Grilled Asparagus with Creamy Caesar Dressing

I think asparagus is perfect with some salt, pepper, olive oil, and lemon juice. As grilling season approaches adding a creamy caesar dressing to your grilled asparagus or any vegetables will always be a welcomed twist!

SidedishitgirlJune 9, 2016asparagus, vegetables, creamy, Father's Day, vegetable, grill, outdoors, weeknight dishComment

Polenta Rounds with Caramelized Onions and Gorgonzola Cheese Appetizer

These easy to make polenta rounds make perfect party appetizers. Easy for entertaining!

Side, SnacksdishitgirlJune 7, 2016polenta, onions, gorgonzola, appetizer, easy, Italian, lets gather dishComment

Easy Strawberry Balsamic Glazed Chicken

This easy dinner is perfect for the summer. The sweet and sticky strawberry balsamic glaze is as addicting as it is easy to make.

DinnerdishitgirlJune 2, 2016chicken, strawberry, balsamic, healthy, fruit, easy, seasonal, summer, weeknight dishComment

Lobster & Shrimp Pasta with a Creamy Sherry Sauce

As we shopped Memorial Day weekend Brian fell prey to the offerings of fancy steaks, ribs, and all of the “summer” grilling advertisements. He stumbled upon a half pound of gorgeous fresh lobster meat and he was hooked.

Dinner, PastadishitgirlMay 29, 2016lobster, shrimp, pasta, sherry, seafood, summer, holiday dish, weeknight dishComment

Cherry, Arugula, Goat Cheese, Veetee Whole Grain Rice and Quinoa

This salad looks really elegant but is actually super easy! The brown rice and quinoa mixture from Veetee Rice is a healthy base.

SaladdishitgirlMay 25, 2016cherry, arugula, goat cheese, veetee, rice, quinoa, partnership, healthy, summer, BBQ, healthy dish, weeknight dish, summer dishComment

Classic Prosciutto and Melon Bruschetta

One of my favorite appetizers growing up was prosciutto and melon. It is simply a piece of cantaloupe wrapped with a piece of prosciutto, which a salty Italian ham.

SnacksdishitgirlMay 25, 2016melon, bruschetta, prosciutto, appetizer, easy, lets gather dish, summer dishComment

Summer Squash Ribbon Salad

As summer approaches so does the urge to eat outdoors. Whether it is a picnic, barbecue, or a lazy summer dinner this side is perfect.

SaladdishitgirlMay 17, 2016squash, zucchini, feta, BBQ, healthy, vegetables, healthy dish, lets gather dish, summer dishComment

Chicken Milanese with Anchovy Vinaigrette

I love Chicken Milanese because it really is simply a chicken cutlet and salad. Although recently I did give it a bit of a twist with using the Anchovy Vinaigrette instead of Italian dressing.

SaladdishitgirlMay 9, 2016chicken, anchovies, vinaigrette, healthy, easy, weeknight dish, sunday dinner dishComment

Chewy Tropical Granola Bars with barkTHINS Coconut Almond Topping

I have been wanting to try making my own granola for a long time. Again, it was one of those things that I felt intimidated by for some reason.

Breakfast, Dessert, SnacksdishitgirlApril 27, 2016dessert, snacks, coconut, fruit, granola, barkTHINS, bars, breakfast, partnership, healthy dish, baking dishComment

Easy Artichoke, White Wine and Garlic Baked Chicken Thighs

Most of the time when I am making chicken I am using chicken breasts. I have stayed away from bone in chicken because it seemed no one ever wanted to deal with it. That is, until I realized chicken thighs can be the key to plenty of easy weeknight meals.

DinnerdishitgirlApril 21, 2016chicken, easy, weeknight, quick, white wine, weeknight dishComment

Creamy Spinach and Sausage Lasagna

This lasagna is creamy and heart with sausage and spinach. Great for a family or a crowd!

Dinner, PastadishitgirlApril 18, 2016spinach, sausage, lasagna, ricotta, red wine, family, Italian, weeknight, weeknight dish, sunday dinner dishComment

Roasted Broccoli with Miso

When I roast any kind of vegetable my go to is always salt, pepper, olive oil, and garlic. It is a combination that really is fail proof!

SidedishitgirlApril 12, 2016healthy, miso, vegetables, weeknight dish, healthy dishComment

Peanut Butter Greek Yogurt Parfaits with BarkTHINS

I used the dark chocolate pretzel barkTHINS in this parfait recipe. After dinner I am always craving something sweet and this is a great alternative to the whole carton of ice cream!

Dessert, SnacksdishitgirlApril 7, 2016partnership, peanut butter, greek yogurt, parfaits, healthy, lets gather dish, weeknight dishComment

Roasted Tomato Soup with Grilled Cheese Croutons

Roasted tomato soup is the perfect way to elevate a classic. For one of my Christmas parties I had individual martini glasses with the soup and croutons topping it. This was a big hit.

SoupdishitgirlMarch 31, 2016tomato, bread, roasted, weeknight dishComment

Potatoes and Green Beans with Crispy Prosciutto and Spring Onions

As spring approaches we look for fresh new recipes for our table. This is not only a great addition to your weeknight table but dinners for a crowd as well.

DinnerdishitgirlMarch 24, 2016potato, green beans, prosciutto, onions, healthy, sides, easter, holiday dishComment

Coconut Oatmeal Cookies with Golden Raisins, Flax, and Chia Seeds

In honor of National Nutrition month (March) I created a healthier version of a cookie with T-Fal and Carrington Farms.

Snacks, DessertdishitgirlMarch 18, 2016coconut, oatmeal, cookies, raisins, flax, chia, healthy, partnership, baking dish, healthy dishComment

Crockpot BBQ Meatballs

Dinner, SnacksdishitgirlMarch 8, 2016bbq, meatball, pork, slider, crockpot, slow cooker, superbowl, weeknight dishComment

Mediterranean Style Brown Rice with Shrimp

To cure my Monday blues I decided to finally try to tackle making a rice bowl. I have been seeing them all over Instagram and they look amazing.

DinnerdishitgirlMarch 8, 2016rice bowl, partnership, feta, mediterranean, italian, healthy, lunch, olives, shrimp, weeknight dish, healthy dish, summer dishComment

Chicken and Caper Fried Meatballs with Artichoke Sauce

These meatballs are great appetizers for cocktail party as they are a side dish or lunch. Also, they are good on their own and not fried if you want a healthier spin.

Dinner, SnacksdishitgirlMarch 8, 2016chicken, capers, meatballs, artichokes, partnership, appetizer, lemon, lets gather dish, sunday dinner dishComment

Meatball Parmigiana Casserole

You can use frozen meatballs for this, but I decided to give you my mom’s master meatball recipe. This is because I love all of you more than frozen meatballs.

DinnerdishitgirlMarch 8, 2016casserole, meatballs, parmigiana, weeknight dish, sunday dinner dish, lets gather dishComment

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