Spring Green Couscous Salad, Vegan

Spring Green Couscous Salad, Vegan

I love pasta salad. My Maa made a ton of it when I was little. It’s really easy to make and back in the 90’s when salad dressing mixes in the packet were popular, it was a really easy solution for a busy mom of 3. You can make it ahead of time, store it …

Perfect Italian Summertime Menu

Perfect Italian Summertime Menu

(My yummy Pina Colada in Turks & Caicos MMM- no this isn’t Italian, but it just reminds me of summer) When it’s hot out, you don’t really want to be slaving over a stove (well, I don’t consider it ‘slaving’ but some people do!), or standing over a burning hot grill in 100 degree temperatures. …

Spring Medley Pasta Salad & Happy Bday to Me!

Spring Medley Pasta Salad & Happy Bday to Me!

Today is my 23rd birthday.. I don’t know if I should be excited or sad. Excited because it’s my birthday and everyone is obligated to be “nice” to me, but sad because I’m SO old! 23 is such an awkward number- I haven’t JUST turned legal, and I’m not in my mid-twenties yet.. then what …

Tri-Colore Pasta Salad w/ Homemade Sun-dried Tomato and Basil Vinaigrette

Tri-Colore Pasta Salad w/ Homemade Sun-dried Tomato and Basil Vinaigrette

If you haven’t noticed by now I love bold flavors and especially onions and garlic. This pasta salad recipe is a whole new take on the traditional Italian cold pasta dish. No more boring packet vinaigrettes or raw veggies in your salad. Plus this is a great way to have a fast lunch at home …