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Sun Dried Tomato Risotto with Tomato Basil Salad

August 28, 2024 By Rachel Leave a Comment

plate of sun dried tomato risotto with tomato basil salad

Indulge in this deliciously creamy risotto, perfectly paired with a refreshing salad that captures the essence of summer. Whether you’re looking to enjoy comfort food in the cool indoors or just looking to mix it up, this dish is a must-try!

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Filed Under: Dietary Needs, Entree, Entrees, Italian, Meal Types, Recipes, Seasons, Specific Audiences, Summer, Tomatoes, Vegetables, Vegetarian Tagged With: Basil, comfort food, Italian, parmesan-reggiano, risotto, Summer, Sun Dried Tomatoes, tomato, Vegetarian, white wine

Roasted Red Pepper Dip

December 25, 2021 By Rachel Leave a Comment

Roasted Red Pepper Dip

This zesty appetizer is great at summer picnics, but its festive color also makes it perfect for your Christmas or New Year’s party!

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Filed Under: Appetizer, Appetizers, Christmas, Dairy-Free, Dietary Needs, Easy, Healthy, Holidays, Meal Types, New Year's Day, Peppers, Recipes, Seasons, Specific Audiences, Summer, Vegan / Vegan Options, Vegetables, Vegetarian Tagged With: Appetizer, Christmas, Dip, Olive Oil, Picnic, Quick and Easy, Roasted Red Pepper

Pesto Orzo and Summer Vegetable Pasta Salad

July 25, 2021 By Rachel Leave a Comment

Pesto Orzo Pasta Salad

This mouthwatering pasta salad is not only easy to make, but it’s flavorful enough for a potluck and healthy enough for a weeknight meal!

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Filed Under: 4th of July, Basil, Cheese, Corn, Cucumbers, Dietary Needs, Holidays, Meal Types, Memorial Day, Pasta, Peppers, Recipes, Salads, Seasons, Specific Audiences, Summer, Tomatoes, Vegetables, Vegetarian Tagged With: bell peppers, Corn, cucumbers, grape tomatoes, Mozzarella, Orzo, pasta salad, Pesto, picnic side, Salad

Loaded Skillet Mexican Street Corn

July 1, 2021 By Rachel Leave a Comment

Loaded Skillet Mexican Street Corn

Embrace the warm and spicy side of summer with this quick and easy one-pot dish that’ll take your palate south of the border!

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Filed Under: 30-Minute Meal, Cheese, Cilantro, Cinco de Mayo, Corn, Dietary Needs, Holidays, Meal Types, Mexican, Peppers, Recipes, Seasons, Sides, Specific Audiences, Summer, Vegetables, Vegetarian Tagged With: bell peppers, Cilantro, cojita cheese, Corn, mayonnaise, Mexican, red onion, side, skillet, Sour Cream, street corn

No-Fry Fried Ice Cream

May 3, 2021 By Rachel Leave a Comment

No Fry Fried Ice Cream

No-Fry Fried Ice Cream – If you love the fried version of this classic Mexican dessert, you just might love this version even more! Two secret ingredients make all the difference…

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Filed Under: Cinco de Mayo, Dessert, Desserts, Dietary Needs, Holidays, Kid-Friendly, Make Ahead, Meal Types, Mexican, Recipes, Seasons, Specific Audiences, Spring, Summer, Vegetarian Tagged With: chocolate sauce, Cinco de Mayo, corn flakes, Dessert, Honey, ice cream, Make Ahead, Mexican, no-fry, vanilla bean

Old Fashioned Cream Cheese Mints (Wedding Mints)

April 3, 2021 By Rachel 1 Comment

How to Make Cream Cheese Mints

Packed full of minty flavor, these happy little pastel-colored morsels are as simple and easy to make as they are to eat!

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Filed Under: Dessert, Desserts, Dietary Needs, Easter, Easy, Holidays, Kid-Friendly, Meal Types, Recipes, Seasons, Spring, Summer, Vegetarian Tagged With: cooking with kids, Cream Cheese, Dessert, mints, soft, wedding mints

Southern Collard Greens

October 19, 2020 By Rachel Leave a Comment

Southern Collard Greens

Surprised that this sweet, savory dish starts with a tough, bitter veggie? Learn the tricks that make this yummy transformation possible!

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Filed Under: Bacon, Collard Greens, Fall, Meal Types, Recipes, Seasons, Sides, Southern American, Specific Audiences, Summer, Vegetables Tagged With: bacon, chicken broth, collard greens, Greens, red pepper flakes, savory, side dish, southern cooking, sweet onion

Cheddar Grits

October 3, 2020 By Rachel Leave a Comment

Bowl of Cheddar Grits

Hot, cheesy, buttery, and delicious, this Southern comfort food classic is the perfect accompaniment for cool weather!

