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This cold cucumber soup recipe is perfect for hot summer days. Creamy, cool, bright, and refreshing, it’s a delicious, nourishing starter or side dish. This cold cucumber soup is everything I want on a hot summer day. To make it, you don’t have to turn on the oven, the stove, or even the grill. Just […]
Chipotle dressing, mango salsa, and pickled onions infuse this dish with bold summer flavor. Serve it as a side dish, or enjoy it as a meal on its own! The first time I made this recipe, I was doing what I love most: cooking with what I have on hand. I had some sweet potatoes […]
Charred on the outside and tender in the middle, grilled sweet potatoes are a delicious summer side dish. Serve them with whatever you’re grilling! This grilled sweet potatoes recipe was a game changer for me. I love sweet potatoes in all forms – baked sweet potatoes, mashed sweet potatoes, sweet potato fries, salads, tacos, etc. […]
Tossed with a vibrant basil pesto and filled with veggies, this pesto pasta salad is fresh and delicious. Serve it for dinner, or pack it up for a picnic! When life gives you basil, make this pesto pasta salad recipe! It’s my favorite time of year: the time when our deck turns into a verdant […]
This vegan potato salad is fresh and summery, with a bright lemon dressing and lots of crunchy veggies. A perfect side dish for a picnic or cookout! I served this vegan potato salad at our Father’s Day cookout a few weeks ago, and it was a huge hit. My family loved it, even though it’s […]
This grilled pineapple recipe is a fun burger topping or summer side dish. Cooked in a quick chili-lime marinade, it’s tangy, smoky, juicy, and sweet. When you make grilled pineapple, something magical happens. The already-juicy fruit becomes even juicier, and its sugars caramelize and char against the grill grates. You end up with grilled pineapple […]
Learn how to make perfectly grilled onions! Sweet, tender, and full of umami flavor, they’re a delicious side dish or topping for burgers, tacos, and more. I don’t know why it’s taken me so long to share a recipe for grilled onions! I make them all the time in the summer. They pair well with […]
This vinegar coleslaw recipe will be a hit at your next cookout! It’s sweet and tangy, crunchy and refreshing, and super easy to make. There are two types of people in this world: those who like vinegar coleslaw and those who like creamy coleslaw. I usually count myself in the creamy coleslaw group (if you […]
Total time: 55 minutes Servings: 4 people This roasted vegetable fattoush is a hearty, filling salad that’s absolutely packed with tasty bits. Definitely not the type of salad you only eat out of obligation! I always say I’m not a salad person… but the truth is, I’m just not a boring salad person. And this […]
Total time: 1 hour Servings: 3 people This baked tomato rice is easy to make, and it’s especially irresistible with a gooey cheese topping. Just pop it in the oven and it all cooks together! Rice can sometimes be a bit boring, but bake it in tomato sauce with some veggies, and add a gooey […]
Total time: 15 minutes Servings: 2 people Ever wondered how to cook orzo? Here are 3 easy methods for cooking orzo – so whatever you want to use it for, you’ll get perfect orzo every time! Have you ever cooked orzo? It’s a perfect halfway point between rice and pasta, and it makes a really […]
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