Last week I shared one of my all time favorite summer recipes, basil pesto. It's such a great way to use up basil that grows abundantly in the garden this time of year. I almost always have some pesto on hand during the summer. So, why not showcase a great way to make use of that basil pesto sauce, by making a pesto pasta salad with shrimp?!?! It's so incredibly easy to make. This recipe takes 20 minutes to make, 30 minutes, if you need to make the pesto. You can easily make it … [Read more...]
Greek Chickpea Salad with Shrimp
It's officially summer, and nothing says summer, more than a big fat salad that's served chilled. It's Greek chickpea salad time, my friends!!! Much like my Italian pasta salad with salami, this Greek chickpea salad is packed with veggies, can be made in advance, and is super easy to make. You've got the tender, meaty chickpeas along with the crunchy cucumbers, some artichoke hearts, crunchy red onion, black olives, and kalamata olives, juicy grape tomatoes, plenty of feta cheese for tang, … [Read more...]
Easy Italian Pasta Salad with Salami
If pasta salad doesn't scream summertime, than I don't know what does. Pasta salad is a summertime staple here in the Midwest. You can expect to see it served at picnics, backyard parties, pool parties, etc. Today, I am sharing my take on an Italian inspired pasta salad. It's got loads of Italian veggies and flavors, all dressed in a zesty Italian vinaigrette. It's ideal for any summertime party situation...or for an easy meal at home. Italian pasta salad is loaded with crunchy veggies, … [Read more...]
Roasted Red Pepper Deviled Eggs
With Easter just around the corner, I can't think of a more perfect dish than deviled eggs. But, these are deviled eggs with a twist. Roasted red pepper is blended into the deviled egg filling. It happens to create this beautiful orange, red-ish hue, which I think makes them even more perfect for Easter. Don't you agree? If you enjoy a good deviled egg, and enjoy roasted red peppers, this one is for you. Of course, you have that silky egg white that serves as a vessel, for the soft … [Read more...]
Easy Beet and Fennel Salad with Balsamic Vinaigrette
Do you like beets? I love beets, but my husband does not. He dislikes them so much that when I asked him how he liked these photos, he told me that just looking at a picture of beets made his stomach churn. After 8 years of marriage, I have come to accept that I will not get him to like beets, no matter what recipe it is. Whenever there is a food that my husband doesn't like, I find that I don't make it as often. Especially when it's an ingredient that needs cooking, and … [Read more...]
Irish Brown Soda Bread (No Rise)
Do you ever want homemade bread for dipping into soups, stews, pasta sauces...or simply just to spread some butter onto? But, you don't want to go through the time it takes to allow a yeasted dough to rise? Or, you don't want to have to knead the dough for that arm workout? You just want a simple, easy bread that can be ready in about an hour, with minimal effort, and only a few ingredients. That's Irish brown soda bread. It's a rustic, homemade bread that's so simple to make, you … [Read more...]
Easy Cranberry Relish
A few years ago I shared a recipe for my favorite cranberry sauce that my Aunt has made for years! It's a Thanksgiving, or Christmas side dish I look forward to all year round, it's so good! But, my Mom made this tasty cranberry relish for our immediate family for years as well. It's so dang easy that I often got the job of making it as a kid. This cranberry relish is a fun alternative to a more traditional cranberry sauce. It's fresh, bright, tart, and sweet, and super crunchy. It's also … [Read more...]
Healthy Spinach Artichoke Dip
Show me a person who doesn't go nuts for a good spinach artichoke dip as an appetizer?! No one, ever. I mean, hello creamy sauce, and loads of cheese! Grab some chips, some toasty bread, or some celery, and dig in with friends. I have many memories of ordering a spinach artichoke dip at various restaurants, with friends and family. Everyone sharing the dip was infatuated with just how good it was. Creating a recipe for spinach artichoke dip has been on my list for … [Read more...]
Microwave Paper Bag Popcorn (No Oil)
What's the ultimate snack time snack?! POPCORN!!!! For me, at least, it has always been a nice buttery, salty bowl of popcorn. I never really have craved a bag of potato chips, or Cheetos in my adulthood, but a bowl of popcorn? Yes please! Growing up, my parents and I had a lot of movie nights. And more often then not, my dad would microwave a bag of popcorn. Such a fun treat for movie night. I bet my dad is going to love this recipe. It's microwave paper bag popcorn - and it's his … [Read more...]
Vegan Cashew Queso (Super Creamy)
Who else goes crazy for Cinco de Mayo?!!? The excuse to eat endless amounts of Mexican inspired food. I am on board!!! Vegan queso! If you happen to be dairy free, or vegan, you are probably rejoicing right now. If you are not, then you may be wondering how the heck can queso, essentially a cheese dip, be vegan??? Four words: Cashews, and nutritional yeast! Stick with me here. The cashews provide the rich, saucy creamy texture. The nutritional yeast, provides the "cheesy" … [Read more...]
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