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Mango “Burrito” Bowls with Crispy Tofu and Peanut Sauce

July 16, 2019 7 Comments

Think of these sunny mango bowls as a Thai spin on your favorite burrito bowl. They’re refreshing and hearty, sweet and savory, and my new favorite summertime dinner.

These bowls were inspired by my Thai mango cabbage wraps, which are such a fun appetizer. I’ve added rice and shredded the cabbage to turn them into a more hefty dinner.

These bowls feature perfectly cooked brown rice and shredded cabbage topped with crispy baked tofu, fresh mango salsa and peanut sauce. None of the components are difficult to prepare, and the combination is irresistible.

You could make these bowls on a relaxed weeknight, or save them for the weekend. Invite friends over, or keep your leftovers for tomorrow’s lunch. You can’t lose with this one.

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Fresh Bellini Cocktail

July 12, 2019 4 Comments

Cheers! It’s peach season, which means it’s also bellini season. Bellinis are sparkling Italian cocktails made with two simple ingredients: Prosecco and peach purée. They’re fizzy and refreshing, with more body than your average cocktail.

Bellinis are easy to make, and perfect when you’re hosting brunch or soaking up a lazy summer weekend. They’re a fun alternative to a mimosa, and feel a little more fancy. Maybe because they’re Italian.

Too often, bellinis are made with overly sweet peach nectar or peach liqueur. My bellinis are made with real peach purée, which doesn’t need any added sugar to taste like a treat.

You can make bellinis with defrosted frozen peaches, too. You’ll find instructions for each option below. Are you ready to make bellinis this weekend?

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Best Tabbouleh

July 9, 2019 38 Comments

Finally! I’ve figured out how to make the best tabbouleh. It’s just as good, if not better than, my favorite local Middle Eastern restaurant’s. If you try it, I think you’ll agree.

Tabbouleh (also spelled tabouli) is a super fresh herb and bulgur salad, with parsley being the number one ingredient. It’s dotted with diced cucumber and tomato, and dressed simply with olive oil and lemon juice. It’s refreshing, light and packed with healthy ingredients.

You’ll often find tabbouleh as a side dish on Mediterranean menus. It’s right at home with hummus, baba ganoush, falafel, feta, olives… all of my favorite things.

I’ve attempted tabbouleh at home over the years, and I’m so pleased to share what I’ve learned with you today. Ready to make some great tabbouleh?

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Mediterranean Couscous Salad with Raw Squash and Feta

July 3, 2019 60 Comments

Meet my favorite couscous salad, featuring pearled couscous and colorful summertime produce. This Mediterranean-style salad is light, refreshing, and overflowing with colorful rounds of thinly sliced raw zucchini and yellow squash. That’s right, raw squash! It’s so good.

This salad is a simple, light summer dish full of vegetables, whole grains, chickpeas and feta. I came up with this recipe six years ago for Free People’s blog, and it’s become one of my mom’s go-to potluck dishes. So, I thought I’d update it to meet my 2019 standards.

This salad is just the kind of meal I’m craving during this hot summer weather, and it would be perfect for your Fourth of July parties. If you’re looking for more Independence Day recipes, I’ve got you covered. I’ve listed a few of my other favorite salads below, too!

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What to Cook This July

July 1, 2019 32 Comments

July is here, Independence Day is right around the corner, and life is good. June was a big month for my family, with our wedding on the first of the month and my brother’s wedding this weekend. I’m behind on all things work related and trying to offer myself some more grace.

I have some delicious new recipes lined up for you this month, so stay tuned. The recipes you’ll find below are perfect for your Fourth of July festivities and hot summer days.

Weddings and recipes aside, here’s what I’ve been into lately.

The Land Where the Internet Ends
How Not to Say the Wrong Thing: Sharing this again because it’s important and relevant in so many situations.
Countertops 101: Bookmarking for my dream kitchen someday.
How to Grill Vegetables: We just got a gas grill as a group wedding gift, so Heidi’s post came at the perfect time.
Your Questions About Food and Climate Change, Answered
How a Fashion Blogger Makes Money
Pet Portraits: These are so fun.

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Gaby’s Cucumber Salad

Gluten free and vegan

“Made this immediately last night and loved it – my daughter as well! Quick and easy for when you get home from work – served alongside pasta.” – Connie

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18 Light Summer Dinners

June 25, 2019 24 Comments

We’ll cross into 90-degree weather this weekend, so I rounded up a collection of seasonal tacos, salads and pastas for you. These recipes are light and fresh, so the only “trick,” if you want to call it that, will be to eat enough to fill you up. I know you can do it.

If you don’t see exactly what you’re craving below, be sure to check out my full summer recipe archives. We just got a grill as a group wedding gift, so I’ve been playing around with that and you can expect some grilled recipes soon. Cheers to summertime!

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Mango “Burrito” Bowls with Crispy Tofu and Peanut Sauce

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