Grilled zucchini and corn quinoa salad - loaded with sweet, grilled summer veggies, healthy quinoa and crunchy toasted pepitas, and bursting with fresh, citrus and mint flavors - so bright, delicious and filling. I've been using my bbq more than ever this summer, grilling everything from meat to veggies, and even pizza (that last attempt was ...
Roasted beets, pomegranate and kaniwa salad {corn + avocado}
Roasted beets, pomegranate and kaniwa salad with sweet corn, avocado, fresh lemon, cilantro and scallions, and toasty pumpkin seeds - this salad is an explosion of colors, flavors and textures. Back in spring, I was inspired by a little known ingredient that turned out to be a superfood as well, and I made this seeds and greens kaniwa ...
Watermelon jicama mint salad
Watermelon jicama mint salad - this summer favorite will surprise you with its wide range of mouthwatering contrasting flavors and textures - creamy, and crunchy, sweet and tart, but most of all - delicious and refreshing! I'm rarely absorbed by a cookbook like I was with Hartwood. From the first time I lay my eyes on it at Barns & ...
Slow-roasted tomatoes {garlic + herbs}
Slow roasted tomatoes - packed with garlic and herb flavors, slightly caramelized and chewy, these tomatoes are so flavorful and versatile, you will want to put them on anything. You might be surprised but these simple slow roasted tomatoes are the most frequently cooked recipe in my house. I absolutely love them, and I've been making them ...
Steak bites {blue cheese butter + smoked peppita crumb}
Steak bites with blue cheese butter and smoked pepita crumb - seared to perfection, bursting with flavor, tender steak bites are smeared with melting bluecheese butter, and a crunchy topping of smoked pepitas. Here's a fantastic appetizer you can make on a Friday night, or next time you have special guests over. Because these steak bites ...