Traditional Caprese flavors make this Caprese Hummus a crowd-pleaser! Sundried tomatoes, pesto, and fresh mozzerella adorn this delcious dip! Caprese EVERYTHING. You feel me? Especially if your basil plant bush is as out of control like mine is. The thing is pouring out of the pot I have it in! And the leaves are MASSIVE. I love the classic flavors of Caprese salad: juicy sun-ripened tomatoes,Read more ->
Summer produce shines in this delicious pasta! Fresh sweet summer corn, mild zucchini, peppery basil, and meaty morel mushrooms. This recipe for Linguine with Morels, Zucchini, Summer Corn, & Goat Cheese is the perfect fancy dinner you need to make! The bounty of summer is abundant. And we need to use it while we can! Well, sort of. There are so many different ways toRead more ->
Toast summer with this perfectly crisp, floral, and effervescent Rhubarb Rosé Sangria! Flavors of rhubarb, elderflower, strawberry, and raspberry fill each glass. Summer In A Glass Summer wouldn’t be complete with a crisp and cool sipper on constant rotation. Mine happens to be this tart, sweet, effervescent Rhubarb Rosé Sangria. It’s packed with fresh flavors and is quite honestly dangerously easy to imbibe! Read onRead more ->
This Healthy Mexican Street Corn is a simple and delicious way to enjoy summer’s abundance! Fresh sweet corn is grilled and topped with the classic ingredients in Street Corn: cotija cheese, chili powder, cilantro, and garlic. This recipe is a great side dish for any summer meal! As you may know, I love to grill. See here, or especially here for evidence of that. AndRead more ->
These Coconut Matcha Pops are an easy and delicious treat! Coconut milk serves as the creamy (dairy free!) base for these green tea “ice cream” popsicles. Matcha is jam packed with antioxidants, making this a guilt free treat. Green Tea Ice Cream. Sigh. I absolutely LOVE it. What’s not to love? Oh yea, dairy. Don’t get me wrong. I love dairy. By now you’ve likelyRead more ->
This Salmon Pasta Salad is a healthy twist on a classic favorite! Cooked pasta and protein packed salmon is tossed in a creamy, tangy, and lemony Greek yogurt dressing. Fresh dill peas provide a fresh burst of deliciousness. Prep this one in advance and enjoy all week! It’s Friday. Did you know that? I only ask because this was one of those weeks. On Monday,Read more ->
This thirst quenching Cucumber Mint Cooler uses cucumber vodka, fresh mint syrup, and tart lime juice. Super refreshing and light! Oh HAAAAAAAAAY! It’s Thursday #THIRSTday, and I’m excited about it. Aren’t you? Weekdays in the summer are a particular drag. In Minnesota, nice days are numbered. Any day that the sun is shining, it’s over 60 degrees, and I can wear shorts, is a goodRead more ->
A favorite go-to snack when told, “Just bring an app!” Creamy, garlicky hummus serves as the base for this addictive dip. Quinoa tabbouleh packs the flavor punch, with parsley, mint, tomato, green onion, and rich olive oil. Equally delicious scooped with pita chips, veggies, or a spoon. Let me guess. You’re sick of bringing the same old appetizer that everyone expects you to bring. “Great.Read more ->
The Siesta Cocktail will encourage anything but rest. This simple cocktail is tart and titillating! The perfect amount of sweet and bitter, this recipe includes grapefruit juice, Campari, tequila, and lime juice. So easy, and so refreshing! Tequila Tequila I’m not going to lie, I’ve been waiting for a very special occasion to post this cocktail. Today is a very special occasion, you guys. It’sRead more ->
These Kale, Quinoa, & Goat Cheese Mini Frittatas are a healthy breakfast – at home or to-go! Sautéed kale, roasted red pepper, quinoa, and creamy goat cheese make these mini frittatas fancy, but approachable. All About Eggs Eggs are a pretty consistent staple in my house. Poached for breakfast, hard-boiled for mid-day snacks, whisked into baked goods, or mixed with some s&p to dredge chicken in. IRead more ->