Posts Tagged ‘dinner’
Strawberry Avocado Salad with Lemon-Dijon Dressing
I thought I’d whip up my favorite seasonal salad today. So, without further ado, I give you this gorgeous meal that starts with a big nest of tender local arugula, which is a green I adore. It’s distinct peppery flavor balances the sweetness of the strawberries perfectly. Then creamy avocado gets added into the mix,…
Read MorePeach & Quinoa Lettuce Wraps
I don’t want to gush over this recipe, but these wraps are amazing. Light, sweet, spicy, and packed with nutrients, they are literally little lettuce-wrapped flavor bombs. They are fancy enough to impress guests as an appetizer or main course at your next dinner party, yet simple enough for a weekday meal. The best part…
Read MoreSummer Panzanella
Move over Caprese salad. In case you’re not familiar with its wonders, panzanella is a Tuscan bread salad that’s usually made with chunks of dried bread tossed with ripe tomatoes, olive oil and vinegar. The bread gets saturated, but still retains a little crunch, with the juice from the tomatoes and the dressing, and the…
Read MoreFingerling Potatoes, Greens, Garlic & Chickpeas
Potatoes remain my go-to comfort food. I love the simplicity, consistent deliciousness, flavor and texture. Plus, potatoes boast some pretty astounding health benefits. However, maybe you’ve been avoiding them, because of the “C” word. You know, carbohydrate. With all the talk about low-carb diets, some are convinced that potatoes, along with other starchy vegetables, are…
Read MorePea, Mint & Spring Onion Soup
Don’t wait, friends. You’ll need to get on this recipe while the spring produce is peaking and it’s still cool enough to eat soup without sweating in front of your air conditioner (here in Maine, we have a while…) This soup just happens to be loaded with two of my favorite spring offerings—peas and mint—plus…
Read MoreSweet Potato Fries with Avocado Dipping Sauce
I’m crazy for anything with sweet potatoes. Sweet potatoes are such a versatile food that’s delicious baked, mashed or my favorite, french fries. These fries are caramelized and crispy on the outside and tender on the inside and they’re loaded with vitamin A, vitamin C and fiber. Because sweet potatoes are naturally sweet, they beckon to…
Read MoreCreamy Chickpea Chowder
I panic at the thought of soup season coming to a close. Before it officially ends, I strongly encourage you to try this one. I mean, who doesn’t love a big steamy bowl of creamy, salty, sweet, chunky chowder? To be honest, I don’t even care what temperature it might be outside, I could eat…
Read MoreHearty Mushroom Lentil Bolognese
I promise you won’t miss the meat in this sauce. I know some of you might be hyperventilating at just the mere thought of a meatless pasta sauce. But yes, I went there. This recipe uses mushrooms and lentils for a high fiber immune-boosting twist. It’s an easy to make and super delicious plant-based dinner that…
Read MoreItalian Sweet Potato Soup
It’s freezing here in Maine, friends. Which makes me so happy to share this soup with you right now. Kicked up with Italian herbs, it’s warming and satisfying but not the least bit heavy. Plus, what I love most about this soup is that you can dress it up any way you’d like. Don’t get…
Read MoreCreamy White Bean & Cauliflower Soup with Spinach
It’s officially the holiday season, friends! This time of year, I find that it’s easy to get wrapped up in holiday parties and festive events which can make prepping for weeknight meals fall by the wayside. Dinners can often end up being forgotten or just very sad. Which is why today, I share with you…
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