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September 21, 2024
Caprese Asparagus
Looking for a fresh, vibrant side dish that’s perfect for any meal? This Caprese Asparagus recipe is a delightful twist on the classic Caprese salad, combining tender, seasoned asparagus with juicy cherry tomatoes, creamy mozzarella, and a sweet balsamic glaze. The combination of Italian seasoning and a drizzle of olive oil adds rich flavor, while the honey-balsamic reduction brings a touch of sweetness. Finished with fresh basil, this dish is not only visually stunning but also packed with flavor in every bite. Whether it’s a weeknight dinner or a special occasion, Caprese Asparagus is sure to impress! The recipe can be found here. Start by preheating the oven to 425 degrees F. Add the asparagus to one side of a baking sheet and add the cherry tomatoes to the other side of a baking sheet. Drizzle both with olive oil. Toss to coat with the olive oil but make sure … Continue reading
March 7, 2022
Sheet Pan Mediterranean Shrimp
Escape to the Mediterranean for a fun weeknight dinner that will feed the whole family and leave you feeling satisfied! The recipe is for Sheet Pan Mediterranean Shrimp. As the name suggests, the recipe is cooked entirely on a sheet pan, so you have easy assembly, easy cleanup, and you can use the sheet pan as your serving platter. You can eat the shrimp as is and enjoy the rest of the sheet pan ingredients as a salad or combine all ingredients, so you get a little of everything in each bite. The shrimp is cooked to perfection and absorbs some of the other flavors while baking. I think red onion can be quite potent but when it’s combined with the other Mediterranean flavors, it really mellows out but still give you a nice crunch. The olives and feta cheese sprinkled over the top really bring it all together. The recipe can be found here. … Continue reading
June 16, 2021
Sheet Pan Encrusted Chicken
Sheet pan meals are becoming more frequent at our house. They are easy to assemble and quick to cleanup because all the cooking happens on…you guessed it…a sheet pan. We have a 2-person household as well, so the sheet pan meals are often enough to have for 2 meals. Depending on how busy we are during the week, this is either 2 dinners or 1 dinner and 1 lunch for us. The combinations are endless as well! We primarily make chicken with a vegetable on the side, but you could try turkey breasts, pork chops, etc. with any vegetable (or vegetables) of your choosing. My favorite recipe is for Sheet Pan Pretzel Encrusted Honey Mustard Chicken with Potatoes. I think coating to the chicken adds a fun element to the dish because you had added texture and flavor instead of just plain chicken. So, you get tender chicken in each bite with a little crunch. The combination of … Continue reading
October 17, 2019
Haunted Hullabaloo
Halloween is fast approaching. For some, Halloween is a lifestyle and obsession, for others, it’s a day to be someone or something else. I personally love decorating the house, buying candy to pass out to trick-or-treaters, dressing up the dog…. but mostly, I love the food! I like to take a traditional dish and “dress it up” for Halloween. For example, a pepperoni pizza might have the pepperoni in the shape of a jack-o-lantern. You get the picture 🙂 This year, I have quite the spread. It’s going to be one big Halloween celebration at our house, starting with breakfast, and ending with dinner. Here’s what’s on the menu: Eyeball Donuts Spider Web Donuts Candy “Charcuterie” Board Eyeball Asparagus and Gruyere Tart Spider Web Loaded Potatoes Festival Feetloaf Mini Skeleton Cheesecakes Halloween is full of candy and treats so why not start the day with something sugary? Eyeball … Continue reading
September 16, 2019
Lemon Orzo with Roasted Vegetables
Lemon Orzo with Roasted Vegetables is not your typical pasta salad. It’s packed with texture and flavor yet is very light and refreshing. It works well as a side dish or as a standalone meal. I think it’s best served warm but room temp or chilled is also fine, it’s all about your preference. The vegetables are delicious when roasted because they are slightly caramelized. I like to use bell pepper, asparagus, cherry tomatoes, and red onion but you can substitute any veggies you like – eggplant, zucchini, squash, mushrooms, etc. You can really make this your own by using the veggies you crave. You can also top this salad with pine nuts for a little crunch or some crumbled feta cheese. If you choose to skip the cheese, this is a great vegan based dish. Start by preheating the oven to 425 degrees and lining a baking sheet (or … Continue reading
December 17, 2018
Holiday Hosting with Appetizers
Friends and family will be coming together with Christmas right around the corner. Are you ready for all the festivities? Are you hosting a party? It can be stressful preparing for a get-together with a house full of guests, but it doesn’t need to be. Some people have multiple places to stop in one night while others have one stop to make. Whether your guest are coming and going or staying for the evening, you can serve a simple menu of appetizers. I think this is a great idea because 1) your guests can eat as much or as little as they like, 2) you can have a large variety of options to choose from, and 3) you spend more time socializing with your guests than you do in the kitchen. Here’s what I plan on serving: Burrata with Cranberries and Ciabatta Bacon Wrapped Asparagus Gruyere Scalloped Potatoes Chicken Parmesan … Continue reading
December 15, 2017
Christmas Dinner
Christmas is my favorite holiday to host. I think it’s due to my love of Christmas lights and decorations, so our house is always over the top! Plus, there are so many festive serveware options available that you can change up your table display as often as you like. (New Christmas plates…hint hint, Andrew 😊) Sometimes I like to go all out with appetizers and the main course but there isn’t anything wrong with keeping it simple if you prefer. I truly enjoy cooking for others and putting on a big spread but also want to enjoy the holiday with family and friends. So, I decided to keep my menu simple this year. I’ll be serving a few appetizers with some of the drinks from my Christmas Cocktails blog post. The first appetizer I’m going to make is Ricotta and Prosciutto Crackers. This is a light appetizer because it’s not … Continue reading
April 4, 2013
Just for the Halibut!
The fresh Halibut season has begun in the US and the fillets have been awesome! One of our favorite recipes for Hallibut is Fish Tacos with Chunky Guacamole. This recipe also works well for Shrimp Tacos, use some shredded Spanish Manchego Cheese for a lovely combination with the shrimp. Guacamole is also a healthy snack that takes very little time to prepare, we have Guacamole at our house at least once per week. Guacamole is a lovely side to so many dishes. Another fabulous recipe for Halibut is Roasted Halibut with Red Bell Peppers, ask our butchers to remove the skin on the Halibut for you to save time. Click on the photo below for the recipe. Source: eatingwell.com via Festival on Pinterest Nothing says spring like a delicious dish made with Asparagus! We found this recipe for Absurdly Addictive Asparagus on Food52.com and fell in love, let … Continue reading
April 23, 2012
Food favorites on the menu
One item always on our shopping list at this time of year is Asparagus, we had it for dinner three times last week! Steaming and roasting the asparagus are my favorite methods to cook the Asparagus. Roasting is so simple just wash and trim the Asparagus toss to coat with olive oil and a tiny squeeze of lemon and sprinkle of kosher salt. Lay flat on a baking sheet and bake in a 375 degree oven for 15 minutes. Another simply delicious recipe is Grilled Asparagus Salad with Fried Eggs. Asparagus would be a wonderful side dish to many of our recipes included in our menu for the week. We thought we should highlight some foods around the store that you may not have tried yet: Piacci Fior‑di‑Latte, or “flower of milk,” offers delicate flavor, reminiscent of handmade fresh Italian Mozzarella. Perfect to toss with tomatoes and fresh basil for … Continue reading
March 20, 2012
Spring fever at Festival Foods
Perhaps you were out walking through the neighborhood during the recent beautiful weather, the neighborhood kids outside en masse, the smell of barbecue wafting through the air. As the weather winter turns to spring lighter meals are on the menu, and Festival Foods has everything you need to make this week’s dinner plan tasty, healthy, and easy! Check out this week’s suggest menu here. Nothing says spring on the table quite like fresh asparagus, and Festival Foods has wonderful fresh asparagus available right now in our produce departments! Speaking of barbecue, Festival Foods has what is likely the best barbecue sauce you will ever taste: Big Rick’s! This is the real deal, direct from Kansas City, and once you’ve tried it you’ll be hooked. It’s perfect on the grill with your favorite meats! And like their amazing barbecue sauce, Big Rick’s now has an equally amazing salsa. Beware! It’s not … Continue reading
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