A Gathering of Veggie Deliciousness!
Kale, Apricot and Quinoa Salad Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Serves: about 4 An easy kale and quinoa salad with fresh apricots, red onion, almonds and an apricot-mustard dressing. Ingredients 1 cup quinoa 1 3/4 cups water 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar 2 tablespoons apricot preserves 1 tablespoon course-grain Dijon…
Blueberry-Basil Swirled Ice Cream Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Serves: Makes about 1 quart A recipe for homemade ice cream swirled with blueberry-basil sauce. This is the perfect Summer treat! Ingredients For the Ice Cream Base: 8 ounces cream cheese, softened at room temperature 1 1/2 cups whole milk 1 cup heavy cream 3/4…
Avocaod Toast with Spicy Marinated Chickpeas and Zucchini Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Serves: about 6 Avocaodo Toast with Spicy Marinated Chickpeas and Zucchini is an easy and fresh light lunch or dinner for Summer! Ingredients For the Marinated Chickpeas and Zucchini: 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 tablespoon agave nectar Juice of 2…
Blackberry Squares Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Serves: Makes one 9 X 13 pan A recipe for blackberry squares with coconut, oats and almond flour. These are an easy Summer dessert! Ingredients For the Crust: 1 cup all purpose flour 1/2 cup almond flour 1 1/4 cups oats (old fashion or quick cooking will…
Fresh Corn and Mango Salad Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Serves: 4-6 This Fresh Corn and Mango Salad is great as a side dish or as a snack with tortilla chips. Ingredients 2 ears fresh corn, husks and silks removed 2 mangos, peeled, pitted and diced 1/2 yellow bell pepper, diced 1/2 orange bell…
Honeydew, Pea and Edamame Salad with Sesame-Ginger Dressing Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Serves: about 6 A unique and refreshing green salad with honeydew melon, snap peas, peas, edamame and mint. Ingredients For the Salad: 4 cups honeydew melon, cubed 2 cups sugar snap peas, cut in half 1 cup shelled peas, thawed if…
Grilled Pineapple and Coconut Parfaits Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Serves: Makes 6 parfaits A recipe for individual dessert parfaits with pineapple, pound cake, coconut whipped cream and almonds. These are perfect for Summer entertaining! Ingredients 2 (13.5 ounce) cans full fat coconut milk 1-2 tablespoons powdered sugar 1 tsp. vanilla extract 4 slices…
Grilled Snap Pea and Whipped Ricotta Toast Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Serves: Makes 6 Grilled snap peas over honey-sweetened whipped ricotta cheese with a sprinkle of za’atar seasoning. Ingredients For the Whipped Ricotta: 1 cup full fat ricotta cheese 1 tablespoon heavy cream 1 tablespoon honey 1/4 tsp. salt For the Toast: About…
Rhubarb-Almond Cake Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Serves: Makes one 10-inch cake This Rhubarb-Almond Cake is an easy and elegant addition to your dessert or brunch menu. Ingredients 1 cup plus 1 tablespoon sugar, divided 1/2 cup (8 tablespoons) unsalted butter, softened at room temperature 2 eggs 1 cup Greek yogurt 1 tablespoon orange…
Plantain and Black Bean Tacos with Chimichurri Sauce Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Serves: Makes about 6-8 tacos Plantain and Black Bean Tacos with Chimichurri Sauce are an easy dinner that can be made in under 30 minutes! Ingredients For the Chimichurri Sauce: 1 cup loosely packed fresh parsley 1 cup loosely packed fresh cilantro…
Rhubarb-Raspberry Margaritas Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Serves: A recipe for a rhubarb and raspberry margaritas with a salty-sweet vanilla-scented rim. This cocktail is perfect for Cinco de Mayo and all Summer long! Ingredients For the Rhubarb-Raspberry Syrup: 2 cup sliced rhubarb 1 pint (6 ounces) raspberries 1 cup sugar 1 cup water For…
Vegan Pina Colada Pops Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Serves: Makes 10-12 A recipe for vegan Pina Colada Pops dipped in chocolate and coated with toasted coconut. Ingredients 1 banana 1 (14 ounce) can full fat coconut milk 1 (20 ounce) can pineapple chunks in juice 3 tablespoons sugar 1/4 cup rum 1/2 cup…