Recipes
Grilled Artichoke Heart and White Bean Salad Recipe
The combo of artichokes, white beans, and arugula is absolutely delicious without being overstated. Grilled artichokes lend a smoky note to peppery arugula, while the beans balance everything out. This salad recipe is perfect as a light lunch or served alongside a hearty dinner like my St. Joseph’s Day Bucatini pasta.
Mary’s Peachy Peach Iced Tea
Quench your thirst on a hot summer day with a tall glass of my refreshing Peachy Peach Iced Tea, or customize the recipe with your favorite spirits to transform it into a cocktail for a refreshing summer soirée. We like to sweeten ours with local honey from our farm neighbors’ apiary, but you can use sugar or agave nectar if you prefer. Paired with juicy peaches and fresh black tea, you can’t really go wrong!
Easy Watermelon Feta Skewers with Fresh Mint and Balsamic Glaze
If you’re looking for an easy, refreshing, and healthy summer appetizer to serve at your next get together, these easy watermelon feta skewers with fresh mint and balsamic glaze are it. They are also beautiful—bright pink watermelon alongside fresh, green herbs and bright white feta cheese make an elegant presentation for all your summer entertaining.
Mary’s Easy Homemade Tartar Sauce with Fresh Dill
Homemade tartar sauce is so easy to make that after you learn this recipe, you may never buy a pre-made jar again. This delicious, savory tartar sauce pairs perfectly with my Beer Batter Fish Fry Recipe… and I’m gonna recommend you make some Hush Puppies too.
Honey Citrus Summer Fruit Salad
Don’t be fooled by how decadent it looks and how fancy it sounds—my Honey Citrus Summer Fruit Salad recipe is surprisingly easy to make at home, and it only takes about 20 minutes.
Fresh Ruby Red Grapefruit and Rosemary Mimosa
A light and delicious departure from the classic orange juice version, my Fresh Ruby Red Grapefruit, and Rosemary Mimosa Recipe is sure to please your brunch guests. Did I mention that I love rosemary in cocktails? Click through and find out why!
Mary’s Spicy Watermelon Feta Summer Salad
You can prepare the ingredients for this spicy watermelon salad ahead of time, but don’t toss them together until you are ready to serve it. Simply dice or chop the cucumber, onion, jalapeño and so on and keep them in separate containers or food storage bags until ready to toss.
Strawberry Kiwi Summer Salad with Poppyseed Dressing
If you’re in the market for a simple yet delicious salad, this sweet and vibrant combination of strawberries, kiwi, and crunchy romaine is easy to make, yet really pops with taste. Even the dressing is a simple concoction of just five ingredients; I recommend making it the night before you plan to serve the salad so that all the various flavors have time to meld together.