Summer is a time for entertaining, and my friends are always asking me to recommend some quick appetizers with a bit of a wow factor to serve their guests. Let’s face it – you want to be having fun with your guests, not spending all your time sweating in the kitchen. This appetizer has only…
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Sausage, Rice, & Quinoa Stuffed Peppers
Read moreToday, I got home from a playdate with my kids at 6:30 pm and I needed to get dinner on the table FAST because the kids were super hungry and on the verge of a meltdown. The problem was I didn’t have much in my fridge. I had to get a little creative. I had…
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Berry Vanilla Yogurt Parfait
Read moreMy kids love going to the ice cream or frozen yogurt store and selecting all the various candy toppings for their dessert. It’s so tough to stop them from piling them on! This parfait allows younger kids to participate in making their own custom made dessert, except that it’s much healthier. It’s especially perfect for…
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Mango Peach Salsa
Read moreAs much as I like regular tomato salsa, I also enjoy mixing it up, especially during the summer when mouth-watering fruits like mango and peach are in season. I also get really nostalgic this time of year for my annual childhood trips to India where I would eat juicy mangoes delivered fresh to my grandparents’…
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Grilled Summer Vegetables
Read moreSummer is almost here, and I love to grill vegetables because it’s easy, healthy, and here’s the best part: you can use the leftovers for the rest of the week in things like eggs, pasta, and wraps. It’s the gift that keeps on giving! Okay I’ll admit, a plate of grilled vegetables is not the…