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Easy Caprese Skewers This past weekend we attended a family gathering and were asked to bring something to share. With the weather being so warm lately I wanted to bring something cool and refreshing but also something that could be easily picked up and put on a plate as well. Last summer we brought a Read More >>
I LOVE tomato season. Because it comes around with the heat of the summer, I am always wanting some cool, refreshing salad when my tomato plants start to produce. It’s perfect timing, and I gobble them up in all sorts of ways and in all sorts of salads. Like this one! It’s a great flavor Read More >>
Caprese Salad Recipe You know how when you make something for dinner on a whim, and it’s amazing and then you’re like, ummmm HELLO, why didn’t I make this sooner? Where has this salad been all my life and why is this not on my summer meal rotation already? Why did it take me so Read More >>
If you’ve never used bulgur in a recipe, this bulgur salad recipe is the perfect one to start with. You can adjust the veggies used to what you have on hand, too. It’s pretty versatile. It keeps great in the fridge all week long, so you can serve it for a few meals. Or just Read More >>
Last night as I was picking broccoli, I was trying to figure out what I was going to do with it. I had harvested enough Broccoli Di Cicco for at least 3 dishes and wanted to make something quick and simple because I didn’t want to spend the 4th of July in the kitchen. I Read More >>
