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Easy Herb and Ricotta Pasta

Easy Herb and Ricotta Pasta

Ok, this is one of those recipe shares that kinda feels like cheating. I mean, this dish is soooooo incredibly simple. There’s no fancy chef technique, or clever kitchen hack that’s about to be revealed. My easy herb and ricotta pasta is just simple, to-the-point 

Pickled Pepper Pearl Couscous

Pickled Pepper Pearl Couscous

What can I say! I love a quick pickle! Who’s with me? This recipe for Pickled Pepper Pearl Couscous is not only fun to say, but easy to make. It requires only a little planning ahead, and what I consider to be a few staple 

Seared Scallops with Corn and Tarragon

Seared Scallops with Corn and Tarragon

Guess what today is?!?!  Today is….my Mom’s Birthday!  Happy Birthday, MOM!!!! My mom is the best. Loyal, a good listener, generous, slow to anger. (I actually can’t remember the last time she was angry with me – even though I know plenty of times she 

Grilled Peach Salsa

Grilled Peach Salsa

Friends, remember that recipe I shared a few weeks ago for Grilled Peach Salad with Crispy Kale and Avocado? Well, the inspiration (or, obsession…either way) for grilled peaches continues with this recipe for Grilled Peach Salsa. I mean, how can you not?! Grilled fruit in 

Lamb Burgers with Spicy Cucumbers

Lamb Burgers with Spicy Cucumbers

With all the talk lately of seasonal produce and fresh vegetables, I nearly forgot it’s also Burger Season!!!  Am I right?! My favorite way to make a burger at home is to use ground lamb instead of ground beef. After all, plenty of restaurants around 

Roasted Beet and Arugula Salad

Roasted Beet and Arugula Salad

Recently I realized how veggie-focused my blog posts have been this month. Well, this post for Roasted Beet and Arugula salad is no different. What can I say? Can’t stop, won’t stop! A big reason for my vegetarian-skewed diet these days has a lot to 

Grilled Blueberry BBQ Chicken

Grilled Blueberry BBQ Chicken

Today, I’m pulling from the archives, folks, and sharing my oldie but goodie recipes for Grilled Blueberry BBQ Chicken and Broccoli Salad. In my opinion, a quintessential summertime meal! It occurred to me recently that I’ve been posting mostly vegetarian recipes. The reality is, that’s 

5 Tips to Avoiding Your Kitchen This Summer

5 Tips to Avoiding Your Kitchen This Summer

So, we all know by now that I love to cook and I do it all the time. Daily, in fact. Whether I’m cooking for clients, friends, just myself or recipe testing for this blog, there is rarely a day that goes by that I 

Grilled Peach Salad with Blueberry Vinaigrette

Grilled Peach Salad with Blueberry Vinaigrette

You guys…..!  It’s peach season! Did you hear me? Peaches! That means it’s summer and the best time of year, in my humble opinion. Every summer I enjoy peaches by tossing them on the grill and serving them a la mode with some crushed nuts, 

Corn and Basil Risotto Salad

Corn and Basil Risotto Salad

Alrighty, friends….comin’ at you with something fresh and summery today. My Corn and Basil Risotto Salad is so fresh and flavorful, I can’t even explain it. You’ll just have to cook it and see for yourself! Even more exciting, it’s one of my favorite summer