Sometimes the simplest combinations create the most memorable dishes. This apple, candied pecan, and blue cheese arugula salad is a perfect example of how a handful of fresh ingredients can come together to create something vibrant, balanced, and incredibly satisfying. Peppery arugula forms the base of this salad, layered with crisp sweet apples, rich candied…
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Farmers Market Salad
Happy Friday friends! I have another delicious salad to share with you all this week. The inspiration for this weeks recipe came from my love for farmers markets. There is nothing like going to a farmers market on the weekend during the summer! I love checking out all the local famers markets in my area….
Loaded Grilled Romaine Salad
Happy Thursday! I hope everyone is having a good week so far. Now that the warmer weather is here to stay, I have been testing out some summer recipes. I created a Loaded Grilled Romaine Salad this week. If you are a fan of grilled romaine salads like myself, then this recipe is for you!…
Italian Chopped Salad
Happy Friday! I hope everyone is doing well. I have been craving a really good salad lately and came up with a chopped salad recipe. I love this new chopped salad that I created and made it twice in a row! My husband really enjoyed this chopped salad too! This Italian chopped salad is bursting…
Lemony Arugula Salad with Crispy Prosciutto
There’s something about a simple, well-balanced salad that feels effortlessly elevated—fresh ingredients, bold flavors, and just the right mix of textures in every bite. This is exactly that kind of dish. Peppery arugula is layered with crisp, golden bites, savory depth, and a bright squeeze of lemon that ties everything together beautifully. Each element brings…
Mediterranean Quinoa Salad with Lemon Basil Vinaigrette
There’s something about a Mediterranean-inspired dish that feels effortlessly fresh, vibrant, and satisfying all at once—and this is exactly that kind of recipe. Light, fluffy grains are layered with bright citrus, briny olives, and sweet, concentrated bursts of flavor, creating a perfect balance of freshness and depth in every bite. A sprinkle of creamy cheese…
Summer Penne Pasta Salad
There’s something about a pasta dish like this that feels both effortlessly elegant and deeply comforting—simple ingredients coming together in a way that feels just a little special. Tender pasta is tossed with rich, savory elements and bright pops of flavor, while creamy bites and a glossy finish bring everything together beautifully. Each forkful has…
Mare’s Summer Salad
There’s something about a salad like this that truly captures the essence of summer—fresh, vibrant, and effortlessly satisfying. Mare’s Summer Salad is exactly that kind of dish, bringing together bright flavors and simple ingredients in a way that feels both elevated and easy. Juicy, perfectly seasoned chicken is layered over crisp greens with colorful vegetables,…
In the Kitchen with Mare 