The Modern Nonna

If you are a fan of kabobs, also check out our Grilled Shrimp Kabobs. Beef If you’re wondering, “What kind of beef is best for kabobs?” I’ve got you covered! I’ve found the best cuts to make your easy steak kabobs as tender and flavorful as possible. Sirloin: Sirloin is my favorite choice when making beef kebabs in the oven due to its flavorful composition. This inexpensive cut is widely available at most grocery stores....

on Jan 20, 2022, Updated Jan 21, 2024 Why You’ll Love Big Mac Salad Just envision this: crisp lettuce, sweet, caramelized onions, melty cheese, perfectly browned ground beef, topped with a tangy mac sauce dressing 🤤. This low-carb, deconstructed Big Mac will definitely become one of your weekly staples. Salads are often criticized for being too time-consuming to make and not filling enough. Well, this Big Mac Salad solves both of those problems....

The first time I went there, I was looking for a quick bite to eat. All I wanted was a small sandwich with a cold beverage. The menu on the large wall listed a little bit of everything, ranging from cheese & charcuterie plates to different kinds of sandwiches. Even though the butcher’s daily cheese plate sounded amazing, I had my mind set on getting a sandwich so I went with the one that was called The Perks of Being a Cauliflower....

on Oct 18, 2022, Updated May 18, 2024 Why You’ll Love Delicata Squash Salad You’ll love this Delicata Squash Salad because it perfectly combines the satisfying flavors of fall with the convenience of easy prep. The roasted Delicata squash, with its edible skin, eliminates the hassle of peeling while adding a slightly sweet taste. Paired with roasted onions and peppers, this dish offers a balanced blend of textures and flavors....

But not just any salad. One that has the perfect balance of sweet, salty, crispy, nutty and creamy. If you agree, then you need this harvest green salad in your life. This post was created in partnership with California Figs, but as always, all opinions are mine. Harvest Salad Ingredients The good news is that you will not need any fancy ingredients to make this harvest fall salad recipe. Plus, below, I will give you ingredient substitution ideas so you can make it work with what you have in your pantry now: For my go-to harvest salad dressing, you will need:...

on Sep 07, 2022, Updated May 08, 2024 Why You’ll Love Hidden Veggie Pasta Sauce Blending fully cooked vegetables in tomato sauce not only masks their flavor, but it produces a deceptively creamy, thick sauce that clings to noodles and is irresistible. This recipe is for anyone looking to incorporate more vegetables 🍅 🥕 into their diet without the overwhelming taste or texture. Perfect for back-to-school 🎒and meal prep, the sauce can easily be batch-cooked and frozen 🧊....

In this post, we are going back to basics again and covering how to cook bulgur wheat. Below you will find details on how to make my basic bulgur recipe based on its type, along with instructions on cooking it on the stovetop, microwave, and rice cooker. If you are into Mediterranean & Middle Eastern cooking, be sure to check out all my Turkish recipes. I find that the ratio of 1 to 2, meaning 1 cup of bulgur to 2 cups of water, provides the best-cooked bulgur....

Vegan, gluten-free, nutritious, and packed with colorful veggies, kale apple carrot slaw is one of the healthiest sides you can prepare. Every bite of kale is packed with antioxidants, Vitamin C, and Vitamin K, making this recipe as healthy as my other yummy kale salads: Kale Avocado Salad, Apple Salad, Quinoa Kale Salad, Kale Harvest Salad, and more!It is a great way to get more kale in your diet. Because kale is so durable, it won’t go limp in the vinegar-based dressing like soggy cabbage coleslaw....

This year marks the 6th anniversary of my mother’s passing. I would be lying if I were to tell you that the idea of celebrating Mother’s Day hasn’t been hard. It has been very tough. However, this year I feel somewhat different. Because for almost a year now, I have been intentionally working on being grateful about what I have instead what I don’t. What I currently have is the woman I am because of my mother and the wonderful memories that I have of her....

It was a great and informative listen, where she mostly talked about how she became a cook, started her blog and how this book came to be. But the part of the interview that stayed with me, even after several weeks of listening, was when she talked about the process of creating the recipe for these cookies. Towards the end of the interview, while explaining the time and effort spent on certain recipes over the course of 18 months, she mentioned having baked 700 cookies to end finally with this recipe....

