Meals Under 30 Minutes
Chocolate Cherry Smoothie
A long time favorite that’s cold and creamy with deep chocolate flavor and plenty of protein – with chocolate peanut butter option! For years, I’ve been making this smoothie to satisfy my never-ending penchant for ice cream. Over time, I have tweaked the recipe and still switch it up from time to time. I have…
Fruit Rainbow
You can literally eat the rainbow with this vibrant fruit platter, which is sure to be a hit at backyard cookouts, birthday parties, and festive meals throughout the year. Roy G. Biv. I can remember the day my grandmother taught me that name as a way to remember the colors of the rainbow. Red,…
Watermelon Rosemary Flavored Water
I drink a lot of water, but in the summertime, flavored waters hold a certain appeal to me. Yet, I know they are not all natural and many have artificial sweeteners. So, when I came across suggestions for various all-natural, flavored waters recently, I decided to give it a go. To me, the watermelon looked…
Creamy Poppy Seed Dressing with Greek Yogurt
This recipe has been in my box for years, but I stopped making it because it was so laden with…well…fat. Recently, I decided to revamp the recipe and was thrilled with the result. This creamy dressing is absolutely delicious with a fraction of the fat and calories of the original. Moreover, this salad topping is…
Summer Sauté
In the warmer months, many of the green vegetables are so tender, they need only a quick sauté to bring out their best flavor. I love this combination and will often keep it simple, sautéing in olive oil with a bit of salt and pepper. In a few extra minutes and with minimal ingredients, however,…
Classic Creamy Cole Slaw–with Options
I just love this cole slaw piled high on a pulled-pork sandwich–almost any sandwich, actually–or served alongside delicious vine-ripened tomatoes, sweet pickles, and just about anything off the grill. Soaking the cabbage in ice-cold water for about an hour after chopping but before mixing with the dressing will add an extra level of crispness to this…
Quinoa Salad with Dried Cranberries and Pistachios
I always think I could have a lot of fun cooking in the kitchen with Amee from Amee’s Savory Dish. Her culinary style is appealing, approachable, and doable…not to mention delicious. I am so pleased to welcome the multi-talented Amee Livingston and her amazing quinoa salad to The Fountain Avenue Kitchen… Amee is a southern…
Mom’s Classic Strawberry Shortcake
While this classic recipe is traditionally served as dessert, my family has long enjoyed it for the occasional dinner when local strawberries are in season. Served with milk or yogurt, it’s great for breakfast too! Making strawberry shortcake with freshly picked, local berries has long been tradition in my family. My sister and I loved…
Avocado Wasabi Sauce
A simple wasabi sauce dresses up grilled tuna beautifully. It’s quick and easy and makes an otherwise unadorned tuna steak special. Since I started adding avocado to my wasabi sauce, I love it ten times more and always find delicious new ways to use any leftovers. (And I no longer wait for just tuna to…
(Make-Ahead) Egg & Cheese Sandwiches with Crispy Prosciutto
When my sons were born, many friends were kind enough to drop off dinner. I often wondered how I ever would have gotten dinner on the table those first few weeks if it weren’t for the kindness of those dear friends. After the birth of my second son, one clever person delivered breakfast sandwiches. I…
Round Two Pasta
This pasta is so delicious and beyond easy. It is the perfect example of how you can reinvent leftovers into something brand new. I find that having a homemade sauce or dressing on hand helps me create healthy, flavorful meals in a snap. It is also a great reason to always grill extra chicken, flank…
Grilled Romaine and Prosciutto Salad with Greeked-Out Gorgonzola
I don’t cook a lot of red meat, but flank steak is one meal that I enjoy for both is ease of preparation and great flavor. Plus, it’s inexpensive compared to many other cuts of beef and I like what I can do with the leftovers. When I first served this grilled romaine salad with…
