A Gathering of Veggie Deliciousness!
Lavender and White Chocolate Boozy Milkshakes Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Serves: 4 A vanilla and white chocolate boozy milkshake infused with lavender. Ingredients For the Infused Vodka: 3/4 cups vodka (I used Stolichnaya) 1 tablespoon culinary lavender For the Milkshakes: 1 cup half and half 1 tablespoon culinary lavender 4 ounces white chocolate,…
Fresh Figs with Lemon-Vanilla Ricotta and Toasted Pistachios Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Serves: about 12 An easy appetizer that can be prepared in about 15 minutes. Ingredients 1/4 cup shelled pistachios 1/2 cup ricotta cheese 1 tablespoon honey 1 tsp. finely grated lemon zest Scraped seeds from 1/2 fresh vanilla bean 12 fresh…
Raspberry and Bourbon Brown Sugar Fizz Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Serves: A raspberry and brown sugar simple syrup mixed with tonic water and bourbon. Ingredients For the Simple Syrup: 1/4 cup brown sugar 1/4 cup white sugar 1/2 cup fresh raspberries 1 cup water For the Cocktails: Raspberry and brown sugar simple syrup…
Grilled Plum Salad with Maple-Nut Clusters Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Serves: 5 Grilled plums, goat cheese and maple syrup-sweetened nut clusters make for a hearty summer salad. Ingredients For the Maple-Nut Clusters: 1 cup sliced almonds 1/2 cup hazelnuts, roughly chopped 1/2 cup pepitas (you could also use shelled sunflower seeds) 3 tablespoons…
Fire Grilled Tomato and Red Pepper Salsa Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Serves: Makes about 4 cups A spicy, smoky restaurant salsa with grilled tomatoes, red pepper, jalapeños, onions and lime. Ingredients 1-1.25 lbs tomatoes on the vine 1 red pepper 2 jalapeño peppers 2 garlic cloves, peeled 1 small onion, cut in half…
Lemon, Thyme and Blueberry Vodka Fizz Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Serves: 1 A refreshing summer sipper with blueberries, thyme and lemon. Ingredients 1/4 cup blueberries, plus more for garnish 3 tablespoons fresh squeezed lemon juice 3 tsp. sugar 1 tsp. fresh thyme leaves, plus more for garnish Ice cubes or crushed ice 3…
Chocolate Almond Coffee Smoothie Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Serves: 1 Chocolate Almond Coffee Smoothie is a great way to start the morning. Only 5 ingredients. Vegan and gluten free! Ingredients 1 tsp. chia seeds 1 tsp. instant espresso powder 1 cup chilled Almond Breeze Almondmilk Chocolate 1 peeled and frozen banana, cut into…
Wheat Berry and Blistered Tomato Mason Jars Salad Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Serves: 4 A wheat berry salad topped with tomatoes, eggplant, arugula and a dairy free basil-almond pesto. Assembled in a mason jar, these are great for on-the-go activities! Ingredients For the Salad: 1 cup wheat berries 3 cups water 1 pint…
Watermelon Limoncello Prosecco Slushies Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Serves: 4 An easy recipe for fresh watermelon slushies spiked with limoncello and Prosecco. A great way to cool off in the summer! Ingredients 4 cups seedless watermelon, cubed 1 cup ice 1-2 tsp. sugar (optional) 3/4 cups limoncello 3/4 cups Prosecco Fresh mint and…
Green Smoothie Breakfast Popsicles Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Serves: 10-12 Green Smoothie Breakfast Popsicles are loaded with kale, grapes, green tea and Greek yogurt. A healthy and fun breakfast or snack. Ingredients 2 cups packed kale leaves 1 cup green grapes 1 cup brewed green tea, cooled to room temperature 1 banana, peeled…
Spicy Tequila Sunrise Popsicles Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Serves: Makes about 10-12 These popsicles have all the flavor of a tequila sunrise cocktail, with the added kick form some jalapeño-infused tequila. Ingredients 1/3 cup tequila (I used Hornitos Reposado) 1/3 jalapeño pepper, thinly sliced 2 cups orange juice About 1/4 cup grenadine syrup…
Stone Fruit Cream Cheese Breakfast Pastries Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Serves: Makes one dozen Cream cheese breakfast pastries topped with sliced nectarines, plums and peaches. Ingredients 2 sheets puff pastry, thawed according to the package instructions 8 ounces cream cheese, softened at room temperature 2 tablespoons maple syrup 1 tsp. vanilla extract 2…