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This Salad Is Summer Having grown up in the Mediterranean, summers meant hot days and no-cook meals. This Watermelon Cucumber Feta and Mint Salad was one of my mom’s go-to lunches. Juicy watermelon, crisp cucumbers, salty feta—and zero cooking required. She’d toss it together in minutes (15 minutes, to be exact): juicy watermelon, crisp cucumbers, salty feta, and fresh herbs. 📌 Pin it for later Get The Recipe A quick drizzle of honey lime dressing pulls it all together and adds the perfect...

My Favorite Time of Year: Wild Salmon Season Yep, that’s me—holding a big ol’ salmon like it’s no big deal. A few years ago, on a totally normal Tuesday, I opened my inbox and saw the last thing I ever expected: An invitation to visit a tiny fishing village called Cordova in Alaska. I had to read it twice. As someone who’s loved salmon my whole life, it felt like winning the lottery. Before that trip, I didn’t know much about sockeye salmon other than it was wild-caught and came from Alaska....

Zucchini Season is Here. Is your garden overflowing with zucchini? Well, you are not alone. Many of us have so much zucchini that we do not know what to do with. If you are in the same boat, I am here for you! Here are a few of my favorite Mediterranean-inspired savory zucchini recipes to transform your abundance into delicious meals: Easy & Foolproof Zucchini Recipes Zucchini Lasagna Rolls Low-carb, grain-free, gluten-free, and keto-friendly, this summer dinner combines thinly sliced...

Corn 🌽 - The Star Veggie of Summer To me, summer truly starts when I see fresh corn at the farmer's market. It’s sweet, juicy, and goes with everything. Eat it raw, sauté it, grill it, toss it in a salad or soup. However you use it, corn brings instant joy to the plate. Honestly, it’s like the joker of the kitchen. Always shows up and steals the scene. So here are a few corn recipes I make on repeat this time of year: Most Favored Corn Recipes Grilled Corn on the Cob If you’ve got a grill...

Simple, Fresh Dinners After a Big Weekend I love a good long weekend of grilling, sipping, snacking, and maybe one too many chips and margaritas. No regrets, but let’s be honest, the reality of Monday is calling. ☎️ If you’re anything like me, you’re craving something a little lighter, a little fresher... but still delicious and satisfying. So I pulled together a few of my go-to 1-hour dinners to help ease back into real-life meals: Favorite 1-Hour Reset Recipes Sesame Crusted Salmon It’s...

Last-Minute 4th of July Menu Inspo Hard to believe we’re just a day away from the 4th of July. My husband and I are running Atlanta's famous Peachtree Road Race in the morning (third year in a row!) and having friends over later in the afternoon. Thankfully, everyone’s bringing a dish this year, so I’m only on burger duty. If you’re still figuring out what to make for your get-together, I pulled together some of the most popular Foolproof Living recipes to help. Want to see all the recipes in...

Summer's Best Shrimp Recipes Like many of you, I’m a big Ina Garten fan. Her pot roast is a winter staple in my house, but when summer hits, it’s all about her deli-style roasted shrimp salad and shrimp orzo salad. To me, they’re the definition of summer cooking: satisfying, quick and easy, and perfect for feeding a crowd. I know a lot of you loved the grilled shrimp and veggie kabobs I shared earlier this week, so with the 4th of July right around the corner, I thought this was the perfect...

Canned Beans to the Rescue If you know me, you know that I usually stick to Mediterranean-inspired recipes, but ever since moving to the US over 20 years ago, canned black beans have become a pantry staple in my kitchen. With just a can of beans and a few fresh ingredients like corn, tomatoes, and radishes, you can pull together a meal that’s colorful, satisfying, and ready in no time. Cowboy Caviar Here are a few black bean recipes I love when I need something quick, fresh, and homemade....

Solving the Shrimp Kabob Problem No One Talks About Now that summer is officially here, we’ve got the grill going almost every night. Grilled shrimp is one of my favorite quick dinners, and I love adding veggies to the mix because, well, we all need a little fiber, right? But shrimp and veggie kabobs are sneakily tricky. Shrimp cook in minutes, while even quick-cooking veggies need more time. The result? Overcooked shrimp and crunchy peppers that feel like they missed the memo. If you’ve been...

Everyone has a way to season their turkey for the big day. Some brine it, some salt it overnight, and some put a thick layer of butter on it before cooking. While those are all good ideas, I take things to the next level by being a bit more creative. Below are my favorite ways to flavor turkey: Turkey Injection Recipe I know it looks and sounds fancy, but injecting turkey with melted and seasoned butter before roasting is an easy way to season without much work. The good news is that this...