A Perfect Summer Combo

Ahhhhh! You guys! This recipe has me screaming with JOY! If you’ve read my blog at all in the summer time then you know I have a major obsession with zucchini and tomatoes. I mean in my humble opinion there is no better combination in the summer months. But, the best part about this divine recipe is that you ‘d never know this creamy dish is vegan!

First, let’s start with my favorite way to make vegan ricotta. This one uses tofu and I’ve made different ricotta “cheese” but this one if by far my favorite version. Easy, too! Just throw all of these in a food processor and blend away!

This is a very fast and simple recipe here is everything you need:

• Crescent dough sheet

• Zucchini and tomatoes, sliced

• Ricotta (vegan or regular)

• Any spices you like, I used garlic salt and Italian seasoning for the finishing touch

  what you do:

1. Make about one-inch cuts around the edges and add your ricotta.

2. Add tomatoes…

3. Then zucchini…

keep going!

4. Fold over the pieces you cut.

5. Season and throw it in the oven at 400 degrees for around 25 minutes or until it looks golden brown or however you like it.

Now, listen close because this is the most important part…

Don’t forget to enjoy this one with some vino!

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!