June 2018

4th of July Party Menu and Entertaining Tips.
June 29, 2018
4th of July Party Menu and Entertaining Tips.

Sharing my 4th of July party menu, along with some easy entertaining tips and tricks, to make your patriotic gathering the best ever. Talking about everything from cocktails, to appetizers, to main courses, to sides, and of course desserts. This menu has something for everyone! Happy Friday before 4th of July week! I decided I […]

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Korean Grilled Steak with Toasted Sesame Chimichurri.
June 28, 2018
Korean Grilled Steak with Toasted Sesame Chimichurri.

A simple Korean grilled steak marinated in Korean spices, soy sauce, a little fresh ginger and topped with a green onion and toasted sesame chimichurri sauce. This recipe screams summer grilling, and it’s one that family and friends will all love. Wow, it’s already Thursday? And next week is the 4th of July? This week […]

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Skillet Burst Cherry Tomato Summer Pasta with Lemony Breadcrumbs.
June 27, 2018
Skillet Burst Cherry Tomato Summer Pasta with Lemony Breadcrumbs.

A very simple pan roasted cherry tomato summer pasta, with white wine, garlic, fresh herbs, topped with the most addicting lemony breadcrumbs, and finished with luscious burrata cheese. Perfect summer dinner…made using pantry staples, and ready for eating in under 30 minutes. Hands down, this is my favorite recipe of the week, and maybe even […]

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Bourbon Pecan Cherry Hand Pies.
June 26, 2018
Bourbon Pecan Cherry Hand Pies.

Bourbon Pecan Cherry Hand Pies. Fresh summer cherries made into a sweet cherry-blueberry jam and wrapped up in flakey, buttery pecan pie dough. These cherry pies are not average cherry pie…they are so much better. Perfect summer dessert to go along with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. Believe me, your summer needs these! How […]

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Thyme, Honey, Peach, and Goat Cheese Crostini.
June 25, 2018
Thyme, Honey, Peach, and Goat Cheese Crostini.

Thyme, Honey, Peach, and Goat Cheese Crostini. Grilled ciabatta bread with creamy goat cheese, sweet peaches, thyme, honey, walnuts, and fresh basil. This crostini screams summer entertaining and light lunches, and is the perfect way to use up those fresh farmers market peaches from now until early fall. Trust me, once you try this recipe, […]

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Nine Favorite Things.
June 24, 2018
Nine Favorite Things.

Thanks for joining me for another Nine Favorite Things post. Can you all believe it’s the last Sunday of June? Next week is the 4th of July, and I am in awe of how fast this summer is going by. After almost two weeks away from home, I’ll be heading back on Tuesday. But before […]

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6 Ingredient Rice Krispie Treat Chocolate Ice Cream Sandwiches.
June 22, 2018
6 Ingredient Rice Krispie Treat Chocolate Ice Cream Sandwiches.

6 Ingredient Rice Krispie Treat Chocolate Ice Cream Sandwiches. Chocolate peanut butter swirled ice cream, sandwiched between homemade rice krispie treats, frozen, and then dipped lightly in chocolate and sprinkled with sea salt. Made with just six ingredients and so delicious. You have to make these ice cream sandwiches. Happy Friday! I’m spending my last few […]

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Whole Grilled Chicken with Peaches and Basil Vinaigrette.
June 21, 2018
Whole Grilled Chicken with Peaches and Basil Vinaigrette.

Whole Grilled Chicken with Peaches and Basil Vinaigrette. Here’s a chicken dinner that everyone will love and crave. Perfectly grilled chicken with peaches and fresh basil vinaigrette makes for an easy summer dinner that’s equally great for a family meal or entertaining. Try making this for Sunday dinner and using the leftover chicken and vinaigrette in […]

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Grilled Vegetable and Cheese Quesadillas with Mango Salsa.
June 20, 2018
Grilled Vegetable and Cheese Quesadillas with Mango Salsa.

These grilled vegetable and cheese quesadillas are loaded with grilled peppers, zucchini, and corn, then tossed together with a mix of cheeses plus a delicious mango salsa. Everything is then stuffed inside tortillas, pan-fried, and cooked until crisp and golden. Crispy on the outside, melty and cheesy on the inside. Kind of like a vegetable […]

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Melon Caprese Salad.
June 19, 2018
Melon Caprese Salad.

Sweet cantaloupe, honeydew, and watermelon make up this untraditional caprese salad. Tossed with a basil infused lemon vinaigrette and finished off with fresh burrata cheese, this melon caprese salad is the perfect light, refreshing, and delicious appetizer or snack. Fresh fruit, buratta, and prosciutto? Yes, please. Hey, hi all the way from the Caribbean. I’m here on […]

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Zesty Grilled Shrimp, Bread and Sweet Peach Salad with Avocado Vinaigrette.
June 18, 2018
Zesty Grilled Shrimp, Bread and Sweet Peach Salad with Avocado Vinaigrette.

A zesty grilled shrimp salad, with bread and sweet peaches topped with an avocado vinaigrette. The best bright, colorful, and fresh summer salad, full of grilled shrimp, corn, peaches, and tomatoes and finished with a creamy avocado vinaigrette. All made in under 30 minutes, and all done on the grill. This is quickly going to […]

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Nine Favorite Things.
June 17, 2018
Nine Favorite Things.

Thanks for joining me for another Nine Favorite Things post. Happy Father’s Day everyone! I’m hoping you’re spending the day spoiling your dad and showing him just how much you love him. I’m so very happy to be spending the day with my dad, along with the rest of my very large family, while on […]

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Currently Happening on Instagram.

  • Creamy Tuscan Pesto and Burrata Pasta...with artichokes, white beans, lemon, and even some greens too. Because when Monday feels more like Sunday, why not make the biggest pot of creamy pasta? Trust me, it's a good idea. Added bonus? This is all made in one pot, start to finish. So it's easy + creamy and delicious too. Recipe on the blog today - linked in profile. What's everyone making?  #f52grams #burrata #hbhhealthyjanuary
  • Creamy Chicken and Gnocchi Soup with Crispy (buttery) Mushrooms. All the things you love about chicken soup but with the addition of an extra creamy broth, soft pillowy gnocchi, and even some garlicky mushrooms too. So, it's better. And? It’s the easiest dinner. Just throw everything into the slow cooker (instant pot OR make on the stove) and done. It's creamy + herby + a little cheesy. And then gnocchi + mushrooms!?! SO GOOD. Grab the full recipe in Half Baked Harvest Super Simple. Link in profile 🖤 do I make this on stories? #hbhsupersimple #instantpot #soup
  • Chipotle Tortilla and Rice Soup made plant-based with @fieldroast Plant-Based Mexican Sausage. #ad So. Much. Flavor. We love this soup. The sausage brings a  spicy, smoky flavor plus it’s super simple to make. The toppings finish it off  plenty of tortilla chips, cheese, avocado, dollop of yogurt, cilantro…all the (very good) things. … … 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 1 sweet onion, diced 2 cloves garlic, minced or grated 2 teaspoons cumin kosher salt and pepper 2 Field Roast Plant-Based Chipotle Sausages, sliced 3 cups red enchilada sauce 3-4 cups vegetable broth 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped 1-2 cup cooked rice … Cook together the olive oil and onion, garlic, cumin, and a pinch each of salt and pepper until the onion is soft and fragrant. Add the Field Roast Plant-Based Chipotle Sausages, cook until browned, 1-2 minutes. Stir in the enchilada sauce and broth. Simmer over medium heat until warmed through, about 10-15 minutes. Stir in cilantro. Spoon the rice into bowls and ladle the soup overtop. Top each bowl as desired with tortilla chips, avocado, cheese, yogurt, cilantro + lime juice.
  • Persian inspired Herb and Beef Stew with Rice. Because it's very much stew weather and I love a cozy weekend dinner. This stew isn't your average stew. It's different and it's VERY GOOD. It's lemony, spiced with turmeric, heavy on the herbs, served over rice, and it's even made in all ONE POT. Very into it. Shared the recipe on HBH this week - link in profile. PS. the key word is inspired, not authentic :) #hbhhealthyjanuary #stew #comfortfood