Try this fun spin on panzanella with this green summer panzanella recipe, made with crispy ciabatta croutons, thinly sliced cucumber and zucchini, white beans and basil! All tossed in a garlicky red wine dressing. The perfect light summer dinner!
Read MoreLoaded zucchini hummus is a fun way to use up summer’s surplus of seasonal zucchini! Blend chargrilled zucchini into a garlicky hummus recipe, and top with a chopped Mediterranean salad of cucumbers, radishes, tomatoes, Kalamata olives and dill in a lemon-olive oil dressing! Perfect served with toasted pita.
Read MoreThis summery coconut curry chicken salad with mango and honey mustard dressing is made with Growing Roots new organic coconut and seed bites, which packs tons of flavor and crunch into oven “fried” chicken tenders! You’ll love the easy homemade honey mustard dressing paired with the sweet-tart juicy mango, fresh greens and spicy chicken!
Read MoreI am pleased to present to you my new favorite pasta salad for summer entertaining: this herbed summer corn pasta salad. Made with bowtie pasta (totally underrated pasta shape) tossed with juicy sweet summer corn, briefly sauteed so it maintains it's crunch, briny feta cheese, and tons of fresh herbs, it's one of those dishes that just tastes like summer.
Read MoreThis heirloom tomato TBLTA is the most perfect of summer sandwiches! Creamy avocado, peppery microgreens, crunchy salt and pepper kettle chips and the start of the show - smoky tempeh bacon - take this sandwich to a new level! It’s super simple so you’ll be making this all summer long!
Read MoreHeat up the grill to make these vegan tropical tofu skewers with avocado and mango! They're easy to make and perfect for summer grilling. Swap in whatever vegetables and fruit you like, or, instead of this meatless version, make these with chicken, shrimp or pork!
Read MoreThis classic grilled portobello balsamic portobello mushroom burger packs a flavor punch from an overnight marinade! Pop on the grill for an easy vegetarian summer main. Top with all your favorite burger toppings - my personal favorites are guacamole, tomato and feta.
Read MoreIf you’re wanting to add more flavor to boring old grilled chicken then look no further! This honey mustard chicken kebabs with peach recipe is the perfect addition to your summer BBQ layout. The faultless combination of sweetness from the peaches and savoriness from the chicken will have all your neighbors asking for seconds!
Read MoreEnjoy all the fresh flavors of a fish taco in this fish taco salad recipe, topped with spicy seared mahi mahi, chipotle aioli and a quick and easy mango salsa! Super easy and perfect for summer!
Read MoreThis balsamic roasted peach and fig salad with bacon and blue cheese recipe was inspired by my trip to Lodi California with the Almond Board of California! Packed with summer produce and California blue cheese, it’s an ode to harvest season.
Read MoreThis grilled peach salsa recipe is made with two of my favorite summer farmer’s market treats - fresh peaches and sweet onions! It’s perfect for snacking with tortilla chips, or spoon over simply grilled fish or chicken.
Read MoreLearn how to make homemade fermented pickles, a tasty source of probiotics and a great way to preserve summer's produce. This post has three recipes for fermented pickles including spicy dill pickles, pickled green tomatoes and jalapeno slaw.
Read MoreCool, creamy and tangy, this honey coconut kefir ice cream garnished with fresh berries, is the perfect treat for a hot day!
Read MoreMake the most of summer's best tomatoes with this heirloom chopped caprese salad. Feel free to use this recipe as a template. Add toasted bread cubes to make a panzanella salad. Add white beans or tofu cubes to increase the protein content. Serve over arugula or mixed greens or chopped cucumber to add more veggies. It's a perfect make ahead for picnics!
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