We Can’t Stop Making These Recipes from the New Wishbone Kitchen Cookbook
When we first found out about Meredith Hayden’s new cookbook, The Wishbone Kitchen Cookbook, we knew there would be some seasonal gems given her obsession with farmers market produce and outdoor entertaining. What we didn’t expect was how many of the recipes were both easy and elevated with flavor combinations that feel classic yet modern all at once. From a fresh take on a club sandwich to a cobb-inspired lobster salad and a simple (but mighty) cocktail, this cookbook offers only the best from a seasoned personal chef.
We gathered our favorite recipes and placed them all here. Get your linen tablecloths ready, some cute cocktail napkins, and a dish of flaky sea salt. Enjoy and elevate your hosting menu with these fresh and flavorful recipes.
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Chicken Cutlet Club
Kelsey Hansen
This tall and hefty sandwich is inspired by Meredith’s favorite—a classic club. However, she made it exactly how she likes it, with pan-fried chicken, lots of veggies, and avocado (of course). It’s the perfect sandwich for pool days and backyard gatherings. Plus, it will keep everyone satisfied all day long.
Dirty-Martini-Inspired Crushed Olive Spread
Kelsey Hansen
This spread is for all of the dirty martini lovers! With big briny flavors, blue cheese, and crushed olives with lemon, this is truly the pinnacle of appetizers and belongs next to any charcuterie board. Spread on crackers or even mix in with pasta. Anything is possible with Meredith’s homemade tapenade.
Tomato and Corn Salad
Kelsey Hansen
This salad is all about the basics… but better! Plump cherry tomatoes and sweet corn fresh off the cob pair perfectly with a drizzle of chili-infused olive oil that adds a subtle, spicy warmth. To finish, give it a nice squeeze of lemon, a little flaky sea salt, torn basil, and some chopped chives. It’s herby, fresh, and goes with just about anything on your summer grilling menu.
Lobster Avocado Salad
Kelsey Hansen
“This recipe is a celebration of summer,” Meredith says. “It pairs flawlessly with a hot, sunny day and good company.” This recipe is generous with the lobster, letting it shine as the star of the salad. It works as a healthy and hearty main dish that’s also as delicious as it is beautiful and colorful on the table.
Olive Oil Cake with Peaches and Cream
Kelsey Hansen
This easy summer dessert is a mashup of Meredith’s two favorites—macerated berries, angel food cake, and whipped cream—and the beloved peaches-and-cream pie from Long Island’s Briermere Farms bakery. It’s perfectly balanced in sweetness, and the cream adds an extra special something when paired with the in-season fruit. Plus, it looks absolutely stunning on the table.
Spicy Salty Ranch Water
Kelsey Hansen
This is Ranch Water’s spicier and even more refreshing cousin—a concoction Meredith made that is thirst-quenching and zesty all at once. Meredith’s take on ranch water has the usual suspects (tequila, fresh lime juice, and sparkling water), “but with a pinch of salt and a kick from sliced and grated jalapeño.”
