Hi Reader, I used to have a huge garden in California with (6) tomato plants, and I still didn't have enough tomatoes. In the summer, they're so sweet I can eat them like a peach. :) I don't have a garden anymore here in Boise (YET), but I'm still buying all the local tomatoes that I can and using them daily. I've got (7) of my favorite tomato recipes linked below. They include salads, dinners and appetizers, but if you need even more inspiration, be sure to browse all of my tomato recipes...
4 days ago • 2 min read
Hi Reader, We've had 100 degree temps here in Boise for the past week and it's not cooling off any time soon. Just the thought of turning on the oven or the grill has me melting on the spot! If it's hot in your neck of the woods too, I've got plenty of no cook summer dinners linked below to keep you cool. What is your favorite dinner for hot nights? Hit reply and let me know! Happy cooking, Marcie No Cook Summer Dinners Creamy salmon salad Curry chicken salad. Use rotisserie chicken! Egg...
8 days ago • 1 min read
Hi Reader, I just scored a bag of beautiful organic zucchini and summer squash at Costco the other day, which included (4) large zucchini. Now my mission is to use it up as quickly as possible! That got me thinking that you might be in the same boat. Whether you are growing zucchini in your garden or you picked up a little too much at the market (or Costco!), you probably need some ideas on how to use it up. I've got (7) of my favorite zucchini recipes linked below. They include dinner, snack...
11 days ago • 2 min read
Hi Reader, I hope you all had a wonderful 4th of July! We went a party that day, then came home early to be with our dog during the fireworks. Like most pets, the noise makes him a little anxious, and our neighborhood puts on quite a display every year. Being that is was America's 250th birthday, it was extra loud and long, but we loved the celebration! Now that the holiday is over, I'm getting back to planning my meals and new recipes that I want to work on. Corn, peaches, cherries, grilled...
15 days ago • 2 min read
Hi Reader, I just got back from CA for my nephew's wedding in Sonoma, which was wonderful. And my husband and I hit a Dodger-A's game in Sacramento. We had great seats and it was so fun seeing my Dodgers up close! 4th of July is just days away, so I thought it would be fun to take a look at last month and see which recipes resonated with people the most. The (5) recipes below were the most popular across all platforms, including email, Google search, Pinterest and social media. Some recipes...
20 days ago • 1 min read
Hi Reader, A few weeks ago I shared summer salads that count as dinner, and it got me thinking...I have a lot of protein-packed salads on the site! I decided to round them all up into one collection to make them easier to find. You'll find over 15 delicious and incredibly satisfying salads that you'll want to make on repeat this summer. Whether you're meal prepping for lunch or preparing a light yet hearty dinner, you'll find the perfect recipe(s). Scroll down to check out the entire...
22 days ago • 1 min read
Hi Reader, America's 250th birthday is almost here! While I'm not hosting the celebration this year, I thought it would be fun to share what I would serve just in case you need some ideas. I am bringing a side dish and dessert to friend's barbecue and am thinking about a new recipe for BLT pasta salad. If I love it, I'm sharing it with you next! Scroll down for the recipes, and you can also access my entire collection of summer recipes here. What are you making for the 4th? Hit reply and let...
25 days ago • 1 min read
Hi Reader, It doesn't get better than a dessert packed with summer fruit, and I'm sharing a few of my favorites below. They're so good, they're worth turning on the oven for! A scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of my homemade whipped cream is the perfect finishing touch. Which one are you making first? Hit reply and let me know! Happy baking! Marcie My favorite summer fruit desserts Blueberry Crumble Bars These are the perfect ratio of jammy blueberry filling and buttery oatmeal crumble....
29 days ago • 1 min read
Hi Reader, My husband's Father's Day gift is the same every year...I make him (and the family) whatever he wants for dinner and dessert. It's always something grilled and potatoes in some form, and I never even need to ask him what he wants for dessert. Scroll down to see which recipes won out this year! I've also got one brand new recipe below, so be sure to and check it out. What are you making this weekend? Hit reply and let me know! Happy cooking! Marcie My Father's Day Menu Grilled BBQ...
about 1 month ago • 1 min read