Cuisine: American

Summer Fruit Jello Dessert

Summer comes with heat. And it’s hot. Darned hot! So when you are in need of a cooling and simple dessert to wow a crowd,...

Health(ier) Avocado Chicken Salad

Chicken salad can be boring and full of bad-for-you ingredients.  But not this version. Try this Health(ier) Avocado Chicken Salad and you’ll never go back...

Summer Bounty Zucchini Cakes

So much seasonal produce, so little time. But I am bound to use as much of the beautiful zucchini as quickly as I can snag...

Easy Summer Tomato Flatbread

Yes, I’m still on my too-many-tomatoes kick.  And you get to benefit from that! Reach for a tube of frozen pizza dough and some fresh...

Summer Antipasti Pasta Salad

Pasta salad is a staple on nearly any potluck table. And this pesto-laced version will be a hit wherever you serve it!  Antipasti Pasta Salad...

American as Apple Pie (Bars)

Happy Birthday, America!  I made you a pie!  Well, pie bars, anyway. Easier than making a whole darned pie, these Apple Pie Bars will be...

Farmers Market Finds: Grilled Garlic Scapes

Garlic. In dressings. In marinades. On grilled bread. On salads. Pretty much, if garlic is the main flavor, I’m in. And no other place in...

Spring Recipe Rush! Strawberry Rhubarb Trifle

There are so many great things about Spring.  Warmer weather, beautiful flowers, seeing the sun nearly every day, and of course, the fresh produce.  Of...

Orzo-Stuffed Acorn Squash

Tired of the regular old side dishes this time of year? Head to the local farmers’ market or produce section and grab a beautiful acorn...

Summer Bounty Pesto Zucchini Flatbread

Got zucchini overflowing from your garden? Add pesto and pizza dough, and POOF! You’ve got delicious & light Summer Bounty Pesto Zucchini Flatbread!  Hoo boy,...