Steakhouse Summer Salad is everything you love about a wedge—but with more flavor, easier prep, and better pairings for a grilled tomahawk, a reverse-seared steak, or whatever you’re having on the grill this summer.
The Ultimate Signature Salad Base
This is my go-to salad base—light, crunchy, nutrient-rich, and endlessly adaptable. Whether you’re building a full meal or a quick side, this blend of greens delivers on both flavor and texture.
Blue Cheese Dressing – The Secret Recipe – Only 5 Ingredients
Our favorite Blue Cheese Dressing for Wedge and other salads, Buffalo Wings, burgers, or use it as a dip for fries or veggies.
Red Beans and Rice with Hot Links: Bold and Spicy
Red Beans and Rice with Hot Links are a little different than the traditional ones made with Andouille or Polska Kielbasa sausage. Hot Links are exactly what they sound like – smoked and spicy.
Clam Pizza with Red Sauce on Sourdough Crust – Bold and Irresistible
Clam pizza with Red Sauce starts with a sourdough crust topped with a bold red sauce, mild canned clams, three cheeses, and fresh tomatoes. Baked on a pizza stone, and transferred safely using parchment, it comes to the table bubbling hot.
Eech – The Bulgar Salad That Belongs at Your Next BBQ
When the weather heats up and grills get fired, side dishes often fall into a rut—potato salad, pasta salad, maybe some coleslaw. But let me introduce you to something better: Eech (also spelled itch), a traditional Armenian salad made with fine bulgur wheat, simmered in a savory tomato-onion base, and brightened with lemon and fresh herbs.
Strawberry Rose Tiramisu – No-Bake Dessert
If tiramisu and strawberry shortcake had a glamorous, rose-scented love child, this would be it. My No-Bake Strawberry Rose Tiramisu is what dessert dreams are made of—layers of airy wafers, mascarpone, espresso, rose petal preserves, hazelnut spread, and juicy strawberries, all crowned with whipped cream and a dusting of cocoa.
Espresso in the Moka Pot
Espresso without a machine? Use a stovetop *moka pot and don’t worry—I’ll walk you through every step. This method is perfect for recipes like my No-Bake Strawberry Rose Tiramisu or just your everyday caffeine ritual.
Mascarpone Made at Home
Mascarpone is that silky, dreamy Italian cream cheese you’ll find in desserts like tiramisu or in rich savory dishes like risotto. But what if you can’t find it at your local store—or you want a more affordable, easy-to-make version?
Yogurt Salad
Yogurt Salad is easy to make with fresh cucumbers, tomatoes, and mint. It’s perfect for the summer and goes so well with Mediterranean burgers.