Fresh and Easy Salad of Plum and Heirloom Tomatoes, Sweet Corn, Banana Pepper, Goat Brie, Fresh Basil and Balsamic Reduction Hip Hip Hooray! It is FINALLY Friday and Labor Day Weekend is upon us! Whether you have a busy weekend ahead or a more laid back one, it’s nice to have some fresh and easy…
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Chilled & Creamy Cucumber, Heirloom Tomato, and Basil Soup, Topped with Homemade Croutons
Chilled Soup of Cucumber, Heirloom Tomatoes, Basil, Garlic, Cream Cheese, Sour Cream, Chicken Stock and Olive Oil, Topped with Homemade Croutons, White Truffle Oil, and Black Pepper Chilled soup is somewhat of a strange concept (at least to me!). It is definitely not a common item on restaurant menus nor is it something that comes to mind when…
Avocado & Arugula Greek Salad
Greek Salad of Tomatoes, Cucumbers, Chickpeas and Black Olives Paired with Arugula and Slices of Fresh Avocado, Topped with Feta and Fresh Basil, Drizzled with Balsamic Reduction and Olive Oil, and Sprinkled with Black Pepper There are some days I definitely don’t want to turn on my oven. I just want something quick, easy and…
Creamy Scrambled Eggs with Summer Vegetables and Spicy Sausage
Brunch is definitely one of the things I miss the most about the weekends. If I had the time during the weekday mornings, I would without a doubt cook a large breakfast every day. This dish was inspired by the way I had my eggs prepared on a vacation a few years back in Turks…
Summer Squash Noodles with a Creamy Tomato Sauce, Italian Sausage and Parmesan
Another rainy day, which is perfect for a warm and comforting meal before starting a full week. I LOVE summer squash noodle meals! So much so that I actually prefer summer squash noodles over regular pasta noodles. They are tasty, less filling and a great way to sneak some vegetables into your meal. Top it with a…
Breaded & Baked Green Tomato Salad
Pieces of Green Tomato Breaded in Flour and Crispy Onion Pieces, Served with Mixed Greens, Microgreens, Greek Yogurt Dressing and Black Pepper I remember I had green tomatoes for the first time last year on a vacation down in North Carolina. They were SO delicious and tasty! They were served deep fried with a creamy…
Fennel, Broccoli, Spinach and Zucchini White Naan Pizza
I LOVE naan pizzas, so naturally I had to make a new version with some vegetables I had on hand! 🙂 If you have been following my recipes on Taproot Farm, you may remember my “Simple and Flavorful Baked Brie, Kale & Hakurei Turnip Naan Pizza“. And, if you have been following “The Kitchenologist” since…
Tomato & Peach Salsa, Cream Cheese and Balsamic Baguette Bites: Sliced French Baguette, Topped with Plain Cream Cheese and a Salsa Composed of Cherry Tomatoes, Ground Cherries, Peaches, Onion, Basil and Capers, Drizzled with Balsamic Reduction and Sprinkled with Black Pepper and Salt
Tomato and peach season – two of my favorites! And what is even better is the fact their flavors complement one another incredibly well. One thing that is awesome to make when you have a bunch of them on hand is fresh salsa! Paired with bread, cream cheese and balsamic, you have a pretty epic flavor profile…
Root Vegetable & Chicken Sausage Breakfast Bowl: Diced Potato, Carrot, Onion and Chicken Sausage, Topped with a Fried Egg, Mixed Cheddar & Jack Cheese, Peri-Peri Sauce, Black Pepper and Fresh Parsley
I hope everyone had a terrific weekend! 🙂 My absolute FAVORITE part about the weekend is being able to cook a big breakfast/brunch right at home! The past number of weekends I have been on the move in terms of travel, events, work, etc., so it was super nice to have a free morning to…
Roasted Eggplant Makhani: Eggplant and Onion Covered in a Lightly Spiced Tomato Makhani Sauce, Served Over White Rice and Paired with Toasted Garlic Pita Bread
I am always looking for innovative and unique ways to use my vegetables! This week’s CSA share from Taproot Farm included a beautiful large eggplant and a bunch of tomatoes! Recently I have been craving Indian cuisine and I thought of one of my favorite dishes when I go out to eat – Chicken Makhani!…
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