An Antipasto Pasta Salad loaded with hunks of cheese, pepperoni, salami, black olives, peppers, artichoke hearts and more. Dressed in a nutty and tangy simple, balsamic vinaigrette. I’m always in search of great salads that I can bring to teacher luncheons, potlucks or barbecues, or honestly, make on Sunday and nosh on it all week…
Salads & Dressings
Best Italian Pasta Salad with Sun Dried Tomatoes
Pasta salad is my favorite and this recipe for the Best Italian Pasta Salad is tops!! Loaded with fresh veggies like, artichoke hearts, sun dried tomatoes, spinach and dressed in a bright and simple balsamic vinaigrette! It’s perfect to bring to your next picnic or potluck or make or use as meal prep, add a…
Ingredient Substitution Chart
I hate it when I am in the middle of a recipe and suddenly realize, I am out of an ingredient, argh, now to find a substitution or alternative ingredient. I hope you find this Ingredient Substitution Chart handy. Print out this free printable and put inside a cupboard or pantry for easy referencing. Please…
How To Make Homemade Croutons
Such simplicity, yet such complexity. Today you will learn how to make homemade croutons, they are a favorite in our house! Crunchy outsides with the right amount of chewy inside. Four simple ingredients and you are ready to dress up a soup, add crunch to a salad, or nibble on during the day. What are…
Greek Quinoa Bowls with Romesco Sauce
Healthy, bright and tasty Greek Quinoa Bowls with layers of fresh and crisp veggies, feta cheese, nutty and protein packed quinoa and a delicious Romesco sauce! What is Romesco Sauce? Glad you asked, it was new to me as well. Originating from Tarragona, Catalonia, this Spanish thick and hearty tomato-based sauce was used by fishermen in…
Best Easy Make Ahead Thanksgiving Recipes for 2020
These are the Best Make ahead Thanksgiving & Holiday recipes, at least in our family! Spend more time with family and friends with these delicious make ahead holiday recipes. Tender tasty Turkey, amazing silky smooth giblet gravy, tantalizing side dishes, seasonal salads, non-traditional desserts and drink recipes for young and old. I am all about…
Mediterranean Layered Dip
A must have recipe in your appetizer collection. This Mediterranean Layered Dip or Greek Layered Dip comes together in minutes; it’s fresh, easy, flavorful, healthy and tastes amazing. MEDITERRANEAN LAYERED DIP JOIN THE FRESH COOKY ON PINTEREST Mediterranean layered dip is your go-to, last minute, “help I need a quick appetizer” recipe! Filled with good-for-you,…
Easy Garlic Yogurt Sauce
This easy garlic yogurt sauce is a fantastic sauce to have in your recipe box. With only 3 simple ingredients, you have a healthy, flavorful, incredible sauce! Low carb, Keto, gluten free, try it on your favorite grilled meats and salads. Just want the recipe? Scroll to the bottom of the post. We use sauce…
Easy Summer Potluck & Grill Recipes
A recipe collection for your next Summer barbecue, potluck or picnic. 90+ Summer Potluck Recipes! Recipes for every way of eating, many healthy, make ahead — ALL DELICIOUS! Appetizers, main dish, grilling recipes, side dishes, desserts and drinks! This post was updated 7-7-20 MAIN DISHES AND EASY MAKE-AHEAD SIDES Round out your potluck, picnic, or…
The Best Summer Salad Recipes
Ahh, nothing says summertime like a fresh summer salad, however, you get bored with the same old salad! If you are searching for fresh new recipes, stop! I’ve rounded up 50 of the best summer salad recipes. Whether you are looking for a great new potluck or barbecue recipe or simply to serve something new…
Cinco de Mayo Recipe Collection
These Mexican recipes in my Cinco de Mayo Recipe Collection are healthy, quick and easy, you’ll be serving them up in no time for your celebration — but I’ll let you in on a little secret, I don’t really need a special day to eat Mexican food! I can eat it just about every day! …
Wild Rice Harvest Salad
A colorful, eat-the-rainbow, hearty salad; loaded with fresh, flavorful and satisfying crunchies! This wild rice salad with maple dijon vinaigrette is perfect for anytime you are looking for a bright, crispy, fresh, in season salad, especially during for fall and Thanksgiving as these ingredients shine! Salad lover? Or maybe you think salads are kinda boring,…
