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Sheetpan Salmon with Garden Hash & Creamy Avocado Sauce

Fresh salmon and a vegetable hash with summer squash, bell pepper and corn roasted together in a sheet pan, served with an avocado-buttermilk sauce with hints of guacamole. So grab a sheetpan (you know, a metal rimmed baking sheet aka a cookie sheet with short sides) and a sharp knife. Supper'll be on the table quick-quick. Summer Gorgeous! Whole Food, Fresh & Inventive. Beautiful Color! Another Quick Supper , a Kitchen Parade Specialty. Hearty & Filling. Weeknight Easy, Weekend Special. Easy DIY. Low Carb. Low Fat. High Protein. Weight Watchers Friendly. Naturally Gluten Free.

Seasonal Sundays (Week 37) Fall Is for Vegetarians

Hungry? I hope so because this week's collection is all about quick dinners and not just any ol' dinners but vegetarian dinners, all suited for this brief bridge of time that's still summer but laced with wisps and even wishes of fall. Think Lentils. Pasta. Simple Skillets. All with your favorite late-summer veggies, eggplant and corn and beans and tomatoes. It's a hungry time of year ...

Ina Garten's Tabbouleh Salad Recipe

My latest summer salad recipe, a big batch of homemade tabbouleh salad using Ina Garten’s recipe, an easy combination of bulgur wheat, lemon juice and olive oil with cucumber, tomato, green onion, fresh parsley and fresh mint. Hint-Hint : The secret ingredient in this classic Middle-Eastern salad is ... fresh mint! A Middle-Eastern Classic Salad Made from Scratch. An Easy, Healthy Side Dish, Fresh & Summery. Hearty & Filling. Great for Meal Prep. Picnic & Potluck & Party Friendly. Not just vegan, Vegan Done Real .

Seasonal Sundays (Week 36) Lazy Weekend Breakfasts

Pssst. [whispers] Hey, it's me, your breakfast genie, a day early on a Saturday. Are you ready to rise 'n' shine? Because I've got some breakfast ideas, eggs sure, but also pancakes and muffins and ... because here's hoping everybody gets at least one lazy morning this three-day weekend. [still whispering, but louder] C'mon. I'll put the coffee on and cut up some fruit. Let's make breakfast!

Hurricane Rice with Shrimp & Sausage

A hearty Cajun-style skillet filled with shrimp, sausage and brown rice cooked in beer, packed with flavor and texture and dinner goodness that'll have you lickin' your chops and thinking about a second helping. Approachable, Homestyle Whole Food, Fast & Casual, Hearty & Filling. Little Effort, Big Taste. Weeknight Easy, Weekend Special. One-Pot Meal. High Protein. Naturally Gluten Free. Mere Minutes to the Table. Another Quick Supper , a Kitchen Parade Specialty. High Protein. Naturally Gluten Free.

Seasonal Sundays (Week 35) Summer's Not Over Yet

Let's not close the door on summer just yet, okay? This week, check out seven supper-friendly recipes that are hard to categorize except that they "fit" late summer (lots of veggies!) and my own summer won't feel complete without them. As the days shorten, will we be making the same recipes? Let's do!

Basil-Cream Cheese Spread

My long-time garlic 'n' herb cheese spread, just grab some cream cheese, a little garlic and a few leaves of fresh basil and you've got the basics for a versatile spread that spices up the day from breakfast to supper, including my favorite, a real wow factor for summer's best watermelon. If you love those pricey little packages of Boursin, this spread has been my inexpensive DIY for more than twenty years! Real Food, Fresh & Inventive, an Easy DIY. A Long-Time Family Favorite. Extra Welcome When "Supper's a Little Skimpy". Fun Picnic Food. Budget Friendly. Weeknight Easy, Weekend Special. Great for Meal Prep. Great for Food Gifts. Potluck & Party Friendly. Low Carb. Vegetarian. Naturally Gluten Free.

Seasonal Sundays (Week 30) Memorable Summer Sides

Side dishes are having a moment but really, aren't the best summer side dishes ones that can easily move to the center of the plate with a little protein on the side? I love every single one of these recipes hope you will too!

Fresh Blueberry Cookies

Hey, all! Are you ever in for a treat with a surprising summer cookie, each one bursting with that delightful "pop" of fresh blueberries . Whether you're an experienced cookie baker or brand-new to baking, I'm going to show 'n' tell how to re-create these sweet surprises right in your own kitchen with a straight-forward and approachable recipe. Homestyle Cookies, Made from Scratch with a Full Two Cups of Fresh Blueberries. Real Food, Fast & Family-Approved. Just One Bowl. A New Summer Classic. Budget Friendly, No Hard-to-Find Ingredients. Weeknight Easy, Weekend Special. Potluck & Party Friendly. Vegetarian.

Seasonal Sundays (Week 29) Zucchini Season!

Seven zucchini recipes, sides, salads, suppers, all for summer's hottest days. I hope you'll find one or two destined as "keepers" in your own recipe repertoire.