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Eggplant Caponata

Eggplant caponata is a delicious Italian appetizer of sweet-and-sour eggplant, tomatoes, capers, and garlic. Here’s how to make it and…

Summer Lentil Chickpea Salad

A Fresh and Flavorful Summer Lentil Chickpea Salad I love a summer salad that is fresh and colorful but still substantial enough to actually fill you up, and this Summer Lentil Chickpea Salad is exactly that kind of salad. It starts with two simple pan…

Tomato Tart with Puff Pastry

A Beautiful and Easy Tomato Tart Every summer, when tomatoes are at their absolute best, I start looking for as many ways as possible to use them. This tomato tart with puff pastry is one of my favorites because it is incredibly simple, but always look…

Easy Eggplant Bolognese (1 Pot!)

When we add another bolognese to the blog (Yes, we already have versions 1, 2, 3, and 4), you know it’s something special! This newest version is made with EGGPLANT, meaning it’s the perfect bolognese for late summer. It’s light yet satisfying, c…

Grilled Mini Sweet Peppers

Grilled Mini Sweet Peppers, a Simple Summer Side Dish If you need an easy side dish to add to your summer menu, these Grilled Mini Sweet Peppers are it! They are colorful, flavorful, and only take a few minutes to cook on the grill. The peppers become …

Zucchini Casserole

Zucchini Casserole: A Delicious Way to Use Up Zucchini When zucchini starts piling up in the kitchen, I love having a few really good recipes that turn it into something everyone is excited to eat. This Zucchini Casserole is one of those recipes. It&#8…

Easy Caprese Salad (No Slicing, Travels Great)

No watery caprese salad here. Grape tomatoes and mozzarella pearls tossed with an easy 2-ingredient balsamic glaze. Holds up for picnics and potlucks. 10 Minute Picnic Side Dish This easy caprese salad skips the knife work and is perfect when farmers&#…

Grilled Steak with Peach Chimichurri

Grilled Steak That’s Perfect for Summer Dinners Grilled steak is always a favorite at our house, especially during the summer. It’s quick to cook, feeds a crowd, and somehow always feels a little special without requiring a lot of effort. I…

Fresh Corn Soup

This fresh corn soup is made with sweet corn, potatoes, and herbs: light, healthy, and not even weighed down with…

Zucchini Frittata

The Best Zucchini Frittata Recipe Every summer I seem to end up with a mountain of zucchini on my counter. Whether it’s from the garden, the farmers market, or a neighbor dropping off a few extras, I’m always looking for delicious ways to p…

Zucchini Pasta

A Fresh Way to Use Summer Zucchini Every summer I find myself with a counter full of zucchini, and while I love baking my famous chocolate zucchini bread with it, I’m always looking for new ways to turn it into dinner. This creamy zucchini pasta …

Corn and Zucchini Orzo

Creamy Corn and Zucchini Orzo is Summer Comfort Food Every summer I find myself looking for new ways to use all of the zucchini and sweet corn that seem to magically multiply in my kitchen. While I love tossing them into salads or grilling them, this c…

Caprese Chicken Cutlets

Caprese Chicken Cutlets: A Fresh Twist on a Classic Chicken Dinner If you’re looking for a new way to serve chicken, you have to try these Caprese Chicken Cutlets. Crispy Parmesan chicken topped with a fresh caprese salad is simple, beautiful, an…

Basil Pesto Recipe

This basil pesto recipe blends fresh basil, pine nuts, garlic, and Parmesan into the classic Italian sauce in 5 minutes.…

Creamy Basil Sauce

You’re going to fall in love with this creamy basil sauce! It’s like a super fresh, summertime aioli that brings sandwiches and snacks to life. You can whip this sauce together in just a few minutes with a few ingredients. I make it all the time, and keep finding more uses for it, so I’m…

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Peach and Burrata Salad

This summertime stunner tastes as good as it looks! I had a feeling my Burrata with Tomatoes and Basil would be good with peaches instead of tomatoes, and wow, it’s great. I wholeheartedly recommend it. The recipe features sliced peaches, fresh arugula and basil, creamy burrata, and toasted pistachios, drizzled with olive oil and balsamic…

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