Bring-To-A-Friend Recipes
Rhubarb Bars
Sweet-tart flavor, gooey filling, and a crisp crust make these bars a must when rhubarb is in season! I’m not sure how many people would list rhubarb bars as their favorite dessert, perhaps favoring something featuring chocolate or ice cream. The first time I made this recipe many years ago, my husband—who did not grow…
Union Square Cafe Bar Nuts
Inspired by the iconic New York City restaurant, these rosemary-infused nuts are lightly spiced, perfectly salted, and completely irresistible. Snack on them anytime, or enjoy as a pre-dinner nibble with your drink of choice. The first time I ate at the famed Union Square Café years ago, we started our meal with the bar nuts.…
The 2025 Holiday Gift List
Thinking of the perfect holiday gift for the special people in our lives tends to be harder than the actual shopping. In that spirit, the following list is full of delights that are bound to please even the hard-to-gift people in your life! Coming up with gift ideas that are thoughtful, clever, and won’t end…
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…
Best Game Day Recipes
Banana Chocolate Chip Snack Cake
With whole grains and mashed banana in the mix, I like to think of this cake as two-thirds healthy－but most importantly, this easy cake is 100% delicious and an ideal way to use those over-ripe bananas! For those who may not know, the Fountain Avenue Kitchen didn’t start as a website. I began sharing recipes…
Edamame Crunch Salad
Refreshingly crisp with an irresistible dressing, this versatile, veggie-rich salad can be served as an entrée or side dish and will be the star of any table! Think of my Edamame Crunch Salad as the BFF of recipes. It’s easy going, will always have your back, and will go wherever you go. Okay, maybe that’s…
Best Tuna Melts (Easy, Crispy & Cheesy)
Crunchy bread, two kinds of melty cheese, and minimal mayo make this the best tuna melt I’ve ever had. Economical, easy and delicious! Whenever my dad went out for lunch, there was a 99% chance he’d order a tuna melt. It was his thing, so my home version had a high bar to clear. My…
Union Square Cafe Bar Nuts
Inspired by the iconic New York City restaurant, these rosemary-infused nuts are lightly spiced, perfectly salted, and completely irresistible. Snack on them anytime, or enjoy as a pre-dinner nibble with your drink of choice. The first time I ate at the famed Union Square Café years ago, we started our meal with the bar nuts.…
Easy Weeknight Favorite Recipes
Banana Chocolate Chip Snack Cake
With whole grains and mashed banana in the mix, I like to think of this cake as two-thirds healthy－but most importantly, this easy cake is 100% delicious and an ideal way to use those over-ripe bananas! For those who may not know, the Fountain Avenue Kitchen didn’t start as a website. I began sharing recipes…
Crispy Baked Chicken Thighs
Learn how to get perfectly crisp skin and tender, succulent meat every time with one simple method and a few helpful tips. Easy enough for a weeknight, impressive enough for a crowd. Crispy, almost cracker-crisp skin. Tender, fall-off-the-bone meat. This recipe is a spinoff of my Most Flavorful Roasted Turkey Legs and Thighs recipe, using…
Edamame Crunch Salad
Refreshingly crisp with an irresistible dressing, this versatile, veggie-rich salad can be served as an entrée or side dish and will be the star of any table! Think of my Edamame Crunch Salad as the BFF of recipes. It’s easy going, will always have your back, and will go wherever you go. Okay, maybe that’s…
Tzatziki Cucumber and Chickpea Salad
Cool and creamy with a hint of tang, the simple tzatziki dressing offers an appealing balance to crisp cucumber and hearty chickpeas. Serve as a filling plant-based main or a versatile side dish. A speedy, no-cook recipe can be a welcome gift any day. And whether it’s a sweltering summer afternoon (we’ve had a few…
