This simple Tomato Salad has a healthy balsamic vinegar dressing. Don’t let the simplicity fool you, it’s full of flavor! What kind of tomatoes should I use to make tomato salad? Cherry and grape tomatoes are both great options for making tomato salad. You can also dice up heirloom tomatoes, romas, and other garden tomato…
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Oven Roasted Baba Ganoush
Oven Roasted Baba Ganoush is a simple and healthy spread that is so full of flavor. It may be your new favorite way to eat eggplant! What are the ingredients of Baba Ganoush? Baba Ganoush is a simple mixture made from mashed eggplant, garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, and tahini paste (a paste made from…
Savory Southern Tomato Pie
Savory Tomato Pie is a Southern comfort food classic. Layers of tomato, onion, basil, and cheese are baked in a flaky pie crust shell for an indulgent savory pie that is hard to resist! What kind of tomatoes should I use to make tomato pie? The prettiest tomato pies are made using several different colors…
Healthy Cucumber Tomato Salad
Cucumber Tomato Salad is a super simple healthy salad that packs a punch of flavor. You’ll love the delicious lemon dill dressing! What is the difference between English cucumbers and regular cucumbers? English cucumbers are the long, skinny variety that are sold wrapped in plastic. “Regular” cucumbers that have a dark green, waxy skin…
The Best Grilled Vegetables
Grilled Vegetables have an amazing flavor! Whether you are making a grilled vegetable salad, or grilled vegetable skewers, this recipe will have you covered. What are the best vegetables to grill? The better question is, are there are any vegetables that aren’t good for grilling? Because the vast majority of vegetables are perfect for cooking…
Quick Pickled Jalapenos
Quick Pickled Jalapenos are super easy to make and they go great on burgers and sandwiches, and in salads and tacos. You’ll always want a jar in your fridge! What do pickled jalapenos taste like? Pickled jalapenos have a strong vinegar flavor. They are spicy and have a more subtle jalapeno flavor. Additional flavorings like…
Easy Oven Roasted Tomatoes
You can make Easy Oven Roasted Tomatoes using either plum tomatoes or cherry tomatoes. Quick and easy oven roasted tomatoes add flavor to any meal! How long can you keep roasted tomatoes in the fridge? Roasted tomatoes should be stored in an airtight container in the fridge. They will stay good for approximately 3 to…
Strawberry Pineapple Salsa
Strawberry Pineapple Salsa will have everyone raving at your next party! People love the fresh, fruity zing from this tasty fruit salsa! Summer time is here! Time to break out the salsas, and what better way to do that than with fruit salsa. It combines the goodness of salsa, with the fresh taste of fruit….
How to Make Homemade Lemonade with Real Lemons
It’s easy to make homemade lemonade! Learn how to make lemonade: old fashioned, freshly squeezed homemade lemonade recipe using real lemons. There’s nothing quite like a big glass of freshly squeezed homemade lemonade on a hot summer day. It’s the ultimate refreshing beverage. I once had some men working on my house, preparing it for…
Easy Grilled Zucchini
Grilled Zucchini is a summertime favorite! Cooking this summer garden vegetable favorite on the grill brings out a lot of great flavor in a matter of minutes. It’s so easy! How do you grill zucchini and squash? You can grill zucchini and squash halved, or in spears directly on the grill, or you can…
