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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

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

Tortellini Pasta Salad with Roasted Summer Vegetables

July 19, 2020 By Rachel Leave a Comment

Tortellini Pasta Salad with Roasted Summer Vegetables and Basil Vinaigrette

When the summer heat is blazing, chill out with this refreshingly cool summer pasta salad chock full of fresh roasted vegetables.

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Filed Under: 4th of July, Basil, Holidays, Italian, Make Ahead, Meal Types, Memorial Day, Pasta, Peppers, Recipes, Salads, Specific Audiences, Summer Squash, Tomatoes, Vegetables, Zucchini

Homemade Queso Dip

April 29, 2020 By Rachel Leave a Comment

Homemade Queso Dip

Turn any situation into a mini fiesta with this sinfully delicious and spicy appetizer dripping with stretchy cheese goodness!

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Filed Under: Appetizer, Appetizers, Cheese, Cilantro, Cinco de Mayo, Dietary Needs, Holidays, Hot Peppers, Meal Types, Meat, Eggs, and Dairy, Mexican, Recipes, Specific Audiences, Super Bowl Sunday, Tomatoes, Vegetables, Vegetarian Tagged With: American cheese, Appetizer, cheddar cheese, Cilantro, Cinco de Mayo, Game Day, jalapeno, queso, Queso Fresco, tomato

Creamy Italian Sausage and Tortellini Soup

March 15, 2020 By Rachel Leave a Comment

Creamy Italian Sausage and Tortellini Soup

When scary things are happening and you need some comfort, try this savory, creamy soup that’s bursting with traditional Italian flavors!

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Filed Under: Italian, Meal Types, Meat, Eggs, and Dairy, Pork, Recipes, Seasons, Soup, Soups, Specific Audiences, Spinach, Tomatoes, Vegetables, Winter Tagged With: comfort food, Creamy, Italian, Italian sausage, parmesan cheese, soup, Spinach, tomato, tortellini

Oven Baked Ravioli Dippers

March 9, 2020 By Rachel 1 Comment

Oven Baked Ravioli Dippers

A secret ingredient makes these wonderfully tasty little dippers crunchy and flavorful without being too heavy!

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Filed Under: 30-Minute Meal, Appetizer, Appetizers, Cheese, Dietary Needs, Entree, Entrees, Italian, Kid-Friendly, Meal Types, Meat, Eggs, and Dairy, Recipes, Specific Audiences, Tomatoes, Vegetables, Vegetarian Tagged With: Baked, breaded, butter, cheese, Italian, kid friendly, marinara sauce, Parmesan, ravioli

Ranch Chicken Pita Pockets

August 20, 2019 By Rachel Leave a Comment

ranch chicken pita pockets

There will be no complaints around the dinner table when these fresh, cool, and flavorful summertime pitas are served up!

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Filed Under: Bacon, Chicken, Easy, Entrees, Grilling, Lettuce, Meal Types, Meat, Eggs, and Dairy, Onions, Recipes, Sandwiches, Seasons, Specific Audiences, Summer, Tomatoes, Vegetables Tagged With: bacon, Chicken, Grilling, Pita, Ranch, red onion, Romaine Lettuce, Sandwich, Summer, tomato

Israeli Couscous Salad

January 28, 2019 By Rachel Leave a Comment

Israeli Couscous Salad

Celebrate the traditional flavors of the Mediterranean (and healthy eating) with this bright and fresh couscous salad!

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Filed Under: Cucumbers, Meal Types, Recipes, Salads, Seasons, Summer, Tomatoes, Vegetables, Vegetarian Tagged With: couscous, cucumbers, Feta, Israeli Couscous, kalamata olives, Mediterranean, Salad, Tomatoes

One-Skillet Shrimp and Okra

September 29, 2018 By Rachel 2 Comments

One-Skillet Shrimp and Okra

Quick and easy never looked so elegant as this one-skillet dish featuring shrimp and fresh okra.

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Filed Under: Entrees, Fall, Meal Types, Meat, Eggs, and Dairy, Okra, One Pot, Recipes, Seafood, Seasons, Specific Audiences, Summer, Tomatoes, Vegetables Tagged With: Fall, Okra, one-pot meal, Parsley, shrimp, skillet meal, Summer, Tomatoes

Summer Ricotta Toast 5 Ways

August 16, 2018 By Rachel Leave a Comment

Summer Ricotta Toast 5 Ways

Protein-packed ricotta + seasonal produce = pure breakfast bliss with this collection of tasty ricotta toasts – a delicious sampling of fresh summer flavors!

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Filed Under: Basil, Blueberries, Breakfasts, Cheese, Dietary Needs, Easy, Eggs, Fruits, Meal Types, Meat, Eggs, and Dairy, Peaches, Peppers, Recipes, Seasons, Specific Audiences, Stone Fruit, Summer, Tomatoes, Vegetables, Vegetarian Tagged With: Blueberry, Breakfast, Eggs, high protein, Honey, Old Bay, peach, Peppers, Ricotta, Sunflower Seeds, toast, tomato

Summer Gnocchi and Sausage with Corn and Fresh Mozzarella

July 31, 2018 By Rachel 1 Comment

Summer Gnocchi and Sausage with Corn and Fresh Mozzarella

When the kids are driving you nuts and you just want something tasty and comforting, this fresh summer pasta dish is just the ticket!

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Filed Under: Basil, Corn, Easy, Entrees, Italian, Meal Types, Meat, Eggs, and Dairy, Pasta, Pork, Recipes, Seasons, Specific Audiences, Summer, Tomatoes, Vegetables Tagged With: Basil, Corn, fresh mozzarella, gnocchi, grape tomatoes, Italian American, pasta, pork sausage, skillet meal, Summer

Tomato Basil Ricotta Toast

July 27, 2018 By Rachel Leave a Comment

Tomato Basil Ricotta Toast

Start your morning right with this summery, savory tomato basil ricotta toast that packs a hearty nutritional punch!

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Filed Under: Basil, Breakfasts, Cheese, Dietary Needs, Easy, Healthy, Meal Types, Recipes, Seasons, Specific Audiences, Summer, Tomatoes, Vegetables, Vegetarian Tagged With: Basil, Breakfast, grape tomatoes, high protein, Ricotta, Summer, toast

Ciabatta Steak Sandwiches with Garlic Scape Aioli

July 5, 2018 By Rachel Leave a Comment

Ciabatta Steak Sandwiches with Garlic Scape Aioli

When the weather gets hot, chill and grill with this delicious, garlicky steak sandwich that has a cool crunch!

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Filed Under: Arugula, Beef, Dairy-Free, Dietary Needs, Grilling, Meal Types, Meat, Eggs, and Dairy, Recipes, Sandwiches, Seasons, Specific Audiences, Spring, Summer, Tomatoes, Vegetables Tagged With: aioli, Beef, ciabatta, CSA Vegetable, Dairy-Free, Garlic Scapes, Grilling, Sandwich, sandwich spread, Spring, Steak, Summer

Fried Green Tomatoes

November 6, 2017 By Rachel 1 Comment

Fried Green Tomatoes

If your only experience with fried green tomatoes is through the movie, then it’s time to give these crispy, tangy, delectable little goodies some serious consideration!

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Filed Under: Appetizers, Dietary Needs, Fall, Meal Types, Recipes, Seasons, Sides, Summer, Tomatoes, Vegetables, Vegetarian Tagged With: Buttermilk, cajun, corn meal, creole, Fall, garden, green tomatoes, Southern, Vegetarian

Fiesta Chopped Chipotle Kale Salad

October 6, 2017 By Rachel 4 Comments

Fiesta Chopped Chipotle Kale Salad

Give yourself a cold-and-flu-fighting power-up with this deliciously fresh, filling, and kicked-up salad!

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Filed Under: Avocado, Cilantro, Cinco de Mayo, Corn, Dietary Needs, Fall, Fruits, Healthy, Holidays, Kale, Lime, Meal Types, Mexican, Peppers, Recipes, Salads, Seasons, Specific Audiences, Summer, Tomatoes, Vegetables, Vegetarian, Winter Tagged With: Avocado, bell peppers, Chipotle, Chopped, CSA vegetables, dinosaur kale, Healthy, lacinato kale, Salad, Tex-Mex, Vegetarian

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