This is a silly recipe but it’s delicious and therefore, I’m sharing it. I’m always tweaking my pasta sauce recipes and this one came out by accident one day when I was attempting to use burst tomatoes in another fashion. When that didn’t go according to plan, I landed here with the help of a…
Recipes
Bulgur Cucumber Salad with Basil and Chili Oil
This salad is what happens when you have just a small bit of grains leftover from dinner the night before. Cool, crisp cucumbers are paired with bulgur and an easy chili-oil. Easily multiply this recipe to feed more. I love it served with some corn fritters and hummus. The Cucumbers I love a good cucumber…
Chili Green Bean and Egg Spring Rolls
Post sponsored by Pete and Gerry’s Organic Eggs. See below for more details. What’s my favorite summer food? Anything portable as I feel like I’m always on the move! These spring rolls are packed with cooked green beans, herby noodles, and to bring it all together, fried egg. It’s a perfect on-the-go meal for me!…
Sweet Corn Soup with Hazelnut-Dill Garnish
I don’t have much to write about this soup other than it’s one of my favorite simple recipes. It’s hard for me to go complicated with summer produce. Between the fresh taste of everything and the heat outside, everything stays minimal. In terms of the soup, if you can make sweet corn broth, I’d highly…
Grilled Pear and Halloumi Skewers with Chili Sauce
This post is in partnership with California Pears. See below for more information. There’s nothing like lighting up the grill in summer, especially because there’s so many delightful fruits and vegetables to put over the fire. These skewers showcase the best. Salty, grillable cheese paired with fresh pears and a tangy marinade: you can’t go…
Smoked Farro Plum Salad
This post is sponsored by Bob’s Red Mill. See below for more information. Is there anything better than a fresh salad during the hot summer months? No, at least not in my book. Even better is a salad that uses the delightful stone fruit. It’s a salad favorite of mine and when it’s an anchor…
Ginger Miso Green Beans
I’ve been sharing more recipes on instagram as a way of testing out what people might like to see as more permanent on the site. But, these green beans were actually more of my favorite. I love the ginger/miso/butter combination. I feel like I could eat it on so much. Add a touch of lemon…
Sweet Corn Polenta with Baked Beans
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of BUSH’S® Beans. All opinions are 100% mine. There’s a distinct smell to my Grandmother’s very blue kitchen that I remember: Baked Beans. Thinking back, I feel like nearly every time I went over to her house, she had a pot of beans on and…
Olive Pesto Pasta with Breadcrumbs
As the site ages, I’m attempting to go through and update/retest some of the recipes I believe should have some staying power. These are the recipes I’ve love. This olive pesto pasta came about as a fluke, a dinner desperation. Ever since then, this pasta has become a staple, primarily for how easy and quick…
Spinach Quesadillas with Spiced Pinto Beans
I’m finding myself away from home throughout the day more, which means dinner needs to happen in about 15 minutes. I’m relying on family favorites that I can easily make without fuss. These spinach quesadillas are at the top of my list. Often I’ll make a larger batch of the beans which speeds up the…
Pea Pasta with Shallot Cream Sauce
Over the past few weeks, I’ve posted a couple times about this pasta on instagram. I have a similar summer pasta but everyone seemed extremely interested in this spring pea version. I love this pasta. The sauce is kind of heavy but there’s just enough to coat the pasta. It comes together quickly and is…
Marinated Halloumi Skewers with Summer Veg and Chipotle-Lime Peanut Sauce
This post is sponsored by the National Peanut Board. I received compensation, but all opinions and content are my own. Chances are, during the summer, I’m grilling halloumi skewers once a week. There’s nothing like putting fire to vegetables and cheese. I love the charred flavor and crisp cheese. In this recipe, I’ve paired the…
Crispy Tofu Bowls with Sesame Bok Choy
I love a good rice bowl and I’m finding that more often than not, I’m most happy when it’s topped with vegetables and a handful of crispy tofu. This recipe is a solid addition to your weeknight meals. Bok Choy Bok choy is one of my favorite plants to watch grow. I love how concise…
Cream Cheese Roll-ups with Crepes and Vegetables
Post sponsored by Bob’s Red Mill. See below for more details. As we prepare for Mack to head to school, I’ve been working on my tiny-finger lunch game. He’s a solid eater but I do like having fun options. Plus, these vegetable crepes aren’t just for kids. I love to pack these cream cheese roll-ups…