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 combo of both! Trust me, you're going to love these. In a world of best-of lists and where everyone has an ... continue reading... about The BEST Lobster Rolls (With Both Butter AND Mayonnaise)
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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 super, superfood salad. I'm not the first person to make a kale salad, add superfoods like quinoa, carrots, nuts, and ... continue reading... about Kale Salad with Quinoa and Shrimp
How to Make Classic Macaroni Salad
Nothing says summertime eating like a serving of the best, classic, old-fashioned, creamy macaroni salad with eggs and crisp vegetables dressed in a simple and creamy but still light mayonnaise dressing for any picnic, potluck, or barbecue. Sometimes you just don't mess ... continue reading... about How to Make Classic Macaroni Salad
Killer Spicy Garlic Dill Pickles
A healthy dose of fresh, peeled garlic cloves, homemade pickling spice, and chili peppers give these homemade pickles a seriously delicious spicy kick. Homemade Spicy Pickle Recipe Every summer I make plans to can a few jars of spicy garlic pickles to match the taste of a ... continue reading... about Killer Spicy Garlic Dill Pickles
Strawberry Spinach Salad with Chicken and Avocado
A simple balsamic dressing does double duty as a marinade for the chicken in this light and healthy, fresh avocado and strawberry spinach salad. Simple Strawberry Spinach Salad The best recipes are made from muscle memory. These are the recipes you've made time and time ... continue reading... about Strawberry Spinach Salad with Chicken and Avocado
Classic Blue Cheese Wedge Salad
This classic wedge salad recipe features iceberg lettuce, tomato, crumbled bacon, chives, and an easy, creamy, homemade blue cheese dressing you'll crave time and time again. I am a green salad girl. From leafy spring lettuces delicately dressed in my favorite vinaigrette ... continue reading... about Classic Blue Cheese Wedge Salad
How to Make THE BEST Potato Salad
This easy, classic Southern potato salad recipe with eggs, has been handed down from my grandma to my mom and then to me, and includes their secret tips that makes it the very best potato salad recipe every single time. It may be a pretty bold to claim, but saying this ... continue reading... about How to Make THE BEST Potato Salad
How to Make the Best Grilled Corn On the Cob
At our house, sweet corn is a summer staple and after years of experimenting, I've found cooking corn right in their husks on a hot grill is the easiest and quickest way to cook the best corn on the cob. One of the reasons I crave summer is 'tis the season for fresh, sweet ... continue reading... about How to Make the Best Grilled Corn On the Cob
The Best Grilled Chicken Breast Recipe
The secret to juicy grilled chicken isn't the seasonings or complicated marinades. It's all about HOW you grill the chicken perfectly in 20 minutes or less. Sometimes I get all wrapped up in outdoing / improving / out-creating some of my most favorite / simple / craveable ... continue reading... about The Best Grilled Chicken Breast Recipe
Classic Waldorf Salad
Crunchy with crisp apples, celery and toasted nuts, this easy Waldorf salad is a classic recipe perfect for a crowd any time of year. With yearnings coming on strong for the good old days, I feel like there's a retro resurgence coming to home cooking. Or is it already ... continue reading... about Classic Waldorf Salad
Greek Chickpea Salad
Classic Mediterranean flavors are what make up this easy Greek chickpea salad with fresh veg, heart-healthy fats, and bright herbs keeping it light, lean and tangy. The most popular recipe request I'm emailed on the regular after readers sign up for my newsletter (if you ... continue reading... about Greek Chickpea Salad
Grilled Greek Chicken Kebabs
Boneless, skinless chicken breast marinated in the traditional Greek flavors of lemon, garlic and oregano then threaded on skewers with a few veggies makes these grilled chicken kebabs an easy and healthy weeknight dinner winner. Greek Chicken Kebabs with Yogurt ... continue reading... about Grilled Greek Chicken Kebabs
How to Ripen Avocados Perfectly
Here's how to tell if avocados are ripe at the store and how to ripen them quickly once you bring them home. The mighty avocado. It’s one of nature’s most complete foods thanks to good-for-you fats, essential fatty acids and phytochemical plus vitamins. It’s a nutritional ... continue reading... about How to Ripen Avocados Perfectly
Strawberry Caprese Pasta Salad
This fresh and easy pasta salad combines the fresh flavors of strawberries, mint, and basil with a simply sweetened balsamic dressing for a pasta spin on the classic caprese. All summer long, the best caprese salads are more popular at our house than Cinderella at a four ... continue reading... about Strawberry Caprese Pasta Salad
Easy Homemade Mac and Cheese (Stovetop)
This extra easy, ultra creamy, super cheesy homemade mac and cheese is made on the stovetop in two simple steps and takes less than 15 minutes to make. This recipe is brought to you by Kroger We are major mac and cheese aficionados. Like every kid, it was a favorite lunch ... continue reading... about Easy Homemade Mac and Cheese (Stovetop)
