A Gathering of Veggie Deliciousness!
End of Summer Minestrone Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Serves: 10 The perfect way to use up that plethora of summer produce in an easy, delicious and crowd-pleasing way! Ingredients 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 1 spring onion 1 red onion 2 garlic cloves 1 green zucchini 1 yellow summer squash 1 cup yellow beans…
Grilled Zucchini Ribbons & Romanesco Salad Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Serves: 4 Grilled zucchini ribbons, beautiful romanesco, and a fresh and zingy lemon garlic vinaigrette come together in this gorgeous warm summer salad. Ingredients 1 head romanesco cauliflower 1½ large zucchini, cut into ribbons A handful of cherry tomatoes VINAIGRETTE 1 clove garlic,…
Fresh Tomato and Herbed Ricotta Bruschetta Prep time: 10 minutes Cook time: 5 minutes Total time: 15 minutes Serves: 8-10 bruschetta Classic Italian Bruschetta flavor gets kicked up a notch with the addition of herbed ricotta. An easy appetizer or light meal to showcase end of summer sun ripened tomatoes. Ingredients 1 pint cherry tomatoes…
Mediterranean Summer Pasta Salad Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Serves: Mediterranean Summer Pasta Salad – quick and easy salad with light creamy dressing Ingredients 2 cups cooked pasta, chilled 2 small tomatoes, sliced 1/2 cucumber, diced 6 olives 1-2 Tbsp feta cheese, cubed DRESSING: 1 Tbsp cashew mayonnaise or other light mayo 1 Tbsp…
Grandma Mayfield’s Dill Pickles Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Serves: 7 quarts Need a little nudge to get you started on the canning path? Here’s some canning info along with my grandma’s family-adored dill pickle recipe! Ingredients 7 pounds cucumbers 3 cups apple cider vinegar 9 cups water 3/4 cup pickling salt 2 heads…
Peach Cucumber Basil Infused Water Prep time: 5 minutes Cook time: Total time: 35 minutes Serves: 1/2 gallon This is a great way to use up overripe fruit and stay hydrated in the summer! Ingredients 2 peaches, sliced 1/2 cucumber, sliced handful of basil leaves water Instructions View the full recipe at the Seasonal Veg…
Watermelon Lemonade Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Serves: 2 Watermelon Lemonade – turn your favorite summer fruit into a refreshing drink in under 1 minute! Ingredients 3 cups cubed chilled watermelon 1-2 cups water 2 Tbsp lemon juice sugar, to taste Instructions View the full recipe at Kitchen Nostalgia →
Farm Fresh Blueberry Shortcakes Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Serves: A giant dome of oat pastry enclosing a mountain of juicy blueberries; a radical shortcake transformation. Ingredients DOUGH: 2 cups oats, divided ½ cup all purpose flour 1 tsp baking soda 3 tsp baking powder ¼ tsp salt ½ tsp cinnamon ⅓ cup coconut…
Heirloom Tomato Watermelon Salad Prep time: 15 minutes Cook time: Total time: 15 minutes Serves: 4 Heirloom Tomato Watermelon Salad with Corn Vinaigrette is a sweet and savory use of summer produce while it lasts! Light on digestion and incredibly hydrating from the watermelon. Ingredients 4 cups watermelon, cubed 3-4 large heirloom tomatoes (about 3…
Roasted Ratatouille with Sunflower Seed Pesto Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Serves: Roasted Ratatouille with Sunflower Seed Pesto- A magnifique spin on a Provencal classic dish. GF, paleo & vegan friendly. Ingredients 2 C fresh basil, loosely packed 1/2 C olive oil 1/2 C sunflower seeds 2 cloves garlic 1/4 C grated parmesan (optional)…
Grilled Potato & Greens Salad Prep time: 15 minutes Cook time: 15 minutes Total time: 30 minutes Serves: 2-3 servings The light lemon yogurt dressing takes on a bit of magic when tossed with the hot, grilled potatoes and the wilted greens. Say good-bye to the standard mayo-laden potato salad once and for all. Ingredients…
Summer Pasta Primavera Salad (Mayo-Free) Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Serves: A vegan, mayo-free pasta salad that is perfect served as a main dish or side at your next Summertime gathering. Ingredients 6 oz whole wheat farfalle pasta (or other favorite pasta) 2 whole carrots, peeled and cut into rounds 16 oz fresh green…