Classic Mojitos
If you had the foresight to plant mint along with your other summer herbs, now’s the time to reap the reward and enjoy a cool and refreshing classic Mojito! Can you tell I’m feeling a little bit proud of myself …
German Potato Salad
No creamy dressing that can spoil in the summer heat – just a little oil, a little vinegar, a good deal of bacon, and a whole lot of flavor! This makes the perfect side dish for your barbecue needs! Back …
Wild Rice Mushroom Pilaf
Buttery mushrooms, peas, and herbs come together with flavorful wild rice in a simple dish that works as well as an entree as it does as a side or appetizer! I’ve gotten questions periodically about the recipes I offer and …
Grilled Swordfish with Pineapple Salsa
This dish pairs the best of sweet and spicy and lip-smacking umami flavors over hearty grilled fish and looks like it belongs at your favorite restaurant! Bright, colorful, and delicious – what’s not to love? It’s finally Friday and it …
Tomato Corn Chowder with Crispy Goat Cheese
Bringing all of summer’s sweetest and freshest produce together in a tasty, refreshing, and not too heavy chowder topped off with just a little decadent breaded goat cheese crouton! Just when we were getting used to the heat, a rash …
Homemade Crab Ravioli
Making pasta from scratch doesn’t need to be difficult – and it’s a great way to turn a routine family meal into something fun and out of the ordinary! This is my favorite homemade ravioli dough stuffed with flavors of …
Peach, Prosciutto, + Corn Panzanella
What better way to celebrate the mixture of peach season and summer grilling than throwing some peaches on the grill? And they go wonderfully with crispy prosciutto, grilled summer sweet corn, crunchy croutons, and creamy burrata in this delicious summer …
Balsamic Honey Mustard Vinaigrette
Somehow I wrote this recipe to go with my peach and prosciutto salad and never hit publish on it! So we’re going on the way-back machine and adding this delicious favorite to our dressings list! This tasty vinaigrette combines all …
Steakhouse Barbecue Ranch Burgers
Love classic burgers but getting tired of the same old cheeseburger? Here’s a variation loaded with caramelized onions, fresh tomatoes, spices, barbecue sauce, and ranch dressing that will make your tastebuds absolutely sing! This past weekend was a great weekend! …
Corn Muffins with Maple Butter
Fresh, hot, and sweet corn muffins with maple butter are the perfect accompaniment to delicious summer grilling or crisp summer salads alike! Bake up a batch to enjoy – but they won’t last long! This is Week 18 of staying …
Greek Cucumber Salad with Feta + Olives
Looking for a fresh and delicious way to get the most out of your fresh summer produce? Chop it all up into this refreshing and delicious cucumber salad with feta, olives, tomatoes, and red onions! During one of my deployments …
Stone Fruit Sangria
Peaches, nectarines, and plums all come together in a deliciously fruity and refreshing blend of white wine and sparkling cider that will give you that sweet and refreshing sangria taste you love without knocking you on your butt! I made …