Posts Tagged ‘bbq’
2 Memorial Day Salads!
Summer is coming! There’s a change in the air on Memorial Day. It’s a long weekend, it’s finally grilling season, and the last day of school is just a few weeks away. There’s so much to get excited about on the first (unofficial) day of summer, starting with these side dishes which will help round out…
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 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 MoreSimple Summer Panzanella
Chunks of bread, chunks of tomato, tangy dressing…what’s not to love? In case you’re not familiar with its wonders, Panzanella is a Tuscan bread salad that’s usually made with dried bread tossed with ripe tomatoes, olive oil and vinegar. The bread gets saturated (but still retains a little crunch) with the tomato juices and dressing,…
Read MoreSpring Herb & Lemon Orzo Salad
This orzo salad has flavor and texture for days. I actually can’t believe I haven’t posted any sort of orzo recipes until today, and I apologize for unintentionally withholding one of my favorite staples all these years. If you’re not familiar with orzo, it’s a delightfully versatile, rice-shaped pasta for which I’ve developed a particular soft spot for.…
Read MoreMexican Street Corn Salad with Smoky Cream Sauce
Mexican street corn meets salad in the best way possible. A great addition to your July 4th spread, this dish is inspired by Mexican street corn. If you’ve never had Mexican street corn, it’s basically grilled corn smothered in a blend of mayonnaise and/or sour cream, chili powder, and cotija cheese, and served with fresh…
Read MoreSummer Berry Salad with Toasted Almonds & Goat Cheese
Summery and light. This bowl of greens is bright and fun, studded with juicy berries, toasted almonds, and goat cheese and coated in a bright lemon vinaigrette. Richly textured and fresh with a hint of garlic and a lemony kick, it’s a zesty summer flavor party that only requires a handful of ingredients and about…
Read MorePotato Salad with Arugula, Red Onions & Almonds
Potato salad is a “goes-with-everything” summer dish. Yet, the classic versions of potato salad can easily derail your diet with extra calories and fat. I love this mayo-free version that is made fun and unique with the addition of arugula. Arugula offers twice as much fiber as other greens, and it’s packed with disease-fighting antioxidants,…
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