Herbs Galore!
A lively, herby oil drizzled over a protein packed crab and white bean salad is the perfect end of summer salad. Serve it over toast points or crackers for an elegant yet portable appetizer.
Crab and White Bean Salad with Herby Dressing
Ingredients (* indicates my preferred ingredients – see notes for alternatives) 1 lb lump crabmeat ¼ cup lightly packed mint leaves (plus more for garnish) ¼ cup lightly packed
Hot Day, Cold Soup!
Gazpacho, a chilled tomato soup from Spain is the perfect cold food for a hot summer day, especially right now with all the delicious, juicy, flavorful tomatoes in season.
Tomato Gazpacho with Herbed Scallop Brochette
Ingredients (* indicates my preferred ingredients – see notes for alternatives) 5 medium tomatoes, chopped (about 5 cups of chopped tomatoes) 1 ½ cup chopped cucumber, seeds and
Fiesta Chicken Bowl!
This tender, flavorful chicken breast is the perfect start to a fiesta-inspired bowl. Add crispy and salty tortilla chips, creamy avocado, juicy tomatoes, crunchy lettuce and my Carrot Fiesta rice.
Red & Blue (with a little Green) Salad
This cherry, blueberry and pine nut salad packs some serious flavor and is a perfect color combination for your July 4th celebrations.
Fresh Cherry & Toasted Pine Nut Salad
Ingredients 1 ½ cups halved and pitted cherries 1 cup blueberries 3 – 4 cups fresh baby spinach 1/3 cup pine nuts 1/3 cup crumbled goat cheese (or vegan goat
Scrumptious Summer Side
Full of the flavors of summer, this potato side goes well with everything from steaks, grilled chicken, and even burgers. The fresh feta adds a saltiness and tanginess to this creamy dressing that balances perfectly with the hint of spiciness from the arugula, garlic and radish.
Potatoes with Whipped Feta Dressing
Ingredients 1 lb new baby potatoes, scrubbed and halved (Yukon gold or red potatoes) 2-3 radishes, thinly sliced into rounds 1 box of radish or other spicy micro
Great for a Cookout, Picnic or just Lunch!
Bright ingredients, tossed in a tangy and slightly spicy vinaigrette produce a vibrant, colorful pasta salad that will be a hit at summer picnics, potlucks and parties!