A Gathering of Veggie Deliciousness!
Caprese Omelet with Sauteed Spinach Prep time: Cook time: Total time: 10 mins Serves: 1 omelet An omelet with juicy tomato jewels studding the outside and warm, gooey buffalo mozzarella hiding inside. Ingredients 2 eggs 1 roma tomato, sliced 2 C spinach leaves 1 small ball of fresh buffalo mozzarella (My favorite is BelGioiso Bocconcini…
Fresh tomato soup with gruyere croutons Prep time: 10 minutes Cook time: 30 minutes Total time: 40 minutes Serves: 3 A comforting soup fresh from the garden! Simple and fresh tomato soup with gruyere croutons uses vine ripened tomatoes, and is topped with cheesy croutons. Ingredients About 5 cups of day old rustic white bread,…
Zucchini Pasta with Avocado Pesto Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Serves: Sauteed zucchini pasta with creamy avocado and basil pesto. Ingredients 2-3 zucchini, spiralized or cut into ¼ inch wide strips 1 avocado, ripe 1 clove garlic ½ cup fresh basil leaves 1 Tbsp lemon juice 2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil Water as…
Crustless Tomato-Basil Breakfast Tarts Prep time: 10 minutes Cook time: 25 minutes Total time: 35 minutes Serves: 6 My Crustless Tomato-Basil Breakfast Tart with Mozzarella and Goat Cheese captures the flavors of summer and it’s low-carb and gluten-free. Ingredients 4 oz. goat cheese 1/4 cup half-and-half, milk, or cream 1 tsp. Spike Seasoning (or other…
Vibrant Penne Pasta Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Serves: 8-10 servings Delicious penne pasta! Pasta + fresh veggies + basil + pine nuts = YUM! Ingredients 1 box (16 ounces) of penne pasta olive oil (to drizzle the bottom of a pan with) 4 garlic cloves, minced 3 large (or 9 baby) carrots, chopped…
Summer Green Soup & King Oyster Mushroom Chips Prep time: 10 mins Cook time: 50 mins Total time: 1 hour Serves: 4 to 5 A light green soup that is packed with summer herbs and vegetables and topped with crisp mushroom chips. It’s the perfect late summer soup! Ingredients Soup: 4 cups water 1 cup…
Pesto Protein Bowl Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Serves: Pesto protein bowl : a mix of Mexican and Italian flavors! It’s easy to make, and it doesn’t take long to prepare. It can be a simple, flavorful meal OR a hearty side dish! Ingredients FOR THE PESTO: 2 cups of fresh basil 4 cloves…
Almond-Crusted Goat Cheese, Peach and Fig Salad Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Serves: 4 An easy salad recipe with warm almond-crusted goat cheese, fresh peaches, fresh figs, greens and summer herbs. Ingredients For the Goat Cheese: 1/3 cup Salted Caramel Blue Diamond Almonds 1/3 cup panko bread crumbs 1/4 tsp. salt 1/4 tsp. black…
Grilled Corn and Chickpea Salad Prep time: 15 minutes Cook time: Total time: 25 minutes Serves: 4 cups Grilled corn, cut off the cob and tossed with chickpeas, tomatoes, basil, parsley and feta (optional.) So fresh and summery and naturally gluten-free. Ingredients 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided 3 ears of corn, shucked 2 tablespoons…
Watermelon Feta Salad Prep time: 10 minutes Cook time: Total time: 10 minutes Serves: 2 Watermelon Feta Salad loaded with tons of fresh berries and basil. Drizzled with a Simple Balsamic Vinaigrette. A light and refreshing summer salad! Ingredients Watermelon Feta Salad: 4 cups spring mix 1/2 cup watermelon, cubed 1/2 cup mixed berries (I…
Peach and Blackberry Summer Panino Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Serves: Salty, sweet, and beautiful summer sandwich. Ingredients 2 slices of your favorite bread (I used a seedy multi-grain) 1/2 small peach, thinly sliced 4-5 blackberries, sliced in half 1/3 cup grated aged sharp cheddar cheese (I used Cabot Extra Sharp) 1/4 cup crumbled…
Zucchini carpaccio with black olive dressing and toasted pine nuts Prep time: 30 min Cook time:5 min Total time: 30 min Serves: 4 – 6 This simple, healthy and beautiful zucchini carpaccio works perfectly as a light starter when you’re entertaining. The flavor combinations will have you dreaming of Italy! Ingredients 3 zucchini / courgettes…