So, it was a chill weeknight dinner, whipping up a quick and tasty dish. The spotlight was on a homemade honey mustard dressing that rocks! You prep green beans, artichokes, and tuna, then sauté everything together. It’s all about keeping it fun and easy for dinner without eating super late. Enjoy!
Tag: Side Dishes
Walnut Garlic Dip
The Walnut Garlic Dip is a house favorite, perfect for entertaining. The rich texture of walnuts and creaminess of beans create a delightful dip. Despite its unassuming color, when served with fresh veggies, mint, and olive oil, it becomes a showstopper. This easy-to-make recipe is ideal for creating a memorable platter.
Chickpea Salad
This chickpea salad is the perfect make-ahead meal for a smooth week. It’s versatile: serve it alone, over greens, or in a sandwich. The balanced blend of chickpeas, fresh herbs, and red wine vinegar creates a delightful flavor. Pro tip: Soak red onions in cold water to reduce their sharpness. Enjoy this refreshing dish any time of day!
Heart of Palm, Avocado & Cucumber Salad
This refreshing Heart of Palm, Avocado & Cucumber Salad is a delightful and balanced dish. The combination of fresh ingredients and zesty lemon juice creates a satisfying meal or side. Quick to prepare, it’s perfect for weeknight dinners or entertaining friends. Enjoy!
Roasted Smoky Carrot Dip
Embracing the abundance of summer vegetables led to a delightful culinary adventure with fresh carrots. The resulting Roasted Smokey Carrot Dip, featuring Spanish smoked paprika, offers a rich, smoky flavor. This versatile dip pairs well with various accompaniments, making it a perfect choice for entertaining. The recipe yields approximately 2 cups and can be refrigerated for up to a week.
Crudite Platters – Roasted Veggie Chips / Bagna Cauda / Feta & Rosemary Dip
Summer’s bounty of fresh produce can be transformed into delicious Crudité Platters – a fancy way of saying “I’m serving a variety of vegetables for you today.” Get creative with roasted veggies, flavorful dips, and surprising additions like bacon-wrapped cabbage. Impress your friends with a “can’t get enough” crowd-pleaser. Happy Vegetables!
Roasted Beet & Citrus Salad
The roasted beet and citrus salad is a delightful blend of earthiness and acidity, with a punch of homemade dressing, a crunch of roasted pistachios, and the richness of feta. It’s a perfect addition to weeknight meals, complementing dishes like orange-marinated pork chops. The recipe allows for variations, such as using golden beets or adjusting beet sizes for palatability. With the right energy and excitement, this salad is a joy to prepare and enjoy.
Mango Avocado Salsa Salad w/Corn & Black Beans
Bring on different types of greens and combine that with a tropical summer feel (and maybe a light tropical cocktail), and you have yourself a salad that eats like a meal. Or omit the greens and add chips and queso for a new kind of nacho spread. Either way, this Mango Avocado Salsa w/corn &…
Panzanella Salad
It is done – we have signed up for the 2023 CSA summer season! It will be the fourth year in a row and I am struggling to contain my excitement to start receiving weekly boxes of fresh, local produce. Followed quickly by spending time on my deck in the sunshine and brainstorming ways to…
Wedge Salad
As the weather gets warm each year, a crisp cold salad feels supremely refreshing. At our house this spring/summer of 2022, we owned the tradition of the Wedge Salad. Serving this many times and looking forward expanding it’s possibilities each time with the changing seasons. Typically iceberg lettuce is not our go to for salads,…
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