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Creamy Bean Soup with Sausage

This comforting and hearty creamy bean soup with kielbasa sausage goes from cutting board to soup bowl in about a half an hour. When I was little and still finding my way around the kitchen with a can opener, my favorite soups to make were from the red and white striped ... continue reading... about Creamy Bean Soup with Sausage

Mediterranean Zucchini Boats

Zucchini boats make the perfect vegetable vessel for ground turkey sausage, kalamata olives, sun dried tomatoes, pine nuts, basil, and Parmesan cheese for a Mediterranean spin on everyone's favorite stuffed zucchini recipe. If David Letterman brought back his famous Top 10 ... continue reading... about Mediterranean Zucchini Boats

Easy Chicken Piccata

This easy chicken piccata recipe with a lemon-caper sauce is a classic you'll find on the menu of nearly every Italian restaurant, and because it can be made in just 20 minutes, it's one of my favorite at-home recipes too. Lemon Chicken Piccata Recipe "I have too many easy ... continue reading... about Easy Chicken Piccata

The BEST Stuffed Bell Peppers Recipe With Ground Beef

Classic stuffed peppers with rice, ground beef, and a healthy rainbow of sweet red, yellow and orange bell peppers makes the best easy dinner idea any night of the week. Ever since I was a starry eyed pre-teen, I've been a fan of drawing rainbows. Now I eat them. But as ... continue reading... about The BEST Stuffed Bell Peppers Recipe With Ground Beef

Friday Faves

Hello and happy Friday! Who else is ready to relax and enjoy an easy breezy lazy weekend where the perfect sunny side egg forecasts a great weekend ahead? Weekends = my love language. You've heard of the Love Languages, right? My friend Ali was the first to tell me about ... continue reading... about Friday Faves

Baba Ganoush

Serve this easy Middle Eastern baba ganoush dip with pita bread or fresh veggies for a healthy app or snack. What Is Baba Ganoush Often served alongside hummus as a meze staple, baba ganoush is a healthy Lebanese dip or spread made from roasted or grilled eggplant mixed ... continue reading... about Baba Ganoush

30 Dinner Ideas to Make Tonight When There’s No Time to Cook

These 30 quick and easy, tasty dinner ideas are the perfect dinner recipes for even the busiest times of the week. All good summer things have come to an end my friends. It's that time of year where we trade in pool time for school time. As we gear up for shorter yet ... continue reading... about 30 Dinner Ideas to Make Tonight When There’s No Time to Cook

Penne Pasta with Easy Marinara

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 year. Simple Penne Pasta Marinara Consider this healthy penne pasta recipe with tomato sauce the Forrest Gump of ... continue reading... about Penne Pasta with Easy Marinara

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, and are made even better when topped with a tangy, garlicky chimichurri. Eggplant is one of those divisive ... continue reading... about Grilled Eggplant With Chimichurri

How to Make the Best Chimichurri Sauce

This easy Argentinian chimichurri sauce is a fresh parsley and cilantro salsa that gives grilled steak, chicken, fish and vegetables a garlicky kick. Firing up the grill is a summer habit I'll never get enough of. The smokey flavor and char of any protein or veg is ... continue reading... about How to Make the Best Chimichurri Sauce

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 flavorful salsa topping for tacos, burrito bowls, steak or chicken. One of the best parts of hitting up a ... continue reading... about Corn Salsa

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 brought to you by Weber Grills There may not be another summertime recipe that hits our grill more often than this ... continue reading... about How to Make the Best Grilled Salmon

Caprese Salad (Plus a DIY Caprese Salad Bar)

The best caprese salad shows off summer's finest with creamy mozzarella and heirloom tomatoes topped with fresh leafy basil and fruity olive oil. Serve the salads individually or turn this simple Italian staple into a party by creating a DIY caprese salad bar where everyone can ... continue reading... about Caprese Salad (Plus a DIY Caprese Salad Bar)

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 THE BEST Italian deli favorite you can make at home. Even though I consider myself to be a master sandwich maker, ... continue reading... about The BEST Caprese Sandwich

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 pickling spice recipe. The pucker! The crunch! Ever since I can remember, I've been an avid pickle eater. Whether it's a ... continue reading... about Homemade Pickling Spice

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 juice dribbling steadily down your chin. Or the taste of summer's first BLT stacked high with tomatoes still warm from ... continue reading... about 31 Days of Summer Produce Recipes to Make in August

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 crunchy romaine, wontons, and an almond crunch, and is topped with protein-packed chicken breast, pasta noodles, and a ... continue reading... about Chinese Chicken Salad with Sesame Dressing

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 friends and family. Ticking off the days 'til the next bbq or weekend trip gave the week it's structure. I knew which days I ... continue reading... about Friday Faves

How to Make the Best Creamy Coleslaw

My favorite classic creamy coleslaw stays crunchy, not soupy, and gets a bit of bite in this slightly sweetened, vinegar-spiked, homemade coleslaw dressing. Potato salad. Baked beans. My favorite Burrata and heirloom tomato caprese salad. Those recipes have always made up ... continue reading... about How to Make the Best Creamy Coleslaw

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 Pasta Salad Picky eaters. Just like dust bunnies and crumbs dropped and forgotten (or ignored?) in the corners of the ... continue reading... about Easy Italian Pasta Salad with Pepperoni

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 pull together for get-togethers, potlucks and BBQs. Just like a signature scent, song, and style, every home cook ... continue reading... about Greek Pasta Salad with Cucumbers and Artichoke Hearts

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 of the entire family being loaded into the car for long, aimless, Sunday drives or day-long excursions to see family who ... continue reading... about Friday Faves

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 to cook any night of the week. Easy Mexican Grilled Chicken I probably get more requests for chicken recipes than ... continue reading... about Grilled Cilantro Lime Chicken

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