I'm having a love affair with chickpeas. Growing up, I thought garbanzo beans were strange little beans from a buffet salad bar. Now, I can't get enough. This salad combines four of my favs: chickpeas, corn, tomatoes and basil. See recipe

The Mediterranean countries have the most amazing food full of juicy olives, tomatoes and lemons paired with feta cheese This salad takes its inspiration from the best ingredients the Mediterranean has to offer. Prep all the ingredients up to three… See recipe

This great prep-ahead pasta salad contains all the best Mediterranean ingredients: chickpeas, tomatoes, peppers, cucumbers, olives, olive oil and lemon. Toss it all together at the last minute, then grab and go. See recipe

Caprese is so great as an appetizer--add pasta and you have a meal! Best of all, the ingredients are a short, simple list. Prep ahead your pasta, and what a great way of grabbing just what you want to put… See recipe

This is a great recipe if you like to prep some pasta and keep in the fridge just for times when there is no energy or desire to cook, but you want a satisfying and healthy meal for one. Don't… See recipe

A friend described a watermelon salad she had at a restaurant. At first I couldn't imagine this combination, but the watermelon and basil won me over. See recipe

I container garden--there is just not much space otherwise. This year I got two volunteer tomato plants from last year that is giving me an abundance of tomatoes. Cucumbers and bell pepper are following suit. What do you do with… See recipe

It just doesn't get easier (or tastier) than this! Baked salmon in 30 minutes and ready for your salad. The perfect superfood meal! I love that clean up is quick, and if you are really running short on time, stop… See recipe

Love Love Love these in salads!! Especially one with fruit, such as pear and Gorgonzola cheese with arugula! So fun and nearly sinful! If you happen to be an ice cream junkie, you'll love a few of these sprinkled on… See recipe

A quick and easy pasta with a tangy vinaigrette. This recipe serves 3-4 for sharing or a Grab N Go lunch. If you can find the colored seashell pasta, it really makes the salad look more elegant. This is really… See recipe