Summer Pasta Salad with Fresh Corn, Zucchini & Mozzarella

Summer pasta salad with corn, zucchini, cherry tomatoes, mozzarella, basil and parsley

Whether you’re headed to a backyard barbecue, packing up for the lake, or just looking for an easy side dish to pair with grilled chicken or burgers, this colorful pasta salad is one you’ll make all season long. Loaded with sweet summer corn, tender zucchini, juicy tomatoes, fresh herbs, and creamy marinated mozzarella, every bite celebrates peak-season produce. A quick homemade red wine vinaigrette tiesRead more ->

Après Boat Bites: Snacks To Follow A Day On The Water

Wedge salad skewers and skewers of melon, mozzarella, and prosciutto on wooden cutting boards

Après Boat Bites: the perfect snack to nibble on after a day on the water! These skewers are easy to prepare in advance and will be ready to devour when you are! I’ve linked a few products in this post that are affiliate links. Note that I may receive a small commission. Please read the full disclosure policy. Après Boat Bites You may have heard theRead more ->

Melon and Prosciutto Skewers with Marinated Artichokes

Skewers with melon, prosciutto, and marinated artichoke hearts on a wooden platter

These Melon and Prosciutto Skewers with Marinated Artichokes are the perfect bite after a long day on the water! I’ve linked a few products in this post that are affiliate links. Note that I may receive a small commission. Please read the full disclosure policy. Melon And Prosciutto Skewers With Marinated Artichokes Isn’t food more fun when it’s eaten off of a skewer?! These Melon AndRead more ->

Building A Char-SPOOKY-erie Platter For Halloween!

A charcuterie platter with eerie Halloween props

Make an eerie char-SPOOKY-erie platter for Halloween! This guide offers tips to make the most delicious and sinister Halloween charcuterie spread. Happy Halloween! My love for Halloween knows no end. I’m a lover of all things macabre, so the food I make and enjoy this time of year always has a sinister vibe to it.  Whether it’s carving pumpkins, watching a scary movie, or pre-trick-or-treating:Read more ->

Ultimate Weeknight Lasagna

A pan of lasagna cut into slices

This Ultimate Weeknight Lasagna is a quick, cozy, and delicious meal for your busiest of nights! Spicy, cheese, and saucy: everyone’s favorite! I’ve linked a few products in this post that are affiliate links. Note that I may receive a small commission. The Ultimate Weeknight Lasagna When it comes to foods that could be designated a “favorite food” I would wager that lasagna is aRead more ->

Fusilli with Italian Sausage, Artichokes, and Sun-Dried Tomatoes

Two plates of pasta with cheese, sausage, basil, and sun-dried tomatoes

This Fusilli with Italian Sausage, Artichokes, and Sun-Dried Tomatoes is hands down the best! Tender pasta is tossed with spicy Italian sausage, marinated artichokes, tangy sun-dried tomatoes, and fresh mozzarella. It’s creamy and packed with major flavor. THE Pasta Dish This is one of those recipes that I have handwritten in my actual recipe box. I’ve been making it for years, the card lightly tatteredRead more ->

Antipasto Salad with Pepperoncini Vinaigrette

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 ->

Herbed Zucchini Rollups with Marinara

A pan of herbed zucchini roll ups with marinara

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 ->

Butternut Squash Lasagna with Mushrooms, Kale, and Sage

Butternut Squash Lasagna with Mushrooms, Kale, and Sage

This Butternut Squash Lasagna with Mushrooms, Kale, and Sage is packed with Autumnal flavors. Butternut squash serves center stage in a decadently creamy sauce with roasted garlic. Meaty mushrooms and cruciferous kale make the filling, in between layers of fresh mozzarella and lasagna noodles. Topped with beautifully fried sage (highlighting another warm flavor in the filling), this lasagna is one to impress! Classic fall flavors.Read more ->

Antipasto Skewers with Pesto Dipping Sauce

Skewers make the best appetizers! You get a little bit of everything with these Antipasto Skewers with Pesto Dipping Sauce – and can hold it with one hand! Creamy mozzarella, briny olives, crunchy toasted ciabatta, ripe cherry tomatoes, and salty prosciutto make one hell of a crowd pleasing snack. ————— It’s fair season, everyone. That’s right! Step right up! It’s about to get good. Who’sRead more ->