Begin your day with the flavor of spring anytime of the year. Rhubarb gets paired with apple, lemon, and strawberries for an out of this world marmalade that will have grabbing an extra slice of toast, bagel, or scone in the morning.
Summer is a very busy time of the year, but I'm also fortunate to have fresh summer ingredients on hand to make a quick lunch seem downright decadent. Beyond that, it also can be the start of inspiring other meals later on.
July offers some hot weather. Embrace the sizzle with a stunning caesar steak salad that keeps all the heat out of the kitchen by firing up the grill. Blending grilled items with gorgeous fresh produce and traditional ingredients like parmesan cheese and creamy dressing makes dinner divine.
Some donuts on their way to stale become the foundation of a stunning brunch dish that will have everyone asking you about your morning meal secrets. Packed with fresh blueberries and sweet preserves, there's no need for added sugar in this recipe!
I often make salads in the summer that last well in the refrigerator and serve as lunches during the week for me. So it will come as no surprise that some of my favorites include tender lentils. In fact, I've been known to keep a bowl of cooked lentils on hand to make salads super fast!
The key to quick, juicy grilled chicken is parboiling and an amazing mop sauce. Parboiling makes time on the grill quick and is a great solution to questions about weekday grilling. Parboil in advance and you can have amazing grilled chicken on the table in less than half an hour!
Baking chili dogs makes this meal a fusion of fun summer food and something almost like a casserole. It also makes it a surprisingly simple and quick weeknight meal or even the kind of thing you can tote along to the park or a tailgate party.
A strata using leftover waffles brings a bit of decadence to the brunch table - which is precisely what brunch is for! Round it out with fresh fruit and all the fixings and you will have a weekend morning meal worthy of the name brunch.
Summer entertaining begs for portable food that can be easily enjoyed in the great outdoors. This is also true when it comes to desserts. In that spirit, enjoy this grab and go recipe for brownie cups each sporting a delicious chocolate kiss!
Lazy days of summer often give way to schedules that are startlingly busy. Get dinner on the table in less than a half hour with a simple pasta dish that's brimming with flavor and sure to be a hit, even if picky eaters surround your table.
