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Low-Carb Chicken and Blueberry Salad using Costco Rotisserie Chicken

Blueberries are one of the lowest-carb fruits that you can eat, and they have the bonus of incredible taste! Blueberries add interest and flavor to this classic chicken dinner salad recipe, and rotisserie pre-cooked chicken from Costco make this recipe an easy, no-cook summer salad. Jump To: RECIPE | Ingredients | Blueberry Rum Popsicles | …

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Blueberry Spreads for Breakfast Toast

Pair blueberries with a high protein spread like peanut butter or cottage cheese and you have the healthiest, tastiest breakfast ever! Blueberries are not only intensely flavor packed, but they are also low in sugar and high in antioxidants, which makes them one of my favorite breakfast ingredients. Here are 10 ideas for blueberry toast, …

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English Summer Pudding with Blueberries and Red Currants

English Summer Pudding is really a misnomer if you’re from the States, as it isn’t what Americans think of as pudding at all.  To the British, the term pudding seems to cover everything from steamed savory dishes to molded cakes. This “summer pudding” is a classic English dessert made with the available berries of the …

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Masters Golf Recipes: Pimento Sandwiches & Azalea Cocktail

With the Masters Tournament coming up, I thought I’d highlight two iconic menu items to recreate during this time of Green Jackets: the Classic Pimento Cheese Sandwich and the Azelea Cocktail (with a peach twist). The history of the sandwich is fun, and the sandwich itself is actually quite good! Jump to: RECIPE | History …

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Creamy Egg Salad Sandwich with Soft Boiled Eggs

This classic egg salad sandwich mixes mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, and a little lemon zest with perfectly cooked soft-boiled eggs. The recipe includes a method that not only makes perfect soft-boiled eggs (or hard-boiled eggs) but also shows you how to achieve no-fuss, easy peeling every time. Thoroughly and repeatedly tested!! Jump to: RECIPE | Step-by-Step …

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Mexican Ensalada de Atun (Mexican tuna salad)

This easy Summer recipe is perfect for lunch or a light dinner when you want something quick, inexpensive and nutritious (and it’s great in any season). Ensalada de Atun is a common occurrence on the Mexican table, but the purists tell you it must be eaten with saltines (and I tend to agree)! Jump to: …

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12 Best Tomatoes for Sandwiches: + Prosciutto Caprese Sandwich Recipe

Summer picnics or beach outings often involves packing up hearty sandwiches, and the last thing you want is a tomato that makes your sandwiches soggy when you unwrap your carefully made sandwich. The key to not having soggy sandwiches is to choose the right tomato, one that is meaty instead of juicy. These 11 heirloom …

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No Cook Italian Strawberry Tiramisu (dolce di fragole)

Italian tiramisu often involves coffee and/or eggs. This strawberry tiramisu is a light no-cook version made with fresh (or frozen) strawberries, layered on top of Italian ladyfinger cookies, topped with whipped cream, and chilled in the refrigerator. Jump to: RECIPE | Ingredients & Substitutions | Step-by-Step Photos This post may contain affiliate links, and you …

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How to Tell Soft Peaks vs Stiff Peaks: Whipped Cream or Egg Whites

Recipes that include whipped cream or beaten egg whites often tell you to beat to “soft peaks” or to “stiff peaks”. What exactly does that look like and how long does it take before you see soft peaks? How long for stiff peaks? This is where a picture (or video) is worth a thousand words. …

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Spicy Mexican Fruit Salad with Ginger Lime Dressing

This fresh fruit salad made with crunchy jicama, tropical sweet mangoes, and cool cucumbers is enhanced with a ginger lime dressing and sprinkled with chile-lime salt for a finish. A riff on the popular Mexican street food sold in cups. Jump to: RECIPE | Ingredients and Substitutions | The Perfect Mexican Dressing | More Summer …

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