This sparkling jamaica drink is made with hibiscus syrup, lime juice, sparkling water, and a sprig of basil! Inspired by a poolside mocktail we had in Mexico, this sweet & refreshing drink can be made in minutes if you have a stash of hibiscus syrup handy.
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This easy blackened chicken skillet meal is quick and made in one pan! The salty bits of feta and fresh herbs lighten up this deeply seasoned dish. Fresh corn and zucchini are sauteed in that spiced cooking oil, but you can swap out for whatever fresh veg you like.
This lovely herby green goddess dip has a boost of protein from Greek yogurt! Dip your favorite veg or drizzle it over a salad or a grain bowl.
Roast some salmon and asparagus, buzz up some green goddess dip, and you’re well on your way to the springiest bowls you’ve ever eaten. You’ll love the garlic, lemon, & fresh herb flavors in this light, yet hearty, bowl.
This easy skillet meal can be made with Italian chicken sausage or simply ground chicken or ground turkey with some extra seasonings! Add your favorite quick-cooking vegetables for a meal that’s ready in under 30 minutes.
This is a fun twist on a caprese salad using cantaloupe instead of tomatoes! Cantaloupe & prosciutto is a classic combination, and I loved it with creamy burrata, a drizzle of balsamic glaze, and a sprinkle of fresh basil. It screams summertime.
This versatile summer salad is a mixture of grilled and fresh vegetables, easy rotisserie chicken, and a light garlic-lemon vinaigrette! Swap out any veggies for ones you prefer. It’s a great way to use up some fresh garden veggies!
This delicious curry is filled with vegetables, sweet pineapple, a rich coconut curry sauce and topped with a tender grilled salmon fillet! Fancy enough for company and easy enough for a weekend family meal. One of my favorite things to do is recreate restaurant meals at home! Steve and I LOVE Thai food and ate …
These Thai Chicken Lettuce Wraps are a twist on the famous PF Chang’s lettuce wraps. Use the filling in a lettuce wrap or a rice bowl — it’s great either way!
Pineapple smoothie + basil? What? Hear me out. Occasionally people ask me where I come up with ideas for recipes. Lots of places! But, my favorite source of inspiration is travel. Hands down. Steve and I took a couples trip to Mexico and the food was SO good. And inexpensive — I mean $6 for …
Pad Thai has been on our family’s favorite dinner list for a couple of years now, and the kids always do a happy dance when they find out I’ve made it. I’ve been meaning to test out a paleo pad Thai on them and just did it recently. Only one of my kids likes zucchini …
These healthy chicken spring rolls are filled with Thai marinated grilled chicken, a cool veggie slaw, and a dipping sauce so good you’ll want to bathe in it. Ok, maybe not bathe exactly, but you’ll want to make extra.
This slow cooker Thai chicken curry is SO flavorful! The chicken is super tender and the vegetables create a perfect sauce to spoon over cauliflower rice.
My favorite part about this hearty, vegetarian quinoa salad is the sweet dressing made from lemon-infused oil! The whole thing is so light and fresh.
Pesto Eggplant Roll-Ups are a great way to use leftover pesto. And it might even convert an eggplant hater or two!
This stuffed zucchini recipe is filled with fresh herbs and Italian-seasoned ground turkey. A perfect recipe to use up some of that summer zucchini.