Appetizers
Bean, Avocado, and Tomato Salad
Some days when I sit down to share a new recipe with you, I draw a complete blank regarding what to write. I lack any funny anecdotes or fond distant memories to share; instead I stare blankly Read more…
Entrees
Parmesan Buttered Zoodles
As I scroll through my Facebook feed I am amazed at the bounty of vegetables growing in everybody’s gardens. It is clearly harvest time. Per usual, the biggest crops seem to be tomatoes and zucchini. Read more…
Gluten Free
Garden Rice Pilaf
Ten minutes + seven ingredients = one flavorful side dish that’s delicious enough for entertaining, yet easy enough for a busy weeknight. I don’t know about you, but on the nights when I’m scrambling to get Read more…
Appetizers
Guacamole
I am pretty sure it is a scientific fact that adding avocado to any recipe increases the flavor quotient exponentially. In fact, when following this sound line of logic, one quickly discovers that any recipe with avocado Read more…
Entrees
BLT Pasta Salad
We love BLT night at our house. It is such a simple meal with easy ingredients, yet the combination is always delicious. While grilling burgers for dinner the other night, I decided to make a pasta Read more…
Entrees
Creamy Pasta Salad With Salmon, Peas, and Herbs
I love the versatility of pasta salads. There are so many possibilities from the meat and vegetable mix-ins to the oil or mayonnaise base. Plus, now that gluten free pasta is so readily available, you Read more…
Dessert
Ricotta Stuffed Strawberries
The smell of grilling fills the air, a few lone fireworks pop in the distance each night, and flags hang from every streetlight on Main Street. It must be Fourth of July weekend! I have great Read more…
Appetizers
Stuffed Cucumbers
You know that old famous saying, “When life gives you cucumbers, make stuffed cucumbers”? No? Me neither… This week I went to the grocery store to pick up some zucchini to make zoodles (recipe coming Read more…
Bread
Buttermilk Cornbread
This recipe came out of necessity. After making buttermilk pancakes last weekend, I found myself with a few cups of leftover buttermilk in my fridge. I had no idea what to do with it. We Read more…
Gluten Free
Maple Roasted Butternut Squash
This is hands down one of my new favorite side dishes. It is simple, uses only a handful of ingredients, and has that wonderful combination of sweet and savory. Throw in a delicious tang from Read more…