I love the sun and heat. One of the reasons for this is that I’m Greek and love nothing more than being on the beach by the ocean. It’s in my blood! We spend a lot time at the beach in Greece in the summer. In the winter we try to go south to get some sun when it’s really cold here in Connecticut. (Sometimes winters really make me miss my college days in Florida!) That said, I can bring the beach back to me whenever I make this Tropical Fruit Salad, no matter the weather outs

I love the new trend of bowl-style meals. The idea is that there are a lot of ingredients in one bowl and a beautiful dressing unifies all the flavors. Then, all the ingredients are mixed together and eaten bite by bite, instead of remaining separate on a plate. Bowl recipes typically have lots of ingredients and taste wonderful because the ingredients are picked to complement one another with each bite. I like to top them with a protein like chicken or shrimp to make them in

It’s so fun that bowl meals have become so popular. I’ve come to love making them because they’re a neat way to serve a meal with separate elements that mix together to make a unique flavor. This Spicy Salmon with Mango Avocado Salsa and Coconut Rice is truly one of my favorites because it brings the tropical flavors I love right into my kitchen. The best way to approach a bowl meal is to prepare each element separately and then bring it together at the very end. In this reci

Salad is the side dish of summer. I make so, so many salads and can’t get over how much we enjoy them with food straight from the grill. This Mango Avocado Quinoa Salad is yet another salad you’ll want on rotation this season. It’s from the lettuce-less salad category and still fits the bill as delicious, filling, and summery. The mango is the real standout flavor in this dish. It’s so cheerful and fruity for summer, we all love it. Cutting it up can be a bit of a hassle so b