Salad
Spring Pea & Feta Couscous Salad with Basil Vinaigrette!
Fresh and vibrant! This has become my go-to spring salad because a.) the crazy amount of texture in this salad is to die for, b.) it’s bursting at the seams with health benefits (fiber! vitamin C! antioxidants!), and c.) it’s really, really pretty. If you’re seeking an easy weeknight meal, doing any casual entertaining or…
Read More3 Simple Sides For Your Labor Day BBQ!
I love holiday weekends and Labor Day is one of my favorites! It means barbecues, picnics, potlucks and parties and it’s a time to celebrate with friends and family and enjoy the “end of summer” sunny weather with lots of mouth-watering and deliciously healthy food. But what it really means is you get to head…
Read MoreThe Ultimate Fourth Of July Roundup!
Every hero needs a sidekick. That’s why I’ve rounded up my favorite Fourth of July side dishes. These recipes will complement whatever star you throw on the grill. Have a fabulous Fourth, friends!! Roasted Red Pepper Feta Dip Such an easy 5 minute crowd-pleasing party dip that goes with all your finger foods! You can serve…
Read More3 Delicious Father’s Day Side Dishes!
Luckily, Father’s Day falls in the middle of June every year — June 18 this year, to be exact— which means it’s the perfect time to fire up the grill and spend some quality time outdoors in the beautiful almost-summer weather! And while it’s a known fact that most dads love to throw down a…
Read More3 Memorial Day Side Dishes!
Summer is coming. For those of you planning to do some holiday weekend hosting, I’ve rounded up three of my favorite warm weather eats for your feasting pleasure. There’s a little something for everyone, and I promise each of these recipes will lead to all types of compliments and general swooning. Happy grilling, friends! Lemon…
Read More2 Bright & Fresh Spring Salads!
With the amazing produce spring brings, one of the best ways to enjoy it is in a fresh salad! From peas to leafy greens to asparagus, here are two great recipes for tossing together all your seasonal favorites. Simple, bright, and delicious. Spring Quinoa Salad with Peas and Lemon Feta Vinaigrette A salad like this…
Read MoreEasy Asian Slaw With Toasted Sesame Dressing
All I have to say is that this salad more than delivered. It’s packed with flavor and texture, super satisfying, and the dressing… Oh my, the dressing! It’s garlicky-ginger perfection, and I shall be using it on just about everything in the future. On top of its deliciousness and health benefits, I love this Easy…
Read MoreSimple 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 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…
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…
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