Happy Sunday! 🙂 I always know that the summer season is moving along when I start seeing fresh tomatoes popping up! There is something about a fresh summer tomato that can never compare to the ones found in supermarkets (in my opinion, those are not tomatoes haha!). I was thrilled to find two types of…
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Fancy and Fun Summer Zucchini Fries: Fried Breaded Zucchini Strips, Topped with Shredded Pecorino Romano Locatelli Cheese, White Truffle Oil, Fresh Parsley and Black Pepper
I am so happy to have an abundance of summer zucchini! However, I know from past experience it can get a tad overwhelming figuring out ways to use it all. If you followed my blog from the very beginning, you’ll know that I posted a recipe for oven-baked zucchini fries. While these are SUPER delicious,…
Simple Blistered Green Bean, Cherry Tomato & Fried Halloumi Salad: Green Beans and Halloumi Cheese Fried in Olive Oil, Served with Fresh Halved Cherry Tomatoes and Dill, Paired with a Sweet Balsamic Glaze
I like the idea that a “salad” doesn’t necessarily mean your base has to consist of leafy greens. In fact, I have seen menus at a lot of restaurants in recent years include salads made from other things like different vegetables and fruits. This salad inspiration stemmed from that idea. Taproot Farm has included incredibly tasty green…
Cheesy and Tasty Summer Squash Rollatini: Zucchini and Yellow Squash Stuffed with Ricotta, Shredded Asiago, Basil and Kale, Topped with Extra Asiago, Bread Crumbs and Tomato Sauce, Paired with Broccoli
This meal was so popular, I made it not only once but twice this week (and, if we had more ricotta cheese on hand, I probably would have made it again for lunches haha!). I love all of the different squash that summer brings – this recipe uses both delicious organic yellow squash and zucchini…
Bright and Flavorful Teriyaki Chicken & Vegetable Bowl: Cauliflower Rice, Bok Choy, Spring Broccoli Rabe, Yellow Squash, French Radishes and Purple Basil Topped with Teriyaki Chicken and Toasted Sesame Seeds
Fresh, colorful and light: just how I like to keep my summer dinners! Plus, you can’t feel TOO bad about having a scoop of ice cream after devouring a whole plate of delicious vegetables haha! 🙂 My summers are all about balance, as is my relationship with the foods I eat. And this bowl perfectly represents…
Delicious and Unique California-Styled Hot Dogs with Shredded Cabbage and Sliced French Radishes: Grilled Kielbasa Dogs on Toasted Potato Rolls Topped with Shredded Cabbage, Sliced French Radishes, Sliced Avocado, Pickled Jalapeño, Toasted Sesame Seeds, Black Pepper and Sir Kensington’s Special Sauce
Sometimes you have a lot of great vegetables and not a lot of time to cook and prepare them ~ I’m here to tell you that’s A ok! 🙂 There are so many fun ways to utilize vegetables and one of my personal favorites is piling them on top of hot dogs! My family loves…
Summer-Inspired Yellow Squash, French Radish & Spinach Omelet: Omelet Made with Yellow Squash, Green Garlic, French Radishes, Eggs and Milk, Stuffed with Spinach and Goat Brie, Sprinkled with Fresh Basil & Black Pepper
Nothing beats a delicious and filling omelet (in my opinion :)!). I love how versatile an omelet is- you can have it for breakfast, brunch, lunch or dinner and it packs in a lot of great nutrients and flavor, while also filling you up. I grew up in a household that LOVED adding vegetables to…
Tropical Island Smoothie Bowl: Fresh Taproot Farm Organic Strawberries & Banana, Frozen Pineapple & Mango, and Light Coconut & Whole Milks, Topped with Isigny Sainte-Mère Whipped Cream, Cinnamon and Coconut Flakes
Today is another rainy/slightly dreary day here in Pennsylvania and I decided to brighten up my breakfast with this delicious Tropical Smoothie Bowl! 🙂 I LOVE smoothies and smoothie bowls, but definitely don’t get the chance to make and enjoy them as often as I would like. This mixture is super easy to make and…
Shrimp, Burrata, Kale, Spinach & Cherry Tomato Pasta: Fresh and Summery Vegetable Pasta Paired with an Italian Olive, Shaved Hakurei Turnip and Mixed Greens Salad & French Baguette Slices
This is summer on a plate. Seafood, farm fresh veggies, pasta, a light salad, bread and cheese (of course!) ~ doesn’t get much better than this! 🙂 My family is a HUGE fan of shrimp and prepares them a number of different ways. One of our favorite ways is with pasta and vegetables! This pasta incorporates cherry tomatoes and spinach,…
Green Garlic and Mixed Vegetable Macaroni and Cheese: “Decking Out” the Standard Boxed Macaroni and Cheese with Green Garlic, Greek Yogurt, Petite Peas, Broccoli and Canadian Bacon
Let’s be honest – some (*most) days get CRAZY busy! To the point that a nutritious and filling dinner seems virtually impossible. However, I have found there are ways to make a delicious and healthy meal without taking hours to make it. One of my favorites is my “decked out” boxed macaroni and cheese! It’s faster than making…
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