Peach Fruit Salad

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Sweet peaches, tart and tangy blackberries, fresh mint, basil, and parsley are tossed together with a tangy-sweet vinaigrette over creamy burrata to create the summer salad that I can’t stop eating.

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Peach Fruit Salad

This salad is beyond simple to make, yet it delivers amazing flavors. I started adding mint to my morning breakfast bowls a couple of months ago, and I’ve been obsessed with the combination ever since. And yes, I know, I haven’t shut up about it yet.

The fruit salad is pretty darn awesome on its own, tossed with plenty of fresh herbs and drizzled with the white balsamic vinaigrette that everyone loves so much. And while the burrata in this salad is technically optional, I found it to be the highlight for me.

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Peach Burrata Salad

I typically buy the smaller 2-ounce balls of burrata and use one for each portion of this salad. If those can’t be found, a larger size burrata can be used and divided for multiple servings.

When you’re ready to serve the salad, place a portion of burrata on a plate and break it apart. Top generously with the peach blackberry salad and sprinkle with additional herbs, if desired.

I’m not even embarrassed to admit that I devoured a ridiculous portion of this salad the day I made it, and then proceeded to eat it again for the next two days. I didn’t even share it with my family the first time I made it.

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Taco Pie Weeknight Recipe

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Taco Pie Weeknight Recipe

a photo of a pie tin full of taco pie - ground beef, melted cheese, shredded lettuce, tomatoes, sour cream and black olives on top

Taco Pie is an easy weeknight win with picky eaters and families across the globe. Made with simple ingredients like ground beef, tomatoes, beans and cheese this Mexican Ground Beef Dish will be praised as the dinner winner for years to come.

Our Homemade Taco Pie recipe is made with simple ingredients, a flaky pie crust and is full of easy, kid-friendly flavors that even picky eaters will love! It’s not only perfect for those busy weeknights and picky eaters, it’s also a make-ahead recipe!

I have been making different versions of taco pie since 2008, but this one is the last I’ll ever make, it’s perfection in a pie crust! I recently threw it together for my hungry family and it became an instant hit.

Why My Kids LOVE Taco Pie

It’s one of those recipes that I can make and everyone is happy. Not a single picky-eater complaint. And it’s the perfect meal to take to a new mom who just had a baby, sick neighbor or just to have friends over for dinner one night.

Add this Savory Pie to your list of kid-approved, easy dinner ideas! It’s warm and flaky, cheesy and comforting. Full of hearty and healthy ingredients, it’s a whole meal-in-one!

Variations:

This is a perfect recipe to adapt to use whatever ingredients you have in the fridge and pantry, to fit your family and budget needs! 

  • Protein: Swap the ground beef for ground chicken, turkey or any other leftover cooked meats like chicken or pork.
  • Vegetarian: Omit the meat and add another can of beans and additional veggies like spinach, sautéed zucchini, and mushrooms to make it meatless!
  • Beans: Not into beans or prefer a different kind? You can omit or substitute!
  • Taco Seasoning: my homemade taco seasoning uses simple pantry ingredients and is way better than store-bought!

More Savory Pie Recipes

Watch the Video for How to Make a Savory Taco Pie

The Little Things Newsletter #481 – Life, laughter, and lots of great food!

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Welcome to the weekend, my friends! I’ve spent more time outdoors this past week than I have in a while. The mornings have been gloriously cool and perfect for walking or just rocking on the porch. While I’m not quite ready to say goodbye to summer, I’m very much looking forward to fall with a grin on my face.

ON THE BLOGS THIS WEEK: Filled with savory, sweet, and just a little bit spicy ground beef tucked into melting cheese, you’re going to love Korean beef quesadillas. A bit of leftover Korean beef inspired this delicious fusion twist on our late-night quesadilla cravings.

Chicken and vegetables simmer in a creamy filling underneath a flaky biscuit topping to make these irresistible mini chicken pot pies. (I think my youngest would be happy to eat chicken pot pie every single day if I made it that often.) This is also a great way to use up bits of meat or vegetables lingering in the fridge too.

Creamy cottage cheese topped with juicy, sweet peaches, plenty of fresh mint, and a drizzle of honey is about to become your new favorite thing. Please, please, please, can peach season last just a little longer? (Not a fan of cottage cheese? Just use Greek yogurt!)

If there is a dish I could eat all year long, it’s a vegetable-packed pasta salad. I’ve mentioned before, and it holds true with this garden pasta salad, that I like a LOT of vegetables in my pasta dishes. If I can manage a 50/50 ratio of vegetables to pasta, that’s happiness for me.

Love fajitas, but hate standing over sizzling skillets in the summertime? Then these sheet pan chicken fajitas are about to change your fajita-making game.

