From butternut to spaghetti to acorn and more, these 10 savory and sweet winter squash recipes make a wonderful addition to any fall or winter meal. Winter squash is one of those quintessential signs of fall and the coming winter months. Thicker skinned winter squash is at its best during this time of year, making...
Cherry tomatoes are roasted until juicy and bursting with flavor then served over a bed of garlic and herb spaghetti squash. It’s that time of year again when pumpkin mania begins, everywhere you turn its pumpkin this and pumpkin flavored that. And while I do love a good pumpkin treat, there’s lots of other squash...
As summer transitions to fall, cozy up with a bowl of this carrot and red pepper soup to keep warm. While it always pains me to bid farewell to summer, fall is almost upon us. You know it’s almost here when you can feel the crispness in the air at night and find yourself suddenly...
Transform your grilled vegetables with chimichurri sauce. Learn how to make chimichurri vegetables with this quick and easy sauce and try it on your favorite veggies. Perfect for summer grilling! For most of the year roasting vegetables is my go-to, but by late summer/early fall I’ve transitioned mainly into grilling them. On the menu at...
Experience the delicious flavors of Provence and the Mediterranean with this recipe for Provençal tomatoes. These easy stuffed tomatoes are the perfect side to any meal. Nothing beats in-season tomatoes, and luckily they’re at their peak this time of year. Vibrantly colored and full of flavor, tomatoes are everywhere at the moment, which means they’re...
This elegant roasted peach dessert pairs warm, caramelized peaches with raspberry sauce and creamy vanilla yogurt. A fresh, modern take on Peach Melba that's simple to prepare and perfect for summer dinners, entertaining, or a light seasonal treat. Roasted Peaches with Raspberry Sauce (Easy Summer Dessert) Elevate fresh summer peaches with this simple and stunning...
Enjoy these fresh vegan zucchini roll ups topped with a no-cook raw marinara sauce. Perfect as an appetizer, this easy recipe is made with just a handful of simple ingredients. Zucchini is everywhere this time of year. I know I certainly always seem to have an abundance of it in my fridge. It’s such a...
This Middle Eastern salad features chopped tomatoes, cucumbers and herbs on a bed of whipped tahini for a refreshing salad filled with crunch and color. Every summer about this time I come to the realization that I’ve largely been subsisting off of salads like this Middle Eastern salad. Not that I don’t eat them during...
Looking for a delicious summer dessert? Try this gluten-free cherry cake also called a buckle. It’s easy to make and perfect for breakfast too! Gluten-Free Cherry Cake (Cherry Buckle) I generally try to avoid turning on the oven in the summer, but I will make an exception for dessert. It just wouldn’t be summer without...
Filled with crunchy raw vegetables and served with a cashew dipping sauce, these Thai vegetable wraps make an easy and delicious no-cook meal. Thai Veggie Wraps If you’re looking for a healthy, light, vegetable-filled meal idea then you’ll want to give these Thai wraps a try. Crisp, crunchy and loaded with raw vegetables and fresh...
This fresh and simple arugula watermelon salad with green olive vinaigrette is filled with lots of cooling crunch. Sweet, crisp and cooling, watermelon is a summertime staple. There’s nothing better than a refreshing slice of watermelon on a hot summer day. It’s certainly a welcome way to combat the often relentless heat that comes with...
With its refreshing sweet-tart taste this berry and hibiscus shrub is a thirst-quenching, healthier alternative to soda. With the temperature on the rise these days, I’ve been finding myself craving an icy-cold drink to quench my ever increasing thirst with. Of course there’s the usual summer go-tos like lemonade and iced tea but lately it’s been...