What I'm Making This Week
Muffuletta Pasta Salad, Beet and Butter Bean Dip, Coconut Lychee Americana. BONUS: Cantaloupe & Basil Deli Container Mocktail
summer always tricks me. even in my 30s, part of me still thinks it means three months of doing whatever i want. except… it doesn’t. in adulthood, there are beach days and BBQ’s, sure!! but also laundry piles, dirty dishes, work (!) and the small fact that we still have to feed ourselves every day.
so this week’s What I’m Making This Week is all about having something ready in the fridge. recipes you can eat cold after work, pack for the park, or turn into dinner without much thought. little ways to make summer feel slower, even when real life isn’t.
on the menu: a Muffuletta Pasta Salad packed with briny, punchy flavor. a high-protein Beet and Butter Bean Dip that acts as not just a dip, but also a spread and a sauce - it’s as snackable as it is filling. a Coconut Lychee Americana, which is my take on the very viral iced coffee from Rhythm Zero in NYC. three very different recipes, all built to make your week easier and tastier, as always <3
as a little bonus for paid subscribers: early access to a Cantaloupe & Basil Deli Container Mocktail i made the other day that i think is just perfect for using up some melon cubes if you have them sitting in the fridge.
the full recipes and shopping lists are below so you can cook along, or just bookmark them for when you need a little meal inspiration in the middle of all the summer chaos. sending lots of love!!
What I’m Making This Week
Muffuletta Pasta Salad
what if i turned a Muffuletta sandwich into a pasta salad? the result is salty, briny, crunchy, tangy, cheesy. perfect for solo lunches, easy dinners, or bringing to a bbq. GET THE RECIPE HERE!
Coconut Lychee Americana
my take on the viral coffee from Rhythm Zero in NYC, but with a twist. further confirming my theory that you can make anything you see online at home, and better. GET THE RECIPE HERE!
Beet & Butter Bean Dip
this dip tastes more like velvety parmesan cheese than it does beets? but it’s also earthy in all the right places. and high in protein because there’s a whole ass can of beans in there. GET THE FREE RECIPE HERE!
BONUS: Cantaloupe & Basil Mocktail
i had another idea for a deli container mocktail, because i’m not stopping anytime soon. this one might be my favorite yet. complex flavors without all the effort. GET THE RECIPE HERE!
I dream of high school summer. That was truly the best.
I love the pasta and the salad and I also love that drink on rocks. Your recipes are amazing and of course I’m looking forward to it and I’ll think of converting paid by next month. I love what you do.