Cookout Classics: Elote Mac and Cheese

It’s that magical time of year again when so many of my weekends or days off are spent at the beach, by the pool, or at afternoon/evening cookouts with friends and family – and so many of those occasions and gatherings involve preparing the perfect side dish to share with everyone. It’s a Summertime tradition […]

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Summer Snacks: Peach Cobbler and Brie Dip

I want to preface this post by saying don’t let the photos fool you! While this dish may not photograph as well as some of the other things I’ve prepared in the past, and is similar to an odd-looking-but-outstanding cranberry dip I shared a couple of years ago, this one is a keeper for the […]

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Summer Sides: Bacon-Wrapped Pineapple

When it comes to snacking or appetizers, I’m a big fan of combining unexpected tastes, like either sweet or citrus with more savory and salty flavors. Tortilla chips with lime? The best. Mango Habanero sauces and salsa? Absolutely – and for some reason those combinations always taste particularly amazing during the Summer months! This past […]

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Summer Snacks: Dill Pickle Chicken Salad

I love a good, chilled chicken salad sandwich or a scoop of it on a buttery cracker during the Summertime – be it at a backyard cookout, during a snack break on a beach day, or when I’m taking a few minutes to refuel on one of the days I come into the office throughout […]

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Cookout Classics: Shrimp Boil Skewers with Corn, Sausage and Potatoes

With Summer winding down and myself already looking forward to a collection of pumpkin, apple, and cinnamon-infused recipes I’ve been bookmarking over these past few months in anticipation of the Fall, I thought I’d share one final “Hurrah!” of a seasonal, cookout-friendly recipe – with a spicy kick, of course! – to prepare for any […]

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Summer Sides: Lemon Pesto Pasta

My mom has been taking care of me and doting on me since my wisdom tooth removal last week – whipping up soft dinners and desserts (and providing plenty of pudding and chocolate milk!) while I’d been staying with her throughout my recovery and while I worked remotely from her house over the past few […]

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Summer Sides: Salt and Vinegar Roasted Potatoes with Feta and Dill

It seems almost cruel to myself to share this recipe today, considering I had one of my wisdom teeth pulled yesterday afternoon (and stayed awake during the process – absolutely do not recommend!) and therefore I am on a very soft food diet for the next few days while I wait for my stitches to […]

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Summer Sweets: S’mores Croissants

It doesn’t get more Summery and simple than a s’mores recipe. Three ingredients that are perfectly delicious on their own, but mashed together and toasted for a few minutes? I mean, what’s not to love? And while I’ve shared a couple of fun spins on what is a fool-proof recipe in the past, I’m a […]

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