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Cooking with Greek Yogurt

Greek yogurt is one of my favorite foods. While it’s mostly sold as a breakfast or snack item, I enjoy incorporating it into different dishes for added protein and flavor. In this case, I prepared a yogurt topping for chicken. While it sounds a bit unique, the end result is a chicken breast that is Cooking with Greek Yogurt

Local Produce

I’m a huge fan of buying local produce. It tastes garden-fresh and with less distance to travel, you are guaranteed a fresher product. This time of year, sweet corn, tomatoes and cucumbers are great vegetables to incorporate into your favorite salads or pasta dishes. Grilled Zucchini and Tomato Salad Serves 4 All you need: Marinade Local Produce

Cherries

Summer is a perfect time to pick up some fresh, sweet cherries! They’re bursting with flavor and health benefits. They are among the top 20 foods with the highest concentration of antioxidants. They are heart healthy and contain melatonin, so they are a great food to incorporate into your diet if you need help regulating Cherries

Leafy Greens

Leafy greens are a vegetable you know you should be eating but may be a little uneasy to try. Well, I’m here to show you they can be super delicious if prepared correctly. Here are four recipes to try this summer that are satisfying and may actually leave you craving more! Kale: Excellent source of Leafy Greens

Blueberries

July is blueberry month! That means this is the perfect time to stock up. And why not? These beauties are bursting with flavor and nutritional benefits. Here are some tips on how to buy/store/use one of my favorite fruits:

Flatbread Pizza: Two Ways

Flatbread pizza is one of my favorites. The thin, crispy crust is the perfect compliment to the tasty toppings. I decided to make two of my own versions on the grill – enjoy!                                       Thai Chicken Pizza Flatbread Pizza: Two Ways

Dry Rubs

My grilling obsession continues! Although I tend to always marinate my meat or fish before cooking it, I decided to switch things up and make some dry rubs. A rub is a combo of salt, pepper, sugar, herbs and spices. Unlike a marinade, a dry rub will form a crust on the exterior of the meat Dry Rubs

Picnic Salads

As the weather slowly warms up, it’s the perfect time to plan a outdoor picnic! These two side dish recipes are a perfect compliment to grilled meats and fish. They can stay at room temperature so food safety won’t be a concern if you’re planning an all-day event.               Picnic Salads

Build a Better Burger

Who doesn’t love a good, juicy burger right off the grill? While the traditional lettuce, tomato and onion are great toppers, I enjoy thinking outside of the box when it comes to building a delicious burger. This week at the store we put together a display in the produce department with lots of different fruits Build a Better Burger

Chimichurri Sauce

Freshly made raw sauces (like salsa and chimichurri) are huge flavor boosters for grilled meats. Chimichurri is originally from Argentina and is made from finely chopped parsley, garlic, olive oil, oregano and white or red vinegar. During my catering internship, we cleaned out the cooler and used all herbs that were about to go bad to Chimichurri Sauce