Garlic Toasted Almond Basmati Rice
simplyscratch.com
The aromatic rice with the crunch and toasty flavor of the almonds and the light garlic flavor you get from the olive oil is what makes this rice dish my go-to! Yields 6 to 8 servings.
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 10 ounces basmati rice
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 2/3 cup sliced almonds
- 1 tablespoon garlic infused olive oil
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh parsley leaves
See Full Recipe
The Honcho Chop
simplyscratch.com
Inspired by a salad from a local restaurant, The Honcho Chop wins the award for most salad add-ins! Toss chopped lettuce with cooked quinoa, black beans, charred corn, diced carrots, grilled onion, tomato, radish and spiced pepitas. Finally drizzle this gorgeous salad with a simple and flavorful cilantro lime vinaigrette.
- 1/2 teaspoon lime zest
- 2½ tablespoons lime juice (about 1 large lime)
- 1/2 clove garlic (or more to taste, grated)
- 1/2 teaspoon sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/8 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/8 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1/8 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 pinch black pepper (freshly ground, or more to taste)
- 1 tablespoon cilantro (minced)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3/4 cup pepitas (shelled green pumpkin seeds)
- 1/2 lime (juiced)
- 1½ teaspoons Mexicali seasoning
- 2 pinches kosher salt
- 1 (medium) head romaine lettuce (chopped )
- 1 (medium) head red leaf lettuce (chopped )
- 1 cup sweet corn (charred )
- 1 cup black beans ((canned) rinsed and drained)
- 1 cup carrot (chopped )
- 1 cup tomato (diced )
- 1 medium red onion (sliced and grilled)
- 1 cup cooked quinoa
- 6 radishes ( sliced thin)
- 1/4 cup queso fresco (for serving)
See Full Recipe
Blackened Fish Tacos with Cilantro Pesto Slaw
simplyscratch.com
These are quite possibly the BEST Blackened Fish Tacos! Soft flour tortillas are stuffed with cilantro pesto slaw, blackened fish, avocado and a zigzag of chipotle crema. The end result is DELICIOUS! Yields 12 tacos or 6 (2 taco) servings.
- 1/4 cup plain non-fat greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoon mayonnaise
- 1/2 lime (juiced)
- 2 chipotle peppers in adobo
- 3/4 teaspoon chipotle powder
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 16 ounces slaw (shredded cabbage and carrots)
- 1/2 to 3/4 cup cilantro pesto (more or less to taste)
- 1½ to 2 pounds white fish (firm fish like cod, barramundi or rockfish)
- homemade blackened seasoning
- 2 to 3 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoon light olive oil
- cilantro (minced, for garnish)
- radish (thinly sliced, for garnish)
See Full Recipe
Rice Cooker Coconut Rice
simplyscratch.com
This Rice Cooker Coconut Rice recipe is easy, fluffy and delicious! Long grain rice, coconut milk, water and salt are combined and the rice cooker does all the work for you. Prep is minimal and you get to set it and forget it. Yields about 4 cups or 6 to 8 servings.
- 10 ounces basmati rice (about 2 "cups")
- 7 ounces canned full-fat unsweetened coconut milk
- water
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 tablespoon unrefined coconut oil
- 1/4 cup unsweetened flaked coconut (optional)
See Full Recipe
Blueberry Lemon White Wine Spritzer
simplyscratch.com
A white wine simple syrup is stirred into a lemon infused blueberry puree is poured over ice and topped off with sparkling water. This recipe will yield 7 servings depending on the glasses used.
- 1 recipe white wine simple syrup (optional)
- 2 cups fresh blueberries
- 1 lemon rinds
- 1 cup lemon juice (freshly squeezed )
- 24 ounces sparkling water (or more as neede,I like Topo Chico)
See Full Recipe
Smoked Pork Shoulder
simplyscratch.com
Enjoy Smoked Pork Shoulder at home! In this post you'll get our favorite way to brine, rub, smoke and serve this incredibly tender and deliciously smoky pulled pork.
- 1 cup kosher salt (plus 2 tablespoons)
- 1 cup dark brown sugar
- 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
- 1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
- 7 pound bone-in pork shoulder (or butt)
- yellow mustard
- Famous Dave's Rib Rub (or use your favorite)
- Carolina Mustard BBQ Sauce
- Coca-Cola Habanero BBQ Sauce
- Sweet BBQ Sauce
- sandwich buns - pretzel or brioche
- homemade coleslaw
- wicked baked beans
- cornbread
- pickle slices
- sliced jalapeños
- potato chips
See Full Recipe
Almond Rhubarb Jam Bars
simplyscratch.com
Homemade rhubarb jam (or jam of choice) is layered between a tender oat and coconut crumble bar that's spiced with cinnamon, nutmeg and ginger and topped with toasted almonds. Yields 6 to 9 depending on how you cut them.
- 1 cup old fashioned oats (not quick oats)
- 1/2 cup unbleached all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup whole wheat flour
- 1/4 cup (packed) sweetened flaked coconut
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter (melted)
- 1 cup roasted rhubarb jam (or use your favorite)
- 1/3 cup sliced almonds
See Full Recipe
Crispy Pork and Veggie Lettuce Wraps
simplyscratch.com
These Spicy Pork and Veggie Lettuce Wraps are simple and flavorful. Ginger and garlic infused ground pork is cooked until caramelized and tossed with crunchy vegetables, peanuts and cilantro and a simple sweet and sour sauce. Tuck it all into crisp lettuce leaves for a light and healthy meal!This recipe serves 4 (about 3 wraps per person).
- 1 pound ground pork (I prefer duroc pork)
- 1 tablespoon grated fresh garlic (or use garlic paste)
- 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger (or use ginger paste)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (one safe for high-temp cooking)
- 1 cup diced persian cucumbers (about 4)
- 1 medium red bell pepper (diced )
- 1/3 cup matchstick carrots
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro (plus more for serving)
- 1/4 cup roasted peanuts (roughly chopped - plus more for garnish)
- 1 small serrano chile (finely chopped - remove ribs and seeds for less heat)
- 3 tablespoons lime juice (freshly squeezed)
- 1 tablespoon fish sauce
- 2 teaspoons honey
- 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
- 16 lettuce leaves (bibb, boston or iceberg)
- 3 green onions (sliced )
- toasted sesame seeds
- sriracha
See Full Recipe
Easy Homemade Cannolis
simplyscratch.com
You only need a handful of ingredients to make these Easy Homemade Cannolis! Crisp cannoli shells are filled with a lightly sweetened whipped ricotta with hints of citrus and vanilla. The ends are dipped in chocolate chips, toasted almonds or pistachios.
- 2 cups ricotta (strained)
- 1 tablespoon espresso powder
- 1/4 cup water (boiling)
- 4 ounces semi-sweet chocolate
- 3 tablespoon coconut oil
- 8 cannoli shells (homemade or store-bought)
- 1 cup powdered sugar (sifted)
- 1 teaspoon orange zest
- 1/4 teaspoon lemon extract
- 1½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips (plus more for garnish)
- mini chocolate chips
- toasted sliced almonds
- pistachios (chopped )
See Full Recipe
Spicy Devil Pizza
simplyscratch.com
If you love spice this Spicy Devil Pizza is for you! Crispy focaccia pizza dough topped with garlic oil, a blend of three cheeses, crispy bacon and dollops of basil ricotta. Once baked, drizzle with hot honey and sprinkle with lots of red pepper flakes. Yields 4 to 8 pieces.
- focaccia pizza dough
- 3 tablespoon olive oil (safe for high-temp cooking)
- 2 cloves garlic
- 3/4 cup mozzarella cheese (freshly grated)
- 3/4 cup fontina cheese (freshly grated)
- 3/4 cup provolone cheese (freshly grated)
- 12 slices center cut bacon (cooked and chopped)
- 16 ounces ricotta cheese
- 1/4 cup thinly sliced fresh basil (plus more for serving.)
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt (to taste)
- freshly ground black pepper (to taste)
- 1/2 cup parmesan cheese (freshly grated, divided)
- hot honey (for serving)
- red pepper flakes (for serving)
See Full Recipe