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...
A bright, herby basil chimichurri sauce with fresh parsley, lemon, and a touch of heat. Ready in minutes and good on just about everything. Basil Chimichurri Sauce Basil chimichurri gives the classic Argentinian herb sauce a Mediterranean twist. My favorite way to serve it is drizzled over a platter of grilled summer vegetables, but once...
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 roasted peach dessert pairs warm, caramelized peaches with raspberry sauce and creamy vanilla yogurt. A fresh, modern take on Peach Melba that's 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 dessert of roasted peaches served with a...
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...
A classic Middle Eastern salad of finely chopped tomatoes, cucumbers, and fresh herbs served over a bed of creamy whipped tahini. Middle Eastern Salad with Whipped Tahini A good Middle Eastern salad is something I never get tired of making, and there's a reason it shows up on tables across an entire region. Few combinations...
A rustic gluten-free cherry cake made with almond flour and fresh summer cherries. Simple, unfussy, and perfect for dessert or breakfast the next morning. Gluten-Free Cherry Cake (Cherry Buckle) I generally try to avoid turning on the oven in the summer, but this gluten-free cherry cake is always worth an exception. It's also called a...
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...
A fresh arugula and watermelon salad with shaved fennel and a bright green olive vinaigrette. Light, crisp, and ready in 15 minutes. Arugula and Watermelon Salad Watermelon and arugula salads have become a summer staple. Sweet and cooling, watermelon pairs beautifully with savory flavors in a way that feels a little unexpected the first time...
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...
These crisp and crunchy gluten-free pesto flavored kale crackers are a cross between kale chips and seed crackers. We go through crackers pretty quickly at my house. Whether paired with a chunk of cheese, a swipe of dip, a spread of nut butter or just eaten plain, crackers are a pantry staple. And since so...
Wondering what to do with all those bags of frozen berries in your freezer? Here are 10 simple and healthy ways to put those berries to good use! My freezer is packed with frozen fruit these days and chances are yours is too. Fresh berries of course are always best when eaten in season, but frozen berries often...