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…

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3 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…

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Simple Summer Gazpacho

I took my first sip of this chilled soup and was immediately hooked!  Crisp veggies, chopped garlic, and a drizzle of oil and fresh lemon juice whiz together in a food processor or blender, and the result is a delicious, cool, no-cook meal perfect for dishing into big bowls or serving as appetizer-sized shooters. It’s…

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Simple 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,…

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Spring 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.…

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Cucumber Salad with Chickpeas & Lime Vinaigrette

Doesn’t it feel so easy to cook this time of year? I don’t know about you, but one glance at the abundance of gorgeous summer produce that’s available feels like instant inspiration to whip up something fresh and healthy. Yet one more reason why I believe summer is the most wonderful season. Truly, so simple…

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Summer Veggie Bowl with Honey Mustard Dressing

Fresh veggie bowls are the perfect summer meal. For a light and easy one bowl meal, you can’t go wrong with this recipe. Fresh tomatoes, cucumber, basil, broccoli, corn, quinoa and avocado give this recipe that light summer freshness we all need in the hot weather. Minimal clean up, full of flavors and good for…

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