let the corn just keep on corning I’m on a mission to get in as many fresh corn dishes as possible before it’s no longer in season. I wait all year for this time, when I can pick out the freshest, most beautiful golden ears from the local farmer’s market, and I’m not letting it …
Add Your Heading Text Here I love it when a dish sounds super fancy but is actually super simple and uncomplicated to make. This polenta con pomodoro is just one of those dishes. The tomato sauce comes together easily, stewed in a skillet with chickpeas, corn, garlic, and some spices for extra flavor. It’s then …
strawberry fields forever In the summertime, barbecue – brats, cheeseburgers, ribs – are all great, but the often overlooked side dishes are usually the brightest stars for me. And the reason they’re overlooked isn’t always surprising – your run-of-the mill coleslaw, potato salad, and steamed veggies are always the most exciting. That’s why you should …
loco for coco The only thing I like better than a shrimp dinner is a coconut shrimp dinner. Seriously though, shrimp is one of those easy proteins that isn’t super expensive, we know it’s good for you, and it’s extremely easy to cook. Pan-fried or grilled shrimp is always my go-to when I don’t have …
feeling blue all summer long We’re past the midway point of summer, and I’m still slinging blueberry recipes at you. These muffins may not seem like anything special (don’t they always have blueberry muffins at the coffee shop down the street?), but I promise, this recipe will change your weekend mornings. Unlike your favorite coffeeshop …
what’s summer without squash? This may be my…thirdish risotto with squash recipe I’ve posted in the last year, but I’m not going to apologize for it. While I’m an all-around squash lover, there’s something special about summer squash to me. The green and yellow colors are fun, and the flavors remind me of backyards in …
bowl or bust Inventive dinner bowls are my go-to weeknight meals, and this “deconstructed” fajita dish is one of my new faves. It’s everything you could possible want in a fajita – seasoned chicken, pan-seared peppers and onions, zesty yogurt sauce – all piled atop a bed of wild rice and rounded out with fun, …
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my, my, melon This melon salad is the easiest, breeziest summer side you could possibly imagine. It’s practically dessert if not for the savory punch of the mozzarella balls and fresh basil. Douse it in a sweet and citrusy dressing, and this dish will be the highlight of the meal. This melon salad is a …
time to get stuffed You may have heard of stuffed peppers, but did you know there are other delicious veggies that can be stuffed with all kinds of goodies? Large, bulbous eggplants make the perfect vessel and just happen to be an amazing and healthy summer veggie. Roasted eggplant halves are scraped out, and the …
mighty, mighty mango With Fourth of July coming up, this is the perfect dish to add to your party spread. It’s fun, colorful, and has loads of juicy flavor. Different from a more traditional mango salsa, this slaw can definitely be used for dipping chips, but it’s even better as a juicy topper for grilled …