Seasonal cooking

Garden Veggie Stir-Fry with Ginger Garlic Sauce
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Garden Veggie Stir-Fry with Ginger Garlic Sauce

When the freezer’s full of colorful garden veggies, a stir-fry is one of the fastest (and tastiest!) ways to bring them back to life. I love this simple stir-fry because it takes frozen broccoli, carrots, peppers, and peas and turns them into a crisp, saucy dinner in just about 20 minutes.The ginger garlic sauce gives…

Garden Veggie Stir-Fry with Ginger and Garlic Sauce

Garden Veggie Stir-Fry with Ginger and Garlic Sauce

This is my favorite kind of weeknight meal—fast, flavorful, and a perfect way to use whatever the garden is throwing at me. This stir-fry is packed with summer veggies like bell peppers, squash, and green beans, all tossed in a garlicky-ginger sauce that comes together in minutes. It’s colorful, customizable, and better than takeout. I…

Lemon-Rosemary Grilled Chicken with Yogurt Herb Sauce

Lemon-Rosemary Grilled Chicken with Yogurt Herb Sauce

This lemon-rosemary grilled chicken has become one of our favorite summer staples—easy to prep, bursting with flavor, and just perfect for the grill. I started making this version with a touch of garlic and fresh herbs from the garden, and it quickly became a go-to for both busy weeknights and weekend gatherings. What takes it…

Cantaloupe Coconut Smoothie with Lime and Ginger

Cantaloupe Coconut Smoothie with Lime and Ginger

📌 Engaging Introduction (Highly Personalized) This is one of my absolute favorite summer smoothies—light, creamy, and full of tropical flavor with no banana in sight. When cantaloupes hit their peak, juicy and fragrant and maybe even a little too ripe, I scoop them straight into the blender with coconut milk, lime, and ginger. The result?…

Grilled Peppers with Balsamic Glaze over Labneh

Grilled Peppers with Balsamic Glaze over Labneh

When bell peppers are in season, I love to grill them until they’re just starting to char and sweeten up—that’s when they’re at their most magical. And when you pair those smoky-sweet peppers with tangy labneh and a rich balsamic glaze? Absolute perfection. This dish feels like something you’d find on a mezze platter at…

Mexican Street Corn and Tomato Salad

Mexican Street Corn and Tomato Salad

There’s something about the combo of juicy summer tomatoes and sweet grilled corn that just screams backyard barbecue to me. This salad was inspired by Mexican street corn (elote), but with a garden-fresh twist—charred corn kernels tossed with ripe tomatoes, creamy dressing, and all the tangy, spicy toppings you’d expect. It’s bright, messy, a little…