Currently Browsing: Summer
Garden Tomato Raw Sauce
Made from garden-ripe tomatoes, no cooking required. A fresh tasting sauce for pizza.
Beet, Tomato and Radish Salad ~ Beet Green Vinaigrette
A summer bonanza of colors and flavors! Use the beet greens to make an earthy and delicious vinaigrette
Zucchini Noodles with Sun Dried Tomato Pesto
Steamed Spiralized Zucchini topped with a Pungent Sun Dried Pesto with Basil Leaves and Pine Nuts – A healthy low-carb delicious dish
Ratatouille – Summer’s Classic Vegetable Stew
Fall in love with this Provencal Vegetable Stew with bright colors and bold, mellow flavors. A wonderful vegetable stew celebrating summer’s splendor. A plethora of eggplant, zucchini and tomatoes simmered with herbs and spices.
Grilled Chicken and Corn Lettuce Wraps / Satay Sauce / Cucumber Salsa
Summertime is all about light, fresh meals, and these chicken and corn lettuce wraps fit the bill exactly. Loaded with lush flavors and textures – the perfect recipe to master… and enjoy!
Burrata and Summer Tomato Parfaits
Rich, buttery, creamy Burrata Cheese is sliced and layered with summer Cherry Tomatoes, Pesto Vinaigrette and Basil Leaves. Simply layer in a stylish glass – and lavish the bright flavors
Strawberry Vinaigrette
A zesty dressing, not too sweet, with a kick of garlic and chipotle
30 Minute Strawberry Jam (no pectin)
Making jam is fun, has less sugar and no preservatives – with true fruit flavor. See recipes using strawberry jam too!
Grilled Sugar Snap Peas & Radishes
Turn the grill on high – add some market-fresh veggies and your new favorite side dish or summer salad awaits!
Rhubarb Tart ~ Shortbread Cookie Crust
As summer fruits are still ripening, taste the marvelous, special flavor of Rhubarb in this easy to make (promise!) fruit tart
Grilled Halibut with Fresh Blueberry Salsa
Liven up Simple Grilled Fish with a snappy, slightly spicy, a touch sweet, Blueberry Salsa. Perfect for a lovely weeknight dinner, lavish lunch or for company.
Karen’s Caramel Vanilla Bean Vegan Ice Cream
Simple ingredients blend into a creamy, decadent yet light dessert, infused with Ginger and Pumpkin Spices – a nice natural vanilla flavor and caramel notes. Vanilla Ice Cream does not have to take a supporting role next to your holiday desserts, this one is delicious on it’s own! Simple ingredients blend into a creamy, decadent dessert, infused […]
Summer Pad Thai with Eggplant and Corn
I’m loving a home made Pad Thai with loads of local summer veggies! Toss in fresh mint, peanuts and bean sprouts for a fresh crunch.
Summer Gazpacho in Two Easy Steps
Ah Summer Tomato Gazpacho! A blender base is topped with Summer Heirloom Tomatoes, Cucumbers and Herbs… Simply Divine!
Ricotta Pastry Cream for: Raspberry Tart with Ricotta Pastry Cream – Gluten Free
Irresistible Flavors of Summer – a Crispy, Buttery Crust, Velvety Smooth Ricotta Custard and topped with Market-Fresh Berries
Cool Cucumber- Kale Blender Soup with Apricots and Walnuts
My go-to cold soup in summer! Cool and Refreshing. A dose of Probiotics and Fiber in every spoonful.
Lightened-Up Peach Crisp
A delicious Summery Peach Crisp that’s lightened- up with a Crisp Oat Topping with Oats, Pecans and Coconut. A smile with every bite guaranteed!
Heirloom Tomato and Melon Salad with Goat Cheese and a Date – Balsamic Dressing
This summery salad has contrasting flavors and textures, a quite beautiful composition to behold. Choosing a mélange of colors results in a burst of visual interest – a true treat for the senses. Each bite yields a different, but complimentary taste.
Vegan Strawberry “Ice Cream” with Cashew Brittle
Kick off Summer with this creamy, delicious Guilt-Free Strawberry Ice Cream dessert!
Sugar Snap Pea and Green Garlic Pesto
This special pesto is used as a base on Naan Bread (or Pizza) -top with some Shrimp, Goat Cheese, Tomatoes and some Sugar Snap Peas This special pesto is used as a base on Naan Bread (or Pizza) -top with some Shrimp, Goat Cheese, Tomatoes and some Sugar Snap Peas
Super Crunch Salad
Produce is coming into its peak season – indulge in nature’s finest offerings with this super hydrating, super crunch salad! Pair with super-refreshing Carrot Sorbet!
Quick Refrigerator Pickles – Asian Style
Super Easy, Super Crunchy ~ Super Delicious!
Grilled Corn in the Husk with Tomato-Basil Butter
It’s Barbecue Season! Baste corn with bursting flavor – cover with husk and grill outdoors. Add crumbled feta or cotija cheese to the grilled corn if desired
Karen’s Homemade Rhubarb Vinegar
A lovely ruby colored versatile vinegar with a lingering flavor of Rhubarb I have a special place in my heart for Rhubarb… ready to pick now through summer. My grandparents had plentiful rhubarb plants sprawling in their garden, and rhubarb pie was typically served after dinner. This beautiful ruby hued perennial has an unique flavor […]
Smoked Pesto
Adds a distinctive smokey note which does not overpower. A great year-round pesto, and handy in cooler months when basil is not as plentiful.
