Balsamic Steak

This steak is a super easy and quick dish to make – and it looks like it took more effort than it really did.  Balsamic vinegar has some naturally sweet taste, and when reduced to a glaze, the acidity and sweetness are both amplified to make a flavorful sauce.  Quickly searing the meat locks in…

Heirloom Tomato and Mozzarella Salad

A classic summertime salad that’s lettuce-free and super easy to make: All you need is a tomato or two, and a bit of fresh mozzarella. I got 2 beautiful heirloom tomatoes and a tub of medium-sized fresh mozzarella from the local, newly-opened Sprouts.  Simply sliced them up and drizzled with some olive oil and balsamic…

Watermelon Feta Salad

All I want to eat lately is SALAD.  It’s hot, it’s summer, it’s give-me-ALL-the-VEGGIES season.  Bonus: not having to turn on the stove or oven!  So I’m doing a week full of salad posts! This is super easy to make: toss some watermelon chunks and feta cheese onto a bed of baby spinach and drizzle…