I love a good dip – especially for the holidays. Why buy expensive smoked salmon dip in the store when you can make it yourself? Today we have served this Cream Cheese Salmon Dip on a simple board, and it’s delightful to set it out for the holidays with crackers (Ritz crackers are amazing), or fresh veggies.

Cream Cheese Salmon Dip

Setting out a small charctuerie is always pleasing when company walks through the door. It’s nice to have a little nosh for the guests. You can watch our video how to start with smoked salmon, and then add the cream cheese and remaining ingredients.

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For summer grilling, try our delicious Sesame Teriyaki Salmon recipe!

Friends, how is it the end of June already? Totally mixed feelings here. I love summer. I love hiking, and I’m getting excited about our sprinter van conversation (are you following me on Instagram? you can follow the video updates), and camping and swimming and barbecues (this Sesame Chili Barbecue Salmon – so good) and all that stuff.

Sesame Teriyaki Salmon

Do you love barbecued salmon? We do, and there are a lot of recipes on my blog for salmon. This one is my new favorite! Delicious served with this BEST BLT Pasta Salad or Cucumber Salad with Pineapple or my popular Mango Cucumber Summer Slaw!

But I also love cozy—fire weather, movies, comfort meals (like pasta and roasted chicken).

One summer thing I am hanging onto—longer days.

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Friends, if you’re planning a St. Patrick’s Day dinner this weekend, I have the perfect menu for you! It’s so fun to gather guests around the table for an Irish meal. We’ve got all of our favorite dishes listed below, so grab an appetizer, salad, main dish, and dessert, and get the party started. Oh, and don’t forget a St. Patrick’s Day Charcuterie Board.

Happy St. Patrick’s Day!

Enjoy this St. Patrick’s Day Menu and table setting in the beautiful outdoors! Or, just in time for a fresh Spring salad, try this Irish Flag Spinach Salad Recipe! Or, not in the video, BEST Corned Beef and Cabbage (so good)! (more…)

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What are the most important elements of a special spring or summer meal? Three things come to mind: A pretty table (with your favorite flower), the people, and a classy dessert.

Frosty Raspberry Squares

This Frosty Raspberry Squares recipe I adapted from my mother Millie’s recipe. It is the perfect summer treat, which you can make with raspberries or strawberries. This frozen dessert is light and fluffy tasting, and easy to make ahead and pop in the freezer. (more…)

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During the spring and summer months, we want to enjoy all the season has to offer, by entertaining friends and family on our lovely patio. You, too? Summer entertaining is the best time to connect with family, friends, and neighbors! We love layered salads, so we think you will enjoy this Barbecue Chicken Layered Pasta Salad recipe today!

Barbecue Chicken Layered Pasta Salad

And of course, the more salads, the better, like this Farmer’s Red Potato Salad Recipe or Summer Italian Spaghetti Salad Recipe. But for this salad? Grab some leftover rotisserie chicken, black beans, favorite pasta, and fresh veggies. Oh, and a little crunch on top! (more…)

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We love to enjoy this elegant, flavorful Oven Baked Salmon with Blackberry Barbecue Sauce dish for any dinner or holiday party! This recipe highlights frozen Oregon blackberries with another Northwest powerhouse ingredient: Oven Baked Salmon. Pair with your favorite vegetable, bake and serve!

Oven Baked Salmon with Blackberry Barbecue Sauce

Of course we love salmon several time a week, any time of year. You may have already tried my popular BEST Pistachio Lime Baked Salmon or Garlic Honey Lime Salmon. Both recipes to not disappoint! This recipe has an amazing blackberry sauce poured over the salmon, garnished with whole blackberries, and fresh rosemary. So good.

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Hello, Friends! I’d love to know if any of my readers are planning to host a Fall Dinner Party? Today I’m sharing a delicious fall menu, plus a Fall Dinner Party Pumpkin Cake with Maple Frosting dessert. Yes, please!

Pumpkin Cake with Maple Frosting

This pumpkin cake recipe will win over any dinner guest, thanks to a maple cream cheese frosting that tastes like fall (or a maple bar – yum!). The frosting adds a tangy sweetnes, and if you’re not a maple lover, you can leave it out (and add vanilla). (more…)

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What does Carrot Cake taste like? So delicious, this carrot cake cake sets the standard for carrot cakes everywhere. It’s filled with walnuts, but you can also use toasted pecans. The rich flavors come from brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and the carrots.

Carrot Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting

You will love this incredibly moist and easy carrot cake recipe with ultra-creamy cream cheese frosting! This recipe serves 8-12! Or, if you’re a cream cheese frosting lover, you may want to try my Banana Walnut Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting Recipe. Or, one of our most popular recipes on RE is this Pineapple Coconut Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting (no oil or butter in the cake). (more…)

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Friends, just in time for Christmas, today I’m sharing a beautiful Christmas tablescape with an easy appetizer loved by all: Hot Bacon Crab Dip Recipe.

Hot Bacon Crab Dip Recipe

Hot Crab Dip makes the perfect party or game day appetizer. This dip is ready in just about 30 minutes, so you have plenty of time to get your crackers, etc. ready! Delicious served on The Big Board, too! Oh, and another favorite “anytime of year” dip is this Guinness Beer Cheese Dip Recipe!

Ingredients for Bacon Crab Dip

All you need for this recipe are these ingredients:

• Cream cheese
• Crabmeat
• Bacon, cooked and crumbled
• Green onions, diced
• Mayonnaise
• Parmesan cheese
• Worcestershire sauce
• Lemon juice

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Friends, remember for holiday hosting, you don’t have to do it all. Make the main dish and one salad, and delegate the rest of the side dishes. Right? You can get store-bought desserts if time is short.

Waldorf Brussels Sprout Salad

Here’s my #1 choice of salad: Waldorf Brussels Sprout Salad.

It’s a low calorie salad with a flavorful, light vinaigrette drizzled over the top!

This recipe is fabulous for all fall gatherings! Great for potlucks, parties, or an intimate dinner party! Of course, delish for Thanksgiving dinner, too! Or, you may love my Asian Chicken Cranberry Salad or my mom and Aunt Barb’s BEST Fresh Cranberry Grape Walnut Salad. (more…)

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