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30+ of Our Most Popular Summer Recipes

Monique — Thu, 18 Jul 2024 16:00:44 +0000

30+ of Our Most Popular Summer Recipes

Over 30 of our most popular summer recipes that are a must-make this season! You’ll find hearty breakfasts, fresh lunches, veggie-packed dinners, and plenty of desserts that are the perfect way to use up seasonal produce. Make these summer recipes for your weekly meal prep or bring them to your next BBQ! I’ve been meaning

Frozen Cherry Margarita

Monique — Wed, 17 Jul 2024 09:00:51 +0000

Frozen Cherry Margarita

Perfectly sweet and tart frozen cherry margarita made with 4 simple ingredients and in just 5 minutes for the best summer cocktail everyone will love! Blend up this frozen cherry lime margarita for your next summer party or girl’s night and enjoy a fun, unique take on a traditional margarita. It’s about time I shared

Grilled Crostini with Roasted Cherries, Ricotta & Basil

Monique — Mon, 15 Jul 2024 16:00:59 +0000

Grilled Crostini with Roasted Cherries, Ricotta & Basil

You only need a handful of ingredients and under an hour to make these beautiful grilled crostini with juicy roasted cherries, creamy ricotta, and fresh basil. This easy and delicious grilled crostini recipe is the perfect appetizer for summer parties or anytime you’re entertaining! I’ve been SO excited to re-share this fun and flavorful appetizer

Kale, Edamame & Quinoa Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette

Monique — Tue, 09 Jul 2024 16:00:25 +0000

Kale, Edamame & Quinoa Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette

Gorgeous kale quinoa salad packed with juicy mango, tomatoes, heart-healthy avocado, and nutty quinoa. This easy kale quinoa salad gets tossed with a light lemon basil vinaigrette for the perfect lunch or party side dish with over 13g of plant-based protein! I first wrote this blog post when I was 23 years old. Here’s what

Vibrant Lime Bars

Monique — Tue, 09 Jul 2024 09:00:40 +0000

Vibrant Lime Bars

Vibrant lime bars with a delicious shortbread base and a perfectly sweet and tart lime custard filling. These beautiful lime bars can easily be made gluten-free and dairy-free, and are extra special with a little powdered sugar and lime zest on top. The ultimate summer treat! You’ve all (I assume) had lemon bars before but

Firecracker Salmon with Peach Avocado Salsa

Monique — Sun, 07 Jul 2024 16:00:00 +0000

Firecracker Salmon with Peach Avocado Salsa

Delicious sweet and spicy firecracker salmon topped with a wonderful, fresh peach avocado salsa. This firecracker salmon recipe can be baked or grilled for a healthy weeknight meal that everyone will love! Serve with your favorite sides, rice, quinoa or even in tacos. Hello, gorgeous salmon filets with the best sweet and spicy marinade topped

Garlic & Herb Whipped Cottage Cheese Dip

Monique — Thu, 04 Jul 2024 16:00:02 +0000

Garlic & Herb Whipped Cottage Cheese Dip

Delicious garlic and herb whipped cottage cheese dip made with 5 simple ingredients for an easy snack or healthy appetizer! This high protein cottage cheese dip is flavorful, creamy, and perfect for dipping fresh veggies or pita chips, adding to sandwiches or toast, or even using as a pasta sauce. I have a brand new,

Grilled Corn Salad with Avocado, Goat Cheese & Hot Honey Vinaigrette

Monique — Tue, 25 Jun 2024 19:00:46 +0000

Grilled Corn Salad with Avocado, Goat Cheese & Hot Honey Vinaigrette

Gorgeous grilled corn salad with creamy avocado, tangy goat cheese, and a sweet & spicy hot honey vinaigrette that will knock your socks off. This fresh, easy grilled corn salad comes together in a few simple steps and makes the perfect summer lunch or side dish! Enjoy it on its own or add your favorite

Slow Cooker Gochujang Chicken Sandwiches

Monique — Mon, 24 Jun 2024 09:00:07 +0000

Slow Cooker Gochujang Chicken Sandwiches

Delicious slow cooker gochujang chicken sandwiches packed with sweet and spicy flavor and topped with a fresh, crunchy cucumber jalapeño cabbage slaw. These easy gochujang pulled chicken sandwiches are the perfect “set it and forget it” meal to serve at parties and BBQs with your favorite side dishes! A new way to use gochujang? In

Cucumber Jalapeño Cilantro Cabbage Slaw

Monique — Fri, 21 Jun 2024 09:00:57 +0000

Cucumber Jalapeño Cilantro Cabbage Slaw

Crunchy, fresh cucumber jalapeño cabbage slaw packed with vegetables and sweetened with a little rice wine vinegar and honey. This easy cucumber slaw has a kick of heat and is packed with delicious bright, delicious flavor! Enjoy it as a side dish or top sandwiches, burgers, and your favorite proteins. Remember my famous Best Healthy Coleslaw

Damn Good Peanut Butter Banana Cake (gluten free, grain free)

Monique — Sat, 15 Jun 2024 16:00:07 +0000

Damn Good Peanut Butter Banana Cake (gluten free, grain free)

Damn good grain free peanut butter banana cake filled with mini chocolate chips and topped with a luscious fluffy peanut butter frosting. This incredible gluten free peanut butter banana cake recipe is easy to make and perfect for Valentine’s Day, birthdays and special occasions! Guess who’s back? Back again. Another AK cake recipe is back.

Homemade Slow Cooker Baked Beans

Monique — Wed, 12 Jun 2024 16:00:02 +0000

Homemade Slow Cooker Baked Beans

Delicious homemade slow cooker baked beans even better than the ones you grew up on! This easy baked beans recipe uses three types of canned beans, is perfectly sweet with a kick of heat if you’d like, and is easily made vegetarian. Add them to nachos or quesadillas, serve them as a dip and more!