One of my favorite parts of summer is visiting local farmers markets. On a recent trip to the Chester Farmers’ Market here in Connecticut, I picked up some beautiful fresh sweet corn that immediately inspired my next recipe. There’s something special about cooking with ingredients that were harvested just days before they end up on…
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Winter Recipes
Happy Monday! I hope everyone had a good weekend. If you are looking for some new winter recipes to try out, then look no further! I have some delicious soup recipes and winter salads. These recipes are great for week night meals, lunch and even easy to meal prep. Enjoy these winter recipes! Stay tuned,…
Winter Kale Panzanella Salad
When the days grow shorter and the air turns crisp, salads need to work a little harder to feel satisfying. Enter this Winter Kale Panzanella Salad—a hearty, colorful dish that bridges the gap between fresh and comforting, making it perfect for the colder months. Panzanella is traditionally a summer bread salad built around juicy tomatoes…
Spring Quinoa Salad
Fresh, colorful, and packed with seasonal ingredients, this Spring Quinoa Salad is the kind of recipe you’ll find yourself making on repeat. Fluffy quinoa is tossed with crisp cucumbers, peppery radishes, fresh herbs, and a bright lemon vinaigrette for a salad that’s as refreshing as it is satisfying. Every bite is light, vibrant, and full…
Winter Delicata Squash Salad w/ Apple Cider Vinaigrette
Hello foodie friends! I have an exciting post to share this week! Recently, I did a collaboration with Marianna Devetzoglou from Oleosophia. They are a family owned extra virgin olive oil business located in Kalentzi, Greece. The extra virgin olive oil is produced from hand picked olives on the family’s grove. Oleosophia hosts olive oil…
Roasted Butternut Squash Fall Salad
Happy Monday foodie friends! I hope everyone had a wonderful weekend. This week on my blog, I’m sharing my new favorite fall salad, Roasted Butternut Squash Fall Salad. The peppery arugula, crunchy pecans, roasted butternut squash, juicy apples and shallots is autumn in a bowl! I dressed this salad in a simple apple cider vinaigrette….
Heirloom Tomato Salad
Happy Tuesday friends! With only a few more days left of summer, I wanted to share a delicious heirloom tomato salad I created. This salad is nothing short of flavor. From the juicy tomatoes, peppery arugula and shallots, this salad is summer in a bowl! The star of this tasty salad is the caper vinaigrette!…
Grilled Steak Salad with Corn, Asparagus & Arugula Pesto
Summer is the season for simple meals that let fresh ingredients shine. This steak pesto salad is bright, colorful, and full of texture — tender slices of steak, vibrant herb pesto, sweet corn, and crisp greens all coming together in one effortless dish. It’s the kind of recipe that feels equally at home on a…
Jennifer Aniston Salad
Last month, I was at a family barbecue. My husband’s cousin made this amazing quinoa and chickpea salad that I loved!! She sent me the recipe and I’ve been making it quite often. It’s become my new favorite summer salad! This quinoa salad is made for summer hosting. Bright, fresh, and full of seasonal produce,…
Mare’s Favorite Quinoa & Arugula Salad
This Mediterranean quinoa bowl is bright, fresh, and full of seasonal flavor. With crisp vegetables, hearty grains, and a simple lemony finish, it’s an easy, feel-good dish that works just as well for everyday lunches as it does for relaxed summer entertaining. Below you’ll find the full recipe with simple steps and fresh ingredients that…
In the Kitchen with Mare 