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Mediterranean Orzo Salad

This vegetarian Mediterranean orzo pasta salad with crunchy vegetables and spinach, briny olives, and feta cheese makes a healthy, easy-to-make, meal-prepped meal or flavorful pasta salad side.I LOVE any recipe that shines with Mediterranean flavors, and this orzo salad ... continue reading... about Mediterranean Orzo Salad

Thai Quinoa Salad

This easy Thai quinoa salad combines protein-rich grains with healthy nutrients from fresh veggies, for a lime-infused flavor bomb with crunch in each bite.This easy Thai quinoa salad combines protein-rich grains with healthy nutrients from fresh veggies, for a ... continue reading... about Thai Quinoa Salad

Greek Salad with Avocado

This healthy Greek salad with added avocado and an easy-to-make Greek salad dressing is just the right recipe for simple no-cooking eats all summer long.Sometimes the classics are just what the doctor ordered. Especially when it's Dr. SummerHasArrived who's making the ... continue reading... about Greek Salad with Avocado

Easy Chicken Gyros with Tzatziki Sauce

This easy and flavorful healthy chicken gyro recipe starts with a simple 5-ingredient yogurt lemon marinated chicken that can be pan-fried, baked, or grilled, and is topped with a simple cucumber and dill tzatziki sauce. It’s as easy as that.Creating This Chicken Gyro ... continue reading... about Easy Chicken Gyros with Tzatziki Sauce

Greek Salad with Chicken

Crisp, crunchy, and fresh with tangy Mediterranean flavor, this Greek salad topped with chicken can be meal prepped ahead for weekday lunches or a light and healthy dinner too.Lunch. It's the meal that we all have the best of intentions in planning ahead for, and too ... continue reading... about Greek Salad with Chicken

Crunchy Green Salad with Dilly Chickpeas and Avocado

There are all kinds of salads. Dinner salads. Main-meal chef salads. Caeser salads. Caprese salads. Fruit salads. Seafood cobb salads. A list of salads you may never have enough days to make. Holy crap, does the salad train ever end?? I for one hope not. Because I am a salad ... continue reading... about Crunchy Green Salad with Dilly Chickpeas and Avocado

Instant Pot Orange Chicken Lettuce Wraps

These better-than-P.F. Chang's orange chicken lettuce wraps recipe is incredibly easy to make thanks to the Instant Pot pressure cooker that does double duty as a self-serve, low-carb appetizer or as a healthy main meal that's quick to make and even more fun to eat.Asian ... continue reading... about Instant Pot Orange Chicken Lettuce Wraps

Crunchy Asian Cucumber Watermelon Salad

All it takes to make this super simple, totally fresh, cucumber, watermelon and red bell pepper salad is a few minutes of chopping and an easy sesame and lime-flavored Asian dressing for a totally crunchy bite. "But wait, I was going to make my Mediterranean panzanella salad..." ... continue reading... about Crunchy Asian Cucumber Watermelon Salad

Summer Melon Cous Cous Salad with Avocado, Grapes and Mint

Hail all things green! Pillowy pearl couscous provides the bulk of this fresh honeydew, grape, cucumber, and avocado salad tossed with fresh herbs laced in a a ginger lime dressing that goes from breakfast or brunch to lunch and dinner with loads of summer’s seasonal flavors. ... continue reading... about Summer Melon Cous Cous Salad with Avocado, Grapes and Mint

Fresh and Easy Vietnamese Noodle Salad

This light and refreshing vermicelli noodle salad gets its inspiration from one of my favorite dishes of all time, Vietnamese bun salads, with fresh slivered veggies in a tangy Vietnamese rice vinegar dressing, making it a simple side dish to serve with grilled meats and chicken. ... continue reading... about Fresh and Easy Vietnamese Noodle Salad

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

Tomato Avocado Cucumber and Maui Onion Salad

This simple tomato, cucumber, and avocado salad gets a spicy Mexican-flavor kick from jalapeños and a fresh lime and chile dressing that makes it a terrific side dish for any meal. I'm not a chef. I'm a home cook. But many of my recipes are inspired by dishes I've enjoyed that ... continue reading... about Tomato Avocado Cucumber and Maui Onion Salad

Thai Chicken and Cucumber Salad

My favorite Thai flavors are lightened up in this chicken and cucumber salad with almond coconut blend almond milk subbing in for full-fat coconut milk. This post is in partnership with Almond Breeze When my sister was in high school she spent her season year on a year-long ... continue reading... about Thai Chicken and Cucumber Salad

