We love to incorporate at least a few plant-based meals into our weekly menu. Delicious and filling, this eggplant and chickpea curry is full of flavor and chock-full of health benefits. If you have any leftovers, it also makes a great lunch to enjoy hot or cold. 2. Meanwhile, heat the remaining 2 tablespoons of … Roasted Eggplant and Chickpea Curry
I have fond summer memories of helping my grandparents scoop melon balls from the cantaloupes they had picked from their garden. This weekend I picked up some melons from a local farm stand and couldn’t wait to try them. The classic pairing of sweet melon and salty prosciutto are balanced perfectly in this salad with … Melon and Mozzarella Salad with Crispy Prosciutto
Buckwheat is one of my favorite grains to add to granola because it provides the perfect, nutty crunch. This fiber-full granola is a crave-worthy blend of buckwheat groats, oats, almonds, coconut and dark chocolate chips. Serve over yogurt with fresh fruit for a delicious start to your day! 3. In a small saucepan, melt maple … Dark Chocolate Buckwheat Granola
The cherry tomato plants that I planted several months ago are finally starting to bear fruit and I can’t get enough of the sweetness! Today I stopped by the farmer’s market to pick up some sourdough bread for this yummy panzanella salad. The crisp bread pieces soak up the vinaigrette and tomato juices, providing a … Cherry Tomato Panzanella
The farmers market this morning was bustling with ears of sweet corn! We are now getting into the peak summer produce season so it’s time to stock up. This delicious blend of sweet corn, peppers, onions and black beans is a great side dish for any grilled meats or seafood. For a fun vegetarian rice … Mexican Sweet Corn Saute
We have finally reached that point in the summer where we are starting to see all of our garden veggies and herbs start to flourish. Each year we plant a good amount of basil because it’s guaranteed to be used for vinaigrettes, pesto or caprese. One of my favorite local farms (Crisp Country Acres) has … Crispy Air Fryer Potatoes with Basil Pesto
Most of us have tried overnight oats by this point, but have you ever tried them blended? This was a new concept for me until one of my fellow chefs at work was talking about it and now I’m hooked. These creamy oats are protein packed and bursting with delicious cherry vanilla flavor. I topped … Cherry Blended Overnight Oats
This zucchini bread is a great make ahead snack or breakfast and it’s a perfect recipe to bake up this blueberry season! This simple one bowl recipe can be made with other fruits as well like diced peaches, apples or pineapple. You could also add chopped almonds, pecans or walnuts for added texture. 2. Add … Olive Oil Blueberry Zucchini Bread
Our local farmer’s market was bustling with customers this morning which I always love to see. It’s so fun as a chef (and as a huge veggie fan in general) to watch the variety of local produce increase as the summer progresses. Today there was a plethora of asparagus which is one of my favorite … Roasted Asparagus, Tomatoes and Feta
I love weekends where Josh and I have the chance to travel around without an agenda and try great new restaurants. We were in northern Michigan this past weekend and they are starting to set up for the busy season. We tried a new burger bar in Frankfort that offered a variety of smash burgers … Chopped Burger Salad
