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…
Tag: salads
Mare’s Summer Entertaining Favorites
Happy first day of summer and Father’s Day! Summer is one of my favorite times of year for gathering with family and friends. Whether it’s a backyard cookout, casual dinner on the patio, or weekend get-together, I love creating recipes that bring people together around the table. I’ve rounded up eight of my favorite summer…
Easter Recipes for a Fresh & Elegant Spring Table
Easter is one of those holidays that calls for a table full of fresh, vibrant dishes—simple to prepare, yet elegant enough to feel special. As the seasons shift, I always find myself leaning into lighter flavors, bright herbs, and dishes that celebrate everything we love about spring. This collection brings together some of my favorite…
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…
Grilled Zucchini Salad
There’s something about a simple, beautifully composed salad that feels both fresh and elevated—and this one checks all the boxes. Tender, golden slices of roasted zucchini sit on a bed of peppery greens, finished with creamy crumbles of feta, crunchy pistachios, and delicate herbs that bring everything together. It’s light, vibrant, and layered with flavor…
Barbecue recipes
Happy Thursday everyone! We are getting closer to the end of the week, which means the weekend is almost here! Since Memorial Day weekend is coming up, I thought I would share some delicious bbq recipes! Need the perfect side dish to make or bring to a bbq this weekend? Don’t worry, I got you…
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….
In the Kitchen with Mare 