Approachable, everyday recipes
This is my favorite fall salad. It’s hearty, flavorful, and simple. I’ve taken it to numerous Friendsgiving’s, holiday parties, and small get togethers over the years and it’s always a crowd pleaser. It’s nice to take something fresh and green to break up the normal heavy dishes that adorn tables this time of year.
Whether your looking for a lighter dinner tonight or something to take to your next dinner party with friends, this is the perfect salad. I hope you enjoy it as I do!
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I have a confession. I’m a vegetarian. I know what you’re thinking… But Gretchen, there are shrimp recipes on The Thompson Kitchen! I know, I know. But here’s the thing, Rich isn’t a vegetarian. Because of this, most of what I cook is vegetarian, and Rich will either eat the vegetarian version, or we’ll add some fish or meat to it.
This is why this baked foil packet salmon is so wonderful. It couldn’t be easier. Throw a piece of salmon in a piece of foil. Add olive oil and some seasoning and viola! Rich is happy, I’m happy, what more could we want?
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Rich ordered an amazing lemonade based cocktail when we went to lunch with his family at the Granville Inn a few weeks ago. The cocktail was made with berry vodka and sparkling lemonade. It was a good summertime drink. So good that Rich and I immediately started to think about how we would put our own twist on it at home.
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This blueberry cake is what summer dreams are made of. Light, fluffy, and full of sweet blueberries. My mom and I used to make it when I was growing up and my most distinct memory of it is making it for my Papa for Father’s Day. Mom and I couldn’t resist the sweet smell of the cake baking, so mom suggested we each try a piece, insisting that “Papa wouldn’t mind.” Well, a piece lead to half the cake, so when I presented the cake to Papa it was something like, “Happy Father’s day! Here’s half a cake.” Let’s just say, mom was wrong, Papa did mind we ate half his cake. Joking aside, the cake is just that good.
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