How nice would it be to be somewhere in the south of France, people watching and enjoying the day pass as you immerse yourself in good wine and tomato confit?

Quick weeknight eats like this shrimp scampi make it an easy choice for me to (briefly) turn my stove on. Great with steamed rice, orzo and/or bread, you'll be on your way to eating in no time.

Pesto is one of my favorite sauces to use in the summertime. It goes well with pretty much anything and brightens up your eats.

This one is a family gem. I can think of a number of great pastimes with my family, but gathering around the table and getting our fingers dirty while enjoying a homemade crab + shrimp boil has to be our favorite! What I’m about to share is my sister’s crab + shrimp boil recipe with a few minor additions. The result: absolute deliciousness.

Yup, you guessed right–those are pickled carrots (more on that later! This is one of my favorite breakfast sandwiches to make on days when I go on long bike rides. The flavors from the sriracha mayo, bacon, pickled carrots, and bun all marry well together. It’s so delicious!

I love simple, fresh + quick meals like the next person, and this is one of them! Sharing with you this ginger + snow peas stir fry. Perfect for those days when you want a meal ready in a flash.

Com Do is a beautiful Vietnamese tomato rice side dish. It’s simple to make, not ingredient heavy, and adds a subtle, yet delicious flavor that will round out your meal.

Fragrant, flavorful, and juicy–this lemongrass roasted chicken is simple to make and yields high on the tasty radar. Serve over a bed of rice (juices included, of course) and you’re good to go!

I have a good one here for you! This creamy + rich coconut pork adobo is a an easy and fantastically flavored dish that you can thank me for later. The slow simmer really creates a v tender, well-rounded dish that has a slight tang to it. Hungry yet?!