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Tomato Basil Ricotta Toast

July 27, 2018 By Rachel Leave a Comment

Tomato Basil Ricotta Toast

Start your morning right with this summery, savory tomato basil ricotta toast that packs a hearty nutritional punch!

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Filed Under: Basil, Breakfasts, Cheese, Dietary Needs, Easy, Healthy, Meal Types, Recipes, Seasons, Specific Audiences, Summer, Tomatoes, Vegetables, Vegetarian Tagged With: Basil, Breakfast, grape tomatoes, high protein, Ricotta, Summer, toast

Skillet Pork Chops with Blackberry Glaze

July 22, 2018 By Rachel Leave a Comment

Skillet Pork Chops with Blackberry Glaze

Do you tend to shy away from blackberries due to their texture? Shy away no more! This sweet & savory recipe captures all the wonderful flavor with no pesky seeds!

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Filed Under: Asian, Blackberries, Dairy-Free, Dietary Needs, Entrees, Fruits, Meat, Eggs, and Dairy, Pork, Recipes, Summer Tagged With: Asian, blackberry, dinner, entree, hoisin sauce, Pork Chops, Summer

Ginger Miso Turnips and Sugar Snap Peas

July 15, 2018 By Rachel Leave a Comment

Ginger Miso Turnips and Sugar Snap Peas

This tasty, Asian-inspired summer side has an air of sophistication, but is surprisingly sweet and approachable.

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Filed Under: Dairy-Free, Dietary Needs, Healthy, Meal Types, Recipes, Seasons, Sides, Spring, Sugar Snap Peas, Summer, Turnips, Vegan / Vegan Options, Vegetables, Vegetarian Tagged With: Asian, Ginger, Healthy, Miso, side, Spring, Sugar Snap Peas, Summer, Turnips

Blueberry Lime Ricotta Toast

July 10, 2018 By Rachel Leave a Comment

Blueberry Lime Ricotta Toast

Start your day with an extra zing with this protein-packed ricotta toast recipe that will help you power through whatever awaits you!

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Filed Under: Blueberries, Breakfasts, Cheese, Dietary Needs, Easy, Fruits, Healthy, Lime, Meal Types, Recipes, Seasons, Specific Audiences, Summer, Vegetarian Tagged With: Blueberry, Breakfast, cheese, Easy, high protein, Lime, Ricotta, Summer, toast

Ciabatta Steak Sandwiches with Garlic Scape Aioli

July 5, 2018 By Rachel Leave a Comment

Ciabatta Steak Sandwiches with Garlic Scape Aioli

When the weather gets hot, chill and grill with this delicious, garlicky steak sandwich that has a cool crunch!

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Filed Under: Arugula, Beef, Dairy-Free, Dietary Needs, Grilling, Meal Types, Meat, Eggs, and Dairy, Recipes, Sandwiches, Seasons, Specific Audiences, Spring, Summer, Tomatoes, Vegetables Tagged With: aioli, Beef, ciabatta, CSA Vegetable, Dairy-Free, Garlic Scapes, Grilling, Sandwich, sandwich spread, Spring, Steak, Summer

Blueberry Shortbread Icebox Cake

June 28, 2018 By Rachel 2 Comments

Blueberry Shortbread Icebox Cake

Make the most of your fresh, local blueberries with this cool, airy, and subtly sweet dessert that’s perfect for hot summer nights!

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Filed Under: 4th of July, Blueberries, Desserts, Dietary Needs, Fruits, Holidays, Kid-Friendly, Meal Types, Memorial Day, Recipes, Specific Audiences, Vegetarian Tagged With: 4th of July, berries, Blueberry, Chilled, cold dessert, cool whip, Cream Cheese, icebox cake, Memorial Day, Picnic, shortbread, Summer, white chocolate

Lavender Bee’s Knees Cocktail

February 8, 2018 By Daniel 11 Comments

Lavender Bee's Knees Cocktail

Take a trip back to the Roaring Twenties with this modern classic cocktail that features a unique and flavorful twist.

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Filed Under: Beverages, Dairy-Free, Fall, Gluten-Free, Honey, Spring, Summer, Valentine's Day, Vegetarian, Winter Tagged With: cocktail, drinks, gin, Honey, honeycomb, lavender, Lemon, Summer, Valentine's Day

Fairytale Eggplant with Red Pepper and Garlic Sauces

September 19, 2017 By Rachel 4 Comments

Fairy Tail Eggplant with Red Pepper and Garlic Sauces

Get to know this cute little eggplant variety with a zesty and savory recipe that can serve as an appetizer or side dish with some Middle Eastern flair!

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Filed Under: Appetizers, Aubergine (Eggplant), Dietary Needs, Fall, Garlic, Gluten-Free, Healthy, Meal Types, Middle Eastern, Peppers, Recipes, Seasons, Sides, Summer, Vegetarian Tagged With: CSA vegetables, Eggplant, fairy tail eggplant, Fall, Grilled, Lebanese garlic sauce, Roasted Red Pepper, Summer

Tipsy Tequila Yellow Watermelon Wedges

August 31, 2017 By Rachel 3 Comments

Tipsy Tequila Yellow Watermelon Wedges

Celebrate the waning days of summer with this boozy, crunchy, kicked-up appetizer featuring seasonal produce and a festive spirit!

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Filed Under: 4th of July, Appetizers, Beverages, Cinco de Mayo, Dairy-Free, Fruits, Gluten-Free, Holidays, Hot Peppers, Lime, Meal Types, Memorial Day, Raw, Recipes, Seasons, Specific Audiences, Summer, Vegan / Vegan Options, Vegetables, Vegetarian Tagged With: alcohol, cocktail, jalapeno, Lime, Party, Summer, tequila, triple sec, watermelon, yellow watermelon

Homemade Sweet Chipotle BBQ Sauce

August 14, 2017 By Rachel 4 Comments

Homemade Sweet Chipotle BBQ Sauce

When the store-bought stuff just doesn’t cut it, this simple DIY recipe will guide you to the best-ever BBQ sauce!

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Filed Under: 4th of July, Dairy-Free, Dressings and Sauces, Fall, Gluten-Free, Grilling, Holidays, Meal Types, Recipes, Seasons, Specific Audiences, Summer, Vegetarian Tagged With: BBQ, Chipotle, Grilling, Honey, molasses, Sauce, Spicy, Summer

Roasted Bass and Summer Vegetables

August 8, 2017 By Rachel 5 Comments

Roasted Bass and Summer Vegetables

Fishermen (or fisherwomen) in your household? This recipe will have you prepared for that golden opportunity of a fresh catch!

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Filed Under: Dairy-Free, Entrees, Fall, Gluten-Free, Healthy, Meal Types, Meat, Eggs, and Dairy, One Pot, Onions, Recipes, Seafood, Seasons, Specific Audiences, Summer, Summer Squash, Tomatoes, Vegetables, Wild Game Tagged With: bass, Easy Recipe, fishing, grape tomatoes, one pan, small mouth bass, Summer, whole fish, wild game, Zucchini

Fennel, Kohlrabi, and Blueberry Salad

July 25, 2017 By Rachel 5 Comments

Fennel, Kohlrabi and Blueberry Salad

You don’t have to be a snob to enjoy this delicately complex and crunchy salad that utilizes a sometimes baffling summer vegetable.

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Filed Under: Blueberries, Dietary Needs, Fennel, Fruits, Kohlrabi, Meal Types, Recipes, Salads, Seasons, Summer, Vegetables, Vegetarian Tagged With: Almond, Asiago, Blueberry, fennel, Honey, Kohlrabi, Lemon, Salad, Summer

Smoked Mozzarella and Spinach Pasta Salad

July 3, 2017 By Rachel 2 Comments

Smoked Mozzarella and Spinach Pasta Salad

Bring something new and different to your summer holiday picnics with this cheesy, zesty, and smoky pasta salad that’s sure to be a crowd pleaser!

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Filed Under: Italian, Meal Types, Recipes, Salads, Seasons, Spinach, Summer, Vegetables, Vegetarian Tagged With: Italian, Parmesan, pasta salad, penne, Picnic, smoked mozzarella, Spinach, Summer, Sun Dried Tomatoes, Vegetarian

Cucumber Tuna Salad Bites

July 18, 2016 By Rachel 18 Comments

Cucumber Tuna Bites

When the summer heat is at its peak, sometimes you just don’t feel like cooking. Thankfully, these tasty little party appetizers are cool, crunchy, and require zero oven time!

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Filed Under: Appetizers, Cucumbers, Gluten-Free, Healthy, Recipes, Seafood, Summer, Tomatoes Tagged With: Appetizer, celery, Cucumber, Dill, grape tomato, Low Carb, red onion, Salad, Summer, tuna

Julienned Snow Pea and Radish Salad

July 10, 2016 By Rachel 7 Comments

Julienned Snow Pea and Radish Salad

This simple dish combines two garden veggies in a simple and delightfully crunchy, fresh, and delicious salad.

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Filed Under: Dairy-Free, Gluten-Free, Healthy, Peas, Radishes, Recipes, Salads, Spring, Summer, Vegan / Vegan Options, Vegetarian Tagged With: Doylestown restaurant review, Genevieve's Kitchen Doylestown PA, Green Onion, julienne, Mint, Radish, Salad, Snow Pea, Spring, Summer, Vegan, Vegetarian

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