All you need is the right technique, some planning, and just a few basic seasonings – salt and pepper! – to treat your family and friends to chateaubriand’s full-bodied flavor. Whether you serve this beef tenderloin for Christmas dinner, Easter dinner, or just because, this roast tenderloin recipe will be your go-to whenever you want to impress. The uncut beef loin is usually uneven, with a thick middle section that tapers off to thinner ends....

Grab a mug of tea and let’s map out your Thanksgiving day menu together. And rest assured—every recipe below is foolproof, big on flavor, and the perfect addition to complement the “gobble-gobble” star of the show. Without further ado, we present to you our best Thanksgiving vegetable recipes: Most Popular Thanksgiving Veggie Sides If you adore a classic holiday table, then the recipes in this section will be your go-to vegetable sides for your Thanksgiving menu....

The NYT chickpea stew recipe has many renditions today, so you may also see it referred to online as “Chickpea Turmeric Stew,” “Chickpea Curry Stew,” or “Coconut Curry Chickpea Stew.” Because of its original publication in The New York Times, you may also see it appear as “The New York Times Chickpea Stew” or the “NY Times Chickpea Stew.” Whatever you’d like to call it, Alison Roman’s viral recipe is truly delicious and worth a try!...

on Aug 27, 2024 Why You’ll Love 2 Ingredient Banana Donut Holes Kind of like your high school prom dress, these 2 Ingredient Donut Holes are doing the absolute most without even trying. The ripe mashed bananas 🍌 deliver that perfect level of natural sweetness, which is only accentuated by the cinnamon sugar dusting. The banana also adds moisture, resulting in a soft and moist texture, while the self-rising flour gives these banana donuts their distinct chewiness....

Ingredients This easy crockpot chicken stew recipe is chock-full of colorful, nutrient-rich vegetables, flavorful herbs, and healthy protein. The best part about a slow cooker meal is that you can throw in all the ingredients and let the appliance do the work for you. To make this recipe, you’ll need 2 pounds of boneless skinless chicken thighs, kosher salt, black pepper, olive oil, onions, celery, carrots, frozen peas (I like to use frozen blanched peas), fresh garlic, Yukon Gold potatoes, fresh thyme, fresh rosemary, fresh parsley, paprika, chicken stock, and cornstarch....

on Jul 20, 2024 Why You’ll Love Date and Walnut Cake You know I’m a sucker for easy, healthy cake recipes, and this one ticks all the boxes ✔️. It’s free of refined sugar, uses only 5 ingredients, the batter comes together in about 15 minutes, and it can be made vegan. Medjool dates are softened in warm milk and then blended into a thick paste which gives density, sweetness, and richness to the cake....

Personally, if I had my way I would spend all my day outside. During the day, I keep finding myself coming up with an excuse to go outside even though I should be home and working. I am sure you know the feeling. Today’s recipe, Eggplant Pomodoro Pasta, is the final summer dish of the year. This 30-minute weeknight pasta was one of my mom’s classic recipes that I grew up eating every summer during my childhood years....

on Oct 27, 2021, Updated Jun 05, 2024 Why You’ll Love Herb Cubes This is the perfect recipe to preserve an excess of fresh herbs, whether they’re on their last good day in your fridge or growing in an over-abundance in your garden. All you need is olive oil and an ice cube tray 🧊. Here, fresh herbs of any variety are frozen in olive oil, which conserves their bright, fragrant flavor....

on Nov 13, 2022, Updated Aug 23, 2024 Why You’ll Love Homemade Egg McMuffins Homemade Egg McMuffins are the perfect way to start your day with a delicious, hearty breakfast. With simple ingredients and customizable options, you can enjoy a satisfying breakfast that rivals the fast-food classic, right from your own kitchen. The eggs are always fluffy and fresh, the 🥓 bacon as crispy as you prefer, and you can use whatever 🧀 cheese variety you love....

on Feb 06, 2022, Updated May 28, 2024 Why You’ll Love Hot Honey Recipe This Hot Honey recipe will impress everyone. It’s so flavorful, with the perfect amount of heat and it will just take so many recipes to another level. You can also double or triple this recipe so you can keep it in your pantry 🫙 and always have it on hand. Its sweet-and-spicy combination is on point and utterly irresistible on a sandwich, over pizza or as a dipping sauce as well....