Time for another chicken salad variation! This is a refreshing summery version. By adding Greek yogurt instead of just mayonnaise, you have lighter version full of good for your protein and calcium. The basil adds a great fresh taste that feels totally refreshing. This comes together quickly and stores well in the fridge for atRead more
Spring this year in DC was a little weird. We got some crazy hot 90° days and then had some rain and dropped back down to the 50’s…so with our little heat spell, spring seemed to pop all of a sudden. And despite the fact that the warm weather keeps coming and going, I can’tRead more
This is AMAZING. My new favorite summer dish. I plan to eat this all summer long. It’s fresh and easy and absolutely delicious! Bruschetta is a fun, classy appetizer that’s perfect for your next get together. I’ve always thought of bruschetta as something reserved for ordering at restaurants, but it’s actually very easy to makeRead more
This lasagna was amazing! The recipe comes from a family from my church who sends a favorite recipe in their Christmas letter each year. While this recipe is from their 2007 letter, better late than never! I don’t recommend waiting 5 years before you try it though! It’s perfect for this time of year whereRead more
A few weeks ago when Sister (I really do refer to her as “sister” in real life) and Chris were visiting we went to the beach and visited Dogfish Head Distillery and Pub. I got a salad topped with a crab cake (which was delicious!), but the star of the meal was the basil vinaigrette.Read more
Fresh from the farm produce is amazing. On yet another fruit picking outing, Mom and I picked Honey Crisp apples, blackberries, and peaches. We also picked up a whole bunch of vegetables while were on the farm. This salad is a great way of showcasing your farm (or farmer’s market) fresh produce. The dressing isRead more
There are certain foods that just say “Summer” to me: ice cream, corn on the cob, watermelon, and pesto (to name a few). So despite not having a plan for what to do with some pesto, I knew I wanted to make some before summer comes to an end. So far I’ve added it toRead more
After the success of Sandra’s Tomato, Basil, Mozzarella salad during our catering event, I decided to do a similar salad for the Seekers luncheon. I wanted to have a pasta salad, so to bulk up the traditional TBM I added whole wheat rotini and pesto. These flavors are just great for the summer, it’s aRead more