Summer Recipes

Grilled Vegetable Fajitas are light, delicious, vegan and gluten free! Mix your favorite veggies on the grill, whip up a batch of homemade fajita seasoning and dig in

Grilled Romaine Cobb Salad is an elegant take on the classic. The lettuce only takes a few minutes on the grill, and you can load up the toppings or make it your way.

No Churn Dark Cherry Ice Cream is a perfect simple, and delicious dessert! Just 4 simple ingredients, minutes to prepare, and a couple of hours in the freezer is all you need.

The Black Eyed Susan Cocktail is the official drink of the Preakness Stakes, the 2nd leg of the Triple Crown. With a wonderful mix of fruit juice, rum and vodka, you’ll be making these all year long!

Five minutes and 5 ingredients is all you need for this incredibly easy, light and delicious Pico de Gallo. Let it rest in the fridge for 30 minutes before serving for the flavors to develop.

Avocado Shrimp Ceviche is light, refreshing, and so delicious. Stuff the avocados with the ceviche for an elegant presentation, or combine everything together for a light meal or appetizer. No matter what you do, it will be a hit with family and friends. Shrimp has always been one of my favorite types of seafood. It’s …

Avocado Panzanella Salad is a fun twist on the traditional bread salad. Crusty bread, fresh vegetables, creamy avocado, and a flavorful dressing combine for this delicious dish that’s perfect as a side, salad, or light meal. It’s no secret that I love carbs. Give me all the bread and all the pasta, all the time. …

Mini No Bake Cheesecake is a perfect bite-sized treat. Kids will love to help make this easy recipe, and you can top them with your favorite fruit or other toppings. They’re great for a crowd, or handy to have as a single-portion dessert. Cheesecake is one of my favorite desserts, but I never made it …

Pesto Chicken Penne Pasta is an amazing combination of flavors and a complete meal in a bowl. Grilled chicken, pasta, and loads of veggies are coated in a luxurious homemade pesto sauce for a meal your whole family will love This post and recipe card updated July 10, 2020 When I first learned to cook, …

Balsamic Strawberry Ricotta Bruschetta is a super easy and delicious appetizer. Fresh strawberries, creamy ricotta and rich balsamic vinegar top lightly toasted bread. Ready in under 30 minutes, this appetizer is perfect for summer entertaining I like to eat fresh berries, I don’t buy them very often. Regardless of my plans or inspiration, they go …

Corn Tomato Avocado Salad is the perfect way to enjoy sweet summer corn. Light and delicious, this vegetarian and gluten free salad is a perfect complement to grilled meats, as a light meal or even a salsa This post and recipe card updated June 1, 2020 For as long as I can remember, I’ve loved …

Bacon Fig Brussel Sprouts Salad has so many wonderful flavors and textures. The sweet and salty combination pairs really well with the simple citrus vinaigrette.

Fried Okra Salad has pushed my lifelong love-hate relationship with okra firmly to the love side! Pan-fried okra, combined with vegetables and thick-cut bacon, is a hearty summer salad

Corn, Zucchini and Red Pepper Cakes are savory with a touch of sweet that your family will love! This is a great way to get your kids to eat vegetables.

Patriotic Cake Bites are a sure-fire way to sweeten your summer holiday entertaining! These easy 3-bite treats are delicious cake, coated in white chocolate. Your kids will love to help make them Until about a year ago I didn’t have any dessert recipes on the blog. I don’t eat them very often–only because I’m usually …