I think I’ll have salad for dinner and it will be this berry cheesecake salad. I might even have it for dessert too. Unfortunately, I don’t have all the ingredients, but it will be made tomorrow. Donna at The Slow Roasted Italian shares how to create this summer dessert using berries, cream cheese and creamer. I’ll have to pick up … Read More ...
Tuna Salad Masonable
I love this idea! What a great way to make sure your crackers aren’t in crumbles by the time you eat lunch or a snack. This is also a great way to create less waste and space in your lunch box. We recycle all of our items, but I may have to keep out the fruit cup containers. Denise … Read More ...
30 Minute Orzo Pasta Salad
photo credit: The Charming Detroiter
A quick pasta salad to put together with dinner or make for a last minute invite to a barbecue. An easy and quick recipe that may be your new go to this summer. Sarah from The Charming Detroiter shares how to create this refreshing dish. This might even become my home alone dish. Perfect for … Read More ...
Summer Vegetable Pasta Salad
I’m always looking for a good pasta salad recipe. I love how this one has lots of vegetables included and it can be made ahead of time. Lori from Recipe Girl shares how she creates her vegetable pasta salad. You could make this as a side dish for your week night dinner or make a big batch to share at … Read More ...
Mini Layered Southwestern Salad
These cute mini salads would be great at a bridal shower, baby shower or your next barbecue. They are perfect for entertaining, because guests can grab a glass and a fork and then mingle. Of course, you could always make this in a big bowl. Let Courtney from Pizzazzarie show you how to create these mini salads and add some … Read More ...
Spicy Potato Hash with Jalapenos and garlic
What to do with the leftover potatoes from dinner? Make this spicy potato hash for breakfast. Julia at Savory Tooth creates this for her dinner meals. I’m good with breakfast for dinner too. This would be a great addition to your brunch on Sunday. Like I said before, a great way to use leftover potatoes from dinner or making your … Read More ...
Creamy Deviled Egg Potato Salad
Two classic side dishes combined into one. Brilliant! The classic potato salad and deviled eggs that are staples at a family gathering are combined into this creamy potato salad. Jeff Powell at Nordstrom shares this recipe on The Thread and even lets you in on a family secret. You’ll have read the article to find out … Read More ...
Mexican Potato Salad
photo credit: The Harvest Kitchen
Besides pasta salads, the classic potato salad is a signature side dish for potlucks, barbecues, and picnics. Here is a new twist on the potato salad for your summer outings. This colorful potato salad with all the fixings of a Mexican dish will become your new favorite this summer. Deborah from The Harvest Kitchen shows … Read More ...
Vegetarian Pizza Pasta Salad
Summertime means lots of pasta salad on those hot days, side dishes at a barbecue, days at the beach, or a picnic lunch. This one by Shannon at the Fit SlowCooker Queen is gluten-free and vegetarian, but you could use whatever pasta you like and even add meat. This would be great for meatless Monday, if you are trying to … Read More ...
Easy Baller Summer Salad
photo credit: Everyday Healthy Recipes
When it is too hot, I don’t have much of an appetite. I tend to eat a lot more salads in the summertime. Plus, with all those wonderful fresh vegetables from the garden, who wouldn’t want to live on salads. This beautiful salad combines fruit and veggies for a refreshing salad at your next event … Read More ...
Watermelon Pig
photo credit: Cooking is Messy
This little piggy went to a party. Here is another cute way to serve the fruit salad at your next barbecue, party, or shower. This little guy will put a smile on your guest’s face as they grab a bowl of fruit salad. I might have to make this for my parents that are pig … Read More ...
8 Delicious Recipes for Fresh Strawberries
25 Gluten Free, Dairy Free Pasta Dishes

photo credit: My Dairy-free Gluten-free Life
Warm weather means lots of pasta salads for home, barbecues, picnics, hikes, camping and other summer parties. I am a pasta addict, I could eat it 24/7. My Doctor says I need to watch my carbohydrates, and cut back on rice and pasta. I’m going to try some of these gluten free pasta recipes … Read More ...
How to Carve a Watermelon into a Teapot
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I’m really looking forward to the new Alice in Wonderland movie at the end of the month. I found a cool watermelon carved into a teapot that would be perfect for an Alice party or just a regular tea party. You could also make this for a bridal shower. What a cool way to serve your … Read More ...
Vegan Avocado Caprese Pasta Salad
photo credit: Emilie Eats
I love caprese salads in any form, but I think I love this vegan version even better. Using avocado in place of the cheese, perfection! Emilie Eats using brown rice pasta. I have to say that I prefer it over the wheat pastas, since I’m watching my carb intake. For me it takes on the flavors … Read More ...


