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]]>Edamame & Arugula Spread is a great alternative to the popular Bruschetta
Crostini has always been one of my favorite go to appetizers. They’re easy & quick to make and are a heartier cocktail hour food. If you’re coming over to my house odds are there will be some cocktails or wine involved. I always want to have some appetizers on hand to soak up the alcohol. Don’t judge! I confess that normally I make my heirloom tomato bruschetta but I felt like switching things up. This Edamame & Arugula Spread was the perfect option!
Your edamame should look like this before adding to the food processor. Remember to remove the beans from the shells!
Arugula is in season right now and I love it’s peppery, bold taste. It’s part of the cabbage family and contains a HUGE amount of lutein, an antioxidant that helps maintain healthy eyes, skin and heart. Arugula doesn’t keep very well so try to buy it and use it up within 2 days, 3 max
I use arugula on its own in salads or in addition to another greens. I love it in soups, on homemade pizza or in my pasta. My absolute favorite is subbing it for basil to make a spicier pesto! When cooked, arugula wilts like spinach so keep that mind when experimenting in your kitchen.
Try this spread over baked parmesan crisps instead of baguette for a different approach.
Enjoy this for breakfast and switch up your routine!
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]]>SERVE IN A WHITE DISH TO MAXIMIZE THE POP OF COLOR
This recipe is a freaking all-star in my eyes for a variety of reasons. It’s insanely quick and simple to make and the combination of flavors is on point. I’ve never made this for someone and not had them ask for seconds and/or the recipe. That’s always a promising sign!
FROZEN PEAS ONLY TAKE 3 MINUTES TO BOIL
I’m a big ‘soup for dinner’ kind of lady and this Lazy Pea Soup with Mint & Crème Fraîche is a regular on the rotation. I usually serve this soup warm but I’ve had it chilled during a heat wave and it was a life saver! My fiancé insists this tastes better chilled so you’ll have to let me know what you think!
I would absolutely recommend making this recipe if you’re having people over and want a low stress meal. I always try to make this recipe a day or two beforehand because it tastes SO much better after the flavors have married. I’m all about low maintenance recipes when I’m entertaining.
Serve this alongside Heirloom Tomato Salad with Burrata & Balsamic Glaze, Chickpea & Avocado Salad with Herb Quartet or Lemony Orzo Salad With Asparagus & Shrimp and you’re set! A soup and salad combo has never tasted so good!
This soup doesn’t normally last long in my house. When I make soup I tend to eat it all day, everyday, until its gone. For those of you who don’t have a unnatural love for soup, this recipe freezes incredibly well.
This vegetarian recipe is my ‘little black dress’ of soup. It can be served casual or dressed up and is always consistent!
FOR A PLAYFUL TAKE ON THE CLASSIC CUP OF SOUP, SERVE IN A TEA CUP.
For a playful take on the classic cup of soup, try serving in vintage tea cups. If you would like to make this vegan, simply omit the crème fraîche or sub for unsweetened coconut cream. I’ve made this recipe vegan style before and I enjoyed it just as much.
Enjoy! xx
MAKE THIS VEGAN BY SKIPPING THE CRÈME FRAÎCHE
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]]>Bring this to a BBQ or Potluck this summer!
This flavorful cold salad is a perfect option for dinner on a hot summer evening or to pack along with you on a picnic. Its filling enough to stand alone as a main or can be served as a side dish. This is a great salad to bring with you to a potluck or BBQ. It will definitely be stand out among the usual macaroni, bean and potato salads.
I must disclose that I have a love/hate relationship with asparagus. Sometimes I crave it like nobody’s business; other times it makes my stomach cringe. This week I’m riding the asparagus train and love how this low calorie veg adds a nice pop of color to the salad.
Asparagus is largely produced in China, followed by Peru and Mexico. Here in the US, production is mostly concentrated in California, Washington and Michigan.
This spring vegetable is mostly made up of water, low in sodium and can be found in a variety of colors; white, green and purple. The stalks vary in thickness; indicative of the age of the plant. Asparagus is also a great source of dietary fibre, iron, and vitamin K.
To pick the best bunch of asparagus, look at the tips and the bottom the stalk. Ideally, you want the tip to be closed tightly and the bottom to look fresh. If the bottom looks dry and the top is starting to flower, it’s past its prime.
change up your weekday routine with a different salad
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