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fresh green beans in a wood bowl, 1 yellow onion, and a salt grinder
Green Beans with Caramelized Onions EasterSpring FlingsVegetarianVeggie SidesVeggie Sides
February 29, 2024

Green Beans with Caramelized Onions

If you like green beans, you will love them using this recipe!  It is a simple 4 ingredient recipe with flavorful, caramelized onions that make this dish worthy of holiday meals but easy enough for a weeknight. The Ingredients Head to your favorite produce section (or farmer's market if possible!) for one pound of green beans and a small yellow onion. If you can find French green beans, they are…
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Cucumber salad prepared in a blue bowl with salad dressing on the side
Cucumber Medley Salad with Lemon Garlic Vinaigrette RecipesSaladsSaladsSpring FlingsTrending NowVegetarianVeggie Sides
October 17, 2023

Cucumber Medley Salad with Lemon Garlic Vinaigrette

Try this cucumber medley salad with lemon garlic vinaigrette, as it is a great complement to any main dish.  An easy, fresh tasting side that is different than your typical side salad.  I love using this salad with any grilled meat, including chicken, fish, or steak. Cucumber Medley Salad Ingredients For this salad, you will need cucumber, Roma tomatoes, red onion, avocado, and feta cheese.  The dressing ingredients include fresh garlic,…
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1 tall glass with the prepared mojito, garnished with mint and a lime wedge resting on a wooden board with a cocktail stirring spoon laid to the side
The Classic Mojito Cinco de MayoDrinksHappy HourSpring FlingsSummer Lovin'
August 22, 2023

The Classic Mojito

The classic mojito has that refreshing taste and look that is begging for a hot summer day.  We love this drink for patio happy hours and hanging out with friends.  Try it and let us know what you think of this easy but rewarding recipe. Classic Mojito Ingredients I have always been intimidated to make this cocktail, as the simple syrup seems like an extra step that complicates things.  But…
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Elderflower Vodka Lemonade prepared and garnished with lemon and basil
Elderflower Vodka Lemonade DrinksHappy HourSpring FlingsSummer Lovin'
August 11, 2023

Elderflower Vodka Lemonade

Looking for a smooth and sweet happy hour cocktail? This elderflower lemonade is perfect for patio happy hours and entertaining. We (and by we, I mean Beth) spent months perfecting this refreshing and memorable drink.  Elderflower liqueur is a special ingredient that adds an elegant sweetness, tending to smooth without overpowering any cocktail. Combined with lemonade and vodka, it may just be my favorite summer cocktail. The Elderflower Factor If…
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grilled corn kernals with halved tomatoes, and chopped basil mixed in a blue bowl
Grilled Corn, Tomato and Basil Salad Cinco de MayoOn the GrillSaladsSaladsSpring FlingsSummer Lovin'VegetarianVeggie SidesVeggie Sides
June 11, 2023

Grilled Corn, Tomato and Basil Salad

Fresh, Festive, and Fantastic We love this grilled corn, tomato, and basil salad for poolside or backyard BBQs.  It is light and flavorful, pairing well with any grilled main course, including steak, fish, pork, or chicken! You literally cannot go wrong making this salad, as it is easy, gorgeous, and a definite crowd-pleaser. What you Need Fresh corn on the cob! Nothing says summer like it. If you can get…
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Grilled Corn and Avocado Salad Cinco de MayoOn the GrillSaladsSaladsSpring FlingsSummer Lovin'VegetarianVeggie SidesVeggie Sides
May 23, 2023

Grilled Corn and Avocado Salad

Welcome summer with this tasty and gorgeous grilled corn and avocado salad!  Perfect for a backyard barbecue or for adding some variety and class to a tailgate.  Although it is slightly more effort than some other  methods,  grilling corn brings out the sugars, adding sweet juicy flavor with a crunch. Paired with the avocado and cherry tomatoes, this salad is a crowd pleaser and pairs well with many main courses.…
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