Soba Noodles With Sriracha Meatballs

Slow cooker Sriracha meatballs top healthy buckwheat soba noodles and fresh vegetables and herbs to make a simple Asian inspired salad that's perfect for lunch or dinner. Long noodle, long life. I’d say that’s a pretty great way to start the year’s resolutions off right. I ... continue reading... about Soba Noodles With Sriracha Meatballs

Greek-Style Panzanella Bread Salad Recipe

This simple, healthy Tuscan bread salad recipe gets a Mediterranean makeover with the addition of kalamata olives, roasted red bell pepper, capers and feta cheese. This post is in partnership with McCormick. The first time I heard the word "panzanella", I thought it was a ... continue reading... about Greek-Style Panzanella Bread Salad Recipe

Korean Beef Bulgogi Bowls Recipe

Thinly sliced Korean beef Korean tops bowls of rice heaped with fresh vegetables, herbs and a spicy chile sauce for an easy weeknight dinner or lunch. The other day an acorn nut fell from one of the scrub oak trees that create an awning over my driveway. When it hit my ... continue reading... about Korean Beef Bulgogi Bowls Recipe

Chicken Caesar Salad Recipe

Chicken Caesar Salads are perfect for packing for lunch or enjoying as a light dinner, especially when topped with this creamy, homemade Caesar dressing.The other day a group of us were out to lunch. The kids were all ordering what they wanted as the moms fitzed and ... continue reading... about Chicken Caesar Salad Recipe

Cucumber Basil and Watermelon Salad with Love & Lemons

Fresh fruits of cucumber, mango and watermelon are dressed with a zingy Asian dressing of soy sauce, rice wine vinegar and ginger, with a kick of spice from jalapeño. Since 2011, we've been head over heels for the blog Love & Lemons. Run by Austin-based husband and wife duo ... continue reading... about Cucumber Basil and Watermelon Salad with Love & Lemons

Vietnamese Curry Chicken and Rice Noodle Salad Bowl

Curried chicken and rice noodles dressed with a lime and rice vinegar dressing, loads of fresh veggies and leafy green herbs make create a clean and healthy salad perfect for lunch or dinner. At our house, our food cravings tend to lean in the regions of ethnic. Don't get me ... continue reading... about Vietnamese Curry Chicken and Rice Noodle Salad Bowl

Creamy Yogurt Cucumber Salad Recipe

Greek yogurt spiked with garlic, dill, lemon and mint dresses crunchy cucumbers for a favorite, refreshing and creamy summer salad that's so simple to make. Well would you look at that??!! I GOT SERVED! No, I didn't run a red light with sirens a-blazing in the rear view, and I ... continue reading... about Creamy Yogurt Cucumber Salad Recipe

Cucumber Delight Cocktail

This cucumber cocktail inspired by Washington DC's Founding Farmers restaurant will add a bright spot to brunch or dinner, thanks to its refreshing flavors. This post, brought to you by Pearl Vodka, is inspired by my recent adventure of heading out solo. Traveling alone isn't ... continue reading... about Cucumber Delight Cocktail

Quinoa Tabbouleh with Chickpeas and How to Become a Kitchen Knife Slayer

Dull knife = Dull life. And lots of band-aids at our house.We’ve spent a small fortune on cutlery in our home. We’ve tried lots of different brands and every various style. Chefs knives, carving knives, vegetable cleavers and santoku knives. They each have their place in the ... continue reading... about Quinoa Tabbouleh with Chickpeas and How to Become a Kitchen Knife Slayer

Grilled Salmon Fillet with Cucumber Dill Sauce

There are several staples in our arsenal of grilling recipes but when the salmon are running, Grilled Salmon Fillet with Cucumber Dill Sauce goes to the top of the list every time.While I’m as guilty as the next Twitter fan when it comes to guffawing about celeb stars new ... continue reading... about Grilled Salmon Fillet with Cucumber Dill Sauce

Chicken Nicoise Pasta Salad

The New Years resolutions have rung themselves in. And some of them, for some of you, are already on their way out.This year I'm not making New Years resolutions. Instead, I'm setting goals that aren't beginning-of-the-year-dependent, the kind that once the shiny sparkle of ... continue reading... about Chicken Nicoise Pasta Salad

Friday Faves and Matsuhisa Cucumber Martini Recipe

Ah, nothing like topping off a week of work like a hard, HARD, HARD-shaken cocktail.Back in the day when I was the Creative Director for a publishing company in Los Angeles, I made plenty o' trips trans-US—to NYC for photo shoots—that were a total perk of the jobbie job ... continue reading... about Friday Faves and Matsuhisa Cucumber Martini Recipe

Friday Faves and Balsamic Skirt Steak Salad with Stone Fruit

I just stepped out of the orchard. No, I mean literally, I just stepped out of the orchard.Today I stepped out of a van, into a picturesque Oregon orchard, to photograph, gawk and fondle some of the world’s most coveted pears and peaches grown and harvested by gifting company ... continue reading... about Friday Faves and Balsamic Skirt Steak Salad with Stone Fruit

It’s Just a Simple Cottage Cheese Sandwich

This sandwich incited a near riot in our house.After asking which image G-Dawg thought looked best for the opening shot for this post, my husband nearly lost his mind. In only the best and most sarcastic way.With a flourish of his hand and a big old smile, he ... continue reading... about It’s Just a Simple Cottage Cheese Sandwich

Greek Lemon Pasta Salad Plus 5 Great Sides

Ah, Friday. Thank you for finally showing up on my doorstep. It's been a week of surprises and quick moves that have called for backbone, agility and patience. Some of the news has been trying for my family and some has given me drive and inspiration. For myself, things are ... continue reading... about Greek Lemon Pasta Salad Plus 5 Great Sides

Pork Belly Sliders and Recipes for Superbowl Bites

I have a long tradition with the Superbowl, and most of them I even remember past the 3rd quarter. Now let me just say, in my defense, those memories usually depended upon which team I picked to win. And sometimes I wasn't such a good picker. Back in the day when my friends and ... continue reading... about Pork Belly Sliders and Recipes for Superbowl Bites

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  • Standing in front of the freezer wondering what to pull out for dinner next? Go for the shrimp! In today's installment of what-the-heck-to-cook-for-dinner-tonight, may I suggest this garlicky, lemony shrimp scampi tossed with not just linguine noodles, but a healthy twist (literally) of zucchini noodles bathed in the garlicky sauce. If you don't have a spiralizer, no problem. Slice the zucchini into thin matchsticks and you have a dinner to twirl your fork to. Get the recipe when you tap the link in my profile and search shrimp scampi zucchini. Enjoy! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
  • While everyone else is buying up the pasta, chicken and TP, frozen salmon fillets are easier to still find. And easy is the name of the game where with just a handful of ingredients, you can make this oven baked salmon in white wine and lemon that's topped with a tangy dill sauce. Tap the link in my profile and search baked salmon for the recipe. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
  • These rainbow Buddha bowls make fridge foraging a dream to make. They're loaded with a rainbow of roasted, fresh, and pickled veggies layered with make ahead (aka leftover) baked turkey meatballs, baked tofu, or both, with straight from the pantry quinoa or rice. It's how we should all be eating now—eating healthy and using up all the bits for the very best bites. Get the recipe when you tap the link in my profile and search Buddha bowls. Enjoy! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
  • Ramen noodles aren’t just for soup anymore. Here’s how to forage the pantry and hack every college student’s favorite noodle recipe with an instant upgrade and turn it into an easy, healthy all-in-one meal ready in just 30 minutes or less. If you don't have fresh broccoli or mushrooms, sub in another veg on hand, or frozen and canned work too. Tap the link in my profile for and search ramen noodles for the recipe.
  • I was a waitress in high school, during and after college, and before getting my "real job" that paid less than what I was making as a server. I even met my husband when we worked in a restaurant together. You could say food service has always played a big part in my life. Those jobs taught me more than any schooling could in how to multi-task, work with others, be kind to strangers, survive in times of stress, and serve others needs. Restaurants to me, are essential. Last night we took the night off from at-home QT cooking and ordered pick-up online from our favorite Thai restaurant @kao_thai_slc . Ordering online was quick, pick up was slick and easy and brought out with gloves to the car. It was familiar, comforting, great quality, and FRIGGING DELICIOUS! Helping local businesses and restaurants survive and thrive is integral to all of us getting out of this successfully on the other side. So this week, take the night off and pick up dinner from a local eatery and give us all the break we need right now. Eat well and be well friends! (pictured: pad Thai, tofu with eggplant, and chicken larb salad)
  • Just because we're in QT doesn't mean every meal needs to be a project. I mean, we're cooking and washing dishes for 3 squares every day! That's why this 10-minute maple glazed salmon from @lexiscleankitchen 's cookbook is a reader fave. Rub the brown sugar spice mix over salmon fillets then drizzle with maple syrup to create a caramelized crust for a healthy, easy dinner with just 6 ingredients that's ready in under 10 minutes. Bonus points for fewer dishes to wash too. Get the recipe when you tap the link in my profile and search maple salmon. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀

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