Posts Tagged ‘summer’
Summer Panzanella Salad with Arugula
The popular Tuscan Panzanella is a salad made of toasted bread, fresh tomatoes and onions that characterizes a summer in Central Italy. We love the high proportion of toasty bread (obviously) and of course, that it’s a delicious way to use up that lingering loaf sitting on your counter. Shake up your summer dinner routine…
Read MoreHealthier Blueberry Cheesecake Bars
We all have those pesty sugar cravings late into the night or on the weekends, so why deprive yourself of a little harmless treat? The problem with most sweets, is that they aren’t harmless and leave us feelings tighter in our jeans than we would like. Opting for a healthier dessert can fix both problems!…
Read MoreHot Dogs with Onion & Stone Ground Mustard Relish
I LOVE tangy condiments on hot dogs – mustard, onions, pickles, sauerkraut – you name it. We took advantage of a few of those favorites to make a quick relish with our favorite grainy mustard, sweet onions and dill pickles. We used a cast iron grill pan to grill our hot dogs indoors for a…
Read MoreWatermelon Mozzarella Salad
A fridge clean-out recipe! This recipe has no measurements, just mix together what you have. Feel out the amounts with your heart. Easy substitutions: cantaloupe for watermelon, mint for basil, honey or lime for vinegar, pistachios for almonds. It’ll be delicious!
Read MoreSteak Crostini with Blue Cheese
Steak and blue cheese is a classic combination that we’ve adjusted for a new presentation – served on a thin slice of baguette with crispy onions, scallions, and thinly sliced sweet peppers. Not only does this appetizer come together surprisingly quick, the stick-to-your-ribs combo of steak and cheese means that no guest leaves your party…
Read MoreSpicy Shrimp Tacos
Who doesn’t love tacos? You’ll definitely love these deliciously fresh shrimp tacos. With spicy shrimp, creamy cilantro sauce, and homemade mango salsa, you’ll find that these tacos will make the menu every week!
Read MoreCheesecake Stuffed Strawberries
Um, yum! This super simple strawberry snack is a great summertime dessert for the patio or treat for a hot afternoon. Top with blue sprinkles for a festive touch or leave plain if you prefer a simpler flavor. A strawberry huller makes quick work of the un-topping process.
Read MoreCherries and Cream Cake
This cake is shockingly simple. With fluffy layers of vanilla cake, a whipped cream & mascarpone frosting and cherries – this cake has always been a universal crowd-pleaser at family gatherings.
Read MoreVolteado de Piña
In addition to a delicious pork pozole, Marisol Galvan Murillo made a pineapple upside-down cake, Volteado de Piña. This cake only has a bit of added sugar, so it isn’t too sweet. Add more or remove pecans and coconut, based on your taste preferences.
Read MoreVeggie Appetizer Pizza
This appetizer pizza is more exciting than a classic relish tray, featuring fresh veggies in very flavorful bite-size pieces. With beautiful colors and an easily adjustable ingredient list, add this to your party and dinner rotation. Dinner? Just put a fried egg on top for an easy meal!
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