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Roasted Asparagus with Panko
Serve these deliciously crunchy spears as a satisfying side dish or appetizer – they can be finger food. For a delicious, gluten-free adaptation, substitute crushed Rice Chex for the panko. (Trust me, it works!) Many years ago, I read Barbara Kingsolver’s book, Animal, Vegetable, Miracle. The story chronicles her own family after they vowed…
Classic Gazpacho (A toppings bar makes it a meal－or a party!)
A selection of toppings turns this classic summer soup into a filling meal. Simple advance prep makes it ideal for casual entertaining and easy weeknight meals alike, and the flavor improves over time! While living in Spain for six months many years ago, I was told that when the weather gets hot, even a Spaniard…
Grilled Chicken Kabobs
First, I must apologize to the readers who have subscribed to receive recipe posts via email. Yesterday, I inadvertently sent a draft of this post. Although I am sure to make an occasional ‘woops’ (my family would tease that I make them daily!), it is truly my goal not to send pointless emails. The…
O’Brien Irish Stew
This classic Irish stew was passed down from the decades old recipe box of an Irish friend. The tried-and-true recipe offers oven and slow cooker options, and the flavor improves over time, making it a great make-ahead meal. Most Americans think of stew as having a thick gravy base. But traditional Irish stew is more…
Easiest Marinated Grilled Veggies
Equal parts of 3 basic ingredients create a flavorful marinade that can be used in so many ways. So easy you can memorize it! These colorful grilled veggies are a regular here. Alongside the classic grilled steak, barbecued chicken, pork or seafood, they are truly the only side you need…and as easy as they are flavorful…
Baked Greens with Mushrooms and Blue Cheese
As my garden grows and local market stands overflow with spring greens, I have been diving deeper into one of my two assigned food trends: bitter greens. For those who may not have read previously, I am on a yearlong journey with Sargento Cheese, developing recipes and exploring the food trends that were developed by…
Sesame Peanut Noodles
Bold, Asian-inspired flavor is the hallmark of this versatile salad, which allows for a variety of veggie add-ins and can be enjoyed as a plant-based entree or heart side dish. I have two favorite preparations for noodles in a peanut sauce so, before I chose one for this space, I made them both for dinner…
Spring Millet Salad
This springy salad is equally delicious served warm, chilled, or room temperature. And though you could replace the millet with couscous or quinoa, the tiny grain has a mild, corn-like flavor that offers a great way to mix things up. As I continue to experiment with recipes using millet, I have made variations of…
A Trip to Japan 🇯🇵
Planning a trip to Japan or just curious about its culture? Discover the food, fun facts, and itinerary from our family’s recent journey. Japan had been on our family’s wish list for years…and it somehow managed to exceed our expectations. Between the immaculate cities, deeply rooted traditions, legendary food culture, efficient transportation, and the sheer…
Cashew Chicken and Broccoli Stir Fry
Tender chicken and crisp broccoli are glazed in a savory sauce and topped with crunchy cashews in this quick cooking stir fry that stacks up to your favorite takeout. A stir fry that rivals your favorite takeout dish is possible, hot off your stovetop, and in about the same amount of time it takes to…
Lemon Street Market Favorites
🍋Need easy weeknight meal inspiration? Let your market-fresh finds work for you with this go-to guide for simple, seasonal, foolproof recipes. Do you ever find yourself wandering the grocery aisles, list in hand, yet still unsure of what’s for dinner? Or perhaps you’ve spotted an intriguing ingredient and thought, “I’d buy that if I only…
The Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2025-2030
There’s so much attention on the new guidelines, but is it for good reason? You be the judge! While Fountain Avenue Kitchen isn’t a platform for political discourse, the new dietary guidelines have sparked significant attention—and many thoughtful questions from readers. With that in mind, we felt it was important to shed some light on…
