Tag: summer food
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Classic Bruschetta
What is Bruschetta? Let’s break it down! According to Miriam Webster, Bruschetta is consider “thick slices of bread grilled, rubbed with garlic, drizzled with olive oil, often topped with tomatoes and herbs, and usually served as an appetizer.” It’s thought that Bruschetta originated in Italy in the 15th century, shortly after it was brought to…
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Spring Rolls
Since kale grows so well in the Pacific Northwest, every year I experiment with growing a different varietal of kale. This summer I started growing Portuguese kale, and I couldn’t recommend growing it enough. Typically kale intimidates me, it’s tough, bitter, and hard to chew. Yeah, I could blend it in a smoothie, but in…
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Simple Tomato Salad
To say I love tomatoes is a total understatement. They’re vibrant and juicy, making them so exciting to bite into. That’s why I love throwing together a simple tomato salad. Tomatoes have plenty of nutritional benefits as well. They have plenty of nutrients such as vitamin A, vitamin C, vitamin K, and potassium. One of…
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Salsa Verde
Looking for a simple and easy way to switch up your salsa this summer? What about this incredible salsa verde! Salsa verde is found in many cultures, generally known as “green sauce”. In most cultures it’s made with a blend of green herbs (one example being chimichurri). The mexican’s make their green sauce with tomatillos. My only comment…
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Salsa Verde Recipe
Looking for a simple and easy way to switch up your salsa this summer? What about this incredible salsa verde! Salsa verde is found in many cultures, generally known as “green sauce”. In most cultures it’s made with a blend of green herbs (one example being chimichurri). The mexican’s make their green sauce with tomatillos. My only comment…
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Delicious Grilled Zucchini
Keep scrolling for this delicious grilled zucchini recipe!          Seven years ago, naive 16 year old me thought it would be a great idea to plant six zucchini plants in my backyard garden.  Six zucchini plants. For anyone whose grown squash, one plant of any squash is plenty…
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Grilled Garlic Scapes
​What’s a Garlic Scape? A garlic scape is the flower bud of a garlic plant. It’s cut off before it blooms to promote growth of the garlic bulb. More importantly, it’s freaking delicious. Raw, it tastes just like a bulb of garlic. Based on how it cooks, it can either develop an asparagus-like flavor or…
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5 Healthy Summer Barbecue Recipes
Looking for healthy recipes to enjoy at your backyard barbecue? Try these awesome healthy barbecue recipes that help you enjoy your veggies. 1. Cowboy Caviar Cowboy Caviar is very similar to a dip but with more beans and corn. I love making cowboy caviar because it’s easy to make, but because it’s less processed it’s…
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Summer Orzo Salad
Looking for a fun, filling way to enjoy your summer veggies? Try this awesome Summer Orzo Salad. Ingredients: 2 cups orzo, dry 1 pint cherry tomatoes 1 zucchini 1/2 cup arugula, roughly chopped 1/2 cup corn kernels 1/2 cup cilantro, chopped 1/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled 2 tbsp lime juice 2 tbsp white balsamic…
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Perfect Peach Salad
Looking for something to do with your extra peaches this summer? I love making this perfect peach salad for just about any occasion. It’s juicy, sweet, and incorporates many complimentary flavors. It can be the perfect side to a meal or snack at the beach! Â Ingredients 4 peaches, pitted and chopped 1 cup baby…