Modern Comfort Food
Heirloom Tomato Pesto Pizza is one of our favorite summer dinners. I start this dish by making homemade pizza dough. Then, I top the pizza with homemade pesto and fresh mozzarella cheese and bake it until it’s brown and bubbly. Finally, I add the beautiful …
Coconut Chicken and Strawberry Salad is one of our favorite summer salads. I start this salad by marinating tender boneless chicken breast. For my marinade, I use a mixture of Thai yellow curry spices and coconut milk. Then, I make a homemade Sweet and Sour …
Shrimp Summer Rolls with Sweet Chili Sauce are one of our favorite summer appetizers. I start this dish by boiling shrimp. Then, I make my Sweet Chili Sauce. Finally, I fill the rice paper wrappers with the shrimp, carrots, radishes, avocado, and mint. We like …
Roasted Pepper and Feta Dip is one of our favorite summer appetizers. I like to make this on hot days, for a cool and refreshing start to the meal. I start this dish by roasting red bell peppers. Next, I blend them in my food …
Cherry and Pomegranate Chicken Salad is one of our favorite summer salads. I start this salad by roasting tender boneless chicken breasts. While the chicken bakes, I toss together crisp spring greens, carrot ribbons, halved cherries, sliced avocado, and pomegranate seeds. I also make a …
Sesame Steak Lettuce Wraps are one of our favorite appetizers. Sometimes I serve it as a party appetizer, but I also like to make it for a family dinner. I start this dish by marinating tender skirt steak in a Korean- inspired sesame marinade. Next, …
Shrimp Po’ Boys with Roasted Corn Relish is one of our favorite summer sandwiches. I start this dish by deep frying shrimp until they’re crispy. Then, I put them on hero rolls along with a creamy remoulade sauce. Finally, I top them with a Roasted …
Farmstand Quesadillas with Roasted Corn Salsa are one of our favorite summer dinners. I start this dish by making my homemade Roasted Corn Salsa. Next, I cook up colorful bell peppers, fresh from the farmstand. Finally, I fill the quesadillas with the peppers, bacon, and …
Buffalo Chicken Salad with Herby Ranch Dressing is one of our favorite summer dinners. I start this salad by baking some boneless chicken breast. Then I slice it and brush it with my homemade Buffalo sauce. I serve this chicken on top of mixed salad …
Roasted Red Pepper Hummus is one of our favorite summer appetizers. I start this dish by cooking dried chickpeas until they’re tender. While the chickpeas are cooking, I roast red bell peppers. Then, I process all the ingredients in my food processor. Finally, I serve …
