This Fresh Corn Salsa captures the sweetness of tender summer corn perfectly! Combined with lime, red pepper, and red onion, this salsa is the best summer dip. The Freshest Dip As I’ve been sharing in my educational “So Happy In The Kitchen” series, there is no better time to be enjoying fresh produce than right now! The markets are brimming with freshly picked fruits, vegetables,Read more ->
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 ->
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 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 ->
This Asian Noodle Salad combines brown rice noodles, crunchy veg, bright herbs, and a zippy Asian vinaigrette. Delicious for lunch or dinner! I featured this recipe from my friend, Kaylee, in my February Kitchen Memoirs story. I share some tasty stories about our friendship, and how food has defined so many pivotal moments in our lives. The Recipes Along with this Asian Noodle Salad, IRead more ->
This Snow Pea, Mushroom, Asparagus, & Red Pepper Salad is a crunchy and fresh side to serve at your next summer cookout! Raw and blanched vegetables are marinated in a super simple and light vinaigrette, leaving the veg slightly softened. This salad gets better as it sits – so feel free to make in advance. Simple, fresh, and delicious! Everyone has “those” recipes. Those that:Read more ->
This is the easiest and BEST Fresh Mango Salsa recipe! Juicy mango is mixed with red onion, cilantro, and a few good squeezes of lime juice. A sprinkle of salt and cumin. That’s it! So simple, so flavorful, so clean. Chip me, please! Mexican Food For The Weekend HI HI HI. It’s Friday. IT’S FRIDAY! And I’ve got some big plans this weekend. They involveRead more ->
This Greek Orzo Salad with Lemony Dill Yogurt Sauce is your go-to pasta salad of the summer! Sweet cherry tomatoes, fresh cucumber and dill, creamy feta cheese, and briny kalamata olives and pepperocini. This pasta salad feeds a crowd – make a big batch for your next picnic, potluck, or BBQ! Dig in! Ah, pasta salad. How I love thee. It’s one of those thingsRead more ->