This lentil and rice salad boasts some unique flavors in the form of beluga lentils, pistachio and an orange vinaigrette! This post may contain sales affiliate links. Please see my full Disclosure Policy for details. When I’m out checking out restaurants I always keep an eye out for unique menu items I might want to try. I get a lot of my inspiration from dishes I’ve had in restaurants. It’s a fun way to discover new flavor combos and even more fun to come home and try to recreate them! There is a great Mediterranean restaurant in Chicago called Ēma.  They serve everything as ..read more

This Rosé Sangria gets an extra pop of flavor from some strawberries and a vanilla bean creating a wonderful cocktail you'll want to make on repeat all summer! It's the ideal pitcher cocktail when you are serving drinks for a group. Nothing says summer drink more than a nice chilled glass of Rosé. And since one of my favorite things to do on a warm summer afternoon is to sit on the patio and drink wine with my friends, Rosé has become my drink of choice and it's truly becoming one of my favorite wines! So, since I'm such a Rosé fan it only seemed natural to come up with a sangria made from i ..read more

These individual strawberry shortcake parfaits are topped with lemon curd and vanilla mascarpone, and packed into mini mason jars, making them the perfect dessert for a summer picnic or backyard BBQ! If you love strawberries, check out these No-bake Cheesecake Stuffed Strawberries or this Strawberry Basil Crostini. This post may contain sales affiliate links. Please see my full Disclosure Policy for details. So, who else loves dessert??! Lemon is one of my favorite flavors for dessert, right behind chocolate!  And individual desserts are always high on my list of great ideas for p ..read more

This tangy Asian chicken salad combines with crunchy ramen cakes and crisp veggies for a tasty, healthy lunch! This post may contain sales affiliate links. Please see my full Disclosure Policy for details. While this is a pretty simple recipe, you'll need some time to bake the ramen cakes, marinate and cook the chicken. Once everything is ready it comes together in a snap, so if you want to make it easy, add this recipe to your weekly meal prep plans as a couple of the steps can easily be done ahead of time. [feast_advanced_jump_to] Ramen Noodle Chicken Salad with a Twist! This popular chop ..read more

This Air Fryer French Bread Pizza is a classic sausage and mushroom pizza created on a loaf of French bread! The result is a soft and chewy inside, perfectly crisp on the edges pizza topped with a tangy red sauce, melty mozzarella cheese, and Italian sausage! If you love homemade pizza check out this Thai Chicken Pizza or this Grilled Pizza with Proscuitto and Pears. [feast_advanced_jump_to] Recipe Highlights Using your air fryer to cook pizza means that you can have pizza at any time of year, even on hot summer days, without heating up your oven. This recipe is ideal for&nbs ..read more

This quiche with creamy leeks, crisp pancetta and gruyere cheese is a wonderful addition to any Sunday brunch!   This post may contain sales affiliate links. Please see my full Disclosure Policy for details. I love getting together with friends for Sunday brunch. It's a nice way to end the weekend, and hosting at home makes it a little more relaxed than going out. Entertaining at home also gives you a lot of flexibility in terms of the menu. Quiche is one of my all-time favorite brunch dishes. It's perfect for a casual brunch or a more formal holiday event. If you've read some of m ..read more

These easy steamed carrots are topped with butter and a cilantro lime gremolata creating a unique, flavorful side dish that's perfect for any occasion. They are the ideal accompaniment to your next weeknight dinner for two.  For more carrot recipes, try these Honey Cumin Roasted Carrots! This post may contain sales affiliate links. Please see my full Disclosure Policy for details. Carrots are a wonderful option for a quick yet tasty side dish. The key is to make them interesting. Getting enough veggies seems to be a challenge for many people, myself included, and I've found that getting ..read more

These Sheet Pan Chicken Fajitas are quick, easy and relatively healthy - what more could you ask for in a weeknight meal?! This post may contain sales affiliate links. Please see my full Disclosure Policy for details. Are you looking to amp up your weeknight meal plans? These sheet pan chicken fajitas are an easy solution for a weeknight dinner for two. Having an arsenal of easy, tasty recipes on hand makes eating healthy and getting dinner on the table quickly much more manageable during the week. And I love easy dinners for two! They work well for either you + your significant other o ..read more

This Homemade Kale Pesto makes a great, healthy base for many different dishes. Everything from pasta to pizza to sandwiches works with this pesto! Kale can be a polarizing food subject. Some people are huge fans others think it's tough and bitter. Turning it into pesto is a great way to eliminate both the toughness and the bitterness so you can take advantage of the superfood qualities kale offers. Busy lives mean having "go-to" meals and ingredients is key when time is short. Pesto is one of those "go-to" ingredients as you can do many things with it. Like other pestos, this kale version i ..read more

For a fun twist, traditional Mexican Street Corn is turned into a flavorful, fabulous dip. This easy to make dip is just begging your guests to dig in! This Elote-inspired dip is great for Cinco de Mayo, a summer party or game day gathering, or even your next Taco Tuesday! And if you love Mexican Street Corn be sure to check out this Mexican Street Corn Pasta Salad! This dip was inspired by something a friend's mother made for a backyard happy hour one summer. As I often do, I decided to put my spin on it before I shared it with you. Have you tried Mexican street corn?? Unless you are n ..read more