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Mediterranean Shrimp Salad With Cannellini Beans

This easy Mediterranean shrimp salad is less about the lettuce (peppery arugula in this case) and more about the tender poached shrimp, supple white beans, and bursting bites of tomato in a tangy champagne vinegar laced dressing. With recipes like my healthy kale salad ... continue reading... about Mediterranean Shrimp Salad With Cannellini Beans

Cucumber Salad With Dill

Made with tangy vinegar, this quick and easy cucumber salad with dill and red onion pairs nicely with all your favorite summer dishes. Easy Cucumber Salad In our house, when the question is, "What can we make with a bunch of cucumbers?" the mantra is “the more cucumbers, the ... continue reading... about Cucumber Salad With Dill

Friday Faves

Hey hey and happy Friday! It's only the start of May but I've already snapped into my summer mindset. That means lots of walking the dogs, roaming about the yard and getting my hands dirty in the dirt, and making the freshly layered sandwiches I'm known for. Extra pickles ... continue reading... about Friday Faves

Chicken Fajitas

This easy chicken fajitas recipe with a homemade, simple fajita seasoning mix flavors lean chicken breast, onion, and a rainbow of bell peppers that's juicy and delicious and ready to eat in just about 30 minutes. When it comes to Mexican food, I am not the type of gal who ... continue reading... about Chicken Fajitas

Sesame Soba Noodles

This Japanese sesame soba noodles recipe makes a simple Asian side dish or easy main meal served hot or cold and on the table in 20 minutes or less. This recipe is brought to you by Kroger When we talk about where to go if we're eating out, our favorite spots will almost ... continue reading... about Sesame Soba Noodles

Friday Faves

It's the weekend = Happy Friday! These days nearly everyone has a camera literally at their fingertips—thank you smart phones—that makes it incredibly easy to document nearly every moment of every day. And believe me, it isn't just the kids sticking out their tongues for ... continue reading... about Friday Faves

Spanish Rice (Mexican Rice)

Light and fluffy in every forkful, this restaurant-style Spanish rice recipe is quick and easy to make at home, turning out perfectly cooked grains that don't clump every single time. How to Make Spanish Rice from Scratch When you think of Spanish rice, traditional Spanish ... continue reading... about Spanish Rice (Mexican Rice)

Baja Fish Tacos

These crispy, beer battered Baja fish tacos wrapped in soft corn tortillas are topped with crunchy cabbage and a tangy white Mexican cream sauce that will instantly transport you south of the border. The BEST Beer Battered Baja Fish Tacos Like most anyone on a #TacoTuesday, ... continue reading... about Baja Fish Tacos

Roasted Asparagus with Hollandaise

Simple roasted asparagus gets gussied up with this lush yet easy-to-make 3-ingredient blender hollandaise sauce. The quickest and easiest way to make asparagus the most delicious thing ever is to rev up it's inherent sweetness with a fast and furious roast in a hot oven or ... continue reading... about Roasted Asparagus with Hollandaise

Roasted Asparagus

This roasted asparagus recipe is a fast and healthy side dish that gets sweet and tender with just a little olive oil, salt and pepper, and a hot oven. Easy Roasted Asparagus No matter what type of diet you follow, one of the healthiest ways to eat asparagus is cooking it ... continue reading... about Roasted Asparagus

How to Cook Rice Perfectly Every Time

Rice, rice, baby! Everything you need to know for how to cook rice perfectly every time on the stovetop, in the Instant Pot pressure cooker and rice cooker. Rice is one of the most versatile grains around and is used in nearly every style of cuisine. Whether it's featured ... continue reading... about How to Cook Rice Perfectly Every Time

Grilled Asparagus

Tender, smoky, and sweet, the best grilled asparagus is tossed in olive oil with salt and pepper for the perfect, healthy 15-minute side dish. Easiest Grilled Asparagus Side dishes are the connectors of the dinner table, the unifiers that bring the meal together. And ... continue reading... about Grilled Asparagus

Friday Faves

Hello and happy Friday! Oh what a good week it was. Make that two weeks. We had our first vacation in over a year, and it was simply wonderful. Lots of good food like spicy tuna hand rolls nearly every day on the beach, plus sand, surf, the drive to Hana (and we didn't get ... continue reading... about Friday Faves

Creamy Lemon Chicken Breasts and Mushrooms

This lush, lemony cream sauce coats thin-cut, browned chicken breasts beauties with mushrooms for a fast and easy 30-minute chicken dinner. Having more than one simple chicken breast dinner recipe in regular rotation is like having dinner in the bag. This recipe just keeps ... continue reading... about Creamy Lemon Chicken Breasts and Mushrooms

How to Cook Artichokes

Most cooks think the best way to cook an artichoke is to boil them. But like many boiled vegetables, boiled artichokes lack snap and flavor. Wondering how to cook artichokes? I say the best way is to bake or steam them. As much as I love them now, I wasn’t a fan of ... continue reading... about How to Cook Artichokes

Cheesy Potatoes

These easy cheesy potatoes with green bell pepper and yellow onion are only four ingredients away from a bite of heaven for breakfast, brunch, lunch, or dinner. THE BEST Cheesy Potatoes Potatoes. They're the fail-safe side dish for any meal of the day. I love super creamy ... continue reading... about Cheesy Potatoes

Chana Masala with Spinach

This easy chana masala chickpea stew gets an added vegetarian boost with spinach added to the earthy, Indian-spiced tomato sauce. Rich and warming with classic Indian spices that perfume the house while it quickly cooks, plant-based chana masala is a tomato stew-ish ... continue reading... about Chana Masala with Spinach

30+ Lucky St. Patrick’s Day Recipes

Sometimes hearty, sometimes boozy, but always tasty and festive, these St. Patrick's Day recipes are the perfect inspiration to get you in the mood for feeling the luck of the Irish. There are many reasons traditional St. Patrick's Day recipes are so beloved. If you're ... continue reading... about 30+ Lucky St. Patrick’s Day Recipes

Crab Salad Stuffed Avocados

Lightened-up crab salad stuffed avocados topped with mint and chopped pistachios are an easy and healthy brunch, lunch, or light dinner idea. Sliced or diced and everything nice, creamy avocados are an obvious, beloved addition to salads like my strawberry spinach salad ... continue reading... about Crab Salad Stuffed Avocados

Corned Beef and Cabbage (Crockpot or Instant Pot)

Cook it fast or cook it slow, either way this easy corned beef and cabbage creates tender, fall-apart chunks of beef thanks to braising it in the Crockpot or Instant Pot with beer and vegetables for an unbelievably easy and delicious one-pot dinner. Easy Corned Beef and ... continue reading... about Corned Beef and Cabbage (Crockpot or Instant Pot)

40 Shrimp Recipes

This list of 40 crave-worthy, healthy shrimp recipes are easy to make, filling, and totally perfect for easy lunches, busy weeknights, or relaxed weekend dinners. 40 BEST Healthy Shrimp Recipes to Make Now It's the time to of year when cravings begin to make the turn from ... continue reading... about 40 Shrimp Recipes

Salmon Cream Cheese Bagels

Salmon cream cheese bagels are the perfect grab-and-go breakfast, or a tasty part of a laid back weekend brunch or weekday snack. Salmon Cream Cheese Bagels Whenever I hit the bagel shop, I have two standard orders: Either toasted bagel with chive cream cheese, or my ... continue reading... about Salmon Cream Cheese Bagels

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