Posts in Summer
Healthy Chocolate Oatmilk Ice Cream - Only 5 Ingredients!

Not only is this Chocolate Oatmilk Ice Cream the one of the simplest summer recipes to make it also sneaks in an extra serving of veggies into your favorite summer snack by using avocados to make it extra creamy and dreamy! Only using 5 ingredients, most of which you probably alfready have in the house…it’s perfect for the kiddos because when it warms up it gets soft but never really "melts" making it much less of a mess for little mouths!

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Curry Zucchini and Cauliflower Tacos

For a new spin on an old classic, why not try these Curry Zucchini Cauliflower Tacos? With the creamy and dreamy texture of the Curry Zucchini Spread you honestly won’t even miss the sour cream on these Cauliflower Tacos…the best part? The entire recipe comes together in just about 20 minutes!

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Turnip Green and Broccolini Salad with Poppy Seed Dressing

This new spin on one of my Mom’s favorites, incorporates both turnip greens and broccolini, and is a great way to "sneak in" some extra greens for all the picky eaters out there! The addition of the diced turnip greens to this Spring Salad doesn’t change the flavor of this traditional Broccolini Salad but it DOES give you an extra boost of healthy greens. Paired with a sweet and tangy Poppy Seed Dressing and loaded with fresh blueberries and pumpkin (or sunflower seeds) it's sure to be the new hit your table!

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RubyFrost, White, and Blue Summer Apple Salad w/ Poppyseed Dressing

Summer is right around the corner and that means Summer Salads! Whether you’re looking for your next recipe for the family cookout or just an easy recipe that doesn’t require turning on the oven, this RubyFrost, White, and Blue Summer Apple Salad w/ Poppy Seed Dressing will easily become your new favorite!

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Jackfruit Carnitas Tacos with Sweet Apple Onion Salsa

One of my favorite flavor profiles is built around something hot and spicy combined with something tart and crisp and these jackfruit carnitas tacos topped with a diced apple and red onion salsa definitely fit the bill. These tacos are fancy enough to serve for guests and easy enough for a Taco Tuesday at home with the family! Let’s make them!

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Corn'd Beef Sandwich with Quick Pickl'd Collard Greens

While collard greens might not be the traditional way to top a corn'd beef sandwich, the fibrous texture of collards makes them the perfect green to pickle. Unlike some other, more delicate greens, collards are easily able to retain their texture and bring a

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Autumn Inspired Minestrone Soup with Sweet Potato and Fresh Kale

Homemade minestrone soup is one of my favorite ways to use of the bits and pieces of produce that are hanging around your crisper drawer! The secret to this recipe is the roasted sweet potato and fresh kale! Of all the leafy greens kale is definitely king! It's one of the most nutrient rich foods on the planet and the Palmetto Gardens family has been growing some of the finest quality greens, locally here in the US, for 3 generations!

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Creamy Roasted Garlic Tomato Soup

The summer is fading fast into fall but if you’re like me you probably still have a bunch of tomatoes hanging around. If you’re looking for an easy and quick recipe to help you transition in to soup season this dish does the trick! So flavorful and creamy even your non-veggie family and friends will ask for seconds! Bonus: canning this soup is super easy and because it’s tomato based doesn’t require any extra processing to safely preserve!

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Melt Proof Dairy Free Chocolate Ice Cream - Great for Kids this Summer PLUS Easy Vegan Chocolate Sauce!

This recipe just might be the perfect summer-time treat to help you beat the heat! Yes, you do freeze it, and yes the finished product has the texture of ice cream, but because the base in not milk and eggs, even when it does warm up a little it never really “melts” only softens into a “pudding-like” consistency but never gets melty, messy or drippy!

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Easy Vegan Crab Cakes with Tangy Green Olive and Garlic Tarter Sauce

This dish is one of my favorites for a lazy summer afternoon, great to take to potluck or cookout, but comes together quick enough that it also makes a great week-night meal option. However, by far, one of my favorite things about this recipe is that these little cakes make the perfect base for seafood or fish tacos!

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Easy Vegan Olive and Roasted Red Pepper Muffuletta

This easy Muffuletta is a plant-based twist on a popular and traditional New Orleans sandwich! If you’ve got a pallet that craves salty, briny, and vinegary flavors you are sure to love these olive infused sandwiches. Admittedly, they can be a little messy to eat, but I promise they are worth every sloppy bite!

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