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Filed Under: Cheese, Dietary Needs, Fall, Meal Types, Recipes, Seasons, Side, Sides, Southern American, Specific Audiences, Summer, Vegetarian, Whole Grains Tagged With: American, cheddar cheese, Green Onion, grits, half and half, Milk, scallions, side dish, southern cooking, Whole Grain

Grilled BBQ Dry Rubbed Pork Chops

September 19, 2020 By Rachel Leave a Comment

Grilled BBQ Dry Rubbed Pork Chops

How to make the perfect grilled pork chop that’s not dry as a bone? Follow these tips and tricks to juicy pork chop perfection!

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Filed Under: Entree, Entrees, Fall, Grilling, Meal Types, Meat, Eggs, and Dairy, Pork, Recipes, Seasons, Specific Audiences, Summer Tagged With: BBQ, Brine, dry rubbed, Grilling, How To, Pork Chops

Middle Eastern Grilled Lamb Kebabs with Cucumber Yogurt Salad

August 22, 2020 By Rachel Leave a Comment

Middle Eastern Grilled Lamb Kebabs

Bring some romance to your dinner table with this savory, spicy, and aromatic dish that will transport you to faraway lands.

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Filed Under: Cucumbers, Entree, Entrees, Fall, Grilling, Lamb, Meal Types, Middle Eastern, Recipes, Seasons, Specific Audiences, Summer, Vegetables Tagged With: cucumbers, dinner, entree, flatbread, Grilling, kebabs, Lamb, Middle Eastern, Pakistani, yogurt

Hawaiian Pork Roll Sandwiches

August 15, 2020 By Rachel Leave a Comment

Hawaiian Pork Roll Sandwiches

Spice up your next cookout with this awesome and delicious East-Coast-meets-Polynesia fusion sandwich!

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Filed Under: Fruits, Grilling, Meal Types, Meat, Eggs, and Dairy, Pineapple, Pork, Recipes, Sandwiches, Seasons, Specific Audiences, Summer Tagged With: cook out, gouda, Grilling, Hawaiian, luau food, luau party, pork roll, Sandwich

Hawaiian Chili Garlic Pineapple BBQ Sauce

August 11, 2020 By Rachel 4 Comments

Chili Garlic Pineapple Sauce

Spice up your summer cookouts with this unique bbq sauce with a sweet, tropical twist.

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Filed Under: 4th of July, Condiment, Dressings and Sauces, Fruits, Grilling, Holidays, Meal Types, Memorial Day, Pineapple, Recipes, Seasons, Specific Audiences, Summer, Uncategorized Tagged With: BBQ Sauce, Chili, Grilling, Hawaiian, pineapple

Grilled Pineapple Rings

August 8, 2020 By Rachel 1 Comment

Grilled Pineapple Rings

Add a taste of the tropics to any meal with this sweet, fragrant, grilled treat that’s dead simple to make.

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Filed Under: Dietary Needs, Fruits, Grilling, Meal Types, Pineapple, Recipes, Seasons, Sides, Summer, Vegetarian Tagged With: butter, Grilling, Hawaiian, pineapple, side dish, Summer

Grilled Pattypan Squash with Spiced Chickpeas

July 31, 2020 By Rachel Leave a Comment

Grilled Patty Pan Squash with Spiced Chickpeas

Getting into a summer squash rut? This wonderfully flavorful dish adds a Middle Eastern flair all the best aspects of this prolific American garden staple.

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Filed Under: Beans and Legumes, Dietary Needs, Entrees, Garbanzo Beans, Gluten-Free, Healthy, Meal Types, Middle Eastern, Recipes, Seasons, Sides, Specific Audiences, Summer, Summer Squash, Vegetables, Vegetarian Tagged With: Chickpeas, Goat Cheese, Healthy, Middle Eastern, Pattypan, Raisins, side, Summer Squash, Vegetarian

Grilled Chicken and Strawberry Salsa

June 29, 2020 By Rachel 1 Comment

How to Make Grilled Chicken and Strawberry Salsa

Say hello to summer with this easy recipe full of bright, sweet, seasonal flavors and a touch of heat to inspire thoughts of warm weather!

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Filed Under: Avocado, Chicken, Easy, Entrees, Father’s Day, Grilling, Healthy, Recipes, Strawberries, Summer Tagged With: Avocado, Chicken, Cilantro, CSA, Gluten-Free, Grain-Free, Grilling, Lime, Salsa, Strawberry

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