Blackened Grilled Salmon

This omega-3-packed recipe for blackened grilled salmon will knock your socks off! The flavor from the homemade (and SUPER easy to make) blackened seasoning is so delicious, and goes so well on grilled salmon. Serve with a green salad and you’ve got yourself an amazing meal. I shared these tips a few years ago when…

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Grilled Pesto Salmon

Want a delicious salmon dinner on the table in about 20 minutes? I sure do! Salmon has loads of health benefits, including being supportive of brain and heart health (thank you, omega 3s!), but sometimes it can be intimidating to cook. Do you keep the skin on or take it off? Does it need to…

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Grilled White Fish with Pineapple Salsa

Sometimes cooking fish can be intimidating. I talked a little bit about this in the Grilled Pesto Salmon blog, but I think this is a good reminder that you absolutely CAN cook juicy, mouthwatering fish in your very own kitchen! (Or out on the grill, in this case.) And the same tips I shared for…

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Chopped Greek Salad

When it’s this hot out, let’s face it. No one wants to turn their oven (or stove) on. I enjoy refreshing, cold, no-cook meals like this Chopped Greek Salad when it’s unbearably warm. This salad features crisp romaine lettuce, tender chickpeas, briny kalamata olives, juicy tomatoes, crunchy cucumbers and a smattering of the best creamy…

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Tomato Cucumber Gazpacho

Have you ever tried chilled soup? Gazpacho is an easy-to-make blended soup made with tomatoes, cucumber, bell pepper, fresh herbs, vinegar, lemon juice and olive oil. It is refreshing, especially during the hot summer months, and can be served with grilled fish for a complete and balanced meal! Here’s how to make it: Because we’re…

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Bacon Pea Salad

There’s just something super nostalgic about bacon pea salad. It reminds me of being a kid and making this and macaroni salad on a hot summer day. My dad would grill burgers and we’d sit down as a family at the kitchen table in our house that was not air conditioned and enjoy every last…

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Lemony Broccoli Pasta Salad

We are heading into the summer season in just a few short weeks, so I’m thinking about side dishes and light salads I can throw together for camping, potlucks and backyard BBQs. That’s where this lemony broccoli pasta salad comes into play! It’s made with whole grain (or veggie!) rotini, red onion, sunflower seeds and…

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Finding balance in your diet

There are endless articles and blogs out there about making changes in your diet and lifestyle, many of them contradictory, which can cause confusion and frustration on what choices to make. And the truth is, everyone has unique needs when it comes to nutrition. That means what works for your friend, co-worker or neighbor may…

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