Where healthy meets indulgent
Loaded with lots of fresh basil and super-crunchy cucumbers; this cool, creamy salad is the perfect way to use up those garden cucumbers! Guys. I’m a little pumped at the moment. As I speak I have an entire counter of my kitchen full of fresh cucumbers from my veggie garden. And when I say full […]
Learn how to make easy, classic buttermilk slaw that’s perfectly creamy, but not at all soggy or watery.— A perfect side-dish to any barbecue! Feel free to throw your favorite mix-ins into this adaptable coleslaw! I like a little hot dog with my slaw. I’m a total slaw kinda-gal. LOVE the stuff and can’t get […]
Your cook-out guests will adore this simple, grilled corn-on-the-cob that’s generously slathered with an herby homemade basil butter. Ready in less than 15 minutes with only 4 ingredients! SUPER-QUICKIE, last-minute 4th of July recipe for y’all today. In other news, HAPPY (early) 4th of July to all my American friends! Now, let’s talk corn on […]
Looking for something a little different to make for dessert on the 4th? Your guests will ADORE these fun, patriotic mini-pizzas, that are generously topped with a tangy cream cheese frosting and lots of fresh berries! I’ve come to the realization that any food that’s mini-sized is just the bomb. Literally in these mini pizza’s case. It’s like […]
These colossal cheeseburgers are unbelievably tender and juicy inside, with plenty of cheese and bacon on the outside. A simple smashed avocado mixture adds a perfect fresh finishing touch! Bacon, avocado, and cheese. Could there ever be a more tasty combo in the history of hamburgers? Umm, no. My tastebuds are currently SCREAMING from tastiness-overload. Also, […]
Skip all the calories found in most pasta salads, and load up instead on this fresh, tasty orzo pasta salad. Jam-packed with lots of grilled veggies and tossed with a simple vinaigrette, you’re definitely gonna want seconds! I wonder if we could even count all of the salad recipes I’ve been sharing over the past few […]
This classic potato salad is just the thing to bring to your 4th of July barbecue this year! Loaded with all the works and cooled down with a creamy dressing, this salad goes perfectly with any summer meal! Sooo…it’s cool with you guys that all I’m sharing for the next few weeks are 4th of […]
Fresh, tangy and loaded with tons of fruit, this patriotic-themed fruit salad will be the ultimate side dish at your 4th of July picnic this year! No one can resist it’s bright colors and fresh, summery flavors. Boring fruit is a BIG no-no in this household. For the very best of reasons—-fruit should be fun. […]
Kick your usual potato salad up a notch this summer with this creamy Texas-style potato salad that has plenty of heat from pickled jalapeno peppers. An ideal side dish with any grilled meat! Because everything tastes better in Texas. Beef ribs, texas chili, a big ‘ol steak, and it turns out, potato salad too! Those […]
