Confession: me and smoked Gouda have been having a relationship this summer. And it’s intense. I’ve been putting it on anything and everything: from my crackers to my scrambled eggs. I can’t stop. I won’t stop. I love smoked Gouda…
Greek Pasta Salad
Lookin’ for a pasta salad recipe to make for lunch this week? Or as a light supper or side? This one right here is a winner! Loads of my favorite Greek flavors all in one easy little pasta salad recipe….
Chicken Caesar Rice Bowls
So, this isn’t even a recipe…it’s assembling. The other night, we were running from A to B to C and I knew we would need a very quick dinner, so I made these Chicken Caesar Rice Bowls. My kids LOVE…
Panzanella Salad
Oh friends, this is my new favorite thing! We made a Panzanella Salad not that long ago to accompany our supper and now, it’s a staple salad recipe in our house. This salad is perfect as a side but delicious…
B.L.Tortellini Pasta Salad
‘Tis the season for PASTA SALADS!! I am obsessed with making and devouring these bowls of goodness. In the summer, I make one on Sunday afternoons and then eat on them all week (let’s be real, I eat it all…
Bacon Ranch Pinwheels
I am such a sucker for a pinwheel. Any time I make one for an appetizer, they’re gone in a flash. Go ahead and double the recipe…I promise you, they’ll all be devoured. I also love pinwheels because they make…
Southwest Quinoa Salad
Is it a salad? A side? A vegetarian lunch? Or light supper? It’s all of that. It’s everything delicious I love in one bowl: arugula, black beans, quinoa, cheddar, tomatoes, corn…all together. Yum. This recipe serves four portions for lunch…
5 Favorite Pasta Salads!
‘Tis the season for pasta salads around here! I’m always a fan of a pasta salad…but during the summer, I’m especially into them. You whip one up on a Sunday night and then can eat on it all week long….
BBQ Ranch Pasta Salad
So, you know me…I love pasta salads. I love them for lunch. I love them for sides. I love them for light suppers. I just love them. Typically, I’ll make one on a Sunday afternoon, pop it in the fridge…
Avocado & Orange Salad
This is one of my favorite little go-to salads for lunch or a side. It’s easy and full of flavor. Win, win, right?! You can even throw some grilled shrimp on top and make it an entree. Now, isn’t that…
Caprese Grilled Cheese
Another simple little lunch idea for your summer. Instead of another Caprese Salad (you know…basil, tomato and fresh mozzarella), just take everything and turn it into a grilled cheese sandwich. Lunch is done! This makes one sandwich. Shopping List two…
Shrimp Stuffed Avocados
Hey there cute little avocado halves. I adore you. The other day, I had leftover shrimp, so Ashby and I whipped this up for lunch. It’s nothing more than a simple little idea for your next lunch (or light supper!)….













