I am now taking salads to work almost every day, and this spinach salad with pumpkin seeds and grapes happens to be my favorite.
It’s an easy, healthy lunch recipe that only has 3 to 4 ingredients, and it’s delicious! The sweetness of the grapes mixed with the crunch of the pumpkin seeds is seriously tasty.
I usually use balsamic vinegar for my dressing, but it’s totally up to you. Also, I will occasionally top it off with some grilled chicken breast for extra protein. (more…)
I am reposting this wonderful watermelon recipe in honor of this Sunday, August 3 being National Watermelon Day!
Summertime is all about grilling… everything. And that includes watermelon!
This grilled watermelon salad recipe simply screams summer, making it a great side dish for pretty much any backyard affair. The spinach, feta, and balsamic glaze really balance out the sweetness of the watermelon nicely—yum! (more…)
I’m always looking for new summery side dishes to bring to picnics and BBQs, or just to enjoy with a weeknight meal at home.
This summer salad is easy, healthy, and delicious. You can either toss the asparagus on the grill, or follow my stove top instructions below. Then, simply mix the asparagus with some fresh garden tomatoes and mozzarella, drizzle some balsamic glaze on top, and… voila! (more…)
This Independence Day, I decided to highlight my dear friend Nichole Evans’ fruit salsa.
As a chef and baker herself, she knows her way around the kitchen. Not only is she inspiring, but her food is fantastic! This is a recipe all her own, and I recently had the pleasure of accompanying her to make it.
I can tell you, as pretty as it looks, it tastes just as good! And it’s one of the best 4th of July recipes!
July 4th is all about grilling out, having fun, and enjoying the company of family and friends. This recipe would be a great addition to any BBQ you attend this Fourth of July. (more…)
Summer is a time for salads.
So many wonderful fruits and veggies are in season, like apricots, strawberries, avocados, tomatoes, corn, cucumbers, peppers…you name it, it’s probably in season during summertime. And, we often don’t feel like heating up our houses with a bunch of baking, roasting and sauteing during the summer months, so throwing together a quick, crisp salad is often a great solution for a no-heat-required meal.
I blogged about a few of my favorite summer salads for Parade Magazine, like my Strawberry and Goat Cheese Salad (pictured above), my Remixed Caprese Salad with Sun-Dried Tomatoes and my Easy Macaroni Salad with Herb Garden Vinaigrette, and it got me poking around on other food blogs looking for other creative salad ideas for the season. (more…)
Pasta is one of my weaknesses, as is Mediterranean food. So, this Mediterranean pasta recipe is one of my all-time favorites!
It can be served cold or hot—as a light grab-and-go lunch or as a refreshing dinner. (more…)
Spring is the perfect time to commune with nature. Why not pack a picnic and dine in the great outdoors?
This low-calorie, tasty Greek salad recipe has no lettuce, which makes it a great picnic option—no soggy lettuce to worry about! And, because it’s so portable, it’s also an excellent salad to bring to backyard BBQs and to pack in a to-go container for lunch during the week. Easy! (more…)
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