For gardeners, summer can be a time of never-ending cucumbers and tomatoes. Even if you don’t grow your own, the supermarkets and farmer’s markets are loaded with summer produce. Here’s a tasty salad that goes great with grilled chicken or fish and is oh so easy to make. Use cucumbers with heirloom tomatoes, but even grape or cherry tomatoes work well too.
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Peach & Avocado Salsa
Today’s recipe is a great spring & summertime salsa with fresh peaches, creamy avocado, bell pepper, onions, and jalapeno. Use as a topper for grilled fish or chicken, or just dip tortilla chips in it.
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Black Bean Hummus
Hummus is a Middle Eastern dip, spread, or savory dish traditionally made from cooked, mashed chickpeas blended with tahini, lemon juice, and garlic. I’ve shared various versions of hummus before in all kinds of flavors. Today my twist is a spicy version based on black beans not chickpeas. Put all the ingredients in a blender or food processor and process until smooth. Taste your hummus and adjust spices as needed for your family. I’ve added jalapeño pepper, garlic, and lime juice for a pop of flavor.
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Lentil Soup With Greens, Great Idea For Lent
(For those of you who do not practice Lent, Lent is a period of fasting/self-restraint in preparation for Easter. It begins on Ash Wednesday and ends the Thursday before Easter. Traditionally Ash Wednesday and Fridays during Lent are meatless.) Back in 2017, I shared my favorite soup, Lentil Soup With Greens. Today I’m sharing it again. It’s so easy and delicious.
I’ve loved lentil soup for decades. I love the taste, the ease in making it, and the versatility of the soup. Back in the 1980’s, my friend Mary would make a big pot of lentil soup for Lent. Her recipe was pretty basic but for the last 5 to 8 minutes of cooking, she added baby spinach on top of the soup and replaced the lid. The spinach steamed, and then she stirred the spinach through the soup before serving in bowls
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Apple Peanut Butter Toast
I like toast for breakfast – all kinds of toast. I’ve shared avocado toast ideas, roasted beets & feta toast, and even apple yogurt toast with dates. Today I’m sharing a very easy breakfast or snack idea that is really tasty and nutritious, apple peanut butter toast. It will please both children and adults with its taste and crunch. It’s also a great after school snack when the kids get home.
Easy Gazpacho
Gazpacho or Gaspacho is a cold soup made of raw, blended vegetables. It originated in the southern regions of the Iberian peninsula and spread into other areas. During hot summer days, it is a cool and refreshing meal. I remember the first time I made it with my sister one hot July day. I love vegetables, and the soup was so tasty with the flavor of my garden favorites. One nice thing about gazpacho is how easy it is to make and to modify. Hate the taste of raw onion? Diminish or eliminate the amount added.
Spicy Watermelon Salsa
Spicy watermelon salsa is perfect with chips or as a topping for grilled chicken or fish. Replace tomatoes in salsa with chunks of cool watermelon complemented with fresh cilantro and spicy jalapeno peppers.
Grilled Italian Basil Eggplant
This summer vegetable dish is perfect in its simplicity. Brush eggplant rounds with olive oil, grill, and brush again with an olive oil and minced garlic mixture. Serve topped with chopped the fresh herbs, basil and parsley. It’s very easy and delicious.
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