Nicole Modic

1 week ago | whattocook.substack.com | Caroline Chambers |Nicole Modic

Good morning from Coronado, the happiest little (peninsula) island in America! We lived in Coronado for two years when George was stationed here as a SEAL and man, life was so simple back then!! We had one car, and we hardly used it, favoring our beach cruisers for coffee and grocery runs — we even had surf racks on our bikes for our boards (yes, we used to surf!).

1 week ago | kalejunkie.com | Nicole Modic

To make this smashed potato salad, start by preparing the potatoes. Boil a large pot of water, on the stove, and add in the baby potatoes. Allow the potatoes to boil until they're fork-tender, about 15 minutes. Once the potatoes are done, drain them from the pot and rinse them with cold water. Next, preheat your oven to 425F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and add the potatoes to it. You may have to work in batches or use multiple baking sheets, to account for all of the potatoes.

1 week ago | kalejunkie.com | Nicole Modic

Say “hello” to the easiest homemade almond milk recipe that you’ll ever find. This is my 1-Minute Almond Milk, and as the name suggests, it truly comes together in just one minute. Plus, it doesn’t involve any straining, which means that making this almond milk truly couldn’t be easier. No more spending $8 on a carton of almond milk from the store. With this recipe, you can have delicious, creamy, homemade almond milk ready in seconds!Friends, do you have a favorite non-dairy milk?

2 weeks ago | kalejunkie.com | Nicole Modic

To make this pasta salad, start by preparing the dressing. Add all of the dressing ingredients (the cottage cheese, olive oil, garlic, lime juice, lime zest, smoked paprika, chili powder, kosher salt, and ground black pepper) to a blender. Blend until smooth and creamy. Next, set the dressing aside and prepare the pasta. Cook the pasta according to the package instructions. Once the pasta is done, rinse it with cold water and add it to a large bowl. Set it aside.

2 weeks ago | kalejunkie.com | Nicole Modic

To make these meatballs, start by preheating your oven to 425 F. Next, line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside. Then, prepare the meatballs. Add all of the meatball ingredients (the ground chicken, panko breadcrumbs, egg, garlic powder, cumin, kosher salt, and ground black pepper) to a bowl. Use your hands to mix the ingredients until they're fully combined. Divide the meat mixture into 16 evenly-sized meatballs and use your hands to roll them into shape.