This Southwest Quinoa Salad with Pickled Jalapeno Tahini Dressing is flavor overload! Quinoa, fresh tomatoes, avocado, cilantro, and cotija cheese top a bed of greens and is drizzled with a spicy and tangy pickled jalapeno tahini dressing. Lunchtime With A Kick This salad is the exact thing I make when I’m craving something lean but satisfying and spicy but flavorful. It’s a complete meal filledRead more ->
This Antipasto Salad with Pepperoncini Vinaigrette packs major flavor! All the deliciousness of an antipasto platter on top of a salad and drizzled with a zesty pepperoncini vinaigrette! Antipasto, In Salad Form! There’s nothing I love more than a solid antipasto platter. Cured meats, cheeses, pickled things: it all speaks to my heart (and stomach!) in a very special way. However, eating a platter ofRead more ->
13 recipes to try with all that summer zucchini! Casserole, bread, zoodles, and skewers: this collection has a variety of delicious dishes! It’s Zucchini Season As summer makes its slow departure, one thing’s certain: it’s prime zucchini season. Markets and gardens are practically bursting with the summer squash, with shoppers happily toting their summer produce home to enjoy. But one question lingers as we enter thisRead more ->
These Grilled Zucchini, Halloumi, and Prosciutto Skewers are the perfect tasty nibble. Marinated zucchini is grilled until tender along with salty halloumi cheese. Both are threaded with prosciutto and served as a delicious appetizer. If I had it my way, most meals would be served as appetizers. There’s nothing I love more than having a bite of this, and a nibble of that. Variety isRead more ->
These Herbed Zucchini Rollups with Marinara are a delicious vegetarian meal! Zucchini is thinly sliced and rolled up with an herbed ricotta and mozzarella mixture and cooks directly in zesty marinara sauce. A Beautiful Summer Meal When I want a comforting but light meal during the summer, I normally opt for dishes where vegetables take center stage. These Herbed Zucchini Rollups with Marinara are theRead more ->
The perfect recipe for all that summer squash, Zucchini Casserole is a family favorite! Tender and creamy, this lightened-up version includes homemade condensed soup mix. The best summer side dish! Zucchini Casserole: A Favorite! Here are few dishes out there that elicit nostalgia as much as zucchini casserole does. Growing up this mouthwatering side dish adorned plates alongside ribs, chicken, steak, burgers, and the like.Read more ->
This Moroccan Salad with Curry Lime Vinaigrette is outrageously flavorful and packed with feel-good ingredients. Kale, grapes, saffron pearl couscous, carrot, and cilantro all contribute to this delicious salad! A Lunchtime Favorite Alright, everyone. Today’s recipe is a special one. When I worked downtown Minneapolis regularly (as opposed to my current state, working remotely), the lunch rush was real. In Minneapolis everything is connected byRead more ->
This Fresh Blender Salsa is simple to make and easier to devour! Fresh summer vegetables are blended into a lightly textured dip, perfect for tortilla chips. You Dip, I Dip, We Dip If there is one universally pleasing snack, what is it other than chips and salsa?! Salty, tangy, spicy: the perfect trio. There are endless options out there when it comes to the jarredRead more ->
This Charred Broccolini is tender, smoky, and absolutely vibrant! It’s a delicious side dish for grilled chicken or steak. Grilling Vegetables As I’ve already outlined in my article, “How To Grill Vegetables”, vegetables can indeed…be grilled. A concept that may not be so new to many of you, but perhaps even the most seasoned cooks out there overlook this delicious cooking method. Grilled vegetables hasRead more ->
This Gazpacho with Garlicky Croutons is filled with fresh flavor and texture! Tomatoes, cucumber, and peppers make up the main ingredients in this delicious chilled soup and is topped with crunchy garlicky croutons. Summer Soup Although soup may not be one of the top things you’re craving during the summer, wait until you try this amazing chilled soup! Gazpacho is a delicious cold soup thatRead more ->