Grilled shrimp get an extra boost of flavor from a super simple garlic marinade and a wrap of Italian prosciutto for a light and easy appetizer or
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Friday Faves
Happy Friday and hello 3-day weekend and hello summer! I cannot believe that Memorial Day is here. It seems like it was just barely New Years Eve. And now
Friday Faves
Happy Friday to you friends! Who is ready for a 3-day Memorial weekend? BBQs, some hiking and maybe even a picnic to break in my new picnic basket are on my
Friday Faves and a Corn Lover’s Recipe Round-Up
The midwest may lay claim to the best corn in the land (because of the farmers I talked about here and the blogger's recipes here). I'm gonna have to toss this
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Hello and happy Friday. Well, we made it. College drop-off was a success and less teary than I expected. At least for me and Smudge. Her daddy on the
Ratatouille
This ratatouille recipe is a rainbow of fresh, peak-harvest veggies like tomatoes, eggplant, peppers, and squash with fragrant herbs that are cooked down to a
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Hello Friday, and welcome to this week's faves! OMG, the clock is winding down and next week we are delivering our one-and-only to college. Okay, so I
Pasta alla Norma
Pasta alla Norma (eggplant pasta) is a classic, vegetarian Sicilian pasta dish with loads of flavor. I make it with my easy homemade marinara sauce with
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Hello Friday, let's make it a happy and healthy one. I've been touting the Mediterranean diet for years. But then if you're a reader here, you already know
Homemade Pesto Pasta Recipe
Busy weeknights call for simple recipes that can be pulled together in a flash, and nothing’s simpler than a basic, homemade basil pesto pasta recipe
Friday Faves
Hello and happy on-our-way to a long weekend Friday. If you subscribe to my newsletter, this week you received the list of my favorite handed-down family
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Hello hello, and happy Friday. This week was my segue into fall. Thanks to Hurricane/Tropical Storm Hilary, we had a few drizzly, low-temp, a-typical
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Hello, my friend, hello (sing in tune with Neil Diamond). I'm not gonna lie...School for the kiddos started this week and I am 100% happy that I am not
Tomato Pesto
This easy roasted cherry tomato pesto (Sicilian pesto) recipe only requires 5 ingredients and is so delicious used for pasta, pizza, sandwiches, crostini, and
How to Make THE BEST Pesto
This easy homemade pesto recipe is my tried and true method to make THE BEST pesto recipe every single time. How to Make the BEST Pesto Recipe From dishes
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Hello and happy Friday! I swear, there is nothing better than a summertime BLT with thick-cut bacon, the juiciest still-warm-from-the-garden tomatoes, and
Hawaiian Chicken Skewers
This easy Hawaiian chicken skewers recipe is especially flavorful thanks to a simple soy and orange marmalade marinade and it is sure to become a family
Friday Faves
Hello and happy Friday! We made a sad discovery this week...the drip line to our tomatoes and cucumbers hasn't been working. No wonder they were looking so
Killer Spicy Garlic Dill Pickle Recipe
Fresh garlic, homemade pickling spice, and chili peppers give this easy, traditional homemade dill pickle recipe a seriously delicious, spicy kick and awesome
Garlic Grilled Shrimp Skewers
These grilled shrimp skewers are quickly marinated in a simple, zesty lemon-garlic marinade, then grilled for maximum flavor. I'm always looking for quick
Friday Faves
Hello hello and happy Friday. Last weekend we had my mom, sister, and bro-in-law over for a little din-din BBQ. We made smashburgers (do you want a
How to Make Fried Green Tomatoes
With a crispy flour and cornmeal crust, this easy-to-make, golden-fried green tomatoes taste sweet and tender and totally addicting when paired with my simple,
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Hello again and happy Friday! I thought summer days were supposed to float by but lately mine feel like they've been at a full sprint. How's it possible
Elote (Mexican Street Corn)
This elote recipe (Mexican corn) features fresh sweet corn on the cob, grilled and slathered in a mayonaisse, sour cream, and lime juice mixture topped with
How to Make THE BEST Grilled Corn On the Cob
Grilled corn on the cob 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
Friday Faves
Hello my friends, and welcome to Friday! Who else agrees this is sandwich season? I mean, they make the best light dinners or transportable lunch. Hot
Grilled Flank Steak with Arugula and Parmesan
My simple grilled flank steak marinade yields the most tender and flavorful steaks, served over a bed of fresh arugula, topped with shaved Parmesan and thinly
Blistered Shishito Peppers Recipe
These flavorful blistered shishito peppers are simply charred and then flavored with lemon and flaky salt for the perfect bite-sized summer appetizer, side, or
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Hello hello and happy Friday! How in the world have this year's first 6 months literally flown by? It's astounding to me. I keep wishing time will sync
Friday Faves
Hello and happy Friday! We are in full grilling season over here and with July 4th right around the corner, there's definitely more to come. Last weekend's
Whipped Ricotta Toast Crostini With Roasted Tomatoes
Creamy, peppered whipped ricotta is slathered on slices of toasted crostini and topped with jammy roasted cherry tomatoes to make an easy appetizer or simple
Friday Faves
Hey hey and happy Friday. Welcome to Father's Day weekend. For me, my sister, and my mom it will be a bittersweet celebration because it will be the first
