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Mint Chimichurri

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This mint chimichurri makes a bright, garlicky sauce for chicken, seafood, and grilled veggies! It comes together in five minutes with no cooking. If you asked me about the sauce recipes I make most in my kitchen, I’d have to say tzatziki and chimichurri . Both of them have such a huge flavor punch, they make anything taste incredible. So when I had a huge amount of mint in my garden, I decided to try a mint version of my chimichurri recipe. It turned out so flavorful and delicious, it’s one of my new favorite things to do with this herb! It’s perfect with chicken , salmon or shrimp : or even grilled veggies! Why You’ll Love This Mint Chimichurri It takes 5 minutes. It takes only a few minutes to whip up and you don’t even need a blender. It’s great on almost anything. Grilled meat is a classic pairing (like grilled chicken thighs ), but it’s just as good on grilled vegetables or a grain bowl . It stores ...

Shaved Brussels Sprout Salad with Pomegranate

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This shaved Brussels sprout salad is crisp, sweet-tart, and ready in 25 minutes. Apple, pomegranate, and a maple Dijon vinaigrette make it a family favorite! How can you eat a healthy, vegetable-centric food on the regular? Many people me my secret, and it’s this: the non-diet diet approach . I simply eat delicious, healthy, fresh recipes on the regular, without feeling the need to add foods to a “bad list.” Recipes like this shaved brussels sprouts salad taste so incredible, it’s hard to believe they’re also good for you! To me, this salad is like the best treat: feathery shaved Brussels sprouts, the vibrant burst of pomegranate seeds, and a tangy sweet vinaigrette. It really tastes like salad candy! 5 Star Reader Review “I LOVED the pomegranate Brussels sprouts salad! My fiance devoured it and I had a lot of friends ask me for the recipe. Thank you for sharing! I’m excited for your book!” -Irina Why You’ll...

40 Easy Shrimp Recipes

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Try these easy shrimp recipes for fast and easy meals! These tested recipes are my favorite shrimp dinner ideas, from sautes to scampi to stir fries. If you’re looking for quick and healthy dinners, shrimp recipes are one of the best places to look! As a cookbook author who eats the Mediterranean diet , I often make shrimp for dinner because it’s quick and my whole family loves it. Here’s why I love it: shrimp cooks up in just 3 minutes, literally faster than unloading the dishwasher! It is also naturally high in protein, low in calories, and packed with nutrients. After years of recipe testing, here are my top easy shrimp recipes to turn it into a satisfying meal. My Favorite Easy Shrimp Recipes Perfect Sauteed Shrimp This is my go-to method for tende...