This classic garlic aioli sauce is an easy recipe that takes about 5 minutes to make. You can use the garlicky spread as a dip with crudité, as a sandwich spread or as a luscious topping for vegetables and seafood. Garlic aioli is a popular Mediterranean condiment with a punchy flavor that’s so lush and…
When you want an ultra creamy, light and fluffy whipped icing that’s not overly sweet, this classic Ermine frosting is the best. It’s also known as “flour frosting” or “boiled frosting” but I’ve always known it as my grandmother’s Whipped Icing. It’s one of our favorite frosting recipes and a traditional topping on Red Velvet…
This Brown Rice Salad is deliciously different. Made with ripe tomatoes, fresh asparagus, kalamata olives and sweet mandarin oranges, this healthy salad is wholesome and satisfying. Makes a great vegan or vegetarian lunch or dinner and it’s also a delicious side dish with anything hot off the grill. Perfect for potlucks Get The Full Recipe…
If you’re a fan of luxurious creamed spinach, try this easy recipe to make creamed spinach like you get in a fancy steakhouse. It’s easy to do with fresh or frozen spinach. The key to making good creamed spinach is to make sure all of the moisture is squeezed out of the vegetable, so it…
This easy lamb meatball recipe has a Mediterranean flair. The ground lamb is seasoned with cumin, crushed red pepper flakes, oregano, fresh dill and lemon zest for a flavorful mix that elevates these meatballs. They bake for about 18-20 minutes, then they get browned in a hot skillet for a few minutes more. We like…
Store bought lobster ravioli makes a great dinner for busy weeknights, but what kind of sauce do you make to go with it? Our favorite is this quick and easy bisque-like lobster ravioli sauce. It’s made with tomato paste, crushed red pepper flakes, vermouth, some of the pasta water from the cooked ravioli and a…
Coq Au Vin is a classic French chicken stew made with red wine, mushrooms and a little bit of bacon. I’ll give you a quick tutorial on how I make this traditional braised dish using chicken thighs but be sure to get the full recipe by clicking on the link to the blog post. I’ll…
This quick and easy champagne vinaigrette recipe is ready for your favorite salads, steamed veggies or grilled chicken and seafood in about 10 minutes. Make it in advance and keep it in the fridge for up to 10 days. This simple salad dressing uses champagne vinegar, white wine, and tarragon for a wonderful, tangy, but…
Looking for leftover cranberry sauce recipes? This super moist coffee cake is perfect for the weekend after Thanksgiving because it uses up the leftover cranberry sauce. The white chocolate drizzle and toasted sliced almonds make it really special. GET THE FULL RECIPE AT: https://www.garlicandzest.com/cranberry-coffee-cake/