Spring Recipes
Asparagus Cobb Salad
Sure, you can make a regular Cobb salad, and it will taste great. But adding asparagus ramps up the color, nutritional value, and seasonal appeal. If you don’t usually have salads for dinner, this satisfying plateful might win you over. Did you know that there’s an acronym to remember the traditional ingredients in a Cobb…
Aperol Spritz
Bright orange in color, lightly sweet, and crisply refreshing, an Aperol spritz conjures up the taste of summer all year round. This simple formula guarantees a perfectly balanced cocktail every time. No cocktail shaker required! A really good Aperol spritz conjures up images of sitting on a piazza in Italy (or maybe your front…
Seared Asparagus Ribbons with Butter and Soy
A clever method of cutting asparagus and a super simple sauce creates a memorable dish that, when served over rice, stands somewhere between comfort food and culinary bliss! You’ve likely heard of the James Beard awards. The prestigious awards are given annually to recognize chefs, restaurateurs, authors, and journalists in the United States. But who is the…
All-Purpose Stir Fry Sauce
Mix a big batch of this flavorful sauce for quick and easy skillet meals that rival your Asian takeout favorites. Every single ingredient is a pantry staple and can be paired with a seemingly endless variety of proteins and vegetables. I have no good answer as to why I have never before shared…
Asparagus & Chicken Salad With Sesame Ginger Dressing
This light yet filling spin on the typical chicken salad includes a hearty dose of vegetables and a versatile vinaigrette instead of mayo. Elegant and easy with prep-ahead options. Warm evenings make cool dinners especially appealing. Of course, healthy salads are often relegated to the supporting role of light side dish instead of starring…
Favorite Strawberry Salad with Strawberry Balsamic Dressing
A luxuriously creamy (yet healthy!) sweet-tart dressing makes this seasonal salad a standout. A hearty portion is delightfully satisfying in its own right, and when paired with a protein of choice, offers an easy weeknight meal that’s 100% worthy of company.🍓 After devouring a truly spectacular salad at a local restaurant last spring,…
Strawberry Balsamic Dressing
Fresh strawberries and a short list of pantry staples are all that’s needed for a dressing that’s sure to become a seasonal favorite! 🍓 Longer, warmer days mean one thing: strawberry season is coming soon. Before long, we’ll be savoring the sweet, red, juicy gems in Mom’s Classic Shortcake (or a healthy gluten-free alternative) jams, sauces…
Spring & Summer Avocado Toast
Just when you thought you couldn’t love avocado toast more…a simple twist makes this protein-rich meal refreshingly delicious－and extra easy. Easy is good, right? Many of the meals I regularly prepare and enjoy in my kitchen involve simple assembly more than outright cooking. Recipes also have a way of evolving over time. Such is…
Sausage and Cabbage Stew (with Instant Pot option)
Comforting and loaded with flavor, this one-pot meal has quickly become a new favorite－and it’s loaded with wholesome veggies! One of my favorite job-related tasks is the occasional cookbook review. Pouring over the recipes of a soon-to-be-published book evokes a sort of kid-in-the-candy-store feeling. In that spirit, today’s recipe is complements of Paleo Power Bowls, a…
Strawberry Granitas
Sweet, melt-in-your-mouth granitas can be made with a variety of seasonal fruits for a refreshingly light dessert or snack all summer long. Start with this simple recipe for Strawberry Granitas and customize to taste with a variety of options. No fancy equipment needed! My husband and I hosted a big cookout over Memorial Day weekend.…
One-Pan Pesto Chicken and Veggies
One-Pan Pesto Chicken and Veggies provides filling protein and a hearty serving of colorful vegetables for a speedy, flavor-packed weeknight meal! What do your food habits say about you? I recently read an unscientific but altogether amusing article written by Phil Mutz that assessed what people’s eating habits revealed about their personality. Slow eaters, for…
One-Pot Spring Pasta with Smoked Salmon
A streamlined cooking process, lots of veggies, and filling protein make this fresh and flavorful pasta dinner a winner! Though “spring” is in the name of this delightful recipe, I fully encourage you to partake of it well into the summer for its light, bright flavor and effortless appeal. It’s the sort of all-in-one…
