Olive tapenade is always a hit. It’s a perfectly portable appetizer served with crackers or chips. It also makes a great topping to pasta dishes or seafood. You can even mix a little in some mayo for a fun artichoke dip. I like to use equalish parts of three types of pitted olives. A black…
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Pumpkin Spice Chia Pudding
If you love a fun and healthy breakfast to make the most of pumpkin season, this one is for you! And if you are craving pumpkin spice goodness out of season, simply use canned pumpkin to enjoy this pudding any time of year. Ingredients Instructions Blend all ingredients except the chia thoroughly in a blender….
Flavors of Winter Wild Rice Salad
This hearty salad is everything we all love about winter. It is packed with rich flavors, is nutrient-dense and has just the right amount of crunch. Dressing Ingredients Salad Ingredients Instructions Cook rice or grain according to packaging instructions. Let cool slightly before combining with other ingredients. Shake your dressing ingredients in a jar or…
Pomegranate Apple Salad with Crispy Quinoa
It’s impossible to pick a favorite fall salad, but this one easily earns a spot on the weekly rotation for as long as fresh pomegranates are in season, which often goes well past fall. This is a fun one to switch up a little each time, using different greens or adding different cheeses (gorgonzola, blue,…
Deconstructed Pesto Pasta with Chicken
This dish is packed with so many flavors and fresh nutritious ingredients. It really feels like you are treating yourself to a pasta dish, even though it’s dominated by protein. That said, if you leave out the chicken completely, you still have a delicious meal with a nice pasta/produce balance. By using the classic (Genovese…
Peach Caprese Salad
This salad is everything a summer salad should be and more. It’s colorful, light and refreshing, full of flavor with a beautiful balance of salty, sweet and bitter. Plus, it’s super easy to put together. IngredientsBelgian endiveFresh peachesRipe heirloom tomatoes Fresh mozzarellaFresh basil leavesProsciutto (optional)Olive oilBalsamic glazeSalt and pepper Instructions Start with a bet of…
Fennel and Farro Salad
Inspired by the salad ingredients on our recent Italy trip, this was a fast favorite and I’m so glad I wrote down the recipe as I went. Fennel and farro are a common combination in Italian cooking, and when creating a salad, the additional options are endless. While farro has a really great texture, it’s…
Italian Style Stuffed Bell Peppers
This recipe is perfect if you are looking for a meal that is nutrient-packed, high in protein and has loads of flavor. It’s a great way to use up leftover veggies and super flexible if you want to swap out or add in other ingredients not listed. Feel free to use a different meat, or…
Top Ten Air Fryer Favorites
I have never been one to jump on kitchen gadget trends without careful thought. Storage and counter space are always valuable real estate and any new small appliance (or really, anything that takes up space) better be well worth it. For months I had heard amazing air fryer stories with the promise of easy and…
Corn and Nectarine Summer Salad
This salad is perfect on a hot summer day when turning on an oven, stove or even a grill is the last thing you want to do. The seasonal ingredients compliment each other well and make a great side or main dish. Recipe serves 1-2 as a dinner salad or 3-4 as a side. If…