This simple penne pasta recipe calls for canned tomatoes, basil, garlic and olive oil to make it's homemade marinara sauce for an easy, healthy meal any time of
Friday Faves
Hey hey and happy Friday! Over the past few years, I've tried to be better. A better friend. A better neighbor. A better daughter and sister. A better
Grilled Eggplant With Chimichurri
The goal of grilled eggplant is to have slices that are tender not mushy, with just the right bite. These tips for the best grilled eggplant deliver every time,
How to Make Chimichurri Sauce
This easy, herbaceous Argentinian chimichurri sauce is a fresh parsley and cilantro salsa that gives grilled steak, chicken, fish, and vegetables a garlicky
Corn Salsa
Made with either grilled corn, raw corn, or frozen corn, this corn salsa with black beans and cilantro is an easy-to-make dip for tortilla chips, or served as a
How to Make the Best Grilled Salmon
Follow these easy grilling tips for THE BEST, easy grilled salmon recipe that's about to become your new favorite healthy summertime dinner. This recipe is
Caprese Salad (Plus a DIY Caprese Salad Bar)
The best caprese salad recipe shows off summer's finest with creamy mozzarella and heirloom tomatoes topped with fresh leafy basil and fruity olive oil. Serve
Friday Faves
Hey hey and happy Fri-YAY! At our house, this is the last weekend before school begins. That's why earlier this week I was able to persuade my daughter
The BEST Caprese Sandwich
Juicy, vine-ripened tomatoes, fresh mozzarella cheese, and fragrant basil leaves drizzled with olive oil and balsamic glaze make this classic caprese sandwich
Friday Faves
Hi there, and happy Friday! Yesterday on my morning walk with the dogs, my podcast with Oprah interviewing Aerosmith's Steven Tyler ended (it was a great
Homemade Pickling Spice
Whether it's for quick pickled vegetables or long-term canning projects, there's no limit to the vegetables that can be pickled with this basic homemade
Friday Faves
Hello and happy Friday. First off, my heart breaks for those who have lost loved ones, homes, and lives due to the explosion in Lebanon. What an
31 Days of Summer Produce Recipes to Make in August
These 31 easy, healthy recipe ideas for summer produce are what make the living easy this month! There's nothing quite like biting into that first peach with
Friday Faves
Hello hello and happy Friday! Thanks to a series of non-related, no-big-deal, going-about-our-business events, this has been one of the weirdest and fun
Chinese Chicken Salad with Sesame Dressing
This Chinese Chicken Salad takes the lighter road than the heavier versions I always see at those popular food chains that everyone loves. It's made with
Friday Faves
Hey hey and happy Friday. I remember a time when my calendar was filled with appointments, game days, work trips, vacations, and get togethers with
How to Make the Best Creamy Coleslaw
My favorite creamy, easy coleslaw recipe stays crunchy, not soupy, in this slightly sweetened, vinegar-spiked, homemade coleslaw dressing. Potato salad.
Easy Italian Pasta Salad with Pepperoni
Classic Italian flavors make this super easy pasta salad with pepperoni, veggies, and Italian dressing a potluck favorite everyone will love. Easy Italian
Greek Pasta Salad with Cucumbers and Artichoke Hearts
During the summer months, I make one variation or another of this Greek Pasta Salad at least twice a month, and because I have the basics down, it's easy to
Friday Faves
Hey hey and happy Friday! For many years, I've heard stories from people of a certain age, specifically my mom and my MIL, recalling childhood memories
Grilled Cilantro Lime Chicken
This grilled cilantro lime chicken recipe delivers lots of flavor thanks to a quick marinade, and with just 7 ingredients and 3 simple steps, it's easy enough
How to Make Easy No-Churn Homemade Ice Cream
No ice cream maker? No problem! This simple 3-ingredient homemade ice cream base is the easiest way to make creamy ice cream that isn't icy, and, it's made even
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Hello hello and happy summer. We're officially half way through the year and I think it's safe to say, 2020, we are so over you already. In years
Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars
Skip the cookie scoop and make these chocolate chip cookie bars in the pan for a golden-brown, tender crisped outside and perfectly chewy middle, loaded with
The BEST Lobster Rolls (With Both Butter AND Mayonnaise)
In the great debate of whether lobster rolls are best when served Connecticut-style with melted butter or the Maine way laced with lemony mayonnaise, I say do a
Friday Faves
Hey hey and happy Friday! It's the 4th of July weekend and what a blast we all hope to have. Most years, one of the top spots would have most definitely
The BEST Easy BBQ Baked Beans
With just 7 simple ingredients, you can whip up a batch of the best ever, easy bbq baked beans. Perfect for picnics, potlucks, barbecues, and more! This
Kale Salad with Quinoa and Shrimp
Hearty and nutritious, with pops of antioxidant sweetness, this kale and quinoa salad with baked garlic shrimp puts all things super into the epitome of a
Crispy Baked Garlic Shrimp
Served as a simple appetizer or an easy sheet pan dinner, these baked garlic shrimp crisped with a sprinkle of bread crumbs skip the butter in favor of
Friday Faves
Hello friends, and happy Friday! This week I ate an entire watermelon which means I can officially declare summer has arrived. There is seriously
Loaded Baked Potato Salad
The steakhouse favorite gets a potluck makeover to become this easy baked potato salad recipe loaded with bacon, cheese, and scallions in a sour cream and mayo
Chicken Fajita Foil Packet Dinners
Quick and easy to prep, these chicken fajita foil packet dinners with a simple homemade fajita seasoning mix are cooked on the grill or in the oven and ready to