Posts Tagged ‘summer’
Baja Fish Tacos
Who doesn’t love a good fish taco? Okay, a great fish taco?! These Baja fish tacos hit all the right notes – the corn tortillas are toasted, the fish is tender and spiced, the avocado is creamy and rich and the slaw is bright and crisp. If you want to add a little heat, stir…
Read MoreTomato 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
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…
Read MoreLemony Broccoli Pasta Salad
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…
Read MoreGrilled Scallops with Salsa Verde
Cooking fish and seafood can often seem intimidating, but I’ve got a fool proof method for cooking THE BEST grilled scallops! They’re fast, easy and melt-in-your-mouth, so go ahead and read on for all my best scallop-cooking tips. Step 1 – If you’re using fresh scallops, remove them from the package and thoroughly dry them…
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Creamy Cucumber Salad
Do you have loads of cucumbers popping up in your garden? Did you visit the farmer’s market and grab a big bag of cucumbers? If you said yes to either of these questions, then boy do I have the recipe for you! Perhaps you have a family favorite cucumber salad recipe in your back pocket,…
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