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MINTED FRESH FRUIT SALAD

WITH 2 COMMENTS

A handful of chopped mint transforms a simple fruit salad into something really fresh and special.

PEACH, CARAMELIZED ONION & GOAT CHEESE CROSTINI

WITH 4 COMMENTS

If you have one perfectly ripe peach this is the perfect appetizer. Start with toasted baguette slices, smear with a goat cheese, honey & rosemary mixture, add a spoonful of caramelized onions and top with a peach slice.

ROASTED TOMATO AND BURRATA BRUSCHETTA

WITH 3 COMMENTS

Bruschetta is one of our family favorites. There are lots of ways to make bruschetta, but any bruschetta made with burrata is guaranteed to be delicious.

STIR-FRIED GREEN BEANS WITH WALNUTS, MINT & FETA

WITH 4 COMMENTS

These delicious stir-fried green beans come together in 15 minutes and are great served hot or at room temperature.

LIFE-CHANGING BREAD FROM MY NEW ROOTS

WITH 18 COMMENTS

"Life-changing bread" is not an exaggeration for this delicious, incredibly simple, gluten-free bread loaded with heart-healthy, anti-inflammatory, blood sugar-regulating, appetite-controlling and pro-digestive ingredients.

CRAZY-GOOD SMASHED POTATO SALAD

WITH 3 COMMENTS

Crazy good salad that starts with grilled smashed potatoes and is layered with sauteed onions and chorizo, avocado, tomatoes, roasted red peppers and romaine lettuce. Add a bit of salsa and sour cream if you will.

BLT SMASHED POTATO SALAD

WITH 2 COMMENTS

Grilled smashed potatoes are the underpinnings of this one-dish meal. Layer bacon, lettuce, tomato, avocado and crumbled blue cheese and finish with a squeeze of lime.

FLANK STEAK, TOMATO AND WATERMELON SALAD

WITH 3 COMMENTS

This hearty salad-for-dinner capitalizes on the bounty of summer - sweet watermelon, and ripe tomatoes. Grilled flank steak, avocado, blue cheese and balsamic vinegar round out the flavors and make this salad more than enough for dinner.

AVOCADO SHRIMP COCKTAILS IN A JAR

WITH 10 COMMENTS

Handy single-sized appetizer servings of avocado shrimp cocktail served in mason jars are perfect for outdoor dining. Take on your next picnic or enjoy in the backyard.

GRILLED PEACH AND AMARETTI PARFAITS IN A JAR