Dill Oregano Dry-Rubbed Rack Of Lamb

This Labor Day weekend we decided to get a rack of lamb for a special dinner.  We were planning on salmon, but when we went shopping it all was farm-raised and looked a little ragged.  I couldn't remember the last time we did a rack of lamb (have we ever?!), but decided I was up for the challenge.  This recipe was so fantastically simple, I hope you all give it a shot sometime soon.  Tender, juicy, and flavorful––I will put this back on the menu sooner than later.

Greek Cucumber Salad

This is easily one of my favorite all-time recipes, but I haven't made it in a while because we have been so busy trying new things and occasionally relishing on having "sex with your pants on" (Sorry Dallas and Melissa) that I forgot about this gem.

This is really inspired by a cucumber salad my mom makes, and I have to give kudos to her for inspiring me to always take her ideas and try to spin it to make it my own, or more recently spin it to make it Paleo.  

Coconut-Dill Veggie Dip

Yesterday we hosted our first BBQ since moving into our new home. We love entertaining and it's so great to have a huge backyard and a full-sized grill. Plus, our new house is plenty big and not all of our "living space" furniture is crammed into one room anymore! I think last night's BBQ was a great success--everyone seemed to really enjoy the food, beverages and conversation. YAY! 


We had burgers, brats, a veggie platter, a fruit platter, and our friends each brought a little something to share. There were crackers and olives stuffed with anchovies and wine and these OMG-to-die-for-sweet potato fries baked with pumpkin pie spices (Thanks, Nicole and Brian--you two are brilliant!). Are you drooling yet? Well, if not, I think you will be soon because I'm finally going to get the point of this post...


Coconut-Dill Veggie Dip