Sunday, June 21, 2026

Granola Bars, Satay, Thai Crunch Salad + More

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Crispy Honey Nut Granola Bars
homemade granola bars with bowl of nuts.

If you're looking for a wholesome snack to keep on hand this summer, these crispy-chewy granola bars are one of my favorites. They're perfect for road trips, hikes, breakfast on the go, or anytime you need a little something to tide you over between meals.

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What To Cook This Week
white serving platter with cooked chicken skewers and small bowl of peanut sauce
Chicken Satay
Bowls of Thai crunch salad with peanut dressing.
Thai Crunch Salad with Peanut Dressing
albondigas in bowl over rice
Albรณndigas in Chipotle Tomato Sauce
lentil salad in bowl with linen napkin and small bowls of parsley and goat cheese
Lentil Salad
slice of cream cheese pound cake topped with whipped cream and strawberries
Cream Cheese Pound Cake
oat and nut energy bites on baking sheet
No-Bake Energy Bites
WHAT YOU'RE SAYING
"I love the bit of sweetness that the pineapple adds, and all the flavors were perfectly balanced...looking forward to leftovers today!"
—JOAN
Bowl of pineapple fried rice with small bowls of scallions and cashews.
Pineapple Fried Rice
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Buttermilk Blueberry Breakfast Cake, Potato-Egg Tacos, Breakfast Casserole & More

Friends, good morning from Vermont ☀️☀️☀️ I am here for a mini family reunion, our Greek Easter postponed from April, when nobody's schedules would align. Yesterday, my cousin made spanakopita, we grilled lamb chops, and the kids dyed eggs for the Tsougrisma, the post-dinner egg-cracking game. My cousin's husband Ian — yes Ian!* — won and has been granted good luck and prosperity for the year. I've been watching World Cup games all day long and hanging with Homer:

This week, I had planned to share an updated version of a very old recipe on the blog: Nigella Lawson's Cheater's Danish Pastry/Croissant Dough. I used the recipe recently to make croissants, and I had forgotten how easy the dough comes together and what beautiful results it yields:

More soon!

Below, I've shared a few ideas should you be cooking for Father's Day. I hope you've all had a wonderful weekend, and I am wishing all the dads out there a Happy Father's Day ๐Ÿ‘‹


*We are My Big Fat Greek Wedding.

Review of the Week

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Super Easy Chicken Souvlaki

"This is DELICIOUS! Made it with the tzatziki, also amazing. I love the assembly ahead of time for both parts, so dinner is easy to deal with."

— Jess

PS: Here's the Tzatziki recipe:


7 Ideas For Father's Day

Buttermilk Blueberry Breakfast Cake

Crispy Potato Egg and Cheese Taco

Lemon-Blueberry Scones

Breakfast Casserole

Perfect Blueberry Muffins

Grilled Hanger Steak

Soft and Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookies


Farm Share Friends:

... it's here! The season of ALL the greens, herbs, radishes, and more. While I am no longer updating The Farm Share Newsletter, these posts from previous years may be helpful for your early shares of the season:


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Thank You

Thank you to all who have ordered Pizza Night. If you haven't left a review yet, I would be so grateful if you did! ๐Ÿ™๐Ÿ™๐Ÿ•๐Ÿ•๐Ÿฅ—๐Ÿฅ—


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Happy Cooking,


Alexandra Stafford



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