I don’t know about you, but I cannot wait till the nicer weather is here to stay. I miss the lazy days of patio parties and summer BBQs. Sure, it’s nice to hang out with friends and family, but you know what’s even better? The food! Think burgers, hot dogs and all the summer salads you can dream of.

Brighter days are definitely ahead. Our spring garden is slowly coming in, flowers are in full bloom and it seems that warmer temperatures have begun to take hold. The upside to living in a colder climate is how excited I get about the transition from winter to spring. This strawberry feta salad celebrate spring produce, and is just felt fancy enough to serve at brunches, baby or bridal showers and Easter.

If you’re looking for the ultimate potato side dish, look no further than these Herbed Potatoes Au Gratin. These definitely are not the same “scalloped potatoes” that your mom made, and you will love the savory addition of Freeze Dried herbs and garlic. I love serving this dish with my holiday roasted meats and they are great as leftovers.