Moroccan Style Meatballs Meatballs are SUPER POPULAR and well-received with my 6 teenagers…if meatballs are cooking in the kitchen, the kids seem to make their way down and hang out, hoping for a sample. Not sure what it is about meatballs that just make everyone happy at my house! THESE Moroccan Style Meatballs are a Read More!
Summer Squash Ribbon Salad ๐ฅ๐ฅ This summer squash + zucchini salad is fairly simple to prep, but the end result is full of fresh flavors and impressive beautiful ribbons. Everyone always comments how pretty this one is! Excellent as a side dish for BBQ night or a simple side dish for weeknight dinner throughout late Read More!
Tangy Green Bean Salad ๐ฑ๐ Make this Ultra flavorful Tangy Salad while Green Beans are fresh and at their peak at most local farmers’ markets from around May to October in the US. This salad tastes even better after sitting in the fridge for an hour or two because the flavors have time to meld Read More!
Fresh Fruit Salad ๐๐๐ A BIG bowl of fresh fruit for your parties & BBQ’S! ๐ ALWAYS use freshly-squeezed lime juice from an actual fresh lime. Bottled lime juice from the store will give your salad a strange metallic or overly acidic taste. Want to get the most juice possible from each of your fresh Read More!
7-Layer Dip Cups ๐ ๐ฑ๐ฅ These 7-layer Dip Cups are SO FUN to serve at any party, BBQ, potluck, or gathering. I LOVE 7 layer dip, and often make it for parties because most people seem to love it too…it always disappears fast! These personal serving cups are not only ADORABLE but also REALLY SMART if Read More!
Marinated Radish + Carrot Salad ๐ฑ๐ฅ Thinly sliced radishes & carrots are marinated in a delightfully tangy homemade dressing for an hour or two. The salad is cold and crisp, with tons of flavor thanks to the veggies soaking up the bright homemade dressing. This Salad is PERFECT to prepare ahead of time, and simply Read More!
Butter-Herb Corn-on-the-Cob ๐ฝ๐ฑ๐ฝ โก๏ธ Did you know that you can actually eat fresh sweet corn right off the cob? No cooking required whatsoever. Although, I do recommend trying this recipe with FRESH just-picked sweet corn then boiling it just so the butter is ultra melty and your corn is bright yellow & tender-crisp. An absolute Read More!
Summer Zucchini Salad This chopped summer zucchini salad is pretty simple to prep, but the end result is full of complex fresh beautiful favors! Excellent as a side dish for BBQ night or to bring & share for a potluck-type party. Our gardens and farmers’ markets are overflowing with fresh zucchini! The trick now is Read More!
Watermelon + Basil + Mozzarella Skewers ๐๐ฑ Refreshingly SIMPLE finger food to make for your Summertime Parties & BBQ’S. Everyone LOVES food-on-a-stick๐ Watermelon Mozzarella skewers always go really fast, so be sure to make a bunch! โก๏ธ Rachel’s tips: Since there are only a few simple ingredients used here, I really recommend using the absolute Read More!
Island Dream Grilled Shrimp + Pineapple Bowls ๐๐ค๐ด Sweet ๐ถ Sweet Summertime in a Bowl! ๐ This combo is extremely satisfying with the sweet grilled pineapple + tangy marinade + garlicky grilled shrimp! Oh, the sweet & tangy FLAVORS happening here with these shrimp is SO WORTH the 30-minute marinade session!๐ฅ Do you use your Read More!