National Picnic Day Recipe Roundup

Happy National Picnic Day! Picture this: a blanket strewn across freshly cut grass. Chilled wine poured and in hand. Perfectly placed platters of delicious nibbles and snacks, well within reach. Shoes off. Shades on. That’s right, folks. Al fresco dining season is HERE! There is nothing I love more than dining outdoors! Especially when “dining” can mean varying degrees of effort. I’ve rounded up aRead more ->

Basil Chip Ice Cream

 A cool, herbaceous, and delicious treat! This Basil Chip Ice Cream recipe is smooth, creamy, and decadent. Dark chocolate chips are folded in to the mixture, offering a rich chocolatey bite. Top with extra chocolate chips or chocolate chips – this is an unexpected yet delectable dessert! BASIL CHIP ICE CREAM. Yup. Those were words. Together. Forever. Not to be confused with mint chocolate chipRead more ->

Grilled Zucchini Caesar

 Grilled Zucchini Caesar is a delicious modern twist on the classic salad! Zucchini is grilled and topped with the usual Caesar ingredients: finely shredded romaine lettuce, toasty breadcrumbs, and a salty, creamy dressing. This version gets a healthy upgrade with the help of greek yogurt, creating a tangy bite. This recipe is simple, nutritious, and tasty!

Zucchini Fritter Benedict with Herbed Greek Yogurt Hollandaise

A poached egg cut open over a zucchini fritter with herbed greek yogurt hollandaise

This Zucchini Fritter Benedict with Herbed Greek Yogurt Hollandaise is a weekend brunch favorite! 5 ingredient Zucchini Fritters are topped with perfectly poached eggs, and a simple Herbed Greek Yogurt Hollandaise that is delicious. Topped with some fresh dill, this is the perfect recipe for a delicious breakfast.  Weekends are meant for brunch…and brunch is made for Eggs Benny. Zucchini Fritter Benedict with Herbed GreekRead more ->

Greek Zoodle Salad with Roasted Garlic Tahini Sauce

This Greek Zoodle Salad with Roasted Garlic Tahini Sauce is fresh, flavorful, and so healthy! Zucchini stands in for pasta in this paleo and vegan take on a summertime favorite: pasta salad! This recipe is simple to prepare and is incredibly delicious! ZOODLES. By far, one of the things I look forward to most as summer approaches. I’m sure I know what you’re thinking: They’reRead more ->

Summer Corn & Poblano Chowder

A bowl of summer corn and poblano chowder topped with bacon and basil

This Summer Corn and Poblano Chowder gets a smoky and spicy treatment. The recipe for this summer soup is filled with bacon, poblano peppers, fresh sweet corn, zucchini, and summer squash. Aka, summer’s best. Stock up now, make the largest batch and have this delicious chowder on hand all winter long. Preserve Summer’s Bounty Anyone else all hibernating-bear-status? You know what I mean. You’re stockingRead more ->

Asian Chicken Meatballs with Spicy Sesame Zoodles

Chicken meatballs topped with sriracha and sesame seeds on top of a bowl of zoodles

A spicy new twist on the standard “spaghetti and meatballs”. The meatballs get their zing from fresh ginger, garlic, shallot, fish sauce, and aminos. The zoodles get a healthy drizzle of sesame oil, lending their subtle nutty flavor. These Asian Chicken Meatballs with Spicy Sesame Zoodles are the perfect weeknight 30 minute meal! “Spaghetti and meatballs” is truly my go-to dinner for those nights whenRead more ->