Fruits and Vegetables Recipes
Zucchini Noodles Made Easy
This simplified method of creating zucchini noodles yields wide ribbons that require nothing more than a quick sear and a sprinkle of salt and pepper โ yet they serve as a fine foundation for a plethora of other toppings too. Whatโs the only month without a holiday?ย As simple as this recent crossword puzzle clue…
How to Build a Better Yogurt Bowl
A yogurt bowl might not sound like anything new and exciting, but a slightly different approach can turn this easy breakfast into a new favorite โ and it just so happens to be healthy, filling, and undeniably satisfying! Weโve all heard of Taco Tuesdays and fish on Fridays, but have you ever…
Cuppa Cuppa Cuppa Cobbler
With a layer of melted butter and then batter, followed by fruit on the top, this simple peach cobbler strays from the typical two-layer recipe with fruit on the bottom and a crumble or biscuit on top.ย Then, as this cobbler bakes, the batter rises up and over the peaches and forms a cake-like treat, with…
Quick Pickled Corn
Quick Pickled Corn is an easy-to-make condiment that willย perk up burgers, tacos, andย salads…and it tastes great by the spoonful, too! Corn on the cob is the quintessential summer vegetable. ย Who doesn’t love biting into a hot, buttery ear on a warm summer night? ย It’s a little package of perfection that requires…
Refrigerator Dill Pickles
No canner needed for these crisp, tangy Refrigerator Dill Pickles. Once the spices are assembled, they come together in a snapโฆand might just become a new summertime favorite! Have you heard that Cleopatra thought eating pickles made her beautiful? Or that Christopher Columbus rationed pickles during his famous voyage in order to prevent his…
Flourless Chocolate Zucchini Muffins
Muffins that are healthy enough to eat for breakfast yet decadent enough for dessert โ Flourless Chocolate Zucchini Muffins fit the bill. Plus they’re naturally gluten- and grain-free, use minimal sweetener, and freeze well! A recent train ride to New York City seemed like an ideal opportunity to write about the merits of todayโs…
Succotash Salad
Succotash Salad is fresh, simple summer eating at its best. The simplicity of the โdressingโโreally just a drizzle of olive oil and a squeeze of lemonโallows the flavors of the seasonal produce to shine. Leftovers make a great lunch! If my sister had the first turn in a round of word association that opened with…
2-Ingredient No-Cook Chia Jam
2-Ingredient No-Cook Chia Jamย is a sugar- and syrup-free alternative to the ever-popular chia jam! As I share recipes from week to week, I have a pretty good sense that speedy dinners with readily available seasonal ingredients will likely be well received and cooked often. ย Who doesn’t need another easy, healthy meal to add to the…
PB&J Breakfast Chia Pudding
An option to overnight oats, healthy, prep-ahead PB&J Chia Pudding is surprisingly delicious and satisfying. Feel free to use your favorite jam in place of the chia jam recipe and customize with your favorite fruits and toppings. Cha-cha-cha chia! 🎶🎵 I know what some of you are thinking. Pudding made from chia seeds? Maybe…
My Favorite Broccoli Salad
Perfect for a potluck, casual entertaining, or a satisfying lunch, this tried-and-true rendition of the classic broccoli salad can be assembled in advance in minimal time and varied according to preference. Timing is everything. Just as I was considering a tie-breaking coin toss to solve the recipe indecisiveness that overcame me this week,…
Strawberry Granitas
Sweet, melt-in-your-mouth granitas can be made with a variety of seasonal fruits for a refreshingly light dessert or snack all summer long. Start with this simple recipe for Strawberry Granitas and customize to taste with a variety of options. No fancy equipment needed! My husband and I hosted a big cookout over Memorial Day weekend.…
One-Pan Pesto Chicken and Veggies
One-Pan Pesto Chicken and Veggies provides filling protein and a hearty serving of colorful vegetables for a speedy, flavor-packed weeknight meal! What do your food habits say about you? I recently read an unscientific but altogether amusing article written by Phil Mutz that assessed what peopleโs eating habits revealed about their personality. Slow eaters, for example,…
