The fresh, Mediterranean-inspired arugula salad features a simple lemon dressing, toasted pine nuts, tangy sun-dried tomatoes, and salty Parmesan for a simple side salad recipe for any meal. Choosing a main course dinner idea is a pretty simple task. But when it comes to rounding out the meal with some extra plant […]
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Potato Soup with Corn and Jalapeño
Creamy without all of the cream, this chunky potato soup recipe gives a spicy bite with jalapeño peppers and sweet corn. Supremely comforting with the sweet flavor of sautéed onions combined with a satisfying hint of jalapeño pepper heat, this potato soup recipe with corn is at the same time […]
Homemade Pesto Pasta Recipe
Busy weeknights call for simple recipes that can be pulled together in a flash, and nothing’s simpler than a basic, homemade basil pesto pasta recipe that even a kid can make and clean up after too. Every summer, when my garden is overflowing with basil I get busy making jars of my favorite homemade […]
Wedge Salad
This classic wedge salad recipe features iceberg lettuce, tomato, crumbled bacon, chives, and an easy, creamy, homemade blue cheese dressing you’ll crave time and time again. I am a green salad girl. From leafy spring lettuces delicately dressed in my favorite vinaigrette to spunky arugula salad to loaded-to-the-gills cobb salads, I love ’em all. But […]
How to Make Classic Macaroni Salad
Nothing says summertime eating like a serving of the best, classic macaroni salad with eggs and crisp vegetables dressed in a simple and creamy but still light mayonnaise dressing for any picnic, potluck, or barbecue. Sometimes you just don’t mess around with the classics. Much like my Grandma’s Potato Salad (THE BEST) and my Creamy Coleslaw, […]
Grilled Flank Steak with Arugula and Parmesan
My simple grilled flank steak marinade yields the most tender and flavorful steaks, served over a bed of fresh arugula, topped with shaved Parmesan and thinly sliced red onions for the easiest, most delicious dinner salad. With summer in full throttle, we’ve been firing up the grill on the regular. […]