All Recipes
Confetti Salad
A big bowl of this colorful salad comes together easily and is perfect for backyard barbecues, potlucks, and at-the-ready meals throughout the week! A fresh, colorful addition to a backyard barbecue or potluck, this vibrant salad is equally well suited to packed lunches and speedy dinners. The recipe has many attributes: filling fiber, plant-based protein,…
A Few of Our August Favorite Things
Need a little something to perk up the long, hot days of summer? From practical kitchen finds, treats for people and pets, activities for kids, must-see TV, and books, this month’s list of favorite things is bound to make those days a little more fun! A Refreshing Pick-Me-Up Ann was recently introduced to Tru…
Portobello Mushroom Burgers (Roasted or Grilled)
You don’t have to give up beef to love these portobello burgers. A 3-ingredient marinade creates incredible flavor, and they’re simple to cook in the oven or on the grill. You don’t have to give up beef to love these portobello burgers. They’re tender, meaty, incredibly satisfying. A simple, three-ingredient marinade heightens the mushrooms’ natural…
Small Batch Refrigerator Pickles
Quick Pickled Vegetables are easy to make with almost any vegetable and are a practical way to use the odds and ends in your crisper drawer. The tangy, crisp bites are great for snacking and will elevate salads, sandwiches, charcuterie boards, burgers, burrito-type bowls, stir fries, and more. Pickling can be a very simple process.…
Vietnamese-Style Cabbage and Chicken Salad
Shredded chicken and cabbage form the base of this crisp, Vietnamese-inspired dish, which is bursting with flavor, texture, and wholesome appeal. Great for meal prep and entertaining. In the mood for a salad that satisfies like a heartier meal? This is your recipe! Shredded chicken and cabbage form the base of this crisp, Vietnamese-inspired dish,…
20 Festive 4th of July Recipes!
Bringing a dish to a 4th of July party this summer? The following recipes can be made ahead, travel well, and are sure to please a crowd! Of course, if you are hosting your own get-together, these recipes have you covered as well. From appetizers and salads to main dishes, desserts and drinks, the recipes…
DIY Coleslaw Mix
A bag of coleslaw mix offers a convenient shortcut, but for fresher results and cost savings, you can do it yourself in minutes! Below I share my favorite ratios, the quickest way to make consistent shreds, and a few tips for truly stunning salads. Cabbage is economical, widely available throughout the year, and keeps in…
A Third – A Third – A Third Chicken
Equal parts of three basic ingredients create the most flavorful, versatile marinade. Make the recipe once and you’ll never forget it! Don’t feel like cooking but still want to eat a delicious meal? Or perhaps company is suddenly coming for dinner? This is your recipe! This scrumptious chicken recipe has been passed along to…
Best Grilled Caesar Salads
Cool, crisp romaine is quickly seared and then brushed with a classic, creamy Caesar dressing for salad that is sure to become a family and entertaining favorite. For a complete meal, grill salmon, shrimp, chicken, or steak to serve alongside. This is a recipe I lean on when I want a meal that feels effortless…
Perfectly Grilled Shrimp
The simplest of seasonings pair with a clever technique to deliver flavor-packed shrimp that are perfectly seared on the outside and tender and juicy inside. We learn from our mistakes as the saying goes. Though the result of what I gleaned from the following kitchen blunder may not lead to profound, worldly change, it will…
Father’s Day Menus
Dad deserves the best, so for Father’s Day, we’ve covered the bases with crowd-pleasing menus featuring the best cocktails, grilled recipes, side dishes, desserts, and more! Father’s Day and grilling go hand in hand, and for this year’s celebration we’ve put together some menus which honor the grill…and much, much more! Relax, spend time with…
Greek Chicken Gyro Bowls
Greek Chicken Gyros with all the classic add-ons and a shortcut tzatziki are easy to recreate in your kitchen. Try them bowl-style, stuffed in a pita, or even switch out the chicken with beef, shrimp, salmon, or pork. Last year, a visitor (and close friend!) Christina Phillips Mattson showed us how her Greek family makes…
