We love pesto in the summer – it is so fresh and brightens up almost any dish. Make the most of your basil by using any of the below pesto recipes for your upcoming meals. Made any tweaks we should know about? Tell us in the comments!
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Chicken Power Bowl Recipe with Avocado Dressing
The best part about “bowl” foods? They are made to be customized and therefore are perfect for using up an abundance of produce or leftovers in your refrigerator. So adjust ingredients as needed! They are also perfect for making ahead and taking as a weekday lunch. Just remember to keep your dressing on the side!
Continue reading »Baked Peaches with Honey and Blue Cheese
Baked Peaches with Honey and Blue Cheese Recipe Makes: 4 – 6 Servings Total Time: 25 minutes Ingredients: 6 ripe peaches, cut in half, pits removed 3 tablespoons dark brown sugar, divided ¼ teaspoon coarse sea salt fresh cracked pepper 4 sprigs fresh thyme 2 tablespoons olive oil 6 ounces blue cheese local honey Directions:
Continue reading »What’s in Season in August?
Here is a handy list for you to see what’s in season in August: Fruits: Blackberries Blueberries Cherries Mango Melons Peaches Plums Raspberries Strawberries Vegetables: Avocado Carrots Corn Cucumber Eggplant Green Beans Herbs Lettuce Kale Peppers Potatoes Radishes Squash Tomatoes What are your favorite August recipes? Share with us in the comments.
Continue reading »Ultimate Summer Produce Guide
Looking for the tastiest ways to make the most of your summer produce? We have created an easy cheat sheet to help make the most of it. What do you think of our ultimate summer produce guide? Let us know in the comments. Arugula We love to use it in pesto, in a salad tossed
Continue reading »White Chocolate Smoothie Recipe
It is getting hot out there this summer. Try this White Chocolate Smoothie Recipe as a nice refreshing treat. Ingredients: 1/2 cup McSteven’s Belgian White White Chocolate Drink Mix 1 1/2 cups ice 1 cup water (or milk – makes it creamier) Optional: 1/2 Banana 2 Tbsp Nut Butter of your choice Directions: Add all
Continue reading »Summer Crostini Recipes
Summer Crostini Recipes These simple crostini recipes are simply fabulous for summer! They can be served at breakfast (maybe with an egg on top!), as a snack during a hot day, as an appetizer at a backyard get together…you name it, these things are perfect for it! Not to mention, the quick prep time of
Continue reading »Lobster Bisque Recipe
Let us know what you think about this Lobster Bisque Recipe in the comments below. Ingredients: 2 ½ lbs of 200‐count shrimp 2 lbs of lobster meat Seafood stock (below) Kosher salt White pepper ¼ c Paprika ½ c cream sherry 1 quart ½ and ½ Directions: Boil the shrimp and lobster meat in water
Continue reading »Coconut Curry Mussels Recipe
Coconut Curry Mussels Recipe Makes: 2 servings Total Time: 20 minutes Ingredients: 2 ½ lbs mussels 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 sweet onion, diced 2 garlic cloves, minced 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced ¼ teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon pepper 2 tablespoons red curry paste 1 can full-fat coconut milk ¼ cup
Continue reading »Shrimp Scampi with Herbs Recipe
Simple Shrimp Scampi Recipe Makes: 4 servings Total Time: 25 minutes Ingredients: 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1lb. medium shrimp, peeled and deveined 3 cloves garlic, minced ¼ cup white wine (or chicken broth) ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes kosher salt freshly ground black pepper 3 tablespoons fresh parsley, minced
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