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Simplicity at its best- fresh ingredients and incredible flavors. we really are so lucky to have some amazing specialty stores and small local farms where we can find some great seasonal and homemade items. This Peach Caprese Salad is a perfect summer treat! This salad is what Summer is all about; simple and fresh….
Potato Salad is a classic summer entertaining side dish. There are so many amazing recipes out there and so many varieties and I love them all! This past weekend we had family over and I wanted to make something that would be okay out in the heat for a bit without worrying about it spoiling. I made this Potato Salad with Dijon Vinegar Dressing and it was a big hit! …
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Summer pasta salads are a favorite go to for any BBQ, holiday or weeknight dinner. They are versatile and always a huge hit. I made this Pesto Caprese Pasta Salad to go along with grilled chicken. I wanted something simple but flavorful and this one hit it right on the head!
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Caprese Salad with Basil Oil just screams Summer to me. Its simple and especially wonderful when you can get local grown produce. Like I’ve mentioned before, I love my garden and while I don’t yet have tomatoes ready to pick, I do have lots of basil! Fresh picked basil is a beautiful thing, and yes I give those pretty leaves a sniff every time I pick some. …
Every Italian loves a big ole platter of antipasto! With that said, I am always looking for fun ways to work in all of my favorite antipasto goodies into different dishes like this incredible Antipasto Tortellini Salad! This absolutely makes for a perfect summer pasta salad with all those great colors, textures and flavors. This dish was a huge hit with my family and I hope you all love it too! …
I have a bit of an obsession lately with cooking up Mexican dishes. This Mexican Corn Salad does not disappoint! The flavors are simple but bold making this one very fantastic side dish! Corn, garlic, chili powder, lime juice, mayo and queso fresco. Serve up this corn salad alongside tacos, with some southwest grilled chicken or cilantro lime shrimp! YUM!…
I am upping my salad intake and loving it. I know so many people talk about getting bored of grilled chicken and salad when trying to eat healthy but not with this Southwest Chicken Salad with Cilantro Lime Dressing! I mean how fantastic does this look, right?! That chicken breast is so wonderfully seasoned and grilled to perfection. The bright fresh flavors of the components of the salad all finished off with the most simple but super flavorful dressing and you’ve got this winning salad! …
Firing up the grill as the warm weather comes creeping back. I love this time of year; spending tons of time outdoors, grilling and lots of warm sun. Ribs, steaks, burgers, hot dogs and chicken are just that much better when cooked on the grill. Equally important for those al fresco meals? Side dishes of course! This All American Potato Salad is a must have at every BBQ. Its simple, anyone can make it and always a hit. …
YES!!! After a long, cold winter we are finally here, the first day of Spring! I am looking forward to sun, warmth and outside time! Of course, NJ is currently getting a bit of snow but thankfully tomorrow is going to warm up so that’ll all be gone. So besides warmth and sun, I am really looking forward to dishes like this Black Eyed Pea Salad! Its light, bright colors, refreshing flavors and really healthy too! …
A few fresh and flavorful ingredients really brighten up plain jarred olives. This Tuscan Olive Salad takes just a few minutes to put together and tastes amazing! Olives are salty and perfectly paired with sweet red bell peppers, crisp celery, fresh garlic and those gorgeous strands on meyer lemon zest. Great colors, textures and flavors… this covers it all! …
