Coconut Curry Chicken Salad

This Coconut Curry Chicken Salad is packed with flavor and crunch! Juicy Thai coconut marinated chicken tops a bed of crunchy veg. It’s tossed in a coconut balsamic and lime vinaigrette and all topped off with fresh mint and salty peanuts. This salad is undeniably a satisfying meal!  Tell me. Do you love salads? No, I’m not talking about a bag full of wilty greens,Read more ->

Homemade Lox Platter

A wooden board topped with lox, capers, red onion, cucumbers, lemon wedges, fresh dill, sliced pumpernickel, and a bowl of cream cheese

Revised 12/21/22 Lox is a traditional and well-loved holiday appetizer! Salmon is cured with smoked sea salt, brown sugar, and pepper. This Homemade Lox Platter includes a creamy goat cheese schmear, fresh cucumbers, red onion, salty capers, soft pumpernickel, dill, and lemon – this is an appetizer spread that is sure to please!  I’ve linked a few products in this post that are affiliate links. NoteRead more ->

Mediterranean Glow Bowl with Morrocan Spiced Meatballs

Few words can describe the flavor explosion in these Mediterranean Glow Bowl with Morrocan Spiced Meatballs! Hummus serves as the base, topped with Moroccan spiced meatballs, sweet cherry tomatoes, lightly dressed Israeli couscous, salty kalamatas, homemade creamy tzatziki, and garlic-spiked hummus, fresh and crunchy cucumbers, marinated artichokes, and PICKLES. Be prepared: you’ve found your new favorite recipe. Who doesn’t love a good bowl? They’re arguablyRead more ->

Sesame Soba Noodles

These Sesame Soba Noodles are light, easy, and delicious! Soba noodles are dense and satisfying, while the cucumber and green onion offer a fresh crunch. Lightly dressed with a sesame vinaigrette, this dish makes a perfect light lunch or side dish! Hello, pretty. You are soba-you-tiful! See what I did there? I know, I know. I really am clever. Holy simple recipe, you guys. I’veRead more ->

Cucumber Mint Cooler

This thirst quenching Cucumber Mint Cooler uses cucumber vodka, fresh mint syrup, and tart lime juice. Super refreshing and light! Oh HAAAAAAAAAY! It’s Thursday #THIRSTday, and I’m excited about it. Aren’t you? Weekdays in the summer are a particular drag. In Minnesota, nice days are numbered. Any day that the sun is shining, it’s over 60 degrees, and I can wear shorts, is a goodRead more ->

Greek Orzo Salad with Lemony Dill Yogurt Dressing

This Greek Orzo Salad with Lemony Dill Yogurt Sauce is your go-to pasta salad of the summer! Sweet cherry tomatoes, fresh cucumber and dill, creamy feta cheese, and briny kalamata olives and pepperocini. This pasta salad feeds a crowd – make a big batch for your next picnic, potluck, or BBQ! Dig in!  Ah, pasta salad. How I love thee. It’s one of those thingsRead more ->