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Strawberry Rhubarb Compote

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This easy strawberry rhubarb compote makes a sweet-tart bright sauce in just 15 minutes! Spoon it over yogurt, swirl it into oatmeal, or use it to upgrade toast. It’s hard to describe my feeling of excitement when it’s strawberry rhubarb season: there’s nothing I love more than picking these up at the farmer’s market! I recently made an incredibly delicious strawberry arugula salad with my fresh berries, but what to do with the leftovers that were starting to get soft? Make a sauce, of course! This simple compote adds heat to turn these season fruits to break them down into a glossy, jammy, and super versatile sauce. It tastes like strawberry rhubarb crisp and I love using it on peanut butter toast, swirled into Greek yogurt with granola (for a “strawberry rhubarb crumble” flavor), or as dessert over ice cream or frozen yogurt . If you’ve ever wondered what to do with rhubarb, this is my pick. Tip: This is a great projec...
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Caprese Pasta Salad

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This easy Caprese pasta salad makes a crowd-pleasing summer side dish starring ripe cherry tomatoes, fresh basil, and mozzarella. It’s quick to make ahead, holds up well for cookouts, and disappears quickly! Need a quick and easy summer side dish? Try my Caprese pasta salad! Because who doesn’t want more excuses to eat that classic Italian Caprese salad ? The simple combination of juicy cherry tomatoes, fresh peppery basil, and soft mozzarella is even better with chewy farfalle pasta. This recipe is ideal for cookouts, pitch-ins and outdoor gatherings of all kinds: plus, leftovers work well for lunches. I’m all about this symphony of summer flavors (since I’m also obsessed with a good Caprese Sandwich , Caprese Flatbread , and Caprese Skewers ). Why You’ll Love This Recipe It’s done in 20 minutes. Boil the pasta, chop the tomatoes, whisk the dressing, and it’s done. It scales for a crowd. One batch feeds 10 to 12 ...
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Green Bean Salad

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This easy green bean salad recipe stars tender blanched beans, salty feta, and a tangy Dijon vinaigrette. Ready in 20-ish minutes, it’s the perfect summer side dish for cookouts, potlucks, and weeknight dinners! What’s more quintessential summer than the crunch of biting into a green bean? Here’s a salad that captures that essence: my green bean salad with feta! The tender blanched green beans are covered in a zingy dressing, paired with tomatoes, baby arugula, and the salty pop of feta cheese. I am pretty obsessed with this salad, and it’s great for pairing with a grilled meal , a trio of salads or dish for a summer potluck or pitch-in. I’ve made this one many times already and I hope you’ll love it much as I do! Why You’ll Love This Recipe It’s ready in 20 minutes. The only hands-on step is blanching the beans for 4 to 5 minutes: everything else is slice, whisk, and toss. It stores well. It tastes even bet...
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French Potato Salad

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This French potato salad is a delicious simple side dish that’s bright and tangy, packed with capers and fresh herbs. An adaptation of Julia Child’s classic recipe, it’s a summer favorite that’s perfect for cookouts! One of the first cookbooks I picked up when I was learning to cook was a book by Julia Child. After reading it, I fell in love with her personality: her passion for cooking is infectious! She then became my “TV friend” as I binged-watched her black-and-white cooking shows from the 1950’s. A few years ago I made Nicoise salad , a recipe I learned from Julia, and a component of that bowl was this French potato salad. It was so good that I kept sneaking bites from the bowl! Now when summer rolls around, this French potato salad is what I make: it’s light, simple, no mayo, and everyone always loves it: even more than the classic creamy kind ! 5 Star Reader Reviews “This is the best potato salad I’v...
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