This raw zucchini and corn salad gets its spunk from a garlicky-lemon basil vinaigrette that lightly marinates the thin squash peels and freshly shucked corn
Heirloom Tomato, Zucchini, Caramelized Onion and Feta Galette
Caramelized onions and a spread of Dijon mustard make this rustic summer vegetable pie a favorite for an easy lunch, a light dinner or impressive
Grilled Flatbread with Peaches and Arugula Pesto Plus 10 Flatbread Recipes to Make Now
Store-bought flatbread is the base to summer's favorite flavors: juicy grilled peaches and a bright pesto that make for a fast appetizer or main
Charred Corn with Rosemary Grilled Pizza
Sweet grilled corn, fresh rosemary, mozzarella, and gorgonzola mingle together on an easy homemade pizza dough that's grilled for maximum flavor and a perfect
Ham and Smoked Gouda Grilled Cheese Breakfast Sandwich
This easy to make recipe is made with deli ham, smoked gouda, fried egg, tomato, and arugula, and it's everything you want in a breakfast sandwich! I once had
Beet, Avocado and Fried Goat Cheese Salad
Creamy avocado, earthy beets and crispy fried goat cheese make up this delicious, leafless salad that's drizzled with a shallot and white balsamic dressing and
Moms Rule! The Ultimate Mother’s Day Brunch Guide
The ultimate Mother's Day brunch guide, filled with recipes and gift ideas any mom would love! Mother's Day falls just once a year (don't forget May
Caprese Zucchini Salad with Ali Maffucci of Inspiralized
Healthy spirals of fresh zucchini add great fiber and help beef up the traditional caprese salad, for more heft and health. I bought my first
Brown Sugar Pecans and Sweet Bacon with Havarti Grilled Cheese
Meeting in the middle of savory and sweet, this candied bacon and pecan grilled cheese is great for lunch but makes a unique dessert too. Today is a gooey day.
Spicy Smashed Avocado & Asparagus with Dill Havarti Grilled Cheese
Roasted asparagus and spicy smashed avocado are fun additions to this grilled cheese, that features a dill-flavored havarti and seedy whole wheat bread. Why
Raspberry and Chocolate With Almonds Grilled Cheese
Havarti cheese, creamy mascarpone, tart raspberries, milk chocolate with almonds and orange zest get melty and gooey pressed in between hunks of angel food cake
Spinach and Mushroom Egg White Frittata
Fresh spinach and sliced mushrooms are sautéd and cooked with egg whites then topped with salty parmesan cheese for a quick and healthy one serving breakfast.
Light and Easy Cheese Ball Recipe
This 5-ingredient cheese ball is lightened up with a combination of Neufchâtel light cream cheese and Greek yogurt cream cheese for nearly guilt free
Truffled Gnocchi Macaroni and Cheese
Gnocchi macaroni and cheese is bathed in an easy white cheddar and truffle infused sauce to add an elegant touch to everyone’s favorite comfort food. There
Tomato Basil Tortellini Soup
All you need is 4 ingredients to make this simple, 3-step roasted tomato soup recipe with tortellini, fresh basil and mozzarella, and it comes together in
Garlic and Herb Gnocchi Salad and Better Blog Retreat 2014
A few weeks ago I gathered with a group of blogging friends for a weekend at Deer Valley Resort in Park City, UT. The purpose? To kick off our shoes and cozy up
Pear and Plum Puff Pastry Tart with Blue Cheese
So much for the peaches I've been hoarding in my crisper. Those babies sadly saw the heave-ho, because while they looked blushed and perfectly ripe on the
Sweet Corn, Gouda and Farro Risotto
Move over quinoa, there's a new grain in town. Well, now, wait a minute. Farro is far from new with its roots running deep, deep, deep (pun intended) and
Obsessed With Cheese Mac and Cheese Recipe
This baked mac and cheese with breadcrumbs is the ultimate (and as the name implies, you will be totally obsessed). It features FIVE different types of cheese,
Fried Green Tomatoes Grilled Cheese Sandwich
I've had a hankering to post a fried green tomato recipe, for, oh, say, the past 2 1/2 years. And lucky Mrs. GreenJeans, the day has finally come. You can
Maple Apples, Blue Cheese and Bacon Pizza
This pizza started out as sushi. Well, sort of. After getting my roots done this week (just in the nick of time) I hit the bookstore to try and find the
Easy White Bean Chicken Chili with Butternut Squash
I bet you know somebody like this. You can pick them out the first time you meet them. They're that person who can remember the good and the bad of each and
Easy Tomato Pasta Sauce Recipe
If you’re like me, cooking is simply part of life’s continuing education. Just when I think, “I’ve got this down pat,” or “There’s no possible way this could
Pesto Pizza with Fresh Tomatoes and Mozzarella
This homemade Neapolitan-style pizza is topped with pesto, fresh tomatoes, and mozzarella is full of awesome flavor and tastes just like something you'd find in
Grilled Romaine Salad with Prosciutto Wrapped Shrimp
This hearty and delicious grilled romaine salad is dressed with a sweet and tangy balsamic vinaigrette and topped with prosciutto wrapped shrimp, cranberries,
Grilled Vegetable Sandwich with Herbed Ricotta
This grilled vegetable sandwich is made with a combo of grilled summer veggies, creamy herbed ricotta, toasted ciabatta, and a sweet balsamic glaze, for an
Bacon Cheddar Chicken Burgers with Guacamole
I try my best when it comes to cooking and baking from scratch for my family and friends. But sometimes, the time it takes to cook from scratch takes a back
How to Host a Wine and Cheese Pairing Party + Free Printable
I’m the first to admit it. I’m not an expert in the nuances of cheese. And I am a far, far, far cry from calling myself a wine enthusiast, let alone a
Avocado Caprese Salad
Dress up the traditional Italian caprese salad recipe with fresh, peppery arugula and creamy avocado for more great flavors and textures. We all
Swirled Mascarpone Brownies with Hazelnuts
Me and my mom. The love of chocolate runs in our DNA. Maybe she passed her love of the cacao to me through her umbilical cord. Or maybe she transferred
Spicy Fish Tacos
A homemade spice rub makes these fish tacos with pickled carrots, avocado, and cotija cheese a total standout dinner that's easy enough for a
Berry Tart With Lemon Curd Mascarpone
This easy to make berry tart features a tender base of almond crust filled with a luscious whipped lemon curd mascarpone filling and topped with fresh






