Greek Turkey Burgers with Tzatziki Sauce
These light and juicy turkey burgers are going Greek, with the addition of sun-dried tomatoes, oregano, feta cheese, and a creamy homemade tzatziki sauce, for a healthy lunch or dinner. This post is brought to you by Kroger Greek Turkey Burgers I'm all about making easy ... continue reading... about Greek Turkey Burgers with Tzatziki Sauce
Homemade Hamburger Helper Cheeseburger Macaroni
Call it what you want — cheeseburger macaroni, homemade Hamburger Helper, or hamburger mac and cheese. Whatever this recipe is, forget the box and make it from scratch, because it's delicious. Homemade Hamburger Helper Recipe I’m not embarrassed to admit it. In our first ... continue reading... about Homemade Hamburger Helper Cheeseburger Macaroni
Poached Salmon With Mustard Dill Sauce
While poached salmon may seem complicated to some home cooks, poaching is one of the simplest ways to cook this popular fish once you know the poaching secrets, and it's even better topped with this deliciously easy mustard dill sauce that's ready to serve in under 30 ... continue reading... about Poached Salmon With Mustard Dill Sauce
Mediterranean Chickpea Salad Stuffed Avocados
This easy Mediterranean chickpea salad with fresh herbs and a garlicky lemon dressing gets spooned into creamy avocado halves for a protein-packed, vegetarian meal in one. While we're all fans of pinning, liking, and bookmarking new recipes, most of the time we're making ... continue reading... about Mediterranean Chickpea Salad Stuffed Avocados
Tuscan Tuna and White Bean Salad
Quick and easy to make for lunch or even a light dinner, this healthy Tuscan salad puts high protein front and center with chunks of albacore tuna and white beans tossed with arugula and more Mediterranean flavors. Tuscan White Bean Salad It's not every day that a salad ... continue reading... about Tuscan Tuna and White Bean Salad
Outrageous Herbacious Mediterranean Chickpea Salad
This easy Mediterranean chickpea salad is infused with flavor thanks to a heaping helping of fresh herbs with a garlicky lemon dressing that ups the crunch from red bell pepper, celery and red onion for a simple side dish or topping for greens. Accidentally Vegan Chickpea ... continue reading... about Outrageous Herbacious Mediterranean Chickpea Salad
Easy Coleslaw Dressing
This easy homemade coleslaw dressing gives the crunchy classic cabbage salad a tangy bite with creamy mayonnaise and cider vinegar's zing. The BEST Coleslaw Dressing Backyard barbecue and summer potlucks wouldn't be the same without a classic coleslaw salad on the table. ... continue reading... about Easy Coleslaw Dressing
Chinese Chicken Salad with Sesame Dressing
This Chinese Chicken Salad takes the healthier high 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
Hummus Veggie Wrap
Use store-bought or homemade hummus in this fast, fresh, and healthy vegetable-filled lunch, and add even more flavor by using your favorite vegetable flavored wrap or tortilla. Healthy Hummus Veggie Wrap This veggie wrap recipe is one of those "recipes" that seems more of ... continue reading... about Hummus Veggie Wrap
No-Mayo Potato Salad with Herbs
Easy to make and lighter to eat, this healthy no-mayo potato salad with fresh herbs and an easy olive oil dressing is the perfect side dish for a crowd. Healthy Potato Salad There are times when a mayo-free potato salad is exactly what's needed. Like those backyard ... continue reading... about No-Mayo Potato Salad with Herbs
Easy Parmesan Buttered Noodles
This buttered noodles recipe does double duty as a full-blown dinner or a side for chicken, surf, or turf. Bonus: it uses just 4 ingredients! Easiest Buttered Noodles We’re not yet two weeks into 2014, so I think that technically I can squeeze in one more ode to 2013, ... continue reading... about Easy Parmesan Buttered Noodles
BLT Pasta Salad with Avocado
This creamy, easy BLT pasta salad recipe is loaded with tomatoes, arugula, and avocado, plus crispy bacon that's all topped with a super simple Ranch-style dressing made healthier with a combo of Greek yogurt and mayo. Easy BLT Pasta Salad You could say my collection of ... continue reading... about BLT Pasta Salad with Avocado
The Best Greek Chicken Marinade
This easy chicken marinade infuses chicken of any cut with the classic Greek flavors of lemon, garlic and oregano plus Greek yogurt for a more tender bite. The Best Greek Chicken Marinade Hey, ho, whaddya know?!!! You ready for the best? Because I'm giving you the ... continue reading... about The Best Greek Chicken Marinade
How to Cook Quinoa Perfectly Every Time
As a gluten-free option to grains, and as a part of healthy meal prep, this is how to cook quinoa like pasta so it's light, fluffy and cooked perfectly tender every time. In this era of eating more superfoods, quinoa is a fantastic way to get loads of healthy plant-based ... continue reading... about How to Cook Quinoa Perfectly Every Time
5-Ingredient Chipotle Chicken Taquitos
Crispy, crunchy, and oh-so-incredibly easy, these chipotle pepper flavored chicken taquito roll-ups call for just 5 ingredients and can be baked or fried for a super fast appetizer, dinner or snack. Easiest Chicken Taquitos When I was a teenager in high school, my friends ... continue reading... about 5-Ingredient Chipotle Chicken Taquitos
