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Salmon Verde

This stunning meal comes together quickly on a single baking sheet and is brimming with fresh flavor and wholesome appeal. Minimal ingredients and low effort, it’s equally perfect for busy weeknights and easy entertaining. The vibrant color palette is this easy meal’s first attention grabber. My husband thinks it looks Christmas-y, while a friend claimed…

Best Grilled Caesar Salads

Cool, crisp romaine is quickly seared and then brushed with a classic, creamy Caesar dressing for salad that is sure to become a family and entertaining favorite. For a complete meal, grill salmon, shrimp, chicken, or steak to serve alongside. This is a recipe I lean on when I want a meal that feels effortless…

Mother’s Day Menus

Planning a meal to celebrate the special moms in your life but need a little inspiration? From breakfast in bed to brunch and dinner, the following recipes are sure to delight with minimal effort. Helpful menu pairings are included.     We hope for the best on Mother’s Day, but the age-old joke often involves…

Honey Ginger Tomato Salad

Don’t you love it when a friend shares a favorite recipe, or when you come across an idea for a flavor combination that you had never before thought of?  Well, Beth, a friend of The Fountain Avenue Kitchen, did both! The pairing of honey and ginger with the sweet tomato grapes is truly delicious, and…

Air Fryer Salmon (with oven option)

A lovely balance of sweet, spicy, and tangy is the hallmark of this speedy salmon, which can be on your plate in less than 15 minutes. Need a lightning-fast meal? Look no further than your air fryer and this easy salmon recipe. No air fryer? No problem. Salmon doesn’t take too much longer to cook…

Baked Coconut Shrimp

Crisp, golden, and served with a sweet and spicy dipping sauce, baked coconut shrimp are perfect as an appetizer or entrée and may be prepped a few hours in advance.     Crunchy on the outside and tender in the middle, these crisp, golden shrimp are baked instead of fried and will vanish off an…

Let’s Talk About Poop!

Tummy troubles can be bothersome, sometimes to the point of diminishing quality of life. The subject can also feel taboo, but it shouldn’t be. I sat down with a local expert in GI health to address the top questions we get about common digestive issues – including some interesting thoughts on kiwi!   Though it’s…

Waiter, There’s a Mushroom in My Coffee!

Whether it’s in our morning coffee, afternoon smoothie, or evening pasta, mushrooms are all the rage. But why is everyone getting behind these tasty fungi, and should we jump on the mushroom train too? Mushrooms are getting a lot of attention these days – and it’s not because of a new chicken Marsala recipe. They…

BBQ Tofu Bowls

Easy to customize with grains and vegetables of choice, these colorful, plant-based bowls are equal parts nourishing and delicious. (With convenient meal prep option!)   The news surrounding what we should and shouldn’t eat can seem never ending, and the question of whether to eat meat or not is frequently in the forefront of that…

A Field Trip to Suncatcher Farm (Plus a Loaded Veggie Omelet)

Fountain Avenue Kids goes on the road with this informative, beautifully photographed video that offers something for kids and adults alike. Farmer Aidan also shares his family’s favorite omelet recipe!   My early memories of Aidan are dotted across our region’s various cross-country courses. Aidan was the “big kid” when my older son started running…

Cold Pan Seared Pork Chops

No more tough, dry pork chops! A clever technique guarantees tender, juicy meat every time, and you won’t believe how easy it is.   When cooked properly, a thick, lean pork chop can be juicy and so full of flavor. All of us, however, have likely been served more than one pork chop that’s dry…

Herbed Green Eggs and Frizzled Ham

Naturally colored with fresh spinach and herbs, Green Eggs & Frizzled Ham reinvent the storied recipe with exceptional flavor and wholesome appeal.     Welcome to Fountain Avenue Kids, where kids of all ages and backgrounds take center stage in cooking videos, making recipes that they are truly excited about – and adults will be excited about too! My mission is…

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