This quick, flavorful Green goddess sandwich is the lunch of our dreams! It’s got a homemade creamy Green goddess dressing made with lots of fresh, vibrant herbs, salty, pan fried halloumi cheese, and a thick layer of ripe avocado and lettuce. It’s easy enough for a working lunch, but tastes so good you’ll want to serve it to friends and family! Assemble to order so the bread stays fresh without weighing down, and have extra veggies or crudité on standby to use up every last bit of that glorious homemade…
Continue Reading10-Minute No-Cook Broccoli Salad Recipe
This easy, no cook broccoli salad is the stuff of dreams! It’s got a homemade creamy dressing and is made from 3 simple ingredients: fresh broccoli florets, roasted cashews, and dried cranberries. Mix it all together, refrigerate for at least an hour, then dig in and be surprised by the crunchy texture, the slightly sweet dressing, and your inability to stop going back for seconds! It’s the perfect side dish or make ahead salad recipe to bring to potlucks and cookouts alike! For more of our favorite summer side dishes,…
Continue ReadingCool, Refreshing Grapefruit Margarita
If you love the flavor of fresh grapefruit, there’s a good chance you’ll fall head over heels in love with this refreshing Grapefruit Margarita! It’s got a lightly sweet, slightly tart taste that is perfectly complemented by the remaining classic margarita ingredients. Plus, it looks amazing! With fresh grapefruits available pretty much year round here in the States, you can enjoy this any time, whether you’re planning for a Cinco de Mayo celebration, or simply trying to stay cool in the summer heat. So pour yourself a double grapefruit marg,…
Continue Reading25-Minute Pesto Gnocchi (with any pesto!)
Pesto gnocchi with crispy pancetta is a summertime bowl of comfort! You can use store bought potato gnocchi, but we love to make it fresh at home. The light, pillowy texture of the gnocchi can’t be beat! Why I Love This Recipe You will make this dish again and again, promise! If you love gnocchi as much as we do, be sure to try my tender gnocchi alla sorrentina with mozzarella cheese, this creamy kale gnocchi, or my gnocchi with chicken and mascarpone cheese. And for the pesto lovers, be sure…
Continue ReadingBlackberry Basil Margarita (Cinco de Mayo)
Say hello to your new favorite cocktail, the cool, refreshing Blackberry Basil Margarita! A lot of familiar margarita ingredients are showing their face, but the addition of fresh, slightly sweet, mildly tart blackberries alongside fresh, muddled basil is just over the top delicious. Seriously, if you are a fan of basil, you will love the way these taste! The herb gives the cocktail lemony, citrus notes that are complemented beautifully by the fresh berries. One sip, and you’ll want these blackberry margaritas on repeat all summer long! Love this drink? Be sure…
Continue ReadingGreek Orzo Pasta Salad with Red Wine Vinaigrette
If you love the classic combination of Mediterranean flavors, such as Kalamata olives, cucumbers, and feta cheese, look no further than this vegetable-packed Greek Orzo Salad! It’s loaded with veggies, is tossed with a homemade red wine vinaigrette, and will be the perfect side dish for all summer cookouts and gatherings. It can be served warm, cold, or room temperature, and is easily turned into a full meal with grilled chicken, shrimp, or salmon. We absolutely love it! For more summer side dishes, be sure to try my broccoli salad with…
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