Ann Fulton
Curried Chicken Salad
Tender chicken is bathed in a light, creamy, curry-spiced dressing and studded with crisp celery and crunchy cashews for the ultimate chicken salad you’ll crave for every potluck, backyard BBQ, packed lunch, and casual dinner. I meant to post in the summer of 2015, and here we are 10 years later! This recipe for curried…
Garlic Parmesan Zucchini Noodles
A minimalist preparation yields maximum flavor in this versatile side dish that makes the most of fresh zucchini and summer squash. Zoodles. Zucchini Noodles. Summer squash pasta? Whatever you call them, these colorful strands are a fun way to mix up your pasta routine. Zucchini noodles can also be a welcome alternative to go-to side…
Bruschetta Chicken (grill and stovetop options)
Bruschetta Chicken turns the classic appetizer into a summery entree by replacing the crostini base with grilled or pan-seared chicken for a nutritious, versatile meal that’s easy to make yet worthy of company! Bruschetta Chicken is the perfect summer meal, and the highlight is the no-cook topping made with vine-ripened tomatoes, a drizzle of balsamic…
Blueberry Peach Yogurt Muffins
Loaded with whole grains, protein, calcium, and a generous dose of naturally sweet fruit, these muffins offer an easy, nutritious, and decidedly delicious way to start the day! As with many recipe on this site, the following peach- and blueberry-studded muffins came about thanks to a different recipe. Black and Blueberry Oat Muffins were such…
Chocolate Peanut Butter Banana Bites
Three simple ingredients come together with ease for a salty-sweet frozen treat that mimics a store-bought favorite for a fraction of the price. My nieces introduced me to Tru Fru last year. The company makes a variety of chocolate covered fruit—raspberries, blueberries, strawberries, and more—that are enrobed in dark or milk chocolate (or some of…
Grilled Sausage Bites
Crisp, golden, grilled sausage bites may just be the easiest appetizer with the most crowd appeal! Who knew something so easy could be such a hit? Smoked sausages are an excellent choice for a backyard barbecue or any casual get-together with friends and family. Perfect hot off the grill, the sausages are equally exquisite served…
Creamy Horseradish Sauce
Worthy of your favorite steakhouse, this speedy sauce enhances beef tenderloin, prime rib, grilled sausages, roast beef sandwiches, and so much more. Before I address the merits of this versatile sauce, I thought it would be fun to briefly discuss the heat aspect of horseradish…which is, by the way, a root vegetable in the mustard…
Mexican Street Corn Salad
Popular Mexican street fare is reinvented as a flavor-packed salad that’s quick to prepare and always a hit! I’m pretty sure I was a college graduate before I witnessed someone putting anything but butter and salt on corn on the cob. After all, I grew up in Lancaster County where corn is frequently consumed the…
Classic Kale Caesar Salad
My very favorite (and easy!) Caesar dressing pairs beautifully with shredded kale for a hearty salad that can be enjoyed as a versatile side dish or as a complete meal with the addition of a protein of choice. When contemplating the salads I make most often, this super satisfying number is most definitely in my…
Grilled Corn on the Cob
Caramelized, smoky flavor bolsters the natural sweetness of fresh corn on the cob, making this summertime favorite even more fabulous. The following grill method is easy and works whether you prefer to husk the corn first or leave it on. When my dad was a boy, he helped his dad build a stone oven in…
Meet Daisy!
This post is a little slice of life here as of late…with a few recipes thrown in for good measure! A few Fridays ago, I had just finished lunch and was staring down a few hours of work at my computer. It was a beautiful day, a day that beckoned one to be outside enjoying…
Chicken & Rice Dog Treats
Easy to digest and nutrient dense, your four-legged friends will fall in love with these homemade dog treats. No waffle iron? Make pancakes (pupcakes?) instead! When we adopted our rescue puppy, Daisy, I received several requests for dog treat recipes. Until now, there was just one recipe for our four-legged friends on the site, the…