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Katie Clack

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Arugula and pistachio pesto pasta salad with burra Arugula and pistachio pesto pasta salad with burrata for that time when you need an impressive cold dish to bring to a potluck, bbq or graduation party.  The pesto is worth making from scratch because the peppery arugula mixed with the buttery pistachios makes for incredible flavor.  And the food processor does all the work for you!  Keep the toppings simple with extra arugula, cherry tomatoes and creamy, dreamy burrata for a simple but elegant dish. 

Arugula Pistachio Pesto Pasta Salad
8 cups cooked pasta like rotini
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
2-3 balls of burrata torn into pieces
2 cups packed arugula
1 cup roasted pistachios 
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 Tbsp lemon zest
1/4 cup lemon juice (~2 lemons)
1/2 cup grated parmesan
pinch red pepper flakes
1/2 tsp flaky sea salt or 1/4 tsp kosher salt
1 cup spinach
6T extra virgin olive oil

Combine the arugula, pustachios, garlic, lemon zest, lemon juice, parm, red peoper flakes, and salt in a food processor and pulse a few times to combine. Drizzle in the olive oil with the motor running. If it looks a little brown from the pistachios you can add a cup of spinach and blend until smooth-ish. Toss with your cooked pasta and cherry tomatoes. Top with torn burrata and extra arugula. Drizzle with evoo and top with cracked black pepper and flaky salt.

#pastasalad #pestopasta #pestosauce #pastaporn #sidedish #sidedishes #fancywithoutthefuss #potluck #summerrecipes #summerrecipe #burratacheese #burrata
This light and bright summery quinoa salad lets pe This light and bright summery quinoa salad lets peak-season strawberries shine! Lemons add a bright and zippy flavor while cucumbers and pistachios give it a beautiful crunch.  Throw in a handful of herbs, some chickpeas and salty feta for a flavorful, healthy, beautiful and fancy without the fuss salad.  Top it with some grilled chicken for a dinner you’ll want to repeat all summer long. 

Strawberry Quinoa Salad 
4 cups cooked quinoa
1 can garbanzo beans, rinsed and drained
1 cup diced cucumber
1 heaping cup of quartered strawberries
1 small shallot, minced
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
3 tablespoons chopped fresh mint
1 lemon, zested
3 tablespoons lemon juice (about 1 and a half lemons)
3/4 cup roasted pistachios
1/2 cup crumbled feta
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon sea salt
Cracked black pepper

Combine all the ingredients in a bowl and toss gently.

#quinoasalad #quinoabowl #strawberryrecipes #healthyrecipesideas #lightandhealthy #saladrecipes #saladrecipe #saladporn #prettyfood #fancywithoutthefuss
Save this recipe for your Memorial Day cookout! Ro Save this recipe for your Memorial Day cookout! Roasted baby bell peppers with creamy burrata and a zippy lemon basil vinaigrette is such an easy appetizer to assemble but packs some serious wow factor.  It’s the ultimate fancy without the fuss side dish! 

Roasted Bell Pepper and Burrata Salad

1 large bag of baby bell peppers (~1.5lbs)
2 tbsp olive oil
1/2 teaspoon salt and pepper

Roast at 425 for roughly 20-30 minutes or until deeply colored in spots and softened

Lemon Basil Vinaigrette
* 2 cup fresh basil
* 1 whole lemon, zested and juiced
* 2 whole garlic cloves
* 1 teaspoon kosher salt
* ¼ teaspoon black pepper
* 2 tablespoon red wine vinegar
* ½ cup extra virgin olive oil

Combine the fresh basil, lemon zest, lemon juice, garlic cloves, salt and pepper into a food processor or blender.  Pulse thoroughly to combine.

On a platter, scatter a few handfuls of arugula and drizzle with the lemon basil vinaigrette.  Top with the roasted peppers.  Tear about chunks of burrata and dollop on top of the peppers.  Drizzle with more lemon basil vinaigrette.  Sprinkle with sea salt, cracked black pepper and optional micro greens.

#burratacheese #sidedish #sidedishes #memorialdaybbq #potluckfood #easysalad #prettyfood #saladrecipes #saladrecipe #eatwithyoureyes #fancywithoutthefuss
It looks fancy, but it’s secretly the easiest br It looks fancy, but it’s secretly the easiest brunch ever 😏. Just let the blender do all the work for you! 
This Dutch Baby pancake makes magic in the oven and puffs up like a dream—just top with fresh berries and some edible flowers for major wow factor 🍽️✨

Sign up for my weekly newsletter and you’ll get a free download of my summer cookbook where you can find this full Dutch baby recipe!
#FancyWithoutTheFuss #Effortlessentertaining #DutchBaby #Brunchgoals #brunchrecipe #castironcooking #breakfastrecipes #prettyfoodtastesbetter
Since you can never have enough summer salad recip Since you can never have enough summer salad recipes in your back pocket, here’s one more for ya! 🥗My kale Caesar with addictive everything bagel croutons and flakey everything but the bagel salmon. 😮‍💨. I could honestly eat this every day! That kale makes it so hearty and store-bought Caesar dressing is your best friend for weeknight ease.  Give it a go tonight! 

#salmonrecipe #salmonrecipes #ebtb #bagelporn #summersalad #summersalads #summerrecipe #healthyrecipes #healthyrecipeideas #seafoodrecipes #weeknightdinner #weeknightmeals #weeknightcooking #saladsofinstagram #healthysalads 

1/2 lb salmon filets, bones removed
6 cups shredded kale
1 everything bagel, cubed
1 avocado, sliced
1 tbsp everything but the bagel seasoning, divided
1/3 cup caesar dressing
2 tbsp olive oil
1/3 cup shaved or shredded parmesan
1 tsp olive oil
INSTRUCTIONS
 
•Preheat oven to 400 degrees F
•Toss cubed everything bagel with 2tbsp olive oil and 2 tsp of everything but the bagel seasoning. Spread onto a sheet pan and bake for 10-12 minutes, rotating the pan and giving it a little shake halfway through.
•Bake until golden crown and crunchy throughout with no softness in the center of the cubes.
•Spread a teaspoon of olive oil onto the salmon filet. Sprinkle the remaining 1 tsp of everything but the bagel seasoning over the top of the salmon. 
•Bake at 400 degrees for 8-10 minutes or until cooked to your liking.
Depending on the thickness of your filet, 8 minutes should cook through to medium rare. To be cooked well done, it will take closer to 10-12 minutes.
•While the salmon and the croutons cook, put the shredded kale into a bowl. Drizzle over the caesar dressing and massage it into the kale using your hands.
Massage well for 1 minute and then left the kale rest for 5-10 minutes while the items in the oven finish cooking.
Assemble salad by dividing kale into two bowls. Place a salmon filet on the top of each and scatter around croutons. Shave or grate parmesan over the top. Place sliced avocado around and serve with a fresh lemon wedge.
THE big batch drink of the summer for all your bbq THE big batch drink of the summer for all your bbq, bridal shower, birthday party or beach picnic gatherings!  It is so incredibly refreshing and light but has a tendency to sneak up on you so pace yourself and make sure you enjoy it with a heaping plate of food! 🥂

Blend together 1 1/2 cups halved fresh strawberries and 1/4 cup Fresca until smooth.  In a pitcher, add your strawberry puree, 1 bottle of rose, 1/2 cup vodka, 1/2 cup sliced strawberries, 1/2 cup fresh raspberries, 1 sliced lemon, the juice of 1 lemon, and 1 cup fresca.  Stir together.  Add ice to your glass and fill with sangria, leaving room at the top for a little floater of fresca or soda water to serve.  Garnish with edible flowers such as chamomile, violas or pansies. 
#sangria #sangría #sangria🍷 #rosé #batchcocktail #boozy #summerdrink #summerdrinks #summercocktails #summercocktail #cocktailrecipes #cocktailrecipe #summerrecipes #cocktaillovers
These jalapeño corn fritters are my son’s favor These jalapeño corn fritters are my son’s favorite dish I make and they will be yours too! They are the perfect side dish for salmon, chicken, steak, you name it! 🌽. Sweet corn packed with fresh herbs, cheddar and hint of heat.  Did I mention how easy they are?! There’s nothing better! 🤌🏻

Jalapeno Corn Fritters

3 ears of corn kernels (~2 cups)
1 shallot, minced (~1/4 cup)
1/2 jalapeno, seeded and minced
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 green onions, sliced
1/4 cup chopped cilantro
1/2 tsp kosher salt
1/2 cup grated white cheddar
1/2 cup all purpose flour
2 eggs

Mix everything together in a mixing bowl until flour and eggs are incorporated.  If you have time, let the mix chill in the fridge for 10-15 minutes.  Over medium high heat, add 2-3 Tbsp of avocado oil to a pan.  Using a 1/3 measuring cup, scoop out corn fritter batter into pan and smash into a flat disc.  Pan fry until golden brown on both sides.

#cornrecipes #itscorn #summerrecipes #summerrecipe #sidedish #sidedishes #sidedishrecipes #easyrecipe #vegetarianrecipes #vegetarianfood #summerfood #summerfoods #bbq #jalapeno #fritters #fritter
Need to bring an appetizer to your next summer par Need to bring an appetizer to your next summer party? I’ve got you covered with this everything bagel, smoked salmon dip!  The food processor does all the work for you, so you don’t need to turn on the oven on those hot summer days.  Serve with cucumber slices for your gluten free friends ❤️

Everything Bagel Smoked Salmon Dip
8oz flaky smoked salmon
8oz block cream cheese, softened
1 lemon zested and juiced
1/2 tsp garlic powder
2 tbsp sour cream
3 tbsp minced shallot
2 tbsp minced fresh dill
1 tbsp minced fresh chives
2 tsp everything but the bagel seasoning
1 tbsp capers 

In a food processor, combine smoked salmon, cream cheese, sour cream, lemon zest and juice and garlic powder.  Pulse until creamy but with small chunks of salmon.  Should not be a mousse texture.  Scrape into a bowl and stir in shallot, dill, chives, ebtb seasoning, and capers.  Taste for seasoning and add salt if needed. 

#summerrecipes #bbqrecipes #appetizer #appetizerrecipe #easyappetizer #smokedsalmon #picnic #girldinner #gfrecipes #glutenfree #diprecipe #dip #fancywithoutthefuss
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