Spring is almost here, but winter still has us in its grip. Get through these last few cold night by warming up with this white bean and bacon soup! It’s easy enough to make for a weeknight dinner, and would make a great frozen make-ahead meal. Make a big batch and bring some to work, or pack it in a thermos for lunch for the kids! This soup is delicious and is made from white beans, parmesan cheese, bacon, celery, garlic, chicken stock, and sage. Throw on that apron and let’s get cookin’!

White Bean Soup Recipe With Parmesan Cheese, Bacon, and Sage

Looking for some healthy comfort food? Try this white bean soup with bacon, garlic, parmesan cheese, celery, and sage!

Serve it up with crusty bread for dipping!

 Photos: The Clever Carrot.

Winter isn’t going to let up anytime soon, and that’s why you should warm yourself up with this tasty chicken tortellini soup! We just love soup, and there’s no better way to end a hectic day than with some hot soup and crusty bread. This chicken soup is simple to prepare since it uses the rotisserie chicken you can buy at any grocery store. Add in some tortellini and veggies and you’ve got yourself a soup fit for a king! It also works well for weeknight dinners, and we think it would work in a crockpot, too! Keep reading for the recipe!

Photos: Cooking Classy.

This cheesy beef enchilada dip is a MUST to make for New Year’s! Your guests will be begging for seconds and asking for the recipe! This dip is great if you’re short on time this holiday season, and you can expect to be positively addicted to it – it’s that good! Serve it up with tortilla chips and sour cream and you’re ready to get the party started!

The ULTIMATE New Year’s Dip: Cheesy Beef Enchilada

Photos: Add a Pinch.

We have the ultimate chicken/tuna salad recipe for you! It takes a little bit more time to make than regular chicken or tuna salad, but it’s so worth it! This salad has Greek yogurt garlic ranch mayo instead of your regular mayonnaise. It also has veggies like grilled peppers, celery, carrots, and red onion. Without any further ado, here is the ultimate chicken or tuna salad that you must make today!

The ULTIMATE Chicken or Tuna Salad Sandwich Recipe!

We guarantee that this will be your new favorite chicken or tuna salad recipe!

Ingredients

• 2-3 cups shredded chicken or 4 cans of tuna (drained)
• 2 green onions (sliced)
• 1 red bell pepper (roasted, peeled, seeded and diced)
• 1 yellow bell pepper (roasted, peeled, seeded and diced)
• 1 small carrot (peeled and grated)
• 2 celery (finely diced)
• 1 small red onion (diced)
• 1-3 avocados, slightly mashed (number of avocados depends on how many sandwiches you’re making)
• salt and black pepper

For the Greek Yogurt Garlic Ranch

• 2/3 cup Greek yogurt
• 2-3 tbsp mayonnaise
• 1/4 cup fresh parsley (chopped)
• 2 tbsp chives (chopped)
• 1 tbsp fresh dill weed (chopped)
• 1 garlic clove (chopped and smashed into a paste with a pinch of salt)
• 1/4 tsp garlic powder
• 1/2 tsp onion powder
• 1/4 cup buttermilk
• salt and pepper to taste

For the Salad

1. Combine first 7 ingredients in a large bowl. Mix in as much of the Greek Yogurt ranch mayo as you like.
2. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
3. Serve as sandwiches, slightly mashing an avocado on top or spreading the avocado on one or both slices of bread.

For the Greek Yogurt Garlic Ranch

1. Place Greek yogurt in a strainer lined with cheesecloth over a bowl. Cover the strainer and allow excess liquid to drain for about 1 to 2 hours.
2. In a bowl, stir together yogurt, mayonnaise, parsley, chives, dill, garlic paste, garlic powder, and onion powder.
3. Stir in buttermilk.
4. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
5. Wrap and refrigerate for several hours before adding to salad.

 Photos: Parsley Sage and Sweet.

This veggie flatbread is perfect for vegetarians, and extremely easy to make! Loaded up with zucchini, red peppers, onions, and tomatoes, this flatbread is super light and makes a great appetizer!

To get started, heat your oven to 400 F. Then, roll out the dough to create a large rectangle. Place the rolled-out dough on a piece of parchment paper sprayed with non-stick spray. Take the goat cheese and spread half of it onto the dough. Sprinkle half of the Parmesan cheese on top, along with half the dill.

Fold the other half of the dough on top of the side with the cheese. Sprinkle the rest of the goat cheese and Parmesan. Arrange the veggies on top and brush with olive oil. Sprinkle salt, pepper, and the remaining dill over the veggies. That’s it! Super easy, filling, and perfect for summer!

Roasted Veggie Flatbread with Parmesan Cheese

Ingredients

• 16 oz. refrigerated or frozen pizza dough
• 6 oz. soft goat cheese or herb cheese spread
• ¾ cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 3 tbsp chopped fresh dill
• 1 red onion (thinly sliced)
• 1 zucchini (thinly sliced)
• 2 tomatoes (thinly sliced)
• 1 red pepper (thinly sliced)
• Olive oil
• Salt and Pepper

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
2. Roll dough into a large rectangle and place it a piece of parchment paper sprayed with a non-stick spray.
3. Sprinkle half of the goat cheese, half of the dill, and half of the Parmesan onto one half of the dough.
4. Fold the other half of the dough on top of the cheese. Sprinkle remaining goat cheese and Parmesan cheese.
5. Arrange vegetables over the top and brush with olive oil. Sprinkle with salt, pepper, and remaining dill.
6. Bake for 22-25 minutes, or until the edges are golden. Cut in half lengthwise, then slice into 2-inch long slices. Serve warm.

Photos and recipe: A Spicy Perspective.

Dining al fresco is when you eat your meal outside. Enjoying the fresh air and sunshine (or under the stars!) always makes food taste way better than when you eat it inside! This simple grilled cheese sandwich is the perfect light food for any outdoor party, or get-together. Melted provolone cheese, bell peppers, onion, and spinach come together in this mouth-watering grilled cheese sandwich. Serve it with a nice, light salad with balsamic vinegar dressing to complete the meal.

Veggie Stuffed Grilled Cheese Sandwich

This delicious, vegetarian-friendly sandwich is perfect for your next al fresco get-together! Make it in a pan, or make it on the grill for a smokey flavor!

Ingredients

• 1 red bell pepper
• 1/2 yellow onion
• 1/2 tsp olive oil
• 4 slices bread, thickly sliced
• butter, softened
• 8 slices provolone cheese
• 1 cup baby spinach

Instructions

1. Slice pepper and onion into thin slices. Heat oil over medium heat in a saute pan. Saute until soft, about 5 minutes and set aside.
2. Spread butter on one side of every slice of bread.
3. Place 4 slices of bread (butter side down) on a large skillet (or over the grill) over medium heat. Place a slice of cheese on each slice of bread and top it with the sautéed bell pepper and onion. Top with spinach and another slice of cheese and another slice of buttered bread (butter side up).
4. Flip the sandwiches over and grill for 2 minutes more or until bread is golden. Remove and serve.

Photos: First Slice, Spoonful.

This shrimp salad sandwich is made with celery, red onion, tomatoes, olives, mayonnaise, and of course, shrimp! For a bit of extra yummyness, it’s piled high onto a sliced croissant. You can add lettuce leaves if you like, or even fresh spinach. For a healthier choice, try substituting the mayonnaise with Greek yogurt. This salad can be made the night before, and assembled easily into a sandwich the next morning for work. Moist and delicious, perfect for summer, we’re sure your co-workers are going to be green with envy!

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Photos: Escape From Fisherman’s Warf, Real Mom Kitchen.