This quick and easy Red Lentil Curry is made with just a few pantry ingredients, such as canned tomatoes, coconut milk, red lentils, and spices. It's a creamy Indian-style one-pot meal that is perfect for a busy weeknight. As much as I know that the internet doesn't need another Creamy Lentil Curry, I really wanted to share our own version of this popular dish. We've been making this recipe for many years, so we think you should have it too! This Indian-style curry is very simple to make, which makes it a great meal for a busy weekday evening. Also, it uses mostly pantry ingredients that we n ..read more

This Mediterranean summer salad uses the best of this season's produce to create a vibrant, delicious, and refreshing salad. Serve this Zucchini and Peach Salad as an appetizer or side dish, or enjoy it as a light summer meal. Let’s make the most of summer produce with a fantastic Grilled Zucchini and Peach Salad. For this recipe, we use homegrown zucchinis, as this year we've been harvesting them daily. Our Zucchinis may look lighter than the ones you can find in your farmer’s market or grocery store, as we use a variety from the Mediterranean. The taste is slightly sweeter, but they are ver ..read more

Whether you are growing your own basil or you plan to buy some, this vegan pesto is simple to make and comes with freezing tips to have enough pesto all year round. Enjoy with your pasta, potatoes, pizza, crusty bread, salads, or sandwiches! For the past years, we've been growing our own basil plants for mainly two reasons: it makes for great natural pest control for our vegetable plants, and our family loves pesto! In early summer, we can start harvesting our pesto, and we much prefer doing this in bit batches, so we prepare a big jug of pesto that we freeze to keep for the coming months. On ..read more

These 11 recipes are simple summer dinners that can be made quickly using only a few ingredients. Summer is that time of the year when we may not feel like spending hours in the kitchen preparing something too elaborate. These recipes want to help you keep your dinners effortless but still delicious and nutritious. From pasta salads to cold soups, curries, pasta dishes, and tacos, you'll find the right inspiration you need for this season. What vegetables are in season during summer? Include these vegetables to make the best summer dinner recipes using seasonal produce: Asparagus (early summe ..read more

This easy Teriyaki Tempeh is a high-protein meal that combines sliced tempeh, homemade teriyaki sauce, and crunchy veggies, all served with fluffy quinoa. Perfect for a well-balanced meal that comes with umami-rich flavors. Tempeh is one of those ingredients, and I always wish I had more ways to cook it. This plant-based protein is good for our gut health as is made with fermented soy beans, is tasty (some people find it a bit sour), and is another way to include protein in your meals. Don't get me wrong, I love tofu, but sometimes, I need to take a break from it! You can use tempeh for many ..read more

Cucumber gazpacho, also known as green gazpacho, is made with few ingredients, such as cucumbers, yogurt, garlic, fresh mint, olive oil, vinegar, and salt. Just like we serve classic Spanish Gazpacho, we enjoy this cold soup on hot summer days, or as a refreshing appetizer. Growing up in Spain, Gazpacho was one of those dishes that I loved at the beginning of the summer and somehow ended up hating by the end. Don't get me wrong, Gazpacho is a delicious and refreshing Spanish soup, but when you get it almost daily as a teenager, you don't appreciate it as much. Now, I can't tell you how much I ..read more

While many vegetables are incredibly nutritious when eaten raw, some are actually better for you when cooked. Cooking certain vegetables can enhance their flavor, improve their digestibility, and increase the bioavailability of certain nutrients. In this article, we'll explore ten vegetables that are healthier when cooked and provide tips on how to prepare them for maximum nutritional benefit. 1. Spinach Photo Credit: Depositphotos. Spinach is packed with nutrients like iron, calcium, and vitamin A. However, when eaten raw, spinach contains oxalic acid, which can inhibit the absorption of iron ..read more

This Vegetable Curry is perfect for customizing with garden vegetables or seasonal farmer's market produce. It is an Asian-style curry packed with fresh vegetables and umami-rich flavors. This recipe was made to celebrate my birthday, as it's one of my favorite dishes and I enjoy cooking with my garden's produce more than anything! Maybe some of you already know, but I was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes during both my pregnancies and pre-diabetes after giving birth. So, this fact and my being really bad at baking are the main reasons why you don’t see many desserts on the blog. So, instead of ..read more

These small flat seeds are packed with nutrients and offer a great range of health benefits. Pumpkin seeds are not only nutritious but also extremely versatile, making it easy to include them in our diet. You can add them to your homemade bread, trail mix, granola, crackers, soups, and salads, and also enjoy them as a snack. Have a look at these 10 surprising health benefits of pumpkin seeds that will make you appreciate these tiny powerhouses even more. 1. Rich in Magnesium Pumpkin seeds are one of the best natural sources of magnesium, a mineral essential for over 300 enzymatic reactions in ..read more

Summer is the perfect time to invite your friends and family for a garden party. With the sun shining, flowers blooming, and warm breezes blowing, your outdoor space becomes the ideal setting for an ideal celebration. Whether you're looking to host a casual backyard barbecue or an elegant alfresco dinner, there are countless ways to make your summer garden party truly special. We've a list with 11 tips and tricks to make the planning for your Summer Garden Party an easy and enjoyable process! Choose a Theme Photo Credit: Depositphotos. Selecting a theme for your summer garden party can help ti ..read more