Corn on the cob screams summer to me. I have such fond memories of buttery fingers and corn stuck between my teeth as a kid. We would eat corn on the cob all.the.time during the summer months. It is still one of my favorite side dishes and I adore all of the variations on this simple summer food. A Versatile Salad This could really be transformed to meet your personal tastes - you could add onion, bell pepper, a tasty soft cheese...the dressing is mild and would pair perfectly . . .
Coconut Lime Popsicles
Lime popsicles are 100 percent a weakness for me. Add coconut and I'm a goner! You'll be eating these coconut lime popsicles allll summer long.While some of our other popsicles and smoothie pops are healthy and totally edible for breakfast (like these peaches and cream popsicle or this triple berry popsicle) this one is definitly a dessert popsicle. Although, you cannot deny it has some really good ingredients.How to make Coconut Lime Cream Popsicles The Limes I love to juice my . . .
Nuts About Berries Salad
We are HUGE fans of Zupas Cafe in Utah. This was like the mecca for the perfect soup, salad, and sandwich place. We always grab their Nuts About Berries salad and this Wisconsin Cauliflower soup. Since we live quite far from the actual restaurant then we make copycats at home, of course. Make them together and your belly will be so happy.Let's break down this salad.Nuts about Berries Salad There are three main components added to the salad to make the ever popular nuts about . . .
Marinated Cucumber Salad
Growing up my mom would slice a fresh cucumber from the garden and put them in a tubberware bowl with white vinegar and salt and pepper. We loved eating those vinegar-y cucumber slices. She would make them for all of our summer BBQs and family get togethers over the summers. I have really fond memories of running barefoot and eating lots of yummy summer foods like this marinated cucumber salad.This post is sponsored by Redmond Real Salt. These salts are truly my favorite and all opinions . . .
Summer Asparagus Salad
A few years back some friends brought this tasty asparagus salad to a BBQ. This salad was gone in 2 seconds flat. Everyone asked for the recipe, including me, and it has been a staple ever since. Perfect For A BBQ This dish is PERFECT for summer evening dinners. You will love this along with any sort of grilled meat. We had this with steaks and corn on the cob the other night with my family. My brother said that the only thing he would change about it was to have more of it in his . . .
How to make Instant pot Quinoa // Quinoa Caprese Salad
This is my go to way of cooking Instant Pot quinoa. I love quinoa and its health benefits! I especially love adding quinoa to all my salads. It's light, fluffy can be basically flavorless- but adds a ton of protein to your meal to make it a little more filling with our making it less healthy. I'm showing you how to make instant pot quinoa - the PERFECT quinoa you'll ever make. It's easy and fast! After its cooked toss it with your favorite salads! (like the quinoa caprese salad pictured . . .
Caprese Salad
Caprese salad is one of the most popular, craved and loved salad out there! How can you not love it. Garden tomatoes, fresh mozzarella and fresh basil. Add some sea salt and any other additional salts you desire and its perfecto.We have restaurant here in southern California that is rather popular, Roma Cucina. Even on a Tuesday night the line to get in was out the door. One of my favorite things to order there is their cypress salad. It's so simple, but so delicious and bursting with . . .
Easy Spinach Dip
Several years ago I was at a craft night. A friend brought this spinach dip and I could not get enough. It was simple, flavorful, and yummy. I asked her for the recipe and it is seriously a cinch! Minimal ingredients, but lots of flavor!Favorite Dips Dips are one of my favorite treats. They make eating veggies so darn delicious! If you haven't already check out our taco dip or pesto hummus. Seriously so good!How To Make Easy Spinach Dip The ingredients are simple: . . .
Healthy Hummus Recipe
The first time Steve and I tried hummus was in Vegas at a California Pizza Kitchen. I had heard about it somewhere, so I convinced him to go for it with me. It came with this tomato mixture on top and warm triangles of pita bread. We both instantly fell in love. And it was healthy! Double fist pump!Healthy Hummus Recipe Ingredients Hummus is made ofgarbanzo beans oil and spices Tahini paste. What is tahini paste you ask? It's like peanut butter for sesame seeds.How to make . . .
Easy Taco Dip Recipe
A few years ago I was introduced to this easy taco dip recipe at a girls night. My friend Tiffany brought it and I could not get enough. It was such a nice change to accompanied her veggie tray. I'm so bored of the usual ranch dip that comes with a veggie tray. Then - a few days later she brought it again to a get together and I again loaded up my plate with veggies and this awesome dip.Versatile Easy Taco Dip Recipe Not only is this dip awesome with veggies, but I dipped a few . . .
Best Scrambled Eggs Recipe
Many people have told me that I make the best scrambled eggs recipe. Recently my husband was making himself a scrambled egg sandwich and asked me how I make my eggs taste so good. I had never really thought about my eggs being any different than your standard run of the mill scrambled eggs.How Are These Eggs Better? So - I asked my husband what was different about MY eggs vs other people's eggs. He said that they were simple and most importantly they were the perfect consistency. . . .
The Best Pickled Red Onions and Vegetables
Pickled red onions and vegetables definitely do not get enough credit. They need to go on your to-try list NOW! I promise you wont regret it! They are so easy and incredibly tasty - adding a punch of flavor to any dish!A few years ago I visited the Yucatecan peninsula in mexico for a trip. After hiking the the mayan ruins we settled down for a delicious lunch at a hacienda. It was where I first became obsessed with pickled red onions and led to loving all the picked vegetables we often . . .
