Tag: healthy

  • Summer Pasta Salad

    Final

    Since my Fridays usually consist of me visiting the farmers’ market and learning about new vegetables, I thought it would be fun to see how many kinds of produce I could fit into one recipe.

    I love pasta. I love salads. They both find a way to fit into all of the seasons. They are just that good. This recipe is a wee bit longer than some of my other recipes, but do not be afraid. It’s broken down into sections and it is actually quite simple and fun to make. This pasta salad is so tasty and healthy.

    Scapes

    Almost all of the ingredients I use here are from the local markets and therefore seasonal so please feel free to substitute any of the produce with more readily available items. For example, garlic scapes are more of an early summer item, but may easily be replaced by fresh garlic. Improvise with whatever vegetables make you feel good.

    Get ready for all colors of the summer on your serving plate!

    – W.

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  • Sesame Shishito Salad

    Final

    As the days are getting shorter, I’m kind of in a panic mode to get my summer bucket list out of the way. But that