Kimchi Cheddar Biscuits

Lee bought buttermilk to make fried shrimp and then realized the recipe he wanted to use didn’t call for it. Needing to use the buttermilk for something and because you can eat a biscuit whenever you dang well choose, we opted for these biscuits.

Dinner, Lunch, Sides, BreakfastStaci JanikApril 19, 2024kimchi, brown sugar, cheddar, buttermilkComment

Charred Corn, Tomatoes, Halloumi, and Chili Crisp

This recipe was pulled from the Salad Freak cookbook by Jess Damuck which I am 100% obsessed with.

Dinner, Lunch, Sides, SummerStaci JanikAugust 31, 2023basil, heirloom, charred corn, chili crisp, halloumiComment

Peach, Cherry, and Tomato Salad with Burrata and Basil

This recipe pairs the soft cheese with stone fruits (HUZZAH!) and tomatoes. I recommend serving this as a side dish and playing around with additional ingredients in the dressing…

Dinner, Lunch, SidesStaci JanikAugust 3, 2023burrata, peaches, cherry tomatoes, cherries, basil, balsamic vinegar, hot honey, almondsComment

Stir-fried Farro with Veggies

This recipe was inspired by the Pollan family’s Farro Fried Rice, found in their book Mostly Plants: 101 Delicious Flexitarian Recipes from the Pollan Family.

Dinner, Lunch, Sauces, Sides, VegetarianStaci JanikFebruary 23, 2023chile, scallions, soy sauce, sesame oil, egg, broccoli, farro, gochujangComment

Kimchi and Scallion Pancakes

It is entirely possible to make a complete meal out of just fritters but I suggest serving these as an appetizer or a crispy side to a healthy salad like this one.

Dinner, Lunch, Sauces, Sides, VegetarianStaci JanikJanuary 15, 2023chile, scallions, kimchi, pancake, soy sauce, sesame oil, sugar, flour, cornstarch, eggComment

Cucumber and Sesame Salad with Tofu and Blanched Spinach

Quick, easy, and flavorful, this salad is a super healthy way for us to ease in the new year and embrace our clean eating goals.

Dinner, Lunch, Quick, Salad, Sides, Spring, VegetarianStaci JanikJanuary 15, 2023chile, tofu, cucumber, sesame seeds, scallions, soy sauce, mirin, agave nectar, spinachComment

Grilled Chicken with Green Olive and Parsley Sauce

Technically this is a summer recipe but here in Florida, it's basically always hot so I have an excuse to cook this on the grill year-round.

Dinner, Lunch, Grilled, Meat, Sauces, SummerStaci JanikNovember 4, 2022Castelvetrano olives, chile, parsley, grilled chicken, lemonComment

Roasted Root Veggies with Lentils and Yogurt

It’s simple — sheet-pan roasted veggies topped with lentils on a bed of non-fat greek yogurt for extra richness.

Dinner, Lunch, Vegetarian, Roasted, SidesStaci JanikOctober 21, 2022paprika, carrot, pumpkin seeds, yogurt, scallions, feta, cumin, fennel seed, lentils, red onion, garlicComment

Grilled Romaine and Roasted Cauliflower with Miso Butter Dressing

One of our favorite things to keep in the fridge is miso. Miso is a Japanese paste produced by fermenting soybeans with salt and a culture called ‘koji’ (KOH-gee).

Dinner, Lunch, Vegetarian, Roasted, Sides, GrilledStaci JanikOctober 16, 2022miso, cauliflower, romaine hearts, parsley, paprika, peanuts, turmeric, ras el hanout, lemon, butterComment

Curried Tofu with Brown Rice and Veggies

The perfect plant-based addition to what Lee has properly titled the “surfer diet” is this savory coconut curried brown rice.

Dinner, Bowl, Lunch, Vegetarian, Surfer DietStaci JanikOctober 3, 2022basil, mint, limes, carrots, tofu, red bell pepper, raisins, brown rice, coconut milkComment

Thai Som Tum Noodles with Grilled Tofu

I gravitate to beef and chicken because even though tofu is a great meat substitute, it has always been a little tricky for both Lee and me to make.

Dinner, Bowl, Lunch, Summer, VegetarianStaci JanikSeptember 2, 2021basil, mint, peanuts, limes, brown-rice noodles, cherry tomatoes, carrots, peas, grilled tofu, soy sauce, brown sugar, kale, mirinComment

Chicken and Sweet Potatoes in Turmeric, Coconut Milk

Since the best way to travel right now is by daydreaming, we are attempting to capture and experience other cultures as much as possible through food; curry is always at top of the list.

Dinner, Fall, Lunch, Meat, Bowl, SoupStaci JanikDecember 11, 2020chicken thighs, ginger, turmeric, coriander, garlic, shallot, habanero, sweet potato, fish sauce, coconut milk, lime Comment

Ricotta Gnocchi and Filet Mignon with Brown Butter and Mushrooms

We are trying to get back into making homemade pasta again since we dropped off a little after the summer ended so Lee decided to try a Gnocchi recipe.

Dinner, Fall, Lunch, Meat, Pasta, SaucesStaci JanikDecember 8, 2020filet mignon, gnocchi, brown butter, sage, parsley, flour, ricotta, pastaComment

Pickle-Brined Chicken Sandwich with Coleslaw and Red Onion

A chicken sandwich is something I usually crave when I want fast food and I mostly believe whatever I could make at home could never compare.

Dinner, Fall, Lunch, SandwichStaci JanikNovember 20, 2020chicken, pickles, brine, coleslaw, red onion, brioche bunComment

Turmeric and Coconut Broth with Rice and Chickpeas

We made this soup as an antidote to the upcoming election and the tea-based broth is soothing and therapeutic.

Dinner, Fall, Soup, Quick, LunchStaci JanikNovember 9, 2020shallots, garlic, basmati, cilantro, broth, ginger, turmeric, soup, lime, chili sauceComment

Baked Lemon and Thyme Chicken with Herbed White Beans

Apparently, we like eating chicken these days. I think we’re on a chicken kick because we really like the baking dish method.

Dinner, Meat, Fall, LunchStaci JanikOctober 16, 2020chicken, herbs, parmesan cheese, parsley, cilantro, cannellini beans, olives, thyme, lemons, garlic, beans, chivesComment

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

Roasted Cauliflower Soup

The aromatic base is onion, garlic, celery, and carrot with the roasted cauliflower added for flavor and texture. To keep it light, I’ve skipped the heavy cream, and the lemon juice is the final touch, adding brightness and balance.