Quick and Easy Macaroni Salad – a perfect side dish for your summer barbeque!

Grilled Lemon and Thyme Shrimp and Veggie Skewers.

Homemade dill pickles–fresh, crisp, and oh so addictive. Bet you can’t make just one batch this summer!

Pear and feta salad. (in Italian)

Learn how to grill corn using aluminum foil & get the ultimate summer recipe: Grilled Corn with Jalapeno-Lime Aioli & Parmesan Cheese.

Southwestern Chicken Salad with Avocado Buttermilk Dressing {gluten-free}.

Chipotle Chicken Taco Salad {gluten-free}.

Take ripe sweet tomatoes and top them with a cheesy Asiago topping made up of breadcrumbs and fresh herbs, then bake them!

Black-Eyed Pea Salad – great for picnics and pot-lucks.

Grilled Zucchini and Squash Stacks with Mozzarella, Goat Cheese and Balsamic Drizzle.

White wine sauce is a seasonally delicious {and easy} base for scallops, shrimp, chicken or vegetables and can be prepared in minutes.

Looking for a new salad to break you out of your salad rut? This Warm Spinach Salad with Fried Egg and Potatoes might be it!

This classic Italian pickle makes a great antipasto via “The Art of Preserving”.

Middle Eastern Barbecue: Ras El Hanout and Za’atar Grilled Salmon, Chargrilled Vegetables in Yogurt Tahini Sauce, Tabouleh

Pepper-Crusted Salmon with Wasabi Dipping Sauce

This sunny, sweet, summer corn salad is just the thing for an end of summer meal – bright and flavorful.

Grilled summer squash and zucchini with cumin yogurt sauce.

Fresh green beans, straight from my garden. Roasted and topped with goat cheese. Delish!!

Sweet potatoes, salty bacon, tender crisp fresh corn and asparagus are lightly sauteed for a great mix of flavors and textures.

Brown butter and crisp corn combine for an unexpected and fresh summer side dish.

Summer Lemon Orzo