grilled vegetarian tacos (with portobellos & poblanos & chipotle lime goat cheese drizzle!)

grilled vegetarian tacos loaded with end of summer vegetables (poblanos, red bell pepper, portobello mushrooms) that have been roasted over the direct flame on the grill. topped with a handful of spicy microgreens & a creamy, smoky, tangy goat cheese spread full of chipotle & lime. only thing missing is margs & guac!

grilled vegetarian tacos loaded with end of summer vegetables (poblanos, red bell pepper, portobello mushrooms) that have been roasted over the direct flame on the grill. topped with a handful of spicy microgreens & a creamy, smoky, tangy goat cheese spread full of chipotle & lime. only thing missing is margs & guac!  when i told chris we were having tacos for dinner, his eyes lit up. when chris asked me what kind of tacos we were…

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summer glow bowls

equal parts entrée salad & nourishing bowl, summer glow bowls are end of summer perfection. the best produce of the season (kale, arugula, red bell pepper, cucumber, heirloom tomatoes) is tossed with quinoa, fresh herbs, & a homemade curry vinaigrette. summertime, perfected!

equal parts entrée salad & nourishing bowl, summer glow bowls are end of summer perfection. the best produce of the season (kale, arugula, red bell pepper, cucumber, heirloom tomatoes) is tossed with quinoa, fresh herbs, & a homemade curry vinaigrette. summertime, perfected! SUMMER GLOW BOWLS. oh yeah. guys, we’re doin’ it! so i’m going to be completely honest here…i don’t know what makes a glow bowl a glow bowl. are glow bowls even a thing?…

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omg bars (s’mores bars with homemade vanilla bean marshmallow)

everyone’s childhood summer favorite gets a major update in this recipe for s’mores bars. these s’mores bars sandwich a thick layer of fluffy homemade vanilla bean marshmallow in between graham cracker crust & salted dark chocolate ganache. your favorite campfire treat will never be the same!

everyone’s childhood summer favorite gets a major update in this recipe for s’mores bars. these s’mores bars sandwich a thick layer of fluffy homemade vanilla bean marshmallow in between graham cracker crust & salted dark chocolate ganache. your favorite campfire treat will never be the same! so i made you something that i’m *pretty sure* you’re going to love. 😍😍😍 lolololololololz. jk. i’m absolutely certain you’re going to love these s’mores bars. there is nothing not…

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perfectly grilled buffalo chicken wings

a method & recipe for how to make the perfect grilled buffalo chicken wings. these grilled wings are perfectly crispy & have the best charred buffalo flavor, but they stay juicy from a beer brine. served with a creamy cool feta ranch, grilled wings are perfect for an easy summer dinner when you’re having friends over for a summer party, or for game day fun!

a method & recipe for how to make the perfect grilled buffalo chicken wings. these grilled wings are perfectly crispy & have the best charred buffalo flavor, but they stay juicy from a beer brine. served with a creamy cool feta ranch, grilled wings are perfect for an easy summer dinner when you’re having friends over for a summer party, or for game day fun! #netflixandgrill it’s my new favorite thing in the whole wide…

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limoncello prosecco floats with lemon sorbetto

3-ingredient limoncello prosecco floats with lemon sorbetto are the perfect boozy dessert cocktail for summer! a scoop of lemon sorbetto gets simply drowned with a shot of limoncello & topped off with a generous splash of prosecco. light, refreshing, & easy. the perfect ending for any summer gathering!

3-ingredient limoncello prosecco floats with lemon sorbetto are the perfect boozy dessert cocktail for summer! a scoop of lemon sorbetto gets simply drowned with a shot of limoncello & topped off with a generous splash of prosecco. light, refreshing, & easy. the perfect ending for any summer gathering! holy. schmoly. guys! how is it already august 1?!  summer always flies by. i think it’s in the very nature of summer. you know? you fill your…

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easy turtle sundae ice cream pie

an ice cream pie & a turtle sundae all in one! this turtle sundae ice cream pie starts with a pecan-graham cracker crust, is filled with salted caramel ice cream, & is topped off with a thick, fudgy layer of dark chocolate ganache & roughly chopped pecans. 6 ingredients needed to make this turtle sundae ice cream pie - this salty sweet summer dessert couldn’t be easier or more delicious.

an ice cream pie & a turtle sundae all in one!  this turtle sundae ice cream pie starts with a pecan-graham cracker crust, is filled with salted caramel ice cream, & gets topped off with a thick, fudgy layer of dark chocolate ganache & roughly chopped pecans. only 6 ingredients needed to make this turtle sundae ice cream pie (not including the ice cream, which you can just buy from the store!) – this salty…

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mom’s summer salad with arugula, tomatoes, & israeli couscous

a simple summer salad straight from my mom's kitchen! a bed of peppery fresh arugula is topped with israeli couscous & perfectly ripened tomatoes & drizzled with a simple homemade lemon vinaigrette & reduced balsamic. ready in less than 15 minutes, this simple summer salad is the perfect dish to share at a summer party or to serve for a healthy, fast weeknight dinner!

a simple summer salad straight from my mom’s kitchen! a bed of peppery fresh arugula is topped with israeli couscous & perfectly ripened tomatoes & drizzled with a simple homemade lemon vinaigrette & reduced balsamic. ready in less than 15 minutes, this simple summer salad is the perfect dish to share at a summer party or to serve for a healthy, fast weeknight dinner! hey, hey you guys!!! i’m so excited to be sharing a new recipe…

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sweet peas meals is here!!!

Sweet Peas Meals | easy, balanced meal plans for families

ohemgeeeeee, you GUYS. today is SUCH an exciting day. today is the day! i’m so excited to announce that sweet peas meals is here!!! chances are, if we’ve seen each other or chatted in the last 6 months, the question “what have you been up to?” has come up. & chances are, i likely gave you some cryptic response about staying suuuuper busy putting together a meal planning service that i am helping two of…

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7 recipes to make with your farmer’s market finds

6 farmer's market recipes to use your farmer's market finds this summer | healthy recipes, farmer's market produce, fresh recipes, summer food |

farmer’s market season is in full swing!  make the most of your farmer’s market produce with these farmer’s market recipes – all wholesome & delicious enough to try over & over again all summer long! okay, can we talk about farmer’s markets really quickly? & how it makes you feel totally, absolutely basic, but you can’t help but freak out a little bit every saturday morning when it’s finally time to make your weekly trip?!…

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the ultimate summer round-up! 50 recipes for summer parties

50 recipes for perfect for summer parties! | summer food, summer parties, summer recipes, summer appetizers, summer desserts, summer drinks, easy entertaining, entertaining tips |

summer is here! plays well with butter tips for entertaining a crowd this summer, plus 50 amazing summer recipes for appetizers, cocktails, main dishes, side dishes, & desserts perfect for summer parties & gatherings.  what are you waiting for?!  pull out the grill, get some lawn games going, & let’s have a party!!! i’m beyond excited today: summer is finally here in minnesota!!! summer is my absolute favorite season to entertain.  yes, i realize that…

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