Easy Mediterranean Chicken Salad Recipe – Healthy & Flavorful!

This homemade Parmesan herb salad dressing is creamy, flavorful, and easy to make with simple ingredients. Fresh herbs and Parmesan cheese give it a rich, savory flavor that tastes much fresher than bottled dressing. I love making homemade salad dressings because I know exactly what goes into them and can adjust the flavor to match …

These BBQ pulled pork phyllo cup appetizers are an easy party recipe made with crispy mini phyllo shells, tender pulled pork, and tangy barbecue sauce. They come together quickly and deliver a generous amount of smoky BBQ flavor in a bite-sized appetizer. They’re a great choice for summer gatherings, game day spreads, and casual entertaining …

This sugar-free BBQ sauce recipe has the smoky, tangy flavor of classic barbecue sauce without the added sugar. It’s easy to make at home with simple ingredients and works well for grilling, dipping, and brushing onto your favorite meats. After checking ingredient labels and finding added sugar in nearly every bottled barbecue sauce in my …

If you are in a pinch for time tonight, try this easy recipe for lemon pepper salmon. You’ll have dinner on the table in 20 minutes! It only takes 2 minutes of prep time, 2 minutes of searing time, and an additional 13 minutes in the oven. What could be simpler than that? Even though …

Looking for a tasty shrimp recipe to make on the grill this week? Try this recipe for grilled cilantro lime shrimp kebabs. These kebabs are so easy to make and taste amazing. They have a punch of flavor from the fresh herbs, and brightness from the lime. Not only are they tasty, but they are …

This patriotic 4th of July Cosmopolitan gives the classic vodka cocktail a festive holiday twist with an easy red, white, and blue sugar rim. The colorful garnish turns a traditional Cosmo into a party-worthy drink for Independence Day celebrations, Memorial Day cookouts, and summer entertaining. This patriotic cosmopolitan has the elegant presentation people love in …

Are you looking for a patriotic dessert for the 4th of July this year? These red, white, and blue bars are perfect for your Independence Day party table. The 4th of July bars are soft-baked and chewy. They have loads of peanut butter M&Ms throughout the batter and colorful sprinkles on the top of the …

This pudding pops recipe creates creamy, homemade frozen treats with colorful red, white, and blue layers, perfect for summer entertaining. These layered pudding pops are easy to prepare ahead of time and make a fun dessert for Memorial Day, the 4th of July, or any warm-weather gathering. Unlike traditional juice popsicles, pudding pops freeze into …

Get ready to celebrate Independence Day in style with a refreshing twist on a classic summer drink recipe! This red, white, and blue white wine spritzer is the ideal companion for summer picnics, barbecues, and outdoor parties. As fireworks light up the night sky and friends gather for the festivities, this easy-to-make cocktail is sure …

Homemade popsicles are one of the joys of summer. These amazing pina colada popsicles have a hint of coconut rum and a lot of flavor. They are a delicious cold treat that is creamy, with just a hint of sweetness. They have small bits of pineapple for some extra texture, and are infused with coconut rum …

If you’ve never made oven roasted cabbage wedges, you are in for a treat. This side dish recipe is easy to make and ready in about 45 minutes.  When eaten plain, cabbage has a crunchy texture and tart flavor. This recipe yields cabbage with a sweeter flavor that is soft in the center with crispy …

This Fourth of July sangria is a festive red, white, and blue cocktail made with fresh fruit, wine, champagne, and triple sec. Served in a pitcher and filled with colorful berries and apple stars, it makes an easy party drink for cookouts, barbecues, and Independence Day celebrations. The combination of strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, and crisp …

These paprika chicken drumsticks have a smoky marinade with a bit of a kick to it. Red pepper flakes and smoked Spanish paprika give the dish lots of flavor without it being too spicy. The recipe is gluten-free, Whole30 friendly and fits into a Paleo diet, too! Best of all, it is super easy to make! …

Need an easy way to decorate a patriotic dessert table? These 4th of July candy jars combine colorful red, white, and blue candy with printable labels to create a festive party display in just minutes. Using simple glass jars and a few sweet treats, you can make an eye-catching decoration that doubles as a fun …

These chocolate cake truffles combine rich chocolate cake with cream cheese to create soft, bite-sized treats finished with a smooth white chocolate coating. Decorated in red, white, and blue, they make a simple yet patriotic dessert for summer celebrations. Since the base recipe is simple and versatile, you can also customize the colors and decorations …

This easy bacon wrapped asparagus recipe makes an easy appetizer and is also a great side dish for any regular meal.  I love healthy side dishes that still have a taste of decadence about them. This recipe is one that fits that bill nicely. This dish fits into most diet plans including gluten-free and Paleo. …

This recipe for baked pineapple rings could not be easier to make. The pineapple ends up moist and delicious, with a great brown sugar you’ll love. Fresh pineapple is a wonderful side dish all year round, but really comes alive in summer when the fruit is so fresh and sweet. You can find it grilled pineapple, …

Fire up the BBQ tonight and make these lemonade grilled chicken legs. They are wonderful as a main course and are also one of my best easy appetizers. Grilled chicken recipes are perfect for busy week nights. Not only are they quick and easy to make, but they’re also full of flavor. Grilling chicken on the …

This creamy broccoli salad is a lighter dairy-free version of the classic side dish. Fresh broccoli, crispy bacon, sweet cranberries, raisins, and crunchy nuts are tossed in a homemade dressing for a salad that’s full of flavor without relying on cheese or heavy ingredients. It’s an easy make-ahead recipe that’s perfect for BBQs, potlucks, and …

These SunButter energy balls are a quick and easy no-bake snack made with sunflower seed butter, Medjool dates, and a handful of simple ingredients. Naturally sweetened and packed with flavor, they’re perfect for an afternoon pick-me-up, post-workout snack, or healthy treat when you’re craving something sweet. Best of all, these protein bites come together in …

These mini strawberry shortcakes are individual sized portions of this classic summer dessert. Flaky buttermilk biscuits are layered with fresh summer strawberries and a home made strawberry syrup that oozes over the layers and the whipped cream topping. One of the joys of growing up for me was my mother’s strawberry shortcake. She used Bisquick …

This Greek chopped salad recipe combines crisp vegetables, hard-boiled eggs, olives, and corn with a bright homemade dressing made with lime juice, olive oil, red wine vinegar, and fresh oregano. Every bite is packed with fresh Mediterranean flavors and plenty of texture. Because all of the ingredients are chopped into bite-sized pieces, this salad is …

Take stuffed peppers to the next level with this recipe for pizza stuffed peppers. I love making stuffed peppers because they’re endlessly customizable! This stuffing mix uses normal pizza topping ingredients, but if you have other favorite pizza toppings, just chop them up and add them to the mixture. The sky is the limit as …

This lemon pudding bundt cake recipe is made from scratch and has a light, bright taste. The pudding gives the taste an extra richness and the light lemon glaze is sweet but not overly so. Summer is the time when I love to make desserts with lemonade or lemons. They are so plentiful and fresh …

This Cinderella cocktail is a creamy blue martini made with vodka, blue curaçao, pineapple juice, coconut nectar, and grapefruit juice. The tropical citrus flavor and bright blue color make it a fun, fantasy-inspired drink, often referred to as a Glass Slipper Martini. This blue drink is the perfect choice for a chick flick movie night …

This decadent chicken tetrazzini is a rich and creamy pasta casserole that the whole family will love. It has a tasty white wine and garlic sauce.  This recipe takes under an hour to make, and is a great way to repurpose leftover cooked chicken that needs to be used up. The flavor of this recipe …