A Gathering of Veggie Deliciousness!
Grilled Zucchini and Corn Appetizers Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Serves: A delicious combo of grilled summer veggies, feta cheese, and some lemony peppery zing! Ingredients ⅓ cup extra virgin olive oil 2 cloves garlic, minced ½ tsp each salt and pepper ¼ tsp red pepper flakes 2 ears corn 3 zucchini, cut lengthwise…
Spanish Ajoblanco Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Serves: Ajoblanco (white garlic in English) is a typical Spanish cold soup and is so refreshing and delicious. It’s a great way to beat the heat! Ingredients 2.7 oz rye and spelt bread (75 g) 1⅓ cup raw blanched almonds (200g) 1 or 2 cloves of garlic…
Indian Spiced Guacamole Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Serves: Bored with traditional guacamole? Probably not, but you’ll love this Indian spiced guacamole with mustard seeds and curry anyway! Ingredients 2 ripe avocados 2 teaspoons lemon juice ½ teaspoon sea salt ½ cup chopped cilantro 1 tbsp coconut oil 1 teaspoon mustard seeds 1 small…
Zesty Guacamole Prep time: 5 minutes Cook time: Total time: Serves: Filled with ripe avocados, fresh tomatoes, red onions, and spices, this Zesty Guacamole is jam-packed with flavor and ready to eat in just five minutes! Ingredients 4 ripe avocados Juice from 1 lime 2 medium tomatoes, diced 4 tablespoons diced red onion (about 1/4…
Fig Gorgonzola Bites with Pistachio Relish Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Serves: Fig Gorgonzola Bites with Pistachio Relish. Love the salty, sweet, sour, crunchy flavor combo – only 7 min to make! Ingredients about 8 figs gorgonzola, as desired honey, as desired balsamic vinegar, as desired ½ C pistachios, rough chop 2 pinches sugar…
Magical Hummus Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Serves: You’ll never guess what the secret ingredient to this super-fluffy hummus is! Ingredients 1 pound Swiss chard stalks, washed and chopped (I used rainbow chard) 1/2 cup cooked chickpeas 2 small garlic cloves, peeled 1/4 cup tahini (sesame paste) 1 lemon, zested and juiced 1/4 cup…
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…
Mediterranean Salsa Prep time: 10 minutes Cook time: Total time: 10 minutes Serves: 4 Super Easy Mediterranean Salsa. Light, healthy and loaded with tons of flavor. Serve as an appetizer or side dish! Ingredients 1 (10.5 ounce can) chickpeas, drained 1 clove garlic, minced 1/2 cup cucumber, diced 1 cup tomato, diced 1/2 cup olives,…
Roasted Corn & Cotija Guacamole Prep time: 15 minutes Cook time: Total time: 15 minutes Serves: 6 This fork smashed guacamole recipe is a long time family favorite and is served at almost every get together. It’s a crowd pleaser for obvious reasons and makes me happy because it takes only a few minutes to…
Red and Yellow Tomato Pico de Gallo Prep time: 15 minutes Cook time: Total time: 15 minutes Serves: 4 cups Fresh salsa pico de gallo made with yellow and red tomatoes, with fresh jalapeno, cilantro, lime and red onion. An easy snack or appetizer or topping for Mexican dishes like tacos. Ingredients 3 cups diced…
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…
Blackberry & Manchego Salad Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Serves: This simple salad features the season best berries, spicy red onions, roasted almonds and the beautiful wonder of manchego cheese. Ingredients Leafy greens Blackberries Roasted Almonds, roughly chopped Red Onions, thinly sliced Manchego Cheese, shaved into thin strips Balsamic Dressing: 1 Tbsp balsamic vinegar…