Sardine Soup Rustic Mediterranean Sardine Soup with Garlic, Tomato, and Herbs Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 small onion, finely chopped 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 carrot, diced 1 celery stalk, diced 1 large tomato, chopped (or 1 cup canned diced tomatoes) 3 cups vegetable or fish broth 1 can (4 oz) sardines in olive oil (boneless preferred), drained 1 bay leaf 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme 1/4 teaspoon chili flakes (optional) Salt and pepper, to taste 2 tablespoons chopped parsley or cilantro Juice of half a lemon Directions: Heat olive oil in a pot over medium heat. Add onion, garlic, carrot, and celery. Sauté until softened, about 5–7 minutes. Add chopped tomato and cook until it breaks down, about 3 minutes. Pour in the broth, add bay leaf, thyme, and chili flakes (if using). Simmer for 10 minutes. Gently add sardines and cook for another 5 minutes, breaking them slightly into the soup. Remove bay leaf. Season with salt, pepper, lemon juice, and fresh herbs. Serve hot with crusty bread or a wedge of lemon. Prep Time: 10 minutes | Cooking Time: 20 minutes | Total Time: 30 minutes Kcal: 220 kcal | Servings: 3–4 servings #sardinesoup #mediterraneansoup #rusticmeals #cannedfishrecipes #quicklunchideas #souprecipe #sardinelove #easyfishsoup #herbygoodness #budgetfriendlymeals #fishsoupmagic #healthycomfortfood #garlicandtomsoup #oceaninspired #lightlunchideas #easyweeknightmeals #omega3boost #sardinebroth #lemonysoup #onepotmeals Don’t underestimate sardines! This rustic Sardine Soup is a flavor-packed, budget-friendly bowl of coastal comfort.

Beef and Herb Butter Seared Beef with Garlic Herb Compound Butter Ingredients: 1 lb ribeye, sirloin, or filet mignon steak (choose your favorite cut) Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste 1 tablespoon olive oil For the Herb Butter: 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened 1 teaspoon garlic, minced 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, finely chopped 1 teaspoon fresh rosemary, finely chopped 1 teaspoon fresh thyme, finely chopped 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest Pinch of sea salt Directions: In a small bowl, mix softened butter with garlic, parsley, rosemary, thyme, lemon zest, and sea salt. Transfer onto a sheet of parchment paper and roll into a log. Chill in the fridge for at least 30 minutes. Season steaks generously with salt and black pepper. Heat olive oil in a cast iron skillet over high heat until just smoking. Sear steaks for 3–4 minutes per side (or to desired doneness). Let rest for 5 minutes. Slice a round of the chilled herb butter and place it on top of each hot steak just before serving. Let it melt over the beef and infuse it with rich flavor. Prep Time: 10 minutes | Cooking Time: 10 minutes | Total Time: 20 minutes (plus 30 minutes chill time for butter) Kcal: 450 kcal per serving | Servings: 2 servings #compoundbutter #herbbutter #steakdinner #beefrecipes #garlicherbbutter #steaknight #castironskillet #flavoredbutter #butterlover #freshherbs #ribeyeperfection #quicksteak #homesteakhouse #simplegourmet #easybeefdish #herbygoodness #dinnerdeluxe #steakupgrade #sizzleandserve #weekendsteak Elevate your steak game with this luscious Garlic Herb Butter melting over perfectly seared beef. Pure steakhouse vibes at home!