This colorful orzo pasta salad with feta and sun-dried tomatoes is everything I want in a summer side: fresh flavors, balanced textures, and a light vinaigrette with extra-virgin olive oil and a splash of lemon juice for a bright, lemony finish, similar to a light lemon orzo salad. With sweet corn, crisp green beans, briny…
Make dinner a time to enjoy the freshness of the season with fresh produce. This simple zucchini, tomato, and corn side dish with fresh basil is an excellent way to enjoy summer veggies. With a few ingredients and little time, you can create great fresh flavor using your cast iron skillet. Enjoy this easy side…
This summer grilled chicken cheese melt sourdough sandwich on the barbecue combines sliced chicken breast, melted spicy Havarti, arugula, and roasted red pepper spread between two thick slices of sourdough bread. The grilled sandwich cooks directly on the barbecue over medium-low heat until the bread develops a golden brown crispy crust and the cheese fully…
You will fall in love with the fresh summer flavor of this easy dillweed potato salad. The infusion of fresh summery dillweed is so abundant that it will have your guests asking for more. The best part of this easy salad is the lightness of the dressing! Made with mustard, honey, and sour cream, it’s…
This BBQ pork roast recipe uses a pork loin half sirloin roast marinated in orange juice, lime juice, olive oil, garlic, and spices before being grilled and finished with a simple citrus asada sauce. If you’re looking for a way to dress up an inexpensive pork roast without spending all day tending a smoker, this…
This Victorian Cucumber Mint Ice Cream is a light cucumber ice cream made with homemade cucumber syrup, fresh mint, cream cheese, and 18% cream. The finished ice cream has a subtle cucumber flavor, a fresh mint note, and a smooth texture that works especially well as a summer dessert. While this isn’t a direct recreation…
This easy moist zucchini bread recipe with sour cream is a soft quick bread made with grated zucchini, cinnamon, sugar, and pantry baking ingredients. The batter mixes together in one bowl, and the sour cream helps create a moist, soft crumb with the slightly dense, spongy texture many homemade zucchini breads are known for. Zucchini…
Ramps, also called wild leeks, are one of the first edible plants to appear in woodland areas across eastern North America during early spring. They grow naturally in shaded forests with rich soil and leaf litter, and they have a strong garlic-onion flavor that becomes more mellow once cooked. This article explains what ramps are,…
This easy homemade BBQ sauce recipe is a thick, sweet and smoky homemade barbecue sauce recipe made with molasses, ketchup, and liquid smoke for a balanced flavor. This homemade BBQ sauce recipe is used for wraps, burgers, and chicken, and comes together quickly on the stovetop using simple ingredients. It’s especially useful when you want…
Chicken couscous salad is a fresh, balanced meal made with pearl couscous, grilled chicken, cucumber, tomatoes, artichoke, olives, and fresh parsley, and a garlic yogurt dressing. This chicken couscous salad combines warm grilled chicken with cooled couscous and a creamy lemon-based dressing for a complete meal. It works well for lunch, dinner, or meal prep,…
This Mediterranean spinach bake is a simple oven-baked side dish made with fresh spinach, artichoke hearts, feta cheese, and sun-dried tomatoes, finished with lemon and olive oil. Everything is layered into a baking dish and cooked until the spinach softens and the feta warms through. This baked spinach artichoke dish comes together in about 30 minutes…
If you’re looking for a quick, inexpensive dip that’s both nutritious and filling, this spinach cottage cheese dip is a great option. It blends fresh spinach with cottage cheese and simple pantry seasonings into a creamy spread that works as a vegetable dip, sandwich spread, or even a light dressing. Everything is blended in a…