, cumin, nutmeg, coriander, paprika, and more than grilled and topped with a creamy tangy whipped goat cheese with a hint of floral notes from the rose water.

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Harissa Cherry Glazed Salmon

By carolinelfranco1@gmail.com / October 18, 2022 / 0 Comments

A spicy chile paste from Tunisia paired with sweet yet tart fresh cherries cooked together to glaze and flavor a perfect piece of rich buttery salmon!

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Sumac Pork Tenderloin with Peach Salad

By carolinelfranco1@gmail.com / October 18, 2022 / 0 Comments

The juiciest pork tenderloin marinated in a flavorful combination of sumac and citrus then seared for a crusty outside and aired with a refreshingly herby peach salad.

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Zucchini Kale Fritters with Preserved Lemon Yogurt Sauce

By carolinelfranco1@gmail.com / August 21, 2022 / 0 Comments

Vegan protein-packed veggie-filled fritter meets refreshingly tangy creamy preserved lemon sauce for a delicious duo!

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Pancetta Panzanella with Arugula Corn and Tomatoes

By carolinelfranco1@gmail.com / August 21, 2022 / 0 Comments

Deconstructed classic BLT and made even better with the toasted hunks of bread, flavorful mini cherry tomatoes, the sweetest fresh corn off the cob, and bitter arugula all dressed in a warm vinaigrette from the leftover crispy pancetta drippings for the best bowl of SUMMER!

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Whipped Basil Ricotta and Roasted Tomato Polenta Crostini

By carolinelfranco1@gmail.com / July 24, 2022 / 0 Comments

Reinvented crostini using a thick hearty slice of polenta, covered in salty cheesy parmesan then fried and topped with lusciously creamy and herbaceous basil ricotta and flavor-bomb roasted mini tomatoes with a sprinkle of crispy prosciutto on top for the most magical bite!

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Lemon Herb Savory Zucchini Bread

By carolinelfranco1@gmail.com / July 24, 2022 / 0 Comments

The easiest loaf of bread, perfect for the summertime with the vast amount of zucchini – grated up with delicious savory flavors of bright lemon and fresh summer herbs for a perfectly moist loaf great by itself or served so many different ways! I love to bake, I wish I could every day! But why […]

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Tzatziki with Scallion Anchovy Oil Ripple Bread

By carolinelfranco1@gmail.com / June 26, 2022 / 0 Comments

The easiest, high in protein bread you’ll ever make covered in an oniony salty oil and paired with refreshing and cooling creamy tzatziki for a snack that can’t be beaten! I’m forever on the hunt for a fantastic snack that packs the perfect amount of satiating carbs and fats, a significant source of protein, and […]

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