summer dinners
Skillet Bruschetta Chicken
It’s that in-between time. The calendar says fall, but the weather says otherwise. You yearn to make soup and bake bread, but it’s pretty hard to eat cozy when it’s […]
One-Pan Chicken with Charred Corn and Zucchini
School is just on the horizon and it’s time to get back in the swing of more-regular, or at least somewhat regular, mealtimes. As you start to get back to […]
Shrimp Stir-Fry Foil Packets
School is almost out, but it’s not too early to start having a little fun. These Shrimp Stir-Fry Foil Packets are fun to make and fun to eat. Best of […]
Chinese Chicken Salad with Red Chile Peanut Dressing
Just when you thought the worst was behind us, it is hot, hot, hot again. Consider this an excuse not to cook, and I’m writing all of you a permission […]
Grilled Chicken Fajitas
Are we having fun yet? This was one of my dad’s favorite phrases. Secret code for those of us in the know, it was his way of saying, “This is […]
Pasta with Silky Eggplant Sauce
Three beautiful eggplants peeked out from the bottom of my CSA box this week. Shiny, deep dark purple, they were so perfect I dared not admire them long. Eggplant waits […]
Caprese Salad and BLT Bar
Menu fatigue, heat, plus the endless parade of dishes may have you feeling a little less than enthusiastic about cooking this week. Tomato season to the rescue! Whether you visit […]
Summer Tacos With Scallion-Peanut Relish
September is dishing out some of our best summer weather. It’s still sandal temp, and anyone who lives in the Northwest knows that the final days of this season are […]
Grilled Chicken with Berry Mojito Sauce
Still looking for something to do with all those beautiful Northwest berries? This Berry Mojito sauce is what’s up next. Zesty with lime, zingy with mint, it’s just like the […]
Spicy Steak Salad Wraps
If your grill is in the shade, you’re in luck, because the heat’s back on. If it’s not in the shade, brave the sun, and fill that grill. This may […]