It's the best time of the year! I always look so forward to putting together a gift guide featuring some awesome food and drink-related holiday gifts. The price points range from $12-150 so there's something for everyone. Jump on holiday sales early to get these at a great price! Several of the links below are affiliate links, meaning at no … [Read more...] about 2024 Holiday Gift Guide: Food & Drink
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The Thanksgiving Salad
The Thanksgiving salad is the perfect addition to your holiday tables featuring hearty kale, roasted squash, juicy pears and a hot honey infused toasted pecan vinaigrette. Thanksgiving hot take: you need a really great salad. When it comes to Thanksgiving I love it all. I also think the key to a memorable spread is a balance of flavors, … [Read more...] about The Thanksgiving Salad
Whipped Goat Cheese
Whipped goat cheese is a quick and easy appetizer that will wow your guests! It has just six ingredients and a prep time of ten minutes. Everyone will go nuts over this one. Is it too early to be thinking about holiday menus? Because I certainly can't get this one out of my mind. Goat cheese and cream cheese are blended together with hot honey … [Read more...] about Whipped Goat Cheese
Cantaloupe Salad
This is a cantaloupe salad studded with cool cucumber chunks, salty feta cheese, lot's of fresh mint and lime juice. It's a great no-lettuce salad option for summer! Cantaloupe! In salad! Oh, I could eat this every day (and I most-likely will be for the foreseeable future). In my experience late summer traditionally brings stone fruit … [Read more...] about Cantaloupe Salad
Glow Bowls
This glow bowl is vibrant and will make you feel like you're glowing from the inside out! It's packed with whole grains, fresh seasonal produce, lean protein and healthy fats. Enjoy it in the peak of summer and don't forget the luscious basil sauce finish. We're big grain bowl fans in my house - OK well mostly me, ha! It's the one meal I … [Read more...] about Glow Bowls
Fresh Strawberry Crisp
Fresh strawberry crisp is a delightful, healthyish summer dessert. The sweeter your berries, the less sugar you need to add. Enjoy this beautiful, seasonal treat at all of your summer social events! Think you aren't a baker? Think again. Fresh berry crisp is such a quintessential summer treat and it couldn't be easier to make. With a 10 minute … [Read more...] about Fresh Strawberry Crisp
Dill Pickle Potato Salad
Dill pickle potato salad is the perfect punchy and flavorful twist on a classic. A homemade dill pickle ranch coats pillowy fingerling potatoes for an irresistible summer side dish. Pickle-lovers will go crazy for this! Can we get some love for potato salad? It's one of my favorite summer side dishes, with the caveat that there's a little … [Read more...] about Dill Pickle Potato Salad
Vegetarian Strawberry Cobb Salad
Vegetarian strawberry cobb is a summer salad that will absolutely become a new favorite! It's a reimagined version of a classic cobb featuring ripe and juicy strawberries, cornbread croutons and an herbaceous green goddess dressing. It is officially salad season in my house and OMG I am in love with this one. Whoever said salad isn't a meal … [Read more...] about Vegetarian Strawberry Cobb Salad
Sheet Pan Chicken Sausage and Veggies
Who doesn't love a good sheet pan meal? Sheet Pan Chicken Sausage and Veggies is reminiscent of classic sausage and peppers but without the bun. A lemony basil aioli adds the perfect pop of brightness. Lately I can't get enough sheet pan meals in my life. It's one thing to think about (no managing multiple pots/pans/bowls), one thing to clean, … [Read more...] about Sheet Pan Chicken Sausage and Veggies
Spicy Peanut Noodles
Spicy peanut noodles are one of the fastest meals you can throw together while also maintaining that feeling of something special at dinner. Crunchy snap peas add a wonderful textural component and a pop of color. Spicy, saucy noodles are some of my all-time favorite meals. If I was only cooking for myself, I could eat something like this … [Read more...] about Spicy Peanut Noodles
Spring Harvest Farro Salad
Spring harvest farro salad is inspired by one of my favorite local Denver restaurants, Ester’s Neighborhood Pub. Basically all of the best spring ingredients (strawberries! asparagus! fennel!) are tossed with nutty farro and a creamy sweet dressing and it is just so beautiful. Oh, this salad! This is my favorite kind of food to eat on the … [Read more...] about Spring Harvest Farro Salad