Posts Tagged ‘summer’
Lemon Basil Pasta Salad!
Pasta salads and summer just go together in my book. But then add some fresh basil, a squeeze of lemon and a healthy dose of Parmesan cheese and you have a meal that is quick enough for a weeknight dinner, but tastes special enough to share with friends at picnics and barbecues! Even better? It’s ready in…
Read More2 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 Recipes with Fresh Blueberries!
When we are right in the middle of blueberry season, it’s time to make all the blueberry recipes. Whether you are picking fresh blueberries at the local farms, grabbing a carton from the farmer’s market, or even substituting with a bag of frozen blueberries, I have rounded up 3 of my favorite recipes for when…
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 MoreZucchini “Crab” Cakes
I’m so in love with these zucchini crab cakes. I could not stop eating these after I finished making them. I will definitely be making these often and I highly recommend you do as well. Would you believe me if I told you that these really taste like crab cakes, even if made with no…
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 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…
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