A Summer Sizzle

Happy First (official) Day of Summer!

I know many of us have been celebrating summer already but today is when it really starts. I’m kicking it off with a dish that just screams summer. It’s a very fast meal for busy nights that may involve more than slaving away in the kitchen.

These flavors jump right off the plate! And guess what? I didn’t even make my kitchen look like a hurricane went through it. This is unusual. Anyway, on to the food…

what you do:

1. Boil your gnocchi and set aside.

2. Throw onion and garlic in 2 tablespoons of melted butter (I used plant based).

3. Then add in asparagus and tomatoes, let the tomatoes blister. This takes a only a few minutes. Then toss in the corn followed by the gnocchi.

4. Time for the spices! Sprinkle them!

5. Grab that mozzarella and add it to the dish. Let it melt just a little.

6. Remove from heat and top with fresh basil.

7. Now, go get a glass of vino and enjoy!

I kid you not this recipe is to die for! The perfect way to celebrate the arrival of summer. I love to cook seasonally and I can’t wait to share more summer recipes with you.

Thank you for being here and allowing me to share some of my creativity with you. It means the world. Now, who’s ready to make this summer the best one yet?

Frittered Away

Hello, hello!

Between mothering, being sick as a dog, and slammed with work I haven’t had time for to much else. But, I’ve been on a real fritter kick so I thought I’d share my two current favorites. They come together fast and are an easy side; or if you’re like me, a meal. Let’s start with my favorite of the two…

what you do:

1. Get two bowls. In one combine all ingredients for the fritter and in the other the ingredients for the smash.

2. Heat coconut oil in a pan and form the fritters, once the oil is hot drop them in. Cook on each side until a little brown.

3. I also threw these in the oven on 375 for about 15 minutes to give them a little extra crisp.

4. In the second bowl add the smash ingredients and, well, smash them all together.

   Squeeze it with lime and that’s it! I absolutely loved this recipe and will for sure be making it again in the future.

Next up is great for when you have a delicious zucchini from the garden!

Another fantastic thing about these recipes is that they both have the same instructions. Use the above steps for the following recipe.

These recipes scream summer and are definitely on the lighter side. Even get creative and make one into a sandwich! This girl loves a sandwich. Also, if you don’t want the vegan version just use regular sour cream.

Have a beautiful Wednesday and thanks for stopping by!

Fast, Fancy, Flatbread

You guys know I’m all about a fancy (do I love the word fancy? YES.) made easy recipe. And this is just that. Perfect to throw together if you’re entertaining or even to elevate your weeknight dinner. So let’s make a very fast and for the most part, guilt-free flatbread.

Grab a glass of happiness and come with me…

This recipe seriously comes together in minutes which is exactly the kind of anything I prefer. I’ll never buy Naan again because this recipe came out perfect!

One of the things that I love so deeply about flatbread is how versatile it is. The possibilities are basically endless! So when I find something that is the perfect bite I simply must share it.

For this easy recipe I chose to use:

• Red apples

• Goat cheese

• Gardein Ultimate plant-based sausage links (but feel free to use any sausage you like)

• Arugula

• Honey mustard vinaigrette

  what you do:

  Brush olive oil lightly on the flatbreads and top with everything besides the arugula and vinaigrette. Toss it in the oven on 350 degrees for just a few minutes about 5-7. Take it out, add arugula, and drizzle with the vinaigrette.

This has definitely been added to my food roster. There are so many ways that it can be made.

I hope you enjoy it as much as I did!