This Guide to Al Fresco Dining offers menus and tips to create the perfect outdoor spread! Al Fresco Dining Picture this: a steamy summer day gives way to a crisp evening. Still warm, but with enough chill to warrant a light sweater, perhaps. A beautiful table is set and lit only by twinkle lights and the setting sun. The wine is chilled. The plates areRead more ->
It’s Fall! Praise be. It’s Fall. For me, the autumnal season always comes with nostalgia. Something about this time of year warms me to my core, regardless of the quickly cooling temps. The layers. The hot cider. The soul-comforting soups and stews. Aside from all these literal examples, Fall also ushers in a sense of gratitude, community, comfort, and joy for me. And dare I sayRead more ->
This Dill Pickle Potato Chip Potato Salad is incredibly delicious! Packed with salty dill pickles, fresh dill, and dill pickle potato chips. Crunchy, creamy, and delicious! 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. Dill Pickle Potato Salad (WITH Potato Chips!) Let’s talk about POTATO SALAD. I needRead more ->
Happy National Picnic Day! Picture this: a blanket strewn across freshly cut grass. Chilled wine poured and in hand. Perfectly placed platters of delicious nibbles and snacks, well within reach. Shoes off. Shades on. That’s right, folks. Al fresco dining season is HERE! There is nothing I love more than dining outdoors! Especially when “dining” can mean varying degrees of effort. I’ve rounded up aRead more ->
These Greek Meatball Skewers are the perfect little bite for your next al fresco get together! Juicy meatballs are packed with big Greek flavors like garlic, mint, oregano, and cumin. Skewered with spicy red onion, sweet cherry tomatoes, creamy feta, and crunchy cucumber, these appetizers are fun, fancy, and so delicious. Quick question. Do you also find that eating foods that are skewered, picked,Read more ->
This Grilled Forager Pizza with Morels, Portobellas, and Truffle is for all those mushroom lovers out there. Portobellas and morels sit atop a pillowy bed of creamy ricotta, drizzled with truffle oil. Add a sprinkle of truffle salt to take this pizza from delicious to over the top! This is THE recipe for pizza night! This Grilled Forager Pizza with Morels, Portobellas, and TruffleRead more ->
This Lightened Up Broccoli Salad is a classic potluck staple. It gets a healthy makeover, but still with the same addictive smoky, sweet, and tart crunch from broccoli, raisins, bacon, and a greek yogurt creamy dressing. Labor Day Weekend is almost here! What are your plans? I would put money on the fact that part of your weekend will involve some form of cookout, BBQ,Read more ->
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 ->
This recipe roundup features favorites to celebrate International Picnic Day! A scrumptious salad, a fresh salad, and a classic summer standby. International Picnic Day This time of year, I try to eat most meals outdoors. Whether it’s brunch on a patio, a quick bite in between chores in the backyard, grilling out on the deck, or ditching the typical weekday routine and walking outside to grabRead more ->
This Summer Salad with Blackberries, Pistachios, and Dill is filled with fresh flavor! Pistachios add crunch, while the mustardy vinaigrette packs a salty punch. Summer Salad Sweet, sweet summertime. Though fleeting, this magical time of year is packed to the brim with fresh and colorful flavors. Everything tastes juicier, jammier, and more like the sun. Nothing is better than enjoying peak produce in copious amountsRead more ->