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One of my favorite ways to enjoy green beans–in a chilled green bean salad recipe! The delicious flavors of these balsamic green beans made with black olives, scallions and eggs complement any meal or holiday potluck.

Green Bean Salad

March 20, 2019

This quick and easy chicken salad is made with the breast meat of a Rotisserie chicken, avocados, fresh tomatoes, basil and lemon juice.

Chicken Salad with Avocado

September 13, 2018

These Low-Carb Chicken Enchilada Roll Ups are made with zucchini in place of tortillas! Delicious, and perfect for Keto, gluten-free or low-carb diets.

Low Carb Chicken Enchilada Roll Ups

September 11, 2018

Ripe, end-of-summer garden tomatoes make the best, juiciest tomato salad, perfect served with a rustic loaf of bread!

Summer Tomato Salad

September 5, 2018

With marinated tuna, brown rice, avocado, cucumber, mango, macadamias and scallions, this Hawaiian style quick Ahi Poke Bowl is perfect for hot summer nights.

Ahi Poke Bowl

August 30, 2018

Angel hair pasta tossed with summer zucchini and tomatoes fresh from the garden. The perfect meatless meal you'll be craving again and again. Serve this with plenty of Parmigiano Reggiano!

Angel Hair Pasta with Zucchini and Tomatoes

August 23, 2018

This Mediterranean inspired salad is made with Grilled Chicken Shawarma kebabs served over salad with Feta and Tzatziki.

Chicken Shawarma Kebab Salad

August 22, 2018

Greek Chickpea Salad, made with chickpeas, cucumbers, tomatoes, bell peppers, olives and Feta is perfect to make ahead, for lunch for the week!

Greek Chickpea Salad

August 21, 2018

These 3-ingredient Prosciutto Wrapped Asparagus make a delicious side dish or a great addition to your charcuterie platter!

Grilled Prosciutto Wrapped Asparagus

August 14, 2018

Zucchini and Feta Fritters, a fabulous summer side dish to make great use of in-season zucchini and mint.

Zucchini and Feta Fritters

August 14, 2018

This easy Grilled Pizza is made from scratch with my easy yeast-free Greek yogurt dough, topped with sauce, mozzarella cheese and your choice of toppings. A great summer outdoor meal that whole family can enjoy!

Grilled Pizza

August 9, 2018

Layers of eggplant, zucchini and squash are baked in a quick tomato sauce with bell peppers and herbs then topped with Havarti cheese. This is a great tasting meatless main dish.

Baked Ratatouille with Havarti Cheese

August 2, 2018

Grilled Bourbon Chicken breasts are marinaded with soy sauce, Bourbon, brown sugar, ginger and spices then grilled until slightly caramelized on the outside and juicy on the inside.

Grilled Bourbon Chicken

August 1, 2018

This refreshing Thai-style salad with greens, herbs, veggies and shrimp, all tossed in a delicious cashew dressing, is the perfect one-dish summer dinner.

Spicy Thai Shrimp Salad

July 25, 2018

This Corn Tomato Avocado Salad is summer in a bowl! The perfect side dish with anything you're grilling, or double the portion as a main dish.

Corn Tomato Avocado Salad

July 23, 2018

Chopped salad with romaine lettuce, Feta cheese, cucumbers, red onion and dill tossed with a simple red wine vinaigrette. An easy side salad to go with all your Mediterranean dishes.

Chopped Feta Salad

July 19, 2018

Crust-less Summer Zucchini Pie – a simple savory pie made with zucchini, shallots, mozzarella and parmesan cheese. If you're looking for a tasty way to use up your summer zucchini, this is it! This makes a wonderful side dish to any meal or serve it at a potluck or brunch.

Crustless Summer Zucchini Pie

July 19, 2018

Grilled lamb loin chops seasoned with Za'atar, a Mediterranean blend of sumac, thyme, sesame and salt.

Za’atar Lamb Chops

July 18, 2018

This light 5-ingredient zucchini carpaccio salad is this perfect summer side dish. You can serve this as an appetizer, side dish or even as a light lunch for 2.

Zucchini Carpaccio

July 18, 2018

Grilled little neck clams cooked in foil packets with zucchini and tomatoes in a garlic white wine sauce, so fast and easy, perfect to make all summer long!

Grilled Clams in Foil

July 16, 2018

Chilled Watermelon Cucumber Feta Salad tossed with Kalamata olives, fresh mint and a drizzle of balsamic glaze – refreshing, light and delicious!

Chilled Watermelon Cucumber Feta Salad

July 15, 2018

Italian Chopped Salad is my favorite quick lunch I love to whip up with ingredients I usually have on hand in my refrigerator! So simple, and can easily be modified to suit your taste.

Italian Chopped Salad

July 11, 2018

Mexican Shrimp Cobb Salad is a beautifully layered salad with shrimp, avocados, grilled corn, black bean salsa, cucumbers, tomatoes and cheese.

Mexican Shrimp Cobb Salad

July 9, 2018

My favorite way to eat steak is topped with this AWESOME chimichurri sauce! It adds flavor and zing to anything you're grilling!

Steak Kebabs with Chimichurri

July 6, 2018

Chicken Waldorf Salad is a classic salad made with apples, grapes, pecans and celery in a light, creamy dressing.

Chicken Waldorf Salad

July 3, 2018

Although burrata—a fresh cheese made with mozzarella and cream—is undeniably the star of this light summer salad, the juicy grilled peaches and refreshing watermelon are pretty hard to resist.

Grilled Peach and Watermelon Burrata Salad

July 2, 2018

Fruity, moist and delicious, this banana and zucchini cake is loaded crushed pineapple and lightly sweetened with honey.

Banana Zucchini Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting

June 26, 2018

Grilled chicken, zucchini and tomatoes topped with a light spinach-arugula basil pesto served over couscous.

Grilled Pesto Chicken Couscous Bowls

June 22, 2018

Grilled Chicken Salad with greens and vegetables are tossed in a honey-lime vinaigrette and topped with a delicious peanut sauce.

Houston’s Grilled Chicken Salad

June 20, 2018

Steamed mussels get a kick with spicy Piri Piri Sauce which is basically a kicked up chimichurri sauce.

Steamed Mussels with Piri Piri

June 19, 2018