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Melon with Oregano and Feta

August 28, 2018 By valentina 16 Comments

Close up of sliced Sugar Kiss melon with Feta and Oregano.

Melon with Oregano and Feta is a show-stopping summer dish that’s perfect to bring to, or serve at a barbecue. The interesting and delicious flavor … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Comforting Sweet Recipes, Sides, Spring & Summer Favorites Tagged With: appetizers, desserts, feta cheese, oregano, side dishes, sugar kiss melons, summer fruit

Elephant Heart Plums with Balsamic Glaze & Vanilla Ice Cream

July 3, 2018 By valentina 15 Comments

Sliced Elephant Heart plums with strawberry slices on a white textured plate with balsamic drizzle and a few oregano sprigs.

Elephant Heart plums are not only stunning, they’re also unbelievably sweet and juicy. This dessert of Elephant Heart Plums with Balsamic Glaze & … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Comforting Sweet Recipes, Gluten-free, Spring & Summer Favorites Tagged With: desserts, Elephant Heart plums, ice-cream, strawberries, summer fruit, vanilla

Watermelon Pizza Recipe with Lime

June 27, 2016 By valentina 24 Comments

Watermelon Pizza Recipe - The raw watermelon "pizza" is a beautiful, refreshing, and super delicious summer dish!

This raw watermelon pizza recipe with lime is a beautiful, refreshing, and super delicious summer dish!  The lime flavor puts it over the top, and I always … [Read more...]

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Watermelon Sorbet & The Most Unique Watermelon Recipes

June 17, 2016 By valentina 17 Comments

Summer Watermelon Sorbet Recipe

Nothing says summer more than juicy, cold watermelon!  This sorbet is a sweet, refreshing way to celebrate the warm weather, along with an array of the most … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Assorted Other Goodies, Gluten-free, Recipe Roundups, Spring & Summer Favorites Tagged With: balsamic glaze, dairy-free, desserts, fat-free, gluten-free, ice-cream, melon, salads, sides, sorbet, summer fruit, vegan, watermelon

Spiced Pork and Mango Chimichurri Lettuce Wraps Recipe

January 31, 2016 By valentina 16 Comments

Spiced Pork and Mango Chimichurri Lettuce Wraps Recipe

Sweet and spicy, the most scrumptious meal, these gluten-free Spiced Pork and Mango Chimichurri Lettuce Wraps are heavenly. They're made with Australian … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Comforting Savory Recipes, Entrées, Gluten-free, Meat, Salads Tagged With: Australian mangoes, chimichurri, cilantro, garlic, gluten-free, honey gold mangoes, lettuce wraps, mangoes, Melissa's Produce, pork tenderloin, summer fruit

Last-Minute 4th of July BBQ Menu!

July 3, 2015 By valentina 4 Comments

Last-Minute 4th of July BBQ Menu!

So it's late afternoon on the 3rd of July and you might not know what to make for your 4th of July guests yet.  Do not fear!  I'm here to help. ;-)  Here's … [Read more...]

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Cherry Bacon Blueberry Kebabs Recipe

June 9, 2015 By valentina 6 Comments

Cherry-Bacon Blueberry Kebabs

Ever made a cherry kebab recipe? How about blueberry kebabs? These Cherry Bacon Blueberry Kebabs are a super fun and festive appetizer for the 4th of July … [Read more...]

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