Brown sugar mint simple syrup is great over mixed berries or in an iced tea. Having a simple syrup recipe is a great way to elevate drinks and desserts.

This is the perfect salad for Labor Day weekend. The tangy basil vinaigrette compliments the sweetness of the end of the summer corn and tomatoes.

There a lot of variations, this one is simple and rustic. Perfect for your summer parties!

Summer squash and fig orzo salad with yuzu vinaigrette is fresh take on a pasta salad. Perfect for your summer bbq's!

Crab meat sauteed with shallots, lemon, and white wine on top of sweet, crispy brioche bread. Topped with a pat of old bay butter makes you feel like you are on a trip to New England.

This Asian inspired slaw is spicy, sweet, and crunchy. A great side dish to dumplings, or pulled pork. Great for game day or lunch time!

Summer tomatoes are one of my favorite things. I love planting them in the beginning of the summer season and waiting patiently for them to be ready in late August. 

The grilled chicken and peaches along with the farro make this a fresh and filling summer salad. The addition of Ricotta Salata cheese along with a tarragon vinaigrette make this main dish extra special.

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

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. 

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.

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. 

I am pretty obsessed with all things Burrata. I love homemade mozzarella and Burrata is like a creamier version of that. Almost like what melted chocolate is for chocolate, that is what Burrata is for mozzarella.