Summer Pasta Salad with Fresh Corn, Zucchini & Mozzarella

Summer pasta salad with corn, zucchini, cherry tomatoes, mozzarella, basil and parsley

Whether you’re headed to a backyard barbecue, packing up for the lake, or just looking for an easy side dish to pair with grilled chicken or burgers, this colorful pasta salad is one you’ll make all season long. Loaded with sweet summer corn, tender zucchini, juicy tomatoes, fresh herbs, and creamy marinated mozzarella, every bite celebrates peak-season produce. A quick homemade red wine vinaigrette tiesRead more ->

Farro Salad with Halloumi, Dill & Lemon Vinaigrette

Golden grilled halloumi cheese cubes sit atop a farro salad

Looking for a fresh and satisfying summer salad? This Farro Salad with Halloumi, Dill & Lemon Vinaigrette is packed with bright flavors and hearty ingredients that make it equally perfect as a light lunch, picnic side dish, or easy weeknight dinner. Chewy farro forms the base of this Mediterranean-inspired grain salad, while crisp cucumber, protein-packed garbanzo beans, and plenty of fresh dill add texture andRead more ->

Whipped Feta with Roasted Carrots and Hot Honey

hot honey carrots

This whipped feta with roasted carrots and hot honey is a simple, flavorful appetizer perfect for spring entertaining and easy weeknight meals. A Simple, Elevated Carrot Recipe for Spring Carrots might not be the flashiest spring vegetable—but this time of year, they’re quietly at their best. Naturally sweet, deeply flavorful, and incredibly versatile. This whipped feta with roasted carrots and hot honey is a simpleRead more ->

Shaved Asparagus Salad with Parmesan Vinaigrette

easy no cook asparagus salad recipe

This dish is all about celebrating one of Minnesota’s first true spring vegetables—asparagus. Instead of roasting or steaming, shave it raw into ribbons for a fresh, crisp texture. Tossed in a bright, salty parmesan vinaigrette, it becomes a light, elegant salad that feels restaurant-worthy but takes just minutes to prepare. A Fresh Way to Celebrate Spring Asparagus There’s a moment every year—usually sometime in May—whenRead more ->

Radish Butter with Lemon Zest & Herbs (Easy Spring Appetizer)

easy spring radish butter appetizer recipe

This radish butter with lemon zest and herbs is a fresh, easy spring appetizer. Perfect spread on grilled bread for simple entertaining. A Simple, Seasonal Radish Butter Recipe for Spring There’s something about spring cooking that invites you to keep things simple. The ingredients start doing more of the work—especially when it comes to fresh, seasonal produce like radishes. This radish butter with lemon zestRead more ->