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

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

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

Skillet Steaks with Chimichurri, Roasted Cauliflower and Butter Lettuce Salad

Chimichurri is a specialty of Argentina and Uruguay and is usually made with parsley, garlic, olive oil, oregano, and red wine vinegar.

Summer, Dinner, MeatStaci JanikOctober 6, 2020tacos, salad, sauce, lettuce, steak, skillet, cauliflower, turmeric, anise, coriander, red pepper flakesComment

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

Cauliflower and Carrot Salad with Honey-Drizzled Halloumi, Roasted Dates and Fresh Mint

Halloumi is my favorite meat substitute. It has a high melting point so it can easily be fried or grilled.

Dinner, Summer, Salad, CheeseStaci JanikSeptember 23, 2020carrot, salad, healthy, honey, arugula, hummus, cauliflower, Za'atar, Medjool dates, mint, shallot, herbs Comment

Shrimp Scampi Risotto (Creole Style) with Lemon and Parsley

We’ve made his recipe a few times and a lot of the aspects of the creole seasoning used for the shrimp are inspired by those ingredients, The rest of this recipe is still heavily carried by the ingredients in a classic seafood risotto.

Dinner, Seafood, SummerStaci JanikSeptember 23, 2020herbs, garlic, onion, shrimp, creole style, parsley, lemon, arborioComment

Roasted Tomato and Yogurt Pappardelle

Pappardelle is wide and flat, which makes it a great canvas for homemade sauces like yogurt and roasted tomatoes.

Dinner, Pasta, SummerStaci JanikSeptember 22, 2020tacos, pasta, roasted Comment

Hatch Chile Sauce

A great browning sauce for stews or dishes that need additional richness and complexity.

Summer, Tacos, SaucesStaci JanikAugust 31, 2020tacos, sauce Comment

Spicy Barbecue Chicken Salad with Charred Corn and Miso Ranch Dressing

Fresh and colorful, this summer salad is both healthy and satisfying.

Dinner, Summer, Salad, Sauces, MeatStaci JanikAugust 30, 2020carrot, salad, chicken, healthy, buttermilk, miso, red pepper, honey, hot sauce, barbeque sauce, charred cornComment

Aegean Daiquiri

If you like licorice, you’ll love this cocktail made with Ouzo, an anise-flavored Greek liqueur.

Summer, CocktailsStaci JanikAugust 23, 2020liqueur, cocktail Comment

Butter Lettuce Salad with Mint and Green Onions

A simple and quick salad inspired by a dinner Lee and I shared at St. John Bread and Wine in 2018.

Summer, Salad, No Cook, Sides, DinnerStaci JanikAugust 11, 2020salad, lettuce, vinegar, mintComment

Roasted Sheet Pan Tomatoes

Cherry tomatoes are great for snacking and tossing into salads and pasta, but they’re even better roasted, creating a recipe staple that has hundreds, if not thousands, of applications.

Summer, Sides, DinnerStaci JanikAugust 11, 2020sides, roasted Comment

Veggie Couscous Bowl with Feta, Tomatoes, and Olives

This is one of the quickest and easiest summer recipes we make weekly.

Summer, Lunch, Quick, BowlStaci JanikAugust 11, 2020couscous, red pepper, olives, feta, tomato, cucumber, herbs, mint, parsley, dill, Za'atar, sumac Comment

Star of Yugoslavia

Sljivovica, internationally known as slivovitz, is a strong spirit distilled from fermented plums and produced throughout Central and Eastern Europe.

Summer, CocktailsStaci JanikAugust 11, 2020cocktail, spiritComment

Watermelon, Peach Salad with Burrata and Prosciutto

This colorful summertime salad is full of fresh flavors, including watercress, ripe, juicy peaches, and the hero of the dish — creamy burrata.

Summer, Salad, No Cook, Lunch, QuickStaci JanikAugust 10, 2020fruit, salad, burrata, prosciutto, peaches, watermelonComment

Egg Yolk Dough

This is a basic, fresh pasta dough. It can be used to make various kinds of pasta that are rich, tender, and chewy.

Summer, Dinner, PastaStaci JanikAugust 10, 2020pasta, doughComment

Pan-Roasted Pineapple and Shrimp Tacos with Spicy Honey Yogurt

What can you do with 20 minutes, a baking sheet and a super hot broiler? You can make these quick and easy tacos.

Summer, Tacos, Dinner, SeafoodStaci JanikAugust 10, 2020tacos, shrimp, tortilla, cilantro, pineappleComment

Mediterranean Pasta Salad with Sun-Dried Tomatoes and Mozzarella

Made with the magic combination of fresh mozzarella, basil, and sun-dried tomatoes, this pasta salad is heavily influenced by a Caprese salad (Insalata Caprese).

Summer, No Cook, Lunch, Pasta, SaladStaci JanikAugust 9, 2020salad, sides Comments

Charred Corn and Tomato Salsa

This Tomato, Corn salsa can be used as a topping for Chicken Tacos with Tomato, Corn Salsa, as a side, in a salad or on another taco recipe.

Summer, Tacos, Sides, DinnerStaci JanikAugust 6, 2020tacosComment