Home Made
Honeydew Salad with Ginger Dressing and Peanuts
Keep it simple, people, it’s summer. Fruits and veggies are at their finest, there’s no need to be trapped in the kitchen. Fresh and fast are where it’s at. Echo all that vibrant green we are seeing outdoors with a monochromatic salad that’s bright. Zingy, spicy, sweet and salty all at once, the chilly melon […]
Kiwi Mint Smoothie
Blue skies, sunny days… summer has arrived! You’ve got miles to hike, bike, run and swim, not to mention plenty of other things to do outdoors. Catch that summer vibe with this vibrant green and good-for-you Kiwi Mint Smoothie. This little drink is a powerhouse. Loaded with potassium and fiber, it will keep you in […]
Middle Eastern Spiced Chickpea Salad
Looking for an easy, breezy recipe that you can pull out of your hat no matter what the summer may throw at you? This Middle Eastern Spiced Chickpea Salad was on our Fourth of July lineup and it knocked it out of the park. Still ready for a closeup on day two, what little we […]
Berry Sheet Pan Pancakes
It’s go time! The fridge is stocked, the condiments are on standby, and your crowd is as stoked as your grill. You’ve got your buns in a row, but what about your breakfast? Here’s a pancake recipe that feeds a crowd. Studded with some of our Northwest strawberries and blueberries, it’s a great way to […]
Asian Style Coleslaw
Summer’s biggest party is right around the corner and ready or not, here it comes. Fourth of July is without a doubt, the best day of the summer. It’s everything we love about our country and it’s one big day set aside to celebrate. I sorted though a lot of recipes this week looking for […]
Easy Chicken Shawarma
Shawarma, shawarma, shawarma! Next up, a super easy recipe that is so good you won’t believe you made it at home. Yes, that was my house that had the way amazing smell because we were having a shawarmathon. If you love schwarma like I do, read on. There is more than one way to shawarma. […]
Skillet Cheesecake Banana-Peanut Butter Bread
Ahhh…. Father’s Day. If you are lucky enough to have a dad, husband, brother, uncle or other important man in your life, today is the day to celebrate them. It’s their special day. Just be sure to give them what they want: a big steak, some ribs, or maybe a chance to cook up […]
Watermelon, Arugula and Pine Nut Salad
Summer’s greatest salad is also its easiest. Need a side dish for your cookout? Something to take to a dinner party? A quick salad for tonight’s dinner? This is your go-to plan. Watermelon, arugula, and pine nuts: a simple salad that’s a bright burst of flavor and color. The sweetness of the watermelon tempers the […]
Maple Dijon Pork Chops… Meal Plan
What’s for dinner? Everyone’s hungry and they’re all looking at you. And it’s the same story every day. It all starts out well enough, but before you know it, it’s time to eat and you’re left empty handed and in the hot seat. Every night around 5 o’clock, you are going to need something to […]
Potato Salad with Old Bay and Potato Chips and Mexican Corn Salad
Hey, you, with the big barbecue plans. Who’s up for a Memorial Day cookout? Unequivocally, the official start to the summer barbecue season, no pressure here, but you better get it right. I will not tell you what should be gracing your grill for this all-important occasion, but here are some suggestions for some new […]