This easy to prepare harissa roasted eggplant is sweet and spicy and deliciously creamy on the inside. Eggplant, (like and kale and beets) is one of those vegetables people tend to have pretty strong opinions about. You either love it or hate it and that’s that. I can certainly understand why eggplant can be hard...
This refreshing cucumber noodle salad with grilled cantaloupe is the ultimate summer dish. It’s light, and perfect for warm weather meals. Plus, it’s easy to make and packed with flavor and texture. A Refreshing Summer Salad with Grilled Melon When the sun is high and the heat lingers well into the evening, we crave meals...
This sweet and sour peach shrub flavored with a hint of thyme makes for a refreshing all natural soda. Although the change in seasons is fast approaching, summer temperatures are still undeniably in full swing around here. And when the thermometer is on the rise the pressing question is not just what should we eat,...
This refreshing cucumber snack with citrus-mint salt is crisp, cool, and effortless—perfect for hot days or light snacking. Made with Persian cucumbers, citrus zest, mint, and flaky salt, it’s hydrating and satisfying with zero cooking required. A Refreshing and Easy Cucumber Snack Crisp, hydrating, and delightfully simple—this easy cucumber snack with citrus‑mint salt is cool,...
These homemade pistachio date energy bars help keep you going all day, whether you need a breakfast to go, or an afternoon snack. Whether you’re running around on the go all day or just need a pick me up in the afternoon, having an energy bar on hand can be a real sanity saver. Compact...
Made with fresh zucchini and herbs this chilled zucchini basil soup is the perfect summer starter. Gazpacho or even cucumber soup is probably what first comes to mind when you think of chilled soups, and while tomatoes and cucumbers make for excellent warm weather soups, I’m also quite fond of those featuring another summer staple:...
Fresh raw vegan tacos made with crunchy cabbage leaves, seed-based taco filling, spicy zucchini salsa & creamy cilantro sauce. No cooking, just bold flavor! 🌮 Fresh Raw Vegan Tacos with Creamy Cilantro Sauce Looking for a light, refreshing, and flavor-packed alternative to traditional tacos? These raw vegan tacos are the perfect no-cook solution. Made with...
Cool, creamy, and naturally vibrant green, this matcha frappe is an easy at-home treat you can make in minutes (dairy-free option) that’s perfect for a refreshing pick-me-up. 🍵 Iced Matcha Frappe This matcha frappe is a creamy, refreshing green tea drink you can make at home in minutes. Naturally vibrant green from high-quality matcha, it’s...
This feta green bean salad is a light, flavorful side dish that’s perfect for summer. Tossed in a honey-lemon vinaigrette with toasted almonds and herbs, it's crisp, tangy, sweet, and satisfying—ideal for lunches, weeknight dinners or easy entertaining. Lemony Green Bean Salad with Feta This green bean feta salad is exactly the kind of dish...
Spiralized summer squash and zucchini are tossed with a bright basil lime dressing for a light and refreshing salad. My never-ending love affair with making noodles out of vegetables continues with this summer dish featuring a few seasonal staples in my kitchen: summer squash, zucchini and basil. With the heat already on the rise, a...
Enjoy tender, flavorful sweet potatoes glazed with a savory miso-orange sauce and lightly charred to perfection. Easy to prepare on a grill or stovetop grill pan, this miso-glazed sweet potato recipe is a simple, delicious side that’s ready in less than 30 minutes. An Effortless Sweet Potato Side with Bold Flavor Some side dishes are...
Keep happy and hydrated this summer with a simple homemade kombucha slushy made with cold-pressed juice. There’s nothing quite like treating yourself to something cool and frosty on a hot day. Maybe it’s just nostalgia for those carefree summer days of childhood, but I like to indulge myself a bit more during this time of...