Check out the September 2020 Grownup Dish newsletter featuring all of my favorite fall foods and finds as well as my musings on why September is the other January. Do you agree? Check it out HERE and and be sure to subscribe so that future issues get delivered right to your inbox.
Have you ever eaten tomato pie? It’s a southern specialty that makes the most of tomato season by tucking ripe, juicy, flavorful tomatoes into a buttery pie crust And topping with a layer of melty cheese. There are a gazillion tomato pie recipes but I’m sharing my shortcuts and hacks for making an amazing quick & easy
What in the heck is a Tinto de Verano, you ask? Well, it’s lovely Spanish wine cocktail, similar to sangria (but simpler). And since most of us aren’t taking a trip to Spain this year, the least we can do is enjoy a refreshing Tinto de Verano before the weather cools off. Tinto de Verano is a cold, red wine drink normally
Friends don’t let friends get through summer without trying a quintessential tomato sandwich for grownups. This southern staple is a summer eating requirement (right up there with corn-on-the-cob and root beer floats)! What Are Heirloom Tomatoes? Despite the name, you probably won’t find heirloom tomatoes at an antique
This sweet and savory Whole-30 3-ingredient fruit salsa elevates a simple grilled protein (chicken, fish, pork, steak), makes a great topping for tacos and burritos and is a delicious appetizer when served with chips. With summer fruit at its peak, there are so many ways to throw together a delicious fruit salsa. First, pick your
If you haven’t had avocado toast topped with bacon, do you even brunch? It’s the quintessential brunch dish and it’s so dang easy to make. Plus it’s super versatile because you can add all kinds of additional toppings. My love for bacon runs deep. I love it chopped on a salad, in a BLT, or as topper for this
Oh how do I love thee, Chicken Queso Soup … let me count the ways. You’re cheesy (like queso dip) but also a little bit spicy, very creamy, very hearty, and oh so delicious. And you’re super easy to make with leftover rotisserie chicken – even during a global pandemic. Recently went to Costco and I bought one
The ultimate chocolate cherry sensation, this Fab Four smoothie is the perfect combo of protein, fat, fiber and greens. It’ll tickle your tastebuds and keep you full for hours. I was never much of a fan of cherries until I met my husband. He loves cherries and I’ve come to learn that I do too. What I don’t like is
Don’t shoot the messenger, but … I’ve never liked the Olive Garden restaurant. Yes, I know it’s an American institution but I think most of their food is terrible. The only dishes from Olive Garden I ever liked are the soups. So I set out trying to recreate them at home in a healthier way. This Olive Garden
I brought these herbed goat cheese stuffed mushrooms to a friend’s house for dinner recently and they were a hit. They are suuuuuper easy to make with just a few whole-food ingredients. And you can have them prepped and on the table in about 30 minutes. These mushrooms are so easy to make, they barely qualify as a
