summer
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This is my take on the viral TikTok cucumber trend by @logagm! In my version of the TikTok Cucumber Salad, I use a sweet and spicy combination of flavors like hot honey, Calabrian chili oil, and soy sauce. This recipe is perfect for summer meal prep + heat-free snacking! Today I have another fabulous recipe…
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This Heirloom Tomato BLT is the perfect summer sandwich! Upgrade your BLT with the seasonal twists of basil aioli and heirloom tomatoes. I am one of those people who will not eat raw tomatoes when they’re not in season. I’m not trying to be a snob about it, I promise! But the flavorless, anemic tomatoes…
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This is the Best Beach Sandwich for all of your summer visits to the ocean! Also delicious for lake days and picnics! This easy beach sandwich packs well, and is full of protein after a long day swimming in the sun. I LOVE living in New England – it has a little bit of everything.…
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Charred Shishito Peppers are the perfect easy, quick snack! Served with a creamy soy-lime dressing, this is an appetizer that will impress! Shishito peppers are such an underrated culinary gem. These small, green peppers are the perfect bite-sized snack that serve as an ideal vessel for dipping sauces. Charring them brings out their natural sweetness…
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This Summer Peach Salsa showcases the best of fresh summer produce! Made from seasonal vegetables, it’s the perfect simple + delicious dip! One of my favorite parts of summer is the abundance of stone fruit – peaches, nectarines, plums, pluots, you name it. Stone fruits, aka drupes, are named thusly because of the stone (=seed)…
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Say hello to summer with these Strawberry Basil Margaritas on the rocks! This refreshing, easy recipe will be a new favorite. My husband Jon and I have been super into margaritas lately. A year ago Jon bought a cocktail-making set, and he’s really become quite talented at making delicious drinks. Recently, his new trend has…
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This sparkling, Star-Spangled Sangria is perfect for Fourth of July! Celebrate Independence Day with this delicious, berry-infused white wine sangria. I might trademark this summer in my memories as Sangria Summer™. I don’t know why, but I’ve just been really enjoying all the sangrias! It’s probably due to the fact that I love mixing things.…
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This Creamy, Classic Macaroni Salad is the perfect dish for summer BBQs, potlucks, and picnics! This old-fashioned recipe is upgraded with a few key tips and tricks, turning the creamy mayo into a light and flavorful dressing. I LOVE pasta salad. I only have a handful of pasta salad recipes here on the blog, which…
