โ˜•๏ธ Bite-Sized Sundays: relaxing Labor Day, great food


โ€‹

Happy Sunday, Friends.

This week: A complete Labor Day spread that keeps you out of the kitchen and enjoying the last weekend of summer.

"Take rest; a field that has rested gives a bountiful crop." - Ovid

Labor Day weekend should be about relaxing, not stressing over complicated menus. This collection gives you everything you need for a great gathering - flavorful proteins for the grill and sides that can be made ahead so you're not scrambling while everyone else is having fun.

The beauty of these recipes is they all work together but don't require perfect timing. Make the salads earlier in the day, fire up the grill when you're ready, and spend more time with people instead of in the kitchen.

๐ŸŒŸ Recipe of the Week: Spinach Feta Turkey Burgers These aren't your typical turkey burgers. The feta adds richness and tang while the spinach keeps everything moist and adds color. New video shows exactly how to keep them juicy.

  • Difficulty level: Easy
  • Active time: 20 minutes
  • Perfect for: When you want a burger that feels indulgent but isn't heavy
video previewโ€‹

๐Ÿ‘‰๐Ÿป Click Here to subscribe to my YouTube channel

๐ŸŽฏ Quick Hits

  • Pro-Tip: Don't overmix ground turkey - it can make the final dish tough. Mix just until ingredients are combined for the most tender results.
  • Back to Basics: Make-ahead salads are ideal for Labor Day spreads. Both pasta and potato salad actually taste better after sitting for a few hours.
  • Did You Know? Grilling vegetables like green beans over high heat for just a few minutes keeps them crisp-tender and adds incredible smoky flavor.

Your Complete Labor Day Menu:

๐Ÿ‘ฉโ€๐Ÿณ What's Cooking Next Week Coming Wednesday: Easy Pomodoro Sauce - the simple tomato sauce that makes everything better.

๐Ÿ‘‰๐Ÿป Love this newsletter? Forward it to a friend and tell them they can join us at this link.

All my best,


Spinach Feta Turkey Burgers


Rosemary Garlic Chicken Kabobs


Honey BBQ Pork Kabobs


Caesar Pasta Salad


Cajun Potato Salad


Grilled Green Beans


S'mores Brownies


Connect with me on social!

113 Cherry St #92768, Seattle, WA 98104-2205
โ€‹Unsubscribe ยท Preferencesโ€‹

Pinch and Swirl

Do you love delicious food prepared simply with fresh ingredients? Me too. You can count on me for well tested, mouth-watering recipes designed for home cooks.

Read more from Pinch and Swirl

Hey there, When you grow your own tomatoes, it seems like there are always so many that don't have time to ripen. Don't toss them - pickle them (or fry them - more on that below)! These refrigerator Pickled Green Tomatoes are crisp, tangy, and surprisingly quick to make. You don't need to boil anything or even turn on the stove. The whole process takes just 15 minutes of prep, with zero canning required. Just slice, brine, and wait. In just 6 hours (even better in a day or two), you'll have...

Happy Sunday, Friends. This week: Asian stir-frys that deliver restaurant-quality results in your home kitchen - no wok required. "Cooking is not about convenience. It's about love." - Anthony Bourdain When you want dinner with real punch, these Asian stir-frys deliver. Bold flavors, incredible aromas, and that satisfying complexity that makes you forget how quickly they actually came together. None of these require special equipment or hard-to-find ingredients. Just a regular pan, high heat,...

Hey there, A sauce that uses just five ingredients and tastes better than anything you can buy? That's this authentic Pomodoro Sauce - canned tomatoes, garlic, olive oil, salt, and basil simmered into something rich and mellow in about 35 minutes. It's the kind of recipe that reminds you why Italian cooking is so brilliant: take quality ingredients, treat them with respect, and let time do the work. No shortcuts, no complicated techniques, just the fundamentals done right. NEW This Week:...