Flat lay photo of Trader Joe's Inspired Black Fig and Balsamic Salad pictured with fork, arugula leaves, tomato, fresh mozzarella balls, and a fresh fig.

Trader Joe's Inspired Black Fig and Balsamic Salad

This Trader Joe's Inspired Black Fig and Balsamic Salad is a delicious summer-to-fall salad made with baby arugula, baby spinach, black figs, tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, and balsamic vinegar.  This post may contain affiliate links. Making a purchase through one of these links helps support this blog. The sample station at…

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Close up of Easy Oven Fried Green Tomatoes in white serving dish. Fresh tomatoes sit in background.

Easy Oven Fried Green Tomatoes

These Easy Oven Fried Green Tomatoes are a healthier take on this classic Southern appetizer. They're made with tangy, fresh green tomatoes and a crispy, seasoned coating. The first time I'd ever heard of fried green tomatoes was, of course, the movie Fried Green Tomatoes.  After that movie, I wanted…

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Jar of fresh garden crushed tomatoes with spoon in jar. Jar sits on wooden board with fresh basil and tomatoes.

How to Make Crushed Tomatoes

Have an overabundance of garden tomatoes? It only takes a few easy steps to make fresh homemade crushed tomatoes with your garden haul! This post may contain affiliate links.  Making a purchase through one of these links helps support this blog. One of our large tomato plants is starting to…

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double chocolate chip cookies

Double Chocolate Chip Cookies

Double the chocolaty deliciousness with these Double Chocolate Chip Cookies made with white chocolate chips and semi-sweet chocolate chips! This post may contain affiliate links.  Making a purchase through one of these links helps support this blog. Last week had me going nonstop!  I thought things would calm down after…

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Asian Sugar Snap Pea Salad

Sugar snap peas, bell pepper strips, and a sesame and Hoisin sauce dressing come together to make this delicious and crunchy Asian Sugar Snap Pea Salad! This post may contain affiliate links. Making a purchase through one of these links helps support this blog. I made flounder for dinner one…

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Grilled Boneless Pork Chops with Tomato Compote plated on a narrow gray oval plate. Bowl of tomato compote and fresh herbs also sit in photo.

Grilled Boneless Pork Chops with Tomato Compote

This grilled boneless pork chops dish is an easy meal for two topped with a delicious tomato compote. The compote is made with cherry tomatoes, onion, garlic, fresh herbs, olive oil, and balsamic vinegar and grilled in a foil packet. This post may contain affiliate links. Making a purchase through…

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