Always From Scratch
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Always From Scratch
2d ago
A crispy Fried Green Tomatoes recipe served alongside a delicious garlic basil aioli. This Easy Italian take on fried green tomatoes is the perfect appetizer that everyone will be gushing over.
Looking for more delicious appetizers? Try our Air Fryer Zucchini Fritters or Pepperoni Bread (Stromboli).
[feast_advanced_jump_to] Why ITALIAN Fried Green Tomatoes?
Living in the South, I've become accustomed to almost every restaurant having some version of fried green tomatoes on it. I always thought it would be great to make these the same we make fried eggplant.
It's not rocket science or anything ..read more
Always From Scratch
1w ago
A delicious and Easy BBQ chicken salad with chipotle BBQ sauce and cilantro lime ranch. A creamy and delicious salad topped with pico de gallo, roasted corn, Monterey jack cheese, and avocado!
Looking for more Summer Salads? Try our Grilled Shrimp Salad or Summer Farro Salad!
[feast_advanced_jump_to] How We Developed This Recipe
My wife and I met at a Cali-Mex restaurant (sort of). Long story for another time. But the restaurant has since closed and this salad was one of the staples that people ALWAYS ordered. It was a creamy and delicious salad with a zesty dressing. We had to nail the Chipo ..read more
Always From Scratch
2w ago
A creamy zesty variation on the classic buttermilk ranch. Cilantro Lime Ranch Dressing is addicting and a perfect addition to any salad or wrap, plus you won't be able to stop dipping your french fries in it!
Looking for a salad to add Cilantro Lime Ranch to? Try it with our BBQ Chicken Salad!
[feast_advanced_jump_to] Why We Made This Dressing
I used to work at a restaurant called Zim Zari in New York. It was like a modern California Taco restaurant. And they served a cilantro ranch there. It was delicious. Although the restaurant is now closed I had to try to recreate the dressing.
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Always From Scratch
2w ago
A delicious and classic pesto with a little twist. Pistachio pesto is as good as any other pesto and it's simple to make and cheaper than Genovese pesto!
Pair our pesto with some of your favorite dishes like Italian Pink Sauce with Sausage, Creamy Red Pepper Sauce, or Eggplant Parm Sandwich.
[feast_advanced_jump_to] Multiple Kinds of Pesto?
People are often surprised to hear that there is more than one kind of pesto. While there is the classic Genovese pesto, there is also a Trapanese pesto made with cherry tomatoes. You can make pea pesto by substituting peas for basil if you're all out of b ..read more
Always From Scratch
3w ago
Nothing better than homemade dressing and this salad is perfect for this sweet and tangy vinaigrette. Grilled Shrimp Salad with Mango Lime Dressing is a great summer salad for lunch or dinner.
Looking for more delicious salads? Try our Caesar salad or summer farro salad!
[feast_advanced_jump_to] Easy Summer Recipes
Recipes like this shrimp salad or our Mediterranean Chicken Wrap are perfect for the summer because they're light, easy, and involve zero-minimal indoor cooking. When it's hot out, the last thing I'm trying to do is heat up my cast iron pan.
I try not to overcomplicate cooking in t ..read more
Always From Scratch
3w ago
A sweet and tangy Cilantro Mango Vinaigrette perfect to upgrade your dressing game. Everyone should be able to make their own dressings and this one takes only 5 minutes to make!
Looking for more dressings or sauces? Try our Lemon Basil Vinaigrette or Cilantro Lime Avocado Crema.
[feast_advanced_jump_to] Easy Homemade Dressings
Homemade dressings are infinitely more tasty than anything that comes in a bottle. Homemade also uses higher-quality oils than a mass-produced dressing which mostly uses refined oils like vegetable or canola oil.
Making your own dressing is fast and easy, plus you can ..read more
Always From Scratch
3w ago
An easy and delicious dressing perfect for sandwiches, wraps, and salads. This Lemon Basil Vinaigrette is a great way to upgrade your meal!
This dressing goes perfectly with our Mediterranean Chicken Wrap and Cast Iron Chicken Breast!
[feast_advanced_jump_to] Making your own Dressings
Making your own dressing gives you control over what ingredients are in the dressing. Most dressings include refined oils like canola oil or vegetable oil. This 5-minute recipe will be better and fresher than anything you can buy in the store.
Learning the ratios of oil to acid can be a great tool to keep in min ..read more
Always From Scratch
3w ago
This Mediterranean Chicken Wrap is so easy to make and so delicious. It is filled with balsamic chicken, lemony vinaigrette, and roasted red peppers, making a great weeknight meal or meal prep for lunch!
Looking for more handhelds or sandwiches? Try our Italian Breakfast Sandwich or Eggplant Caprese Grilled Cheese.
[feast_advanced_jump_to] Meal Prep
Every once in a while I need to switch up what our family has for lunch. Meal prep is key for us to survive parenting and getting work done. This Mediterranean chicken wrap recipe makes 4 wraps but can be easily adjusted to make more!
So if you're ..read more
Always From Scratch
1M ago
One of my low-key favorite weekly staples is this Summer Farro Salad. It's so quick to make, it's filling, it's light, and delicious, making it perfect for when it gets warm out.
If you love this fresh salad, you may also enjoy OG Italian Pasta Salad, White Bean Lentil Soup, or EASY Ricotta Bruschetta.
[feast_advanced_jump_to] The simplest salad
This Italian white bean salad with farro and arugula is so easy to make. If you buy precooked farro, you can be done with this meal in less than 15 minutes.
I love this salad because it is quick to make and I can store it in the fridge for a few days ..read more
Always From Scratch
1M ago
If you love Italian desserts, you have to try our Pistachio Cream Tiramisu.
[feast_advanced_jump_to] Why Rainbow Cookie Cake
You might ask yourself "why would I make it a cake when I can just have a couple cookies?" Well, we first had rainbow cookie cake at a wedding. That's right, a rainbow cookie cake served at a wedding. And it was amazing.
There are some events that cake is just better suited for than cookies. That's what drove us to make this into a cake! Now you can serve it at holidays like Easter, Christmas, or birthday parties.
Ingredient Notes and Substitutions
Almond Paste. For tho ..read more