One of my favorite flavors of summer is tomato. That’s a flavor, right? I mean they’re in their peak of freshness and availability and just taste so darn good. YUM! Needless to say, whenever I have the chance to pick up some fresh tomatoes (yes, my garden is on hold another year) I do not…
Summer Time Recipes
Panzanella Recipe
In the summer heat, I try to avoid turning on the oven. And when its hot we like something light and refreshing. I love this salad as it is a great way to use up some old bread. I also add summer fruit as it is refreshing and so flavorful. Panzanella is a classic Tuscan…
Homemade Churro Smores
An absolute favorite summer treat are Smores! But the traditional store bought version can get boring (at least for me). I’ve been making my own marshmallows for 2 years now and I love have the versatility in this homemade confection. When I learned of the Feed Feed and Ghirardellis smore contest, I wanted to create…
Cucumber Mint Yogurt Salad
One of my favorite salads on a hot summer day, is this refreshing cucumber mint yogurt salad. This recipe is a traditional Lebanese dish, typically served as part of a Mezze plater. It is called ‘Khayr bi Laban’, which translates to cucumbers in yogurt. The traditional yogurt used is laban, but I prefer the greek…
Roasted Apricots with Mascarpone and Pistachios
Stone fruit is a summer favorite in our home! I am always looking for ways to incorporate fruit into our desserts (and meals too). Roasted apricots with mascarpone and pistachios is the perfect blend of sweet, summer goodness. And this dessert is so easy to make! I absolutely love summer desserts that only take…
Watermelon, Feta, Jalapeno Salad
I love a good summer salad. One of my favorites, includes the sweetness of watermelon, the saltiness of feta cheese and the richness tartness of balsamic vinegar. I wanted to play on these flavors and created my Watermelon, Feta, Jalapeño Salad. The slight heat of the jalapeño is the perfect addition to this summer time…
Orzo Summer Salad
Very rarely does my husband, Hussein ask for a salad for dinner. He is not picky, per se, but doesn’t like ‘diet food’ or cereal for dinner (yes, I sometimes have a bowl of cereal for dinner :P). I first made this dish two years ago, during a super hot stretch of summer. We…
Homemade Strawberry Ice Cream
Summer is the season to eat ice-cream on a daily basis and feel absolutely no guilt about it. I mean, we have to stay cool somehow 😛 In 4th grade, my class made ice-cream using salt and ice cubes to freeze the cream and sugar. It was delicious and so much fun. That was probably…
Red White & Blue Popsicles
I love popsicles! Especially in the hot summer heat. What I don’t like is all the added preservatives and dyes in many store bought popsicles, so I decided to make my own! #YayForHomemade 😀 Happy Dance With Independence day a few days away, I decided to make Red, White & Blue popsicles using raspberries,…
Mediterranean Pasta Salad
As the warm days of summer approach, so do the picnics, cookouts and outdoor gatherings. One dish that is always on the menu during our summer parties, is pasta salad! It is one of our favorite summer salads. As with many salads, pasta salad is versatile and easy to make your own! I’ve partnered with…
