Hello Reader, July is National Grilling Month, and I don't know about you, but I don't need an excuse to grill. I cook just about everything on the grill all summer. It keeps the kitchen cool, and cleanup is easy. To start. . . Grilled Eggplant Caprese; it tastes like summer, and it's so versatile. Serve it as an appetizer, side dish, or a meatless main dish. GRILLED EGGPLANT CAPRESE RECIPE Here are a few more to try this month: Sweet Pineapple Chicken Tenders Grilled Pork Chops and Summer...
about 1 month ago • 1 min read
Hello Reader, As we say goodbye to June and kick off a new month (plus a holiday weekend here in the U.S.), I gathered the recipes you clicked on the most in June. If you're planning cookouts this summer, you'll want to save these. Here they are, counting down from number 10: Chicken Macaroni Pasta Salad Mediterranean Tomato and Cucumber Salad Blueberry BBQ Sauce Healthy Macaroni Salad with Tuna Balsamic Caprese Chicken Burger Mediterranean Grilled Boneless Pork Chops Grilled Chicken Paillard...
about 1 month ago • 1 min read
Hi Reader, If you're hosting a backyard party this month, or just want dinner on the grill, here's some ideas: The mains: Grilled Jerk Chicken - bold flavor, easy to make. Marinate it the night before and party day is just grilling. Grilled Cuban Flank Steak - citrus marinade, cooks fast, and slices thin enough to serve on a platter or in sandwiches. Grilled Filet Mignon Sandwiches - a splurge. Tender, beef filet, peppers, and onions all come off the grill together. The sides (all...
2 months ago • 1 min read
Hello Reader, Strawberries are in season, and this grilled chicken with strawberry balsamic salsa is a perfect way to use them. The salsa is simple: It's a mild salsa made with strawberries, red onion, fresh basil, and balsamic vinegar. It comes together in about 10 minutes. It's sweet, tangy, fresh, and really good on grilled chicken. If you prefer a more traditional salsa that's spicy, try this grilled chicken with mango strawberry salsa, or garden salsa for the same chicken, but a totally...
2 months ago • 1 min read
Hello Reader, Happy Sunday! I'm back with dinner ideas for the week. I'm starting with one of my favorite burgers: Greek Turkey Burgers. Made with ground turkey, spinach, feta, and fresh oregano. They have all the Mediterranean flavors you love. 👉 [Get the Greek Turkey Burger recipe] I love to serve these with my Mediterranean Tomato and Cucumber Salad. It's made with crisp cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, chickpeas, kalamata olives, feta, and a simple lemon dressing. Make the salad ahead so all...
2 months ago • 1 min read
Hello Reader, It's unofficially summer, and if you're anything like me, the last thing you want is to spend hours in the kitchen when it's hot outside. So I put together a short list of my favorite warm-weather dinners that are fast, easy, and actually delicious. 🥪 Loaded Veggie Sandwich Fresh, filling, and comes together in minutes. Packed with fresh veggies and a creamy hummus spread layered between the crusty bread of your choice. 🥩 Filet Mignon Sandwich Yes, filet. On a sandwich. It's...
3 months ago • 1 min read
Hello Reader, This Rasta Pasta recipe started when I had leftover grilled jerk chicken breasts and needed a quick dinner. I grabbed my pasta dinner builder for some inspiration. I went with a cream sauce as the base, and it turned out so good. Then my brain went into overdrive: what if I swapped the protein? Changed the veggies? Used different flavors in the sauce? And, suddenly, one dinner idea became five ideas, because that's what I do. 🤷♀️ GET THE RASTA PASTA RECIPE HERE If you haven't...
3 months ago • 1 min read
Hello Reader, Hope your weekend is going well! It's time for this week's dinner lineup. First up is one of my favorite quick dinners, Deconstructed Stuffed Peppers. It has all of the flavor of classic stuffed peppers with less work. I make it with ground beef, ground turkey, or beans, and swap in cauliflower rice when I want to keep it low-carb. Here are more ideas from this week's lineup: 30-Minute Sausage and Peppers Sandwich 5-Ingredient Chicken Enchiladas Grilled Clams Easy Biscuit Pizza...
3 months ago • 1 min read
Hello Reader, A few blogger friends and I put together a collection of Memorial Day desserts perfect for summer cookouts, backyard gatherings, and weekend get-togethers. Here's the lineup: Mixed Berry Ice Cream Triple Berry Slab Pie Recipe Creamy Cherry Pie Red, White, and Blue Bundt Cake Red, White, and Blue Cake Mix Cookies Watermelon Strawberry Cake Sugar Cone Chocolate Chip Cookies 3 Ingredient No-Bake Chewy Brownies Keep these recipes handy all summer long! Just for fun, here are a few...
3 months ago • 1 min read