The simplest dish to savor the end of summer: tomatoes & burrata with crispy shallot vinaigrette. Beautiful heirloom tomatoes, creamy burrata cheese, crispy shallots & garlic, a really flavorful vinaigrette, and lots of fresh herbs. Serve it with toasted bread alongside for the most show-stopping appetizer or side dish. It’s a unique take on a simple tomato salad that you can serve with just about any summer meal! Continue reading “Tomatoes & Burrata with Crispy Shallot Vinaigrette”
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Sour Cream French Toast with Brown Sugar Peaches
The most delightful weekend kind of breakfast: sour cream french toast with brown sugar peaches. Thick slices of brioche bread dipped into a rich vanilla egg mixture, cooked in hot butter until golden brown, and then baked until cooked through. The toast is topped with intoxicating caramelized brown sugar peaches (plus all of that peach-infused syrup) and a simple sour cream topping. Tangy, sweet, buttery, indulgent…this is one of those very special recipes that is worth every single bite. Continue reading “Sour Cream French Toast with Brown Sugar Peaches”
Grilled Zucchini with Ricotta & Caper Vinaigrette
An easy summer side dish that’s bursting with flavor: grilled zucchini with ricotta & caper vinaigrette. Sliced zucchini grilled until slightly charred and tender, topped with creamy ricotta cheese, a tangy caper-walnut vinaigrette, and lots of fresh basil. It’s absolutely irresistible, so simple to make, and would be such a tasty addition to any summer cookout! Continue reading “Grilled Zucchini with Ricotta & Caper Vinaigrette”
Chocolate Zucchini Bread with Oat Streusel
Sharing this chocolate zucchini bread with a sweet & crumbly oat streusel topping to get you in the baking mood! It’s decadent, delicious, and the perfect way to use up the end of summer zucchini. Hints of cinnamon, rich vanilla, and indulgent melted chocolate run throughout this incredibly tender, moist bread. Serve it for breakfast, as a snack, or a post-dinner treat! Continue reading “Chocolate Zucchini Bread with Oat Streusel”
Marinated Stone Fruit Caprese Salad
There’s nothing like a sweet & savory marinated stone fruit caprese salad to celebrate summer! The fruit is tossed with red wine vinegar, honey, olive oil, and plenty of herbs. After a quick marinade, it’s all spooned over creamy buffalo mozzarella cheese. It’s the quickest “no recipe” kind of recipe to throw together if you need a last minute appetizer or side dish. You can serve it with toasted bread or just eat it as is! Continue reading “Marinated Stone Fruit Caprese Salad”
Grilled Pepper Potato Salad with Creamy Mustard Dressing
A fun twist on the classic summer side dish: grilled pepper potato salad with creamy mustard dressing. Full of sweet & spicy peppers, crispy potatoes, hard-boiled eggs, green onions & radishes, and lots of fresh herbs. If you need a side dish for any end of summer cookouts…this is it!
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Summer Plum Galette
It’s simple, it’s classic, and it’s exactly what you should be baking right now: a summer plum galette. With golden, crispy edges and a juicy & sweet plum filling. The perfect dessert to highlight summer stone fruit at its best!
Creamy Lemon Ricotta Gnocchi with Pistachio Pesto
Sharing this creamy lemon ricotta gnocchi today to start the week off on the most delicious note. Soft, pillowy ricotta gnocchi tossed in a silky-smooth lemon mascarpone sauce and topped with a vibrant pistachio pesto. It’s a really special, indulgent dish that is actually quite simple to pull together. Serve it with a protein and salad alongside for a complete summer meal! Continue reading “Creamy Lemon Ricotta Gnocchi with Pistachio Pesto”
Balsamic Skirt Steak with Red Pepper Relish
A really delicious balsamic skirt steak recipe to make for your next summer cookout! Skirt steak marinated quickly with balsamic & olive oil, grilled until juicy and tender, then topped with a tangy, slightly spicy red pepper relish. Serving the steak with a really simple raw zucchini salad…an essential summer side dish. Continue reading “Balsamic Skirt Steak with Red Pepper Relish”
Prosciutto and Melon with Balsamic Shallots
This prosciutto and melon salad is the perfect simple summer appetizer or side dish! Sweet cantaloupe topped with prosciutto, balsamic soaked shallots, toasted pine nuts, lemon, parmesan, and basil. It’s my version of the classic sweet & savory Italian dish…and it is simply the perfect combination of flavors. Continue reading “Prosciutto and Melon with Balsamic Shallots”