Parmesan cheese, black pepper, butter, and olive oil combine to make this version of the classic simple and sublime Parmesan pasta. Its ease to prepare is matched only by its perfection.

Parmesan Pasta

Nothing beats pasta when it comes to turning out a quick meal that makes everyone happy. But this pasta dish is a particular stand out in that category.

Whether you serve it as a stand-alone vegetarian main dish with a Strawberry Spinach Salad or pair it with a meat dish like Baked Italian Chicken, it’s sure to please.

Cacio e Pepe

This recipe is a gentle riff on the classic Italian dish cacio e pepe which literally translates as cheese and pepper. The original dish uses only pasta, black pepper, salt, and Pecorino Romano cheese.

There are so many reasons to love this dish; simplicity of preparation, perfect balance of flavors, and budget-friendliness, just to name a few.

Our version makes use of Parmesan cheese both because it’s our preference and what we had on hand and I don’t like making special trips to the store unless I have to.

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Parmesan Basil Zucchini Fritters [+Video]

These delicious zucchini fritters are made with parmesan cheese and fresh basil for a flavorful twist. They are the perfect way to use up summer zucchini and make for a tasty appetizer or side dish.

You are going to go nuts for these crispy parmesan basil zucchini fritters! They are perfectly crunchy, full of cheesy goodness and so much flavor with only a few ingredients! Get ready to fall in love with your new favorite zucchini recipe.

I love to find new ways of using that bursting with produce zucchini plant and these parmesan basil zucchini fritters recipe is a perfect way to mix things up from the traditional zucchini bread, zucchini lasagna etc.

Ingredients for Zucchini Fritters

If you have zucchinis overflowing in your garden, grab a couple of them and a few other simple ingredients. I always like to see a quick overview of the ingredients so I know what to grab at the grocery store. Here is everything you will need:

• Zucchinis: shredded small with a box grater, no need to peel them
• Egg: helps bind the fritter together
• Flour: gives the fritters structure and just regular all purpose flour is all you need
• Chives: adds flavor
• Basil: adds flavor
• Salt and Black Pepper: adds flavor and the salt draws out moisture from the zucchini
• Mozzarella Cheese: adds gooiness
• Parmesan Cheese: adds flavor and crispiness

Dipping Sauce

• Sour Cream: acts as the base for the dipping sauce, plain Greek yogurt can also be used
• Feta Cheese: adds saltiness and flavor
• Parsley: adds freshness
• Lemon Zest and Juice: adds acidity and bright fresh flavor
• Garlic: adds flavor
• Salt and Pepper: adds flavor

I sprinkled some green onions on top for the photos so that’s totally an option if you want! The measurements for each ingredient can be found in the recipe card at the end of the post.

How to Make Zucchini Fritters

You won’t believe how easy it is to make these crisp zucchini fritters! Especially when you use the air fryer! Here are the steps:

• Prepare the Zucchini: Grate zucchini using a box grater or food processor and then place in a colander with salt and let stand for 10 minutes.
• Make the Sauce: While the zucchini is sitting, make the sauce. Place all ingredients into a blender and pulse until smooth. Set aside.
• Squeeze: Using a cheesecloth or a clean kitchen towel, squeeze out as much liquid from the shredded zucchini. The salt will have released a lot of moisture.

High Protein Recipes Roundup

Looking to fuel your day with meals that pack a serious protein punch? Whether you’re building muscle, managing your macros, or just trying to stay fuller longer, this high protein recipes roundup has you covered.

From energizing breakfasts and satisfying, hearty dinners to protein-rich snacks, these delicious recipes make it easy to hit your protein goals without sacrificing flavor. Let’s dive in and get cooking!

Breakfast/Smoothies

A healthy, filling and delicious breakfast is an absolute MUST for me, so we’ve gathered up all our favorite protein powered breakfast recipes. Which way are you going to start your day??

High Protein Savory Crispy Oatmeal

Kickstart your day with this 7 minute High-Protein Savory Oatmeal with Cottage Cheese! This is the breakfast taking the internet by storm!

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Eggs and Cottage Cheese Breakfast Bowl

Start your day with a viral high protein powerhouse—a creamy, savory blend of cottage cheese and perfectly hard-boiled eggs, topped with fresh avocado and vegetables.

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Wild Blueberry Cottage Cheese Pancakes

Fluffy, protein-packed, and bursting with juicy wild blueberries, these healthy cottage cheese pancakes are a delicious twist on a breakfast classic.

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Protein Green Smoothie

Cool, creamy, and loaded with vibrant greens, this Protein Green Smoothie delivers a refreshing blast of energy with every sip.

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Orange Berry Protein Shake

Bright, zesty, and bursting with berry flavor, this Orange Berry Protein Shake is a refreshing fusion of citrus and sweet that wakes up your taste buds and fuels your day.

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Almond Joy Protein Shake

Indulgent meets energizing in this Almond Joy Protein Shake—a creamy, chocolatey blend with hints of toasted coconut and almond that tastes just like the classic candy bar.

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Welcome to the weekend, my friends! I hope that wherever you are the weather has been as glorious as our weather here in Ohio this week. We’ve had warm rain and plenty of sunshine and the world around us is brilliantly green and flowering. I’m soaking up every possible moment outdoors right now.

ON THE BLOGS THIS WEEK: Garlicky and mildly spicy, mushroom spinach pasta is a study in flavorful simplicity. Perfect al dente pasta is tossed in a light pan sauce of white wine or chicken stock, onion, garlic, mushrooms, spinach, and Parmesan cheese.

Tender, succulent Dutch oven roast pork is a comforting, homey, simple method to prepare an economical cut of pork. Whether you serve this with cheesy mashed potatoes, roasted carrots, or on buttery, fluffy dinner rolls, you’re going to love this meaty main dish.

Fresh lemon, garlic, and black pepper combine to make lemon pepper asparagus simple and simply irresistible. Make this just once and you’ll build meals around it throughout asparagus season.

Inspired by the Korean beef with rice that my family loves so much, these Korean beef noodles were a huge win from the very first bite. Loaded with umami, this one-pot dish is a guaranteed, family-friendly hit!

Bright and colorful, this flavorful Asian cabbage salad is full of freshness and crunch. You’re going to turn to this again and again during grilling season.

Chewy kitchen sink cookies are a fun surprise every time we make them. My cookies are typically made with whichever sweet or salty bits and pieces are left in the pantry from other baking adventures. They might be studded with chocolate and butterscotch chips, chopped candy bars, pretzels, nuts, potato chips, and more.

Inspired by the above cookies, this week’s ice cream is jam packed with toffee bits, cookie pieces, coconut, peanut butter cups, pecans, and more, creamy vanilla kitchen sink ice cream is bursting at the seams with deliciousness.

What I’m CRAVING: My friend Jenn’s Apple Cider Donut Cake is making my mouth water! Doesn’t it sound amazing?

My FAVORITE THING this week is my air fryer. I’ve been using it more than ever

Jam packed with cookie pieces, toffee bits, coconut, peanut butter cups, pecans, and more, this creamy vanilla kitchen sink ice cream is bursting at the seams with deliciousness.

Kitchen Sink Ice Cream

The other day, while making a batch of Kitchen Sink cookies, my friend Lynne asked if I’d tried making a Kitchen Sink Ice Cream. Challenge accepted, my friend, and THANK YOU for the suggestion!

This is fully loaded, couldn’t cram more in there, exploding with awesomeness, creamy vanilla ice cream as filled as can be with cookie pieces, toffee bits, toasted coconut, peanut butter cups, pecans, and whatever else you might possibly want to add.

The most popular question I get is whether it’s possible to make ice cream without a machine. The answer is YES. You can make ice cream without a machine. Find the full directions here!

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