Oh summertime, how delectable your fruits are. Peach season is in full swing in these parts and I may have gotten a bit carried away when picking last week and ended up with way more peaches than I knew what to do with. That’s a lie, I totally knew what to do: devour them! TheyRead more
Hello, Delicious! This is a must make. This super delicious dish is packed with flavor and definitely filling. Quinoa is a good protein source, containing most of the essential amino acids our bodies need from food sources. And while I have heard complaints that quinoa is boring, this is anything but boring! There’s a littleRead more
This purple people eater is a delicious summer-time treat. It’s crazy hot in the DC area now, so flavorful, nutrient-dense drinks are super appealing. I used the blackberries Mom and I picked last week (in the rain…so much more pleasant than roasting in the sun). This is also a great use of bananas that areRead more
Sometimes failure in the kitchen happens. It’s unfortunate when you spend time and ingredients trying to create something wonderful and end up with a mess. But in today’s case, at least the mess tasted delicious. This bundt is the perfect blend of sweet (not too sweet) cake with sweet/tart berries studded throughout. The cake isRead more
I made this over the 4th of July, and loved the simplicity of it. This super delicious, cheesy tart comes together quickly, takes advantage of the lovely summer tomatoes, and looks impressive enough for company. As the saying goes, it’s easy as pie. I think this would also work well as a galette…which might makeRead more
With an abundance of broccoli on hand, I was looking for something different to make than the usual steamed or roasted broccoli. This takes the super healthy benefits of broccoli and turns it into a great spread, or in this case, sauce. While this is definitely different from traditional pesto since it doesn’t include basil,Read more
Time for another chicken salad variation! This is a refreshing summery version. By adding Greek yogurt instead of just mayonnaise, you have lighter version full of good for your protein and calcium. The basil adds a great fresh taste that feels totally refreshing. This comes together quickly and stores well in the fridge for atRead more
After a lovely holiday weekend celebrating and hanging out with family, I’m ready for some lighter food. It was delicious weekend, but I totally stuffed myself. If you too are coming off a celebratory weekend, let me suggest this Blackberry Goat Cheese Salad. This hardly qualifies as a recipe, but it’s a super delicious combinationRead more
I made this salad last year, and apparently forgot to blog about it. It’s a great summer salad, super refreshing and full of surprising flavors. I made it for our Fourth of July party and forgot to mention what it was. Sister thought it was olives and corn, and was quite surprised when it wasRead more
This is a wonderful chicken salad. The blue cheese adds a wonderful richness that’s contrasted nicely with the tart, freshness of grapes. This is definitely a dressed up chicken salad, perfect for serving to guests, or classing up your own salad. I love this served over lettuce and tomatoes, but it would also be greatRead more