Homemade Fresh Fig Jam
Delicious small batch jam made from fresh green figs with lemon and mild spice. Fig Jam pairs well with cheeses, toast, biscuits, sandwiches, and as a dessert filling. Vegan. Recipe makes about 16 ounces.
Tag: Summer
Plum Muffins with Almond Streusel
Delicious muffins made with fresh plums and an almond streusel topping. Full of flavor and a great option for busy mornings or afternoons with coffee or tea. Recipe makes 1 dozen and is vegetarian (contains dairy and egg).
Glazed Peach Pound Cake
Fresh ripe peaches make a delicious and summery southern pound cake. This cake is full of peach flavor and covered in a simple peach glaze. Serve as is or alongside vanilla ice cream! Recipe is written for a 10″ Bundt pan. Makes 16 servings.
Triple Berry Muffins
Delicious homemade muffins featuring blueberries, blackberries, and strawberries. Natural ingredients add flavor and color. Easy to make and better than a box mix! Makes 12 standard or 6 jumbo muffins. Vegetarian.
Easy Vegetable Ratatouille
Last summer we belonged to a local farm CSA. I loved having a surprise of fresh veggies every other week. Some new to me items and some familiar favorites showed up. One thing that kept showing up was a variety of eggplants. And while I’m …
Summer Watermelon Salad
It’s been so hot lately I really haven’t been in the mood to cook much (and trust me, as a food blogger not cooking is no fun)– so I’ve been enjoying all kinds of fresh fruits and veggies as easy meals. Maybe the heat is …
Summer Vegetable Puff Pastry Tart
Flaky puff pastry layered with fresh basil pesto, thinly sliced summer veggies and a sprinkling of cheese. This Summer Vegetable Tart is fresh, seasonal, and delicious!
Homemade Pesto Sauce
This easy recipe for pesto uses simple ingredients like summery basil and lemon juice for a fresh sauce that’s delicious on everything from pasta to pizza. Pine nuts are traditional but blanched almonds, walnuts, or pistachios are great, too! Recipe makes 1 cup of sauce. …
Southern Style Coleslaw (Quick and Easy)
Sweet, creamy, and lightly tangy coleslaw that’s perfect for pulled pork (especially vinegar based). It’s the right blend of mayo (or vegan mayo) + vinaigrette and celery seed with some sugar to balance the tart. Make this easy side dish from scratch and enjoy for up to 3 days. Makes 6-8 side dish sized servings or 10-12 topping sized servings.
Berry Plum Cobbler
Easy Southern-style summer dessert using plums, strawberries and blueberries. Sweet, jammy filling with a cake-like crust. Vegetarian.