I love this healthy toast with so many great vegetables and flavors! Turn this into a dip by layering all ingredients on a platter and dipping with Pita chips. Use Pita bread or Naan, toasted (Costco has the great small naan breads) Layer- Chive cream cheese Hummus Tomatoes, chopped Cucumber, chopped Olives, sliced Green onion, sliced thinly Feta cheese (Jalapeño, optional)
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I’m sure I’ve posted this before because it is a staple around our house especially on Sunday afternoons or when I’m not in the mood to make dinner. Sourdough bread, toasted Layer- Avocado Burrata or Mozzarella cheese Arugula Grilled Asparagus, cut into bite size pieces Shaved Parmesan Pistachios Dressing- lemon juice, garlic, and EVOO Soft Boiled Egg S&P ETC. Let’s talk about soft boiled eggs. I’ll never go back to hard boiled or fried for that matter. Toss eggs into boiling water for 6-7 minutes then dunk in cold water to stop cooking. They have a creamy rich texture and are good on their own or over anything you make! Don’t forget to add a healthy dash of kosher salt and ground pepper.
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Pretending I’m in Tuscany for lunch today! Burrata with EVOO and cracked pepper Melon slices (TJ’s Tuscan Cantaloupe is so good) Prosciutto (I’m loving thicker slices) Basil leaves ETC. On skewers Over lettuce with balsamic and EVOO Served over asparagus Use honeydew or mozzarella instead Layer cheese, thin slice of melon and prosciutto over slice of bread Layer mozzarella ball, piece of melon, basil, and prosciutto on toothpick. Drizzle balsamic glaze.
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I’m all about easy no-cook cooking in the summer. Stack your favorite foods together and you can’t go wrong. And, this bacon! Wheat sourdough bread Arugula and Spinach Peach slices Candied Bacon (4th of July post and the best thing I’ve ever eaten) Blue Cheese Crumbles ETC. Use any bacon and throw it under the broiler with brown sugar and cayenne. Use tomatoes, avocado and turkey. Add balsamic glaze or use goat cheese.
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Running around like crazy getting ready for a big wedding today and this wrap hits the spot! Whole Wheat Lavash Wrap Trader Joes Beet Hummus Turkey slices Carrot sticks Persian cucumbers Tomatoes Feta or Mozzarella cheese S&P ETC. Use whole wheat pita or tortilla. Lettuce wrap would be great too. Keep it vegetarian with no turkey and add sprouts. Make it a salad with no wrap and extra lettuce.
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I may not be cooking much this week, but I wanted to share a favorite summer dinner with you. Stack- Tostada shell or charred tortilla Guacamole Grilled corn Black beans Cole Slaw (red peppers, jalapeño, cilantro, with 1 part lime juice to 1 part EVOO, dash of Sriracha and S&P) Cilantro Grilled shrimp (cover shrimp in Sweet Chili sauce and grill) or Seared Ahi Tuna chunks Lime juice and zest Cojita Cheese Top with Trader Joes Partially Popped Popcorn ETC. No need to run to the store, stack anything you have on hand! Leftover chicken or fish would be great too. Use all ingredients the next day plus lettuce for a salad. Use TJ frozen corn. Add all ingredients (except slaw) to guacamole and serve with chips. Make extra shrimp or tuna and slaw and serve over brown rice for dinner the next night.
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This slider was served as an app last night and it blew me away. I love burgers stacked high but the simplicity of this burger can’t be beat. Use the highest quality of ingredients you can find since there are so few. Brioche bun, toasted (a brioche bun is a must) Ground hamburger Blue cheese crumbles Spicy pickle, sliced *Lemon Aioli S&P Bacon (optional), Red pepper flakes (optional) Toast bun and set aside. Combine aioli and let sit in fridge for 1-2 hours Combine blue cheese crumbles, red pepper flakes, and S&P into your ground meat, form small patties, and grill or Traeger. (Don’t overcook!) Spread aioli on bun and top with burger and bacon. Insert toothpick and spicy pickle on top. Lemon Aioli 3/4 cup mayonnaise 2 garlic cloves, minced 1 lemon, zested 1 lemon, juiced S&P ETC. Sliders are perfect because they’re small and you can indulge on one and add a huge green salad! A healthy alternative is no bun and ground Chicken or Turkey but don’t leave out the blue cheese or a little aioli. Use…
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Grilled salads are a summertime staple at our house. The best thing about them is that you can grill anything and everything, no rules! Cover all veggies in EVOO and S&P. Grill or Traeger on high for 10 minutes or until browned. Portobello Mushrooms Corn on the Cob Asparagus Yellow Squash Zucchini Purple Onion Red and Orange Peppers Chop vegetables once cooled. (Let vegetables cool on a paper towel to soak up water). Add fresh tomatoes, goat cheese, and julienned basil. Drizzle more EVOO, balsamic glaze and S&P. ETC. You’ll want to make a lot. You can eat it with anything! Pasta, chicken, pork, over rice, or with eggs. This can also be done roasting in your oven.
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Breakfast for dinner is always a good idea! Bagged potato hash browns Applegate Turkey Sausage Eggs Arugula with lemon vinaigrette Your favorite salsa Jalapeños Green onions Shaved Pecorino or Parmesan Add 3 eggs to one bag of hash browns with a generous amount of salt and pepper. Mix and form into patties. Sauté in a little EVOO and flip once until cooked through or browned. Add arugula salad, egg, and remaining ingredients. Dinner is done!
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Don’t forget to order your own copy of Summer Table or download the e-book for an amazing Hot dog recipe with peach salsa! Because, we can’t forget it’s #nationalhotdogday emoji I have to report we’ve had over 32K downloads of Summer Table. Thank you for your support!
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