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- Asian Cucumber Salad
It's about this time of year when gardens are overflowing. If you are looking for ways to use some of those cucumbers you have laying around, then this week's Asian Cucumber Salad recipe is for you! Spiralized cucumbers are tossed together with a dressing inspired by Asian flavors that is both tangy and refreshing. Asian Cucumber Salad Ingredients This recipe is so simple I hesitate to even call it a recipe! But there are a few key ingredients that make this dish delicious. Cucumbers (Obviously). What makes this salad a little bit more interesting is the way the cucumber is... - Wild Blueberry Nice Cream
I'm getting in my last licks of summer (literally)! My favorite season is winding down but the heat is still in full force. Why not cool off while enjoying a sweet healthy treat like this Wild Blueberry Nice Cream? Wild blueberries, frozen bananas, dates and a touch of oat milk are blended together in a frozen dessert that's perfect any time of day! What Is Nice Cream? Nice cream is a vegan dessert that is made by blitzing together frozen bananas in a blender or food processor to create a consistency similar to soft serve ice cream. As you can... - Grilled Vegetables with Herbed Cashew Ricotta
Sometimes the most simple dishes, like this platter of Grilled Vegetables with Herbed Cashew Ricotta, are the ones we crave the most. Every summer I look forward to making piles of grilled vegetables gathered from farmers markets so that I can add them to sandwiches, pasta, salads and pizza. But one of my favorite ways to eat them is to simply serve them on a beautiful platter for everyone to dig in. You can make large batches that are perfect for entertaining. Adding piles of creamy homemade vegan cashew cheese on top is an added bonus. It's rich, flavorful and... - Sautéed Corn with Caramelized Shallots and Thyme
Jersey corn. It's sweet, crisp and in abundance right now. I love searching for new ways to incorporate corn into my summer meals. Aside from the common way of eating it straight off the cob, sautéing corn is a great way to bring out its sweetness and create new dimensions of flavor. So if your stuck in a corn rut, this week I've got the perfect recipe to spice things up a little. Sautéed corn with caramelized shallots and thyme is full of flavor and so easy to make. What's even better is that it's ready in just 15 minutes!... - Cucumber Melon Agua Fresca
There's nothing like a cold glass of agua fresca to bring you back to life on a hot summer day. Made with just fruit and water, agua frescas quench your thirst like no other drink can and are a great way to use up that abundance of summer fruit. Although there are many different combinations of flavors to choose from when it comes to making this drink, one of my favorites is this Cucumber Melon Agua Fresca that I'm sharing with you this week. It's hydrating, super refreshing and the perfect non-alcoholic drink to enjoy poolside or at the beach....
