summer
Find fast and flavorful recipes for no cook and make ahead salads and easy tasty grilled meats and vegetables. These summer recipes feature healthy, easy and innovative ways to create meals with the best of summertime’s produce bounty. From pasta salad to grilled steak to our best marinade recipes.
Latest Summer Recipes
Cauliflower Hummus
You won’t believe that this hummus is made with cauliflower instead of chickpeas! It is a dead ringer for it’s higher carb relative, but without…Read More
Vegan Charcuterie Board
Today I have a step by step guide and video showing you how easy it is to make your own custom Vegan Charcuterie Board. I…Read More
maple pickled onions
This recipe for Pickled Onions is one I have used more times than I could possibly count since I learned how to make them. They…Read More
Vegan Paté
This Vegan Paté made with lentils a walnuts is rich and savory tasting, but entirely plant based. The smooth and thick texture and truffle and…Read More
Orange Ginger Green Beans
Here is a make-ahead green beans recipe with orange and ginger. These Orange Ginger Green Beans are delicious and can be made ahead which makes…Read More
roasted green beans with almonds
Here’s a recipe for classic roasted green beans with the addition of almonds. They are easy enough for a busy weeknight or festive enough to…Read More
beef barbacoa
This meltingly tender slow cooker Beef Barbacoa is absolutely delicious wrapped in warm corn tortillas and topped with a perfectly balanced salsa made with corn…Read More
Corn Chowder
This is the best way to make corn chowder from scratch with fresh sweet corn and no roux! It’s a simple chunky creamy recipe with…Read More
waldorf chicken salad
This Waldorf Chicken Salad recipe is an easy and delicious lunch! It has celery, apples, walnuts and poached chicken breast in a creamy Greek yogurt…Read More
ratatouille
Here’s an easy 25 minute recipe for ratatouille, which is a simple French vegetable stew, made with eggplant, zucchini, peppers and tomatoes. This stove-top version…Read More
sesame noodles
Today’s recipe is a super easy pantry friendly recipe: takeout style sesame noodles made with whole-wheat pasta tossed with rice vinegar, toasted sesame oil and…Read More
how to peel and seed tomatoes
Here is how to peel and seed tomatoes. If you’ve ever read a recipe that asks for tomatoes, peeled and seeded, you may wonder just…Read More
cheddar roasted tomatoes
These simple cheddar roasted tomatoes are a favorite recipe in the summer and early fall. Once you see how easy this easy side dish is…Read More
shrimp kabobs
Nothing says summer like these Shrimp Kabobs! Fire up the grill and enjoy these savory, low carb skewers with rosemary, garlic and cherry tomatoes. And…Read More
German Potato Salad
This German Potato Salad recipe is so easy ( I used a few tricks to make the process so much faster) and it’s also healthier…Read More
no-cook zucchini noodles with pesto
These low-carb spiralized zucchini noodles with pesto is a no-cook vegetarian meal you’ll just love this summer! The pesto adds so much flavor, yet the…Read More
asian coleslaw
I promise this Asian Coleslaw will be your go-to side dish salad this summer. You can whip it up in minutes and the super yummy…Read More
fruit salsa
This recipe for Fruit Salsa is a Master Recipe of sorts. Take the basic formula and use any fruit you like! If Pineapple Salsa is…Read More
peanut dressing
You know what would make this week a whole lot better? Making a batch of this easy homemade Peanut Dressing, that’s what! Seriously, this new…Read More
Panzanella Salad
This colorful Panzanella Salad has tomatoes, peppers, onion and cucumbers to give it loads of flavor, crunch and color. The bread is toasted then soaks…Read More
healthy green smoothie
It’s pretty safe to say that most of you have probably made a smoothie, right? But have you made a Healthy Green Smoothie? Adding dark…Read More
grilled potatoes
If you’ve never tried to make grilled potatoes, then I am so excited to share this recipe! I’ll show you how just how easy it…Read More
israeli couscous salad
This Israeli Couscous Salad recipe with chickpeas brings together flavors of lemon, garlic and cumin with fresh parsley. It’s a fast and healthy side dish…Read More
Mexican Pasta Salad
Friends, I don’t know if Mexican pasta salad was a thing before now, but I do know that when pasta salad takes a metaphorical trip…Read More