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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cheers for cherries One of my favorite summer desserts is just as simple as it is delicious. This French fruit-based sweet can be made with any in-season fruit, but cherries are usually the most common and also my favorite. As for the simplicity, this dessert really can be whipped up and ready to go within …
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 …
a berry great cocktail recipe Happy Cocktail Friday! Eating and drinking anything filled with fresh bloobs is how I like to spend my summer. I’m not the biggest cocktail drinker, but this libation filled with fresh blueberry syrup and lemon juice is a no-brainer on a hot summer afternoon. The blueberry syrup is super easy …
A cheesy weeknight smash Quesadillas are one of my absolute favorite Mexican foods. What’s not to love about crispy tortillas oozing with melty cheese and topped with flavorful salsa and other veggies. This recipe has a simple filling of spiced chicken, peppers, and lots of cheese, while the salsa is the main star of the …
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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 …
A penne for your thoughts One thing I love even more than pasta is adding fresh, green veggies to it. This penne dish is not only made better by adding asparagus, but also a fluffy, lemony ricotta pea sauce. It’s such a great, light pasta dish that you’ll end up wanting to enjoy every evening …
bountiful blueberries! One of the best things about the summer season is the abundance of beautiful, fresh, juicy fruit, blueberries being no exception. While I do enjoy blueberries year-round, they’re at their peak in the summer months and make for amazing fruit-forward dessert filling. Take this blueberry galette. The main star is the gooey blueberry …
a riff off the old aviation You know the one…it inspired Ryan Reynold’s gin label? You sometimes see it swishing around a classy coupe at a local speakeasy? Well, if not, you’re in for a real treat. A classic aviation cocktail is typically made simply with gin, maraschino liqueur, and crème de violette. I decided …