No-bake cookies have met their match with these no bake chocolate peanut butter bars. They’re the perfect way to end the summer and celebrate everyone heading back to school. It doesn’t get much easier than just stirring everything together and pouring it into a pan.

Creamy, rich, chocolatey Nutella ice cream with a melt-in-your-mouth swirl of Nutella mixed throughout is a dreamy way to satisfy your sweet tooth this summer – or this fall, or winter, or pretty much any time of year, if you’re me.

What I’m CRAVING: A long winter nap. Can I admit that in the midst of summer? There’s something irresistible about a rainy or snowy weekend day when you can curl up on the couch with a cafe con leche, a Read more

How to Make Homemade Coleslaw

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How to Make Homemade Coleslaw

How to Make Homemade Coleslaw

If you’re looking for a simple, crowd-pleasing homemade coleslaw recipe, you’re in the right place. This one is creamy, crisp, and full of flavor with just a few easy ingredients.

I recently showed my husband how to make this homemade coleslaw, and now he’s hooked! He loves the contrast of the crisp cabbage and carrots paired with the creamy dressing. My quick and easy recipe uses a mix of green and purple cabbage for color and crunch, all tossed in a simple, flavorful homemade dressing.

With his southern roots, it was important that this coleslaw passed his taste test, and it did! I’m confident that once you try this American classic coleslaw recipe, it’ll become your go-to coleslaw recipe no matter where you’re from. Whether you’re piling it onto a pulled pork sandwich, serving it alongside burgers, or adding crunch to brisket tacos, this coleslaw will take your backyard barbecues to the next level.

Ingredients For The Perfect Homemade Coleslaw:

With just a few basic ingredients, you can whip up this easy coleslaw recipe in minutes. Here’s what you’ll need:

  • Bag of Coleslaw Mix: I usually grab the pre-shredded cabbage mixture with green and red cabbage because it’s quick, easy, and tastes just as good as shredding it yourself. If you’re feeling ambitious, go ahead and slice your own with a sharp knife, food processor, or mandolin.
  • Mayonnaise: This part really matters. I swear by Duke’s Mayo for the best flavor. Hellman’s is a decent substitute if that’s what you have on hand, but steer clear of light or avocado mayo unless you don’t mind changing the taste.
  • Shredded Carrots: They add a little sweetness and crunch, and I love the pop of color they bring.
  • Apple Cider Vinegar: Just the right amount of tang to balance out the creamy dressing. If you’re out, lemon juice or white vinegar will work in a pinch.
  • Sugar: Just a touch to round everything out and keep it from tasting too sharp.
  • Salt and Pepper: A must for bringing all the flavors together.
  • Celery Seed: Optional, but it gives the slaw that classic, savory flavor that makes it taste like the real deal.

How to Make Easy Homemade Coleslaw:

Making coleslaw at home couldn’t be easier. With just a few simple ingredients, you can whip up a creamy, crunchy side dish in minutes.

  1. Whisk: combine ACV, Sugar, Mayo, Salt, Pepper, and Celery Salt in a large bowl and stir until well combined.

Cottage Cheese and Peaches

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Creamy cottage cheese topped with juicy, sweet peaches, plenty of fresh mint, and a drizzle of honey is about to become your new favorite thing. Please, please, please, can peach season last just a little longer?

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Peaches with Cottage Cheese

The mint and the drizzle of honey are transformative here with the cottage cheese and peaches. I’m soooo hooked on mint, friends. I’ve been making extra trips to the grocery store just to make sure I don’t run out of mint. (That’s not a joke, my friends. I have a slight mint addiction going on here.)

And can we talk for just a quick moment about the awesomeness of local, small batch honey? I met Leah Latshaw at my gym a couple of years ago. Her family produces the Latshaw Apiaries honey that I’ve bought countless times in local shops and at the farmer’s market.

I love all of their whipped honey varieties, and Latshaw’s plain honey is truly the tastiest, most flavorful honey I’ve ever bought. If you’re near the Granville Farmer’s Market or any of the local shops where the honey is sold, I can’t recommend it highly enough. We love it.

drizzling honey over cottage cheese bowl

Cottage Cheese with Peaches

I know that cottage cheese is having a whole moment and I’m here for some of it. That said, cottage cheese eaten as actual cottage cheese is forever going to be my favorite – now that it’s something I truly enjoy eating!

Cottage cheese on the internet right now reminds me of a few years ago, when cauliflower was being added to just about everything and substitutions were rampant in everything from rice to pizza to cheese dips and sauces.

Cottage cheese + sweet, juicy peaches + a sprinkle of fresh mint + a drizzle of honey = an absolutely fantastic and irresistible breakfast, snack, lunch, or dinner for this girl. Depending on my mood, I might pair it with some

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