Italian Pasta Salad

Pasta salad is always a good idea! I mean, pasta is always a good idea – and this is the perfect way to eat pasta in the summer when you want something a little colder! I love pasta salad becuase there are so many different ways to make it and its packed with delicious vegetables,Continue reading “Italian Pasta Salad”

Summer Salad

Summer time brings out all the vegetables! They are fresh, delicious, and plentiful. Spring and summer offer some of my favorites – including corn and tomatoes! This salad is a great side dish for a picnic, BBQ, or a light dinner at home. It is refreshing, crunchy, and creamy. It also comes together quickly, whichContinue reading “Summer Salad”

Sweet Potato Fries

With summer here, I am all about easy, delicious, healthier dishes! With all the grilling that goes on – especially burgers -fries are always a go-to, but can be super heavy and greasy, which is the last thing I want when its warm outside. These baked sweet potato fries are the perfect swap. They areContinue reading “Sweet Potato Fries”

Ricotta Feta Dip

This dip yells summer! It is light, fresh, and flavorful. The tomatoes add a great color and sweetness to balance out the salty cheese. This dip honestly turned out better than I could have imagined. Feta seems to be all the rage right now, and I’ve seen whipped feta at a number of places. IContinue reading “Ricotta Feta Dip”

Garlicky Green Beans

Spring and Summer mean fresh vegetables! Green beans are one of my favorite year round – in the fall/winter I love when they are slow cooked with a ham hock. But in the spring/summer I love them fresh and just slightly softened so you still get that crunch! This recipe is super simple and quickContinue reading “Garlicky Green Beans”

Roasted Turmeric Cauliflower

As spring approaches, I find myself craving lighter, fresher meals. I love Mediterranean inspired meals during the summer because they are light and filling and oh so delicious. This dish is inspired by a recent trip to a little restaurant in Seattle called Sabine. They have delicious dishes that are light, healthy, and filing. whenContinue reading “Roasted Turmeric Cauliflower”

Garlic Mashed Potatoes

Creamy, garlicky, tangy, and salty – this is how I would describe this dish! The sour cream adds a creaminess with a tangy kick that really brings these potatoes to a new level. Growing up my dad used to always add sour cream to his mashed potatoes and I remember them always being so delicious!Continue reading “Garlic Mashed Potatoes”

The Best Guacamole

Let’s make some guacamole! I mean, who doesn’t love guac? It is creamy, spicy, salty, crunchy, acidic, and fresh. All the flavors you want in one bowl. It is perfect – especially if you pair it with a margarita! Guacamole is the perfect afternoon snack, whether you are sharing it with some friends or eatingContinue reading “The Best Guacamole”