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Easy Apple Bruschetta Recipe

September 15, 2020

Apple Bruschetta – Toasted bread topped with goat cheese and sweet and sour apple chutney make this appetizer the perfect fall nibble. It is quick, easy and full of flavor. A great bite for any gathering or even date night at home!

apple chutney bruschetta on crostini with goat cheese

Apple chutney bruschetta has quickly become our favorite fall appetizer. Made with fresh apples and dried fruit, this chutney is good on everything from crostini to baked chicken or a pork roast.

The first time I made this, we could not stop eating it.

I figured four pieces per person was plenty, and under normal circumstances, it is, but what happened next was like watching the cookie monster eat with crumbs flying everywhere.

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Colorful Beet Salad Recipe with Feta Cheese

September 3, 2020

This colorful Beet Salad Recipe will quickly become one of your new favorite salads. Spiralized beets, apples and carrots on a bed on baby spinach, lightly dressed with a tangy vinaigrette. I’ve added a sprinkle of roasted pepitas for crunch and a handful of crumbled feta for extra deliciousness.

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Easy fig tart recipe with puff pastry

August 20, 2020

Store-bought puff pastry makes this fig tart recipe quick and easy. Ready from start to finish in about 20 minutes and individually sized, these tarts are perfect for sharing. A handful of fresh figs, a sheet of puff pastry and a bit of sweetened cream cheese come together to make a delicious and simple dessert.

side view of fig tart recipe with sliced fig on plate

Figs are a favorite of mine. From fig jam to panna cotta with bourbon-poached figs, you’ll find a few fig recipes here. Figs are just barely sweet, but when they are overly ripe can be jammy and have hints of honey.

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Easy Zucchini Fritters Recipe

July 30, 2020

This easy recipe for zucchini fritters is a perfect low calorie side. They are quick and easy, plus they are great for making ahead. Veggie cakes of any kind make a tasty light lunch and it is a delicious way to get more vegetables into your diet.

zucchini fritters on white platter with sour cream

Top with an egg for a nutritious and filling breakfast, serve as a side with your favorite chicken recipe or these Baked Chicken Meatballs. They are just the right size for little hands and for tucking into lunchboxes.

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White wine sangria recipe with peaches

July 1, 2020

Summer is the perfect time to make this light and fruity peach white wine sangria recipe. Warm weather sangrias, like my rosé sangria with summer fruits are best enjoyed well chilled.

White wine sangria recipe with peaches in glass

This sangria recipe is quick and easy, with only 6 ingredients. Pitcher drinks are great for warm, lazy summer days. Make it once and sip all afternoon.

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Blueberry Cheesecake Parfait {No bake/low carb}

June 23, 2020

No Bake Blueberry Cheesecake Parfait, my new go-to quick and easy summer treat! Perfect for a last minute dessert when there is no time for baking. They look elegant enough to serve to guests, but they are ridiculously easy. No bake desserts, like these no bake blueberry cheesecake bars, are a lifesaver in warm weather months.

We are watching what we eat, but I’m not about to deprive myself of a sweet treat. These no bake blueberry lemon cheesecake parfaits are low carb, lower in sugar and at only 2 ounces, they won’t sabotage your diet.

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Cherry Coconut Rum Slush

June 19, 2020

A coconut rum slush with fresh cherries is a delicious summertime adult drink. With only 3 ingredients, it is easy to make and takes about 5 minutes to blend together.

Slushies are basically a summer staple. Whether they are kid-friendly, or made for the 21+ crowd, they are a great way to stay cool in the blistering summer heat. This is one of the easiest drinks to make with coconut rum. This drink is one of our favorite summer sips.

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Bourbon Blueberry BBQ sauce

June 3, 2020

This Bourbon Blueberry BBQ sauce will soon be your go-to for ribs. The sweet jamminess of the blueberries, the smokiness of the bourbon and the heat from the peppers come together to make this bbq sauce out of this world. Blueberries and bourbon, like my blueberry bourbon jam recipe, are a match made in heaven.

blueberry BBQ sauce in glass jar with brush

Bourbon BBQ sauce with the sweetness of blueberries pairs well with any kind of pork, especially ribs. It also goes really well with chicken thighs.

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Black and Blueberry Freezer Jam Recipe

May 9, 2020

Black and Blueberry Freezer Jam is quick, easy and delicious. It is a great recipe for those new to canning, as it doesn’t require much fussing about. For a quick tutorial on traditional jam, check out my strawberry key lime jam recipe.

I like the simplicity of freezer jam because you still get all the flavor of summer fruit, but it is quicker and easier than sealing everything in a water bath.

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Mango lime quinoa salad with black beans

May 5, 2020

Quinoa Salad with black beans, mango and lime is one of my summertime go to recipes. It is light and refreshing on a hot day and lasts for days in the refrigerator so I can eat it all week long for lunch. Gluten-free quinoa salads like this Mediterranean quinoa are perfect for meal prepping.

This delicious side is not only gluten-free, it is also vegan. It is dressed with a light vinaigrette, which makes it perfect for taking to the park or the beach for picnics or bringing to backyard cookouts.

Quinoa and black beans are tossed with vegetables and herbs for a light and delicious summer salad.

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