It's almost picnic season and I am thrilled to be thinking of some great recipes that can work for a laid back outing, family gathering, or my personal favorite- camping. This Warm Potato Salad with Bacon and Dijon is a great side dish to accompany anything on your menu, and it's also great served cold...
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Carrot Apple Slaw
Every year we plant a lot of carrots in our garden, and I’m always looking for ways to enjoy them that highlight the carrot’s flavors. This recipe is a fun, no-cooking-required summer salad that is sweet and tangy and crunchy and delightfully weird. Carrot Apple Slaw is super easy to make, and is such a...
Caprese Salad with Balsamic Glaze
Last week I told you about our visit to the Acetaia Villa San Donnino to see how traditional balsamic vinegar of Modena is made. While I would argue that the authentic, traditional version of Balsamic Vinegar is best if you can get your hands on it, I also think it's important to be able to...
Seared Skirt Steak and Spinach Salad with Red Wine-Shallot Vinaigrette
Satisfying the hunger for meat doesn't always require a heavy meal of meat and potatoes. Seared skirt steak served atop a bed of baby spinach and fresh mushrooms makes this salad a great main dish. The homemade vinaigrette is, as always, far better than store-bought, and makes this dish a lovely meal. I just purchased...
Lobster Roll
Why did it take me until the very end of the summer/beginning of Fall to remember that I have been wanting to try this recipe? Oh well, better late than never. Either way, this made for a welcome addition to our sandwich menu this week, and I look forward to making it again in the...
Rice Salad with Summer Vegetables
I'm not sure how I've gone so long without ever trying a rice salad, but one bite and we were hooked. We both love rice and vegetables, so what's not to love about this cool summer version? I chose to omit the bell peppers that were called for in the recipe, and added fresh sweet...
Fresh Tomato and Mozzarella Panzanella
I've never made a panzella (Tuscan bread and tomato salad) before, but now that I have I can't wait to make it all summer for a nice lunch or light dinner. July 24, 2014 Update: We enjoyed this Fresh Tomato and Mozzarella Panzanella for dinner again last night, and it was the perfect light dinner...
Parmesan Skillet Croutons
Making your own croutons at home is a quick and easy way to use up leftover bread, and they taste much better than store-bought! Use these Parmesan Skillet Croutons to add some crunch to your favorite salad, or to make Fresh Tomato and Mozzarella Panzanella.