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A Frozen Yogurt Treat and a Chobani Give-Away–WINNER ANNOUNCED!

AND THE WINNER IS….  AMANDA N.!  Amanda, please email me through the contact page on this site with your complete name and address.  I will forward this information to Chobani, and you will receive your package soon.  Congratulations and thanks to everyone who entered.  If you would like to see more of this type of…

Salmon, Corn, and Cucumber Salad

Corn and Cucumber Salad with Basil and Chives is one of the oldest salads in my repertoire. I return to it again and again for its delicious simplicity. Because the recipe is so basic, it lends itself well to easy adaptations. With Corn, Cucumber and Avocado Salad with Homemade Ranch, I added avocado, tomatoes, and my go-to…

Italian Hoagie Salad

A reader-favorite (and reader-created!) recipe, this satisfying pasta salad was inspired by the classic sandwich and is a tried-and-true crowdpleaser. Easy to make too! It is always a joy to receive recipes from those who read my newspaper column or blog. When readers send me their family favorites, I am always happy to cook them…

Nutella Pops

A cold, creamy treat that’s easy to make, Nutella Pops remind me of the classic chocolate pudding pops that were so popular when I was a girl!   Do you remember Pudding Pops?  In the 1980s, Bill Cosby was the spokesman for this popular frozen treat.  The chocolate version was similar to a creamy fudgesicle,…

Deconstructed Eggplant Parmesan

Two reader-favorite recipes come together to form a delicious twist on classic eggplant Parmesan where the eggplant stays crispy!    This recipe was born from a desire to keep the eggplant in the classic eggplant Parmesan crispy.   It is also a perfect marriage of two much-loved seasonal recipes: a quick and easy cherry tomato…

Zucchini Pizza Casserole

This family-friendly meal is a deliciously clever way to use an abundance of zucchini. Naturally gluten- and grain-free too!   Fresh herbs and zucchini are currently overflowing from our garden. The kale, chard, and spinach will make a comeback as cooler weather returns.   So, for the next recipe in my Sargento flavor journey, I…

T-fal Giveaway Sneak Peek!

Starting September 6 and ending September 12, you will have a chance to win the complete T-fal cookware set pictured below!  Look for a recipe posted on Friday the 6th here at The Fountain Avenue Kitchen for your chance to enter…but there is MORE!  Read below to see just how many more chances you have…

Zucchini, Tomato and Sausage Casserole

Don’t you love it when a friend shares a time-tested, family-favorite recipe? This one contains everything you need for a well rounded meal and quickly became a quick favorite in our house too! Stacie is a friend of my husband’s from elementary school days with whom we reconnected when I started The Fountain Avenue Kitchen.…

Nutella Iced Latte

A cafe-worthy latte is easy to make at home and for a fraction of the price!   When the weather is warm, I particularly enjoy an iced latte.   As much as I love this coffee house treat, I am always a little annoyed with myself when I spend four dollars for what is essentially…

Balsamic Grilled Chicken with Tomato Feta Salsa

Whether it is too hot to cook or you would simply rather be at the pool, summertime cooking begs to be easy.  With a few fresh ingredients, a grill, and a versatile, make-ahead dressing, dinner can truly be as effortless as it is delicious. One of my friends mentioned a few months ago that she…

Tropical Watermelon Slushy

Two simple ingredients are all that’s needed for this fruit-sweetened frozen treat. And whether you call it a slushy, Slurpee, Slush Puppie, ICEE, or slosh, it’s sure to refresh all summer long!   My family LOVES slushies! A make-at-home version is tasty and easy. With some chopped watermelon stored in the freezer, it can also…

Jen’s Incredible Baked Meatballs

These tender, flavorful baked meatballs have been a family and reader favorite for many years. Hundreds of readers have called them the best meatballs ever! Serve them with spaghetti and your favorite sauce, as an appetizer, in a meatball sandwich-or all by themselves. A perfect meal prep recipe that freezes well too! Perhaps you are like me…

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