Let’s face it: we’ve all asked the age-old question: What’s for dinner? Growing up in Iowa with a mom and two grandmas who could turn a garden bounty into culinary magic, I’ve learned a thing or two about keeping the table interesting. Dive into these recipes and make everyone at your table a happy eater!
Need a suggestion? Make sure to try out my dessert recipes when you need something sweet, my weeknight meal recipes when time is of the essence, or even try your hand at preserving your own food!
This recipe uses fresh dill to create classic, crisp dill pickles. Straightforward and simple, this preservation allows for cucumbers to be enjoyed year-round. Bringing a refreshing taste, these pickles make for a perfect condiment or snack.
This recipe uses fresh dill to create classic, crisp dill pickles. Straightforward and simple, this preservation allows for cucumbers to be enjoyed year-round. Bringing a refreshing taste, these pickles make for a perfect condiment or snack.
An exceptional use for this late summer vegetable, this grilled cabbage salad creates a rich and smoky dish. Charred cabbage partners with a honey, Dijon, and lemon dressing for this simple dish. Grated Parmesan finishes it all off, merging flavors to form an exceptional side for any cookout.
A nostalgic dessert, this fruit pizza uses a delicious homemade sugar cookie as a base. A cream cheese topping lays overtop, providing a sweet stage for the fruit. Customizable using any type of fruit, this treat can be created for any type of gathering.
Starring the produce of the season, this panzanella salad offers full yet fresh flavors. Tomatoes act as the base, giving a sweet taste. Cucumber and shallot add freshness while a homemade vinaigrette soaks into the crusty bread. Great for a side or a light meal, this classic is perfect for summer.
Full of beets, sweet potato, carrots, and parsnips, this salmon salad is a winter root vegetable dream! Topped with sunflower seeds and a homemade vinaigrette, it’s your new go-to salad!
Packed full of grilled chicken and topped red and yellow peppers with a cilantro dressing, this salad is so delicious! It’s pretty much a chicken fajita but in an easy-to-eat salad form!
A simple grilled zucchini, onion, cherry tomato, and pepper salad with basil dressing is the perfect summertime meal! Super simple and fresh!
Made with the freshest flavors of the season, this asparagus salad is the perfect recipe to welcome spring! With a base of buttercrunch lettuce and a creamy simple dressing, the asparagus and peas on top are a winning combination. Plus, some red onion and goat cheese round out all the flavors for something light yet elevated!
