Now that barbecue season is upon us, it’s time to make a bold statement: Sure, the burgers and hot dogs are great — but the sides are the real star. As for the case? Maria’s Italian pasta salad with crispy air-fried orecchiette.
A twist on the viral grinder sandwich, this deceptively easy recipe has everything you love about the sub/hoagie/Italian hero (prosciutto, salami, pepperoncini, provolone, iceberg lettuce), but balances it out with a few extra ingredients: store-bought olive salad, sun-dried tomatoes, and world-class. air fried until golden and crispy.
Throw it all in a cream and skin-tight dress – and something tells us you’ll be the most popular person in the kitchen.
Time Commitment: About 40 minutes.
Key tips: Lack of air? No problem. Maria Koutsogiannis (aka Food by Maria) says to cook the cooked pasta for 8 to 10 minutes. Also, for a vegetarian option, subtear hearts and extra olives for prosciutto and salami.
Other requirements: For more “sides” with the energy of the main dish…
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Cold noodle salad with spicy peanut sauce. Yes, peanut butter makes everything better. But this 20-minute meal, featuring perfectly chewy noodles and tons of crunchy vegetables, may be its highest calling.
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Spinach and Baked Pepperoncini Feta Dip. Light, bright and delicious, this may actually be better than everyone’s favorite dinner. We said what we said.
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Marinated Olive Bean Salad with Chive Basil Dressing.Packed with protein and fiber, this recipe requires no cooking and gets better as it sits. So make extra and thank yourself later.
What’s New in Food and Home:
🏠 Trust us This is a small home decor update is the first thing visitors will notice—and not just because it’s allergy season.
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