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Summer Recipes

Mediterranean Sheet Pan Salmon with Zucchini, Corn, and Tomatoes

Mediterranean Sheet Pan Salmon is quick and easy to make and clean up. A perfect weeknight dinner for busy families. Have you noticed the popularity of sheet pan meals? I see them all the time on Pinterest, Instagram, and on fellow food blogger websites. In theory they make a lot of sense – they’re all in one meals, easy to…

Caramel Corn Frozen Yogurt

Enjoy what’s left of summer sweet corn with a scoop of this Caramel Corn Frozen Yogurt (a great example of how sweet doesn’t have to mean a lot of calories from added sugar)! | Pin this Recipe This post was sponsored by SPLENDA® Brand as part of an ongoing partnership. I only work with brands and organizations that I believe…

Watermelon Tomato Gazpacho with Scallion-Cilantro Relish

Enjoy the best flavors of summer by the spoonful with this Watermelon Tomato Gazpacho, a sweet and savory twist on the classic summer soup. Soup All Year Round One of my daughters is a self-declared “soup girl” and I’m with her 100 percent. I could eat soup all year round, even on the hottest days of summer, but most people…

Peach Panzanella Salad with Halloumi and Blueberry Balsamic Dressing

Juicy peaches, ripe tomatoes, briny halloumi cheese, and crunchy rustic bread come together in this Peach Panzanella Salad, a twist on a classic Tuscan summer dish.   This page also contains affiliate links. See below for full disclosure statement. One of my fondest memories of studying abroad in Florence, Italy when I was in college was the food. Italian food is undeniably delicious,…

Grilled Cilantro Lime Steak

Perfectly grilled cilantro lime steak is easy to make and a delicious entrée to serve guests at your next summer barbecue.   Pin the Recipe I’m telling you right now, come Monday morning, after the dad’s in your life have had the most delicious Father’s Day dinner ever, you’re going to be thanking me! This Cilantro Lime Steak has been…

40+ Refreshing Summer Cocktail and Mocktail Recipes

Sit back, relax and enjoy the hot days and nights of summer with one (or more!) of these refreshing cocktail recipes (some mocktails included too)!   *Originally published June 2017. Updated June 2020.* This page contains affiliate links. See below for full disclosure statement. Cocktails are delicious all year round, but there’s nothing better on a hot summer day than sitting…

Roasted Cherry Farro Salad

Roasted Cherry Farro Salad is a sweet and savory dish hearty enough for a light lunch and perfect as a side dish next to your favorite entrée. Pin the Recipe For months, my girls have been asking me for fresh cherries, and I’m so excited that I can finally fulfill their requests, and make this cherry farro salad now that…

Spicy Strawberry Rhubarb Margaritas

Spicy Strawberry Rhubarb Margaritas are the perfect complement for Taco Tuesdays or any Mexican-themed party during the spring and summer!   Pin the Recipe One of my favorite things about the change of seasons is the change in seasonal produce that comes along with it. I try to focus on cooking with seasonal fruits and vegetables as much as possible…

Fish Tacos with Citrus Salsa

Fish Tacos with Citrus Salsa are a quick and easy, flavor-packed dinner the whole family will enjoy. Happy Tuesday! Do you know what today is? Well, it’s the 21st of the month, which means it’s Recipe ReDux reveal day and since this month the 21st is a Tuesday, this month’s theme is Taco Tuesday! I couldn’t be more excited! We love tacos in…

Strawberry Kefir Smoothie

This bright and creamy Strawberry Kefir Smoothie is filled with good-for-your-gut probiotics and is a quick and easy breakfast or snack that will satisfy your tastebuds. I’m not going to lie – I’ve never been the biggest smoothie fan. They’re easy to make and depending on what’s in them, they are refreshing and yummy, but I’m more of an “eat…

Late Summer Vegetable Soup

Use the last of summer’s bounty of zucchini, tomatoes, and corn  to make this hearty vegetable soup brimming with flavor and nutrition.  Pin the Recipe I was compensated for writing the original article, “Summer Squash,” and developing the recipe found in the September 2016 issue of Today’s Dietitian. I was not compensated for sharing the column or magazine with readers on my…