I have been craving bruschetta and crostini all summer. I love trying different types of toppings (I used to just stick with a basic tomato, mozzarella, basil bruschetta) and found this Strawberry Nectarine Bruschetta recipe from Joyful Healthy Eats. Slices of toasted bread are topped with goat cheese, nectarines, strawberries, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and…
Cherry Tomato Caprese Salad
This Cherry Tomato Caprese Salad is a variation of the Italian Insalada Caprese. Cherry tomatoes (or grape tomatoes) are tossed with mozzarella and basil, then coated in a balsamic vinaigrette. This is one of my favorite summer salads. Unfortunately, Evan didn’t care for it at all. If you don’t have a salad spinner, pour the…
Israeli Couscous Salad
If you are looking for a lighter pasta salad this summer, Israeli Couscous Salad is a great one to try. Israeli couscous is combined with cherry tomatoes and feta cheese. It is seasoned with dried basil and lemon. This salad is highly customizable based on your tastes. Chicken, cucumber, bell pepper, and pine nuts would…
Citrus Beef Skewers
With summer quickly approaching, I have been searching for recipes for Chad to test out on the grill each weekend. When our CSA included grapefruit, cherry tomatoes, and bell peppers, it seemed the perfect time to try these Citrus Beef Skewers out. The marinade includes olive oil, white wine, garlic, grapefruit juice, and thyme. I…
