We’re kicking off the holiday weekend with a nostalgic recipe that just screams summer BBQ. Is there anything more Fourth of July than fresh, juicy watermelon, burgers and hot dogs on the grill, and a side of saucy baked beans? I was craving this comforting side dish last summer and let’s just say these homemade … Read more
It’s sweet corn season! I remember during the summers when I was little we would lay out a big picnic blanket and and eat ears and ears of grilled sweet corn all buttered up and salted to perfection. There’s truly nothing better (or nostalgic) than sweet corn during the summer and I’m here to bring … Read more
It’s almost July and we’re just getting started with all of the amazing summer BBQ recipes. With Fourth of July just a few weeks away what better time to try out a new grilling recipe, use summer produce in a seasonal salad, or finally try that delicious, nostalgic dessert? I put together over 50 incredible, … Read more
This could be the BEST pasta salad I’ve ever made. It’s just so perfect and I can’t stop thinking about how dreamy it is. This BLT pasta salad was an idea that came to me after Tony and I started making amazing BLT sandwiches with avocado for our lunches (we were on a real bacon … Read more
It’s always smoothie season here at AK. There’s truly nothing like a cold, refreshing smoothie on a hot summer day, which is why I rounded up over 30 healthy smoothie recipes to make and fall in love with. I’ve included a delicious mix of green smoothies, ones with and without banana (per reader requests!), High … Read more
Back in May we hosted our amazing AK Smoothie Series and we LOVED seeing all of your delicious smoothie creations all month long. I get requests for smoothie recipes almost daily, and for good reason! There’s nothing better than a cold, refreshing, super flavorful smoothie for breakfast or an afternoon snack when it’s hot outside. … Read more
Cheers to summer filled with flavorful pasta salads that keep everyone coming back for seconds. I think pasta salads can get a bad rap for being gloppy and a little tasteless, so it has been my mission over the past few years to bring you fresh, beautiful, flavorful pasta salads that you can feel good … Read more
We’re over halfway through June and I can’t stop making giant, veggie-packed salads. If you didn’t catch my fav spicy ranch chicken cabbage salad add it to your list ASAP! Here at AK you know we’re in the anti-boring-salad club. Ambitious Kitchen salads are guaranteed to be bright, flavorful and always satisfying. One of the … Read more
If there’s a chopped salad on a restaurant menu, then you bet I’m going to be ordering it. I love a big bowl full of crunchy greens, veggies and lean protein. It’s filling, nourishing, healthy, satisfying and especially refreshing during the summer months. A couple of years back I thought it would be fun to … Read more
I’ve been meaning to share this incredibly easy recipe with you for years now and it’s finally here! Because ya girl loves to grill, every summer I get so excited to grill up one of my favorite summer fruits: juicy, delicious peaches. I know that grilling can be intimidating, so grilling fruit can feel extra … Read more