Love me some pesto...it's one of my favorite summer flavors. Pesto. It's such a beautiful and delectable sauce. It's so fresh and tantalizing and, let's face it, slightly addictive. It can be made inexpensively with herbs from the garden, but it can be expensive to buy in the store. So when I do buy a container, I like to stretch it out by thinning it with some milk or … [Read more...]
Grilled Italian Chicken Panini
While I love a great salad for lunch most days, I also like to mix things up...and this panini is the perfect way to do that! It calls for things that you probably already have on hand...marinara, chicken, tomato and cheese. Panini sandwiches cook beautifully in a skillet, Panini press, quesadilla maker, and on the grill! Before we get to my favorite new Panini recipe, here … [Read more...]
Wedge Cobb Salad
New spin on Cobb Salads...serve it wedge style! I love fresh salads during the summer, especially when some, or all of the ingredients are coming out of my garden. (Or down the street from the local farmer's market!) There's just something primitive about eating foods that you grew, or you know who grew them, and where they were grown. There's a comfort to this primitive … [Read more...]
Bacon, Avocado, and Red Pepper Quesadilla
BLTs. There's just something about the flavor combination of the famous BLT: the salty bacon, the juicy tomato and the slight crunch from the lettuce. Combined with some delicious mayo (or Parmesan Mayo) on toasted bread and you've got a real winner of a sandwich. But what about a BLT Quesadilla? I decided to get a little creative with some ingredients that I had on … [Read more...]
Asian Chicken Salad with Quinoa
I love Asian chicken Salad. It is second only to chocolate on my list of favorites. I enjoy trying new variations and often experiment with it at home. When I discovered quinoa while going through my pantry, I knew I had to try it in this salad! Quinoa, with its nutty flavor and crunchy texture, is a natural addition to this type of salad. In this easy recipe, I used quinoa … [Read more...]
Tuna Sandwiches with Hard Boiled Eggs and Carrots
Super easy lunch idea or light dinner option! Tuna Sandwiches with Hard Boiled Eggs and Carrots An easy dinner, packed with protein and veggies! 2 cans tuna, (drained)3 Tbsp mayonnaise1/2 tsp garlic salt and dill (each)8 slices sandwich bread4 hard boiled eggs1 lb. bag baby carrots Mix the tuna with the mayonnaise and preferred spices. Add salt and … [Read more...]
Triple Squash Soup Recipe
There's something about pureed soups filled with the flavors of fall that warms my tummy and soul. I remember the first time I had homemade butternut squash soup. It was many years ago, and I remember thinking that my stepfather was nuts for going through the extra step of pureeing. It seemed like a bit much to do. You may think a pureed soup requires a lot of work, but it … [Read more...]
Make Ahead Freezer Smoothies
Here's one for all you Type-As, Type-A-wannabes, or Type-Bs who love smoothies! Perfect way to streamline the smoothie making process. Since we don't use yogurt in our smoothies, I think I'll just create bags with a variety of fruits. Get the make ahead freezer smoothie lowdown here. … [Read more...]
Mediterranean Couscous Salad
This is a simple, entree salad that is great for hot summer nights. Because this dish is served cold, it is great to take on a picnic or packed for lunch the next day. Mediterranean Couscous Salad Yield - 4 servings Preparation Time - 10 minutes Cooking Time - 10 minutes Ingredients 1 box couscous mix, plain (no favoring) 1 tomato, diced 1 cucumber, … [Read more...]
Mini Taco Cups Lunchbox
Y'all. I just can't get enough of Jamie's site, This Lunch Rox! She has the best lunchbox ideas and she's a fabulous photographer too! I just wish I could somehow make this lunchbox magically jump through my computer and into the hands of my first grader as he sets out for the bus. Jamie's Mini Taco Cups Lunchbox This Taco Cups lunchbox is such a fun and great way to … [Read more...]