Steak Salad with Quick-Pickled Shallots, Radish, and Homemade Croutons

This is another recipe dedicated to my mom and all the delicious salads we ate when I was growing up.

Dinner, Fall, Salad, QuickStaci JanikOctober 23, 2020herbs, steak, shallot, green goddess, manchego, quick-pickled, romaine hearts, croutons, oregano, red wine vinegar, radishComment

Blackened Steak Salad with Roasted Tomatoes and Yogurt Sauce

Fair warning, this dish should be grilled outside if you don’t have a good vent over your stove. I promise it tastes really good if you can withstand the blast of billowing, peppery smoke from the spice rub.

Make Ahead Farro Salad with Quick Brined Chicken

You can 100% eat this salad without the chicken and it's really, really good. It's bright, nutty, and filling but the brined chicken and parmesan cheese will add the saltiness needed to make the farro taste just right.

Dinner, Meat, Salad, Summer, LunchStaci JanikSeptember 23, 2020red onion, lime, corn, radish, chipotle ranch, tomato, arugula, parmesan cheese, farro, apple juice, lemon juice, mint, basil, bay leafComment

Chicken Tacos with Chipotle Ranch Dressing

Growing up, my mom made tacos with ground beef and taco seasoning on a regular basis. It was a very simple spread and sometimes it’s just what I am craving.

Dinner, Tacos, Meat, BakedStaci JanikAugust 22, 2020red onion, chicken, cilantro, lime, lettuce, corn, radish, chipotle ranchComment