I haven’t made a cold pasta salad in a long time so I was excited to come up with a simple and healthy version. I also finally had a reason to try Vegenaise. VEGE-wha? Vegenaise is a dairy-free, eggless mayonnaise alternative. I heard about it through a few vegan friends and Gwyneth Paltrow (not my friend) saying how great it was.
Blended Mango Sorbet – The Fastest and Easiest Sorbet Recipe
If you’re looking for an icy dessert fix, this recipe is for you. With just 3 simple ingredients, a blender and about 5 minutes you’ll have a quick healthy summer dessert. I used my trusty Blendtec blender and puréed the mango till there were no more chunks.
Soft-Shell Crab Pasta – The Easiest Way to Enjoy the Whole Crab
I love Blue Crabs. Every summer when they’re in season, my family and I sit around a table full of crabs and just pick at them for hours (while seeing who can get the biggest piece of meat out). I’m a slow eater so I’m usually the last one at the table. I really don’t like wasting food and have OCD-like tendencies so I want to get everything! That said, it was like an epiphany the first time I ate soft-shell crabs. The crab flavor is so much more intense since you eat the whole crab, shells and everything.
Traditional Spanish Sangria with Fresh Squeezed Orange Juice & Rum
Cold Corn Salad with Tomatoes, Bell Peppers and Red Onions
Brown Rice Sautéed with Shrimp, Cherry Tomatoes and Fresh Parsley
Last night I wasn’t really sure what to make for dinner, so as I scoured my kitchen this is what I came up with. I try to use brown rice for most of my rice dishes mainly because of it’s health properties. For this recipe I also think it tastes better due to the hearty, nutty flavor it adds to the dish. I de-seeded the tomatoes to keep this dish from becoming too mushy. An easy way to take the seeds out is to cut the tomato in half and use a small spoon and scoop out the insides (see photos below). A lot of fresh chopped parsley and a glass of rosé wine (or one of my favorites Radler) make it the perfect summer dish to eat Al Fresco!
Healthy Homemade Popsicles with Fresh Strawberries and Yogurt
Everyone eats popsicles in the Summer. Or if you’re like me, I could eat them all year long! So what’s the problem with making them yourself? It’s just as easy buying them at a store, plus it’s healthier. All you need is fresh Strawberries, Agave syrup, Lemon Juice, and some Yogurt, along with a blender and popsicle molds.