Hi Reader, Over the past few weeks, you may have noticed that you're receiving more emails from me. Not because I want to fill your inbox, but because I have new recipes, seasonal inspiration, cooking tips and products that I'd love to share. The good news? You don't have to receive everything. I've made it easy for you to choose exactly what you'd like to receive. If you're happy getting everything, you don't need to do a thing. But if you'd rather receive fewer emails, simply click the...
4 days ago • 1 min read
Hi Reader, It's been so smoky here in Boise due to fires blazing in Oregon. It's been limiting my time outside tremendously, in which case I definitely haven't been grilling very often. I've been using my oven despite the heat, and air frying as much as possible! I'm praying the fires clear up soon so that I can make the most of what's left of summer...I truly can't believe that it's August already! Below, you'll find (5) recipes to make the most of this month, but you can also visit the...
8 days ago • 1 min read
Hi Reader, Happy August! Summer is winding down with kids going back to school, and I'm starting to see Halloween and fall decor pop in stores like Costco and Pottery Barn. Is it wrong that I'm excited about fall already? :) Summer isn't over yet, and this is a busy time of year for so many with back to school season and end of summer trips and gatherings. I'm sharing (5) easy dinners below that are quick to throw together on the busiest of nights. Scroll down for all 5 recipes, and you can...
11 days ago • 1 min read
Hi Reader, I'm always excited for sweet corn season, and I've been buying it non-stop at the store. Bi-color corn is my absolute favorite! Mostly I've grilled it to use in salads and a peach corn salsa, which was incredible over the cilantro lime chicken that I'll be sharing with you in the coming weeks. Prefer not to grill corn? Make my air fryer corn on the cob! If you want the recipe for peach corn salsa, hit reply and let me know and I'll post the recipe! I've linked (7) of the corn...
15 days ago • 2 min read
Hi Reader, It's salad season, and there's no better way to elevate your salads than with homemade salad dressings. Your salads deserve more! Luckily I've got you covered with my (5) favorite homemade dressings below and a few ways to use them. Be sure to checkout my entire collection of salad dressing recipes for more inspiration. I use this OXO salad dressing shaker to make my dressing. You can measure, mix, pour and store all in one! Which dressing are you trying first? Hit reply and let me...
18 days ago • 1 min read
Hi Reader, We're already cruising towards the end of July, so I feel like the bottom is falling out of summer! I'm going to savor every bit of what's left by making some of my favorite recipes with summer's best produce. I've been buying large quantities of peaches, tomatoes, cherries, corn and summer squash as possible. And let's not forget berries! I've got (7) of my favorite summer produce recipes below, and you can bet I'll make them on repeat before summer is over. They include dinner,...
22 days ago • 1 min read
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...
25 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...
29 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...
about 1 month ago • 2 min read