My garden is exploding with mint. Anyone who has ever planted mint knows that it just takes over, and it's recommended to even plant it in it's own pot. Well, I haven't learned that lesson so my mint just has its own private corner of the garden with my other less-dominant herbs. But what do you do with an abundance of mint? Sure you can make a mint pesto, or add some mint leaves to your water to make it extra refreshing, but there really aren't a ton of minty options. Except for mojitos. And ... continue reading...
Summer Quinoa Salad
In case you can't tell, when it comes to summer meals, I like do to a big salad and some sort of grilled protein and call it a day. I like branching out from traditional salads with lettuce as a base, and this summer quinoa salad is perfect. It's full of veggies, so easy, and has a simple vinaigrette to tie it all together. Top it with some creamy goat cheese and dinner is served. This summer quinoa salad is perfect all by itself. The protein-packed quinoa and healthy fats from the ... continue reading...
Bacon and Blue Cheese Scones
Earlier this summer, I took the kids on a little beach getaway to the Oregon coast. Kevin was gone for three weeks of Army training, I was solo parenting, and a girlfriend of mine had access to an amazing beach house that happened to be available. We had the most amazing week, and on our drive home I stopped at one of my favorite bakeries for a coffee. A five minute coffee stop turned into a 20 minute stop while the boys split a chocolate doughnut and I sampled one of their amazing bacon and ... continue reading...
Sheet Pan Salmon Dinner with Creamy Dill Sauce
Summers are for easy meals. Does 4pm ever roll around and you wonder what you'll eat for dinner? And if you've had a long day and can't spend more 10 minutes cooking you just pour yourself a bowl of cereal or make a meal of cheese and crackers. No? Just me? Well whether you've been there or not, this sheet pan salmon dinner with creamy dill sauce is here for you. Roast the potatoes first, then throw on the broccoli and salmon. The creamy dill sauce comes together in minutes and you can drizzle ... continue reading...
Roasted Corn Salsa
What's your favorite summer produce? I love berries and stone fruit, but I also can't fail to mention tomatoes and sweet corn. We're lucky to have a produce stand ten minutes from our house that has the best summer product. The owner of this produce stand sources everything he sells from local farmers and sells it in one place. This time of year, I can get five ears of locally grown, organic corn for just $2! That is a screaming deal on corn, and I pick some up weekly. This roasted corn salsa ... continue reading...
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