Simple Mexican Street Corn & Avocado Salad
In my attempt to celebrate the season, I went a little nuts with my corn purchase this week. So I decided to get super festive with my bounty. Inspired by a recent recipe in Bon Appétit, I shucked the corn, pulled out the cast iron pan, and 20 minutes later, I was taking a victory…
Read MoreBaked Goat Cheese Dip Recipe!
Who is in for some goat cheese goodness? This Baked Goat Cheese Dip recipe is a super easy and quick to make appetizer that you can serve throughout the summer for all your entertaining needs. Simply whip everything up in a food processor, bake in the oven and serve with crackers and veggies on the…
Read More15-Minute Caprese Naan Pizza
This is the kind of meal I plan to enjoy all summer long. It’s not fussy, it’s simple to make, and it tastes delicious. Naan bread gets topped with fresh mozzarella, juicy ripe tomatoes, fragrant basil, and when paired with a simple green salad it makes for a quick, yet impressive meal. Pizza night has…
Read MoreBuffalo Chickpea Stuffed Bell Peppers
I live for easy weeknight dinners. LIVE for them, I tell you. One of my summer goals is to make at least two weeknight meals that can be eaten over the course of two nights, so that I am having to cook half the time and can fully enjoy the warm weather. And stuffed peppers…
Read More10 Minute Artichoke & White Bean Toast
In all seriousness, this is very good toast. And I know because my family loves toast. At least 50% of their breakfast and lunch are some form of toast, and they usually fall into two categories: avocado or bean spread (i.e. hummus, white bean, etc.). There’s not much variation in our avocado smash (why mess…
Read MoreStrawberry Spinach Salad with Lemon Poppy Seed Dressing
This salad is spring and summer in a bowl! It’s an irresistibly sweet, tangy, crunchy, creamy, fresh and vibrant explosion perfect for every occasion from Mother’s Day to a casual brunch or summer picnic. It will knock your socks off. Key Salad Ingredients: Spinach. Spinach and strawberries are classic together and an excellent choice. For a peppery…
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Roasted Broccoli & Lemon Soup with Cheesy Croutons
A springtime soup?? Stay with me here, I promise it works and it’s delicious. Of course we usually associate soup with winter. Big, hearty flavors. Dark colors. Lots of spices. It’s one of winter’s best comfort foods for a reason. But this year, I’ve really been into spring soups as well. Perhaps it’s because spring is…
Read MoreAsparagus Salad with Dijon Vinaigrette
Spring on a platter! If you celebrate Easter and are planning to skip the hotel buffets and overcrowded restaurants this year in favor of an at home celebration (excellent call!), I want to share my favorite foolproof salad, full of fresh, tangy, light flavors, for your brunching pleasure. Vibrant, tender-crisp asparagus gets tossed in a tangy Dijon…
Read More10-Minute Curry Chickpea Salad
This quick recipe turns simple canned chickpeas into a bold and hearty meal. First and foremost, the layers of flavor in this salad are glorious. The earthy sweetness of carrots, crunchy celery and protein packed chickpeas with a combo of warming spices is delightful, yes, but it’s the addition of toasted cashews, fresh cilantro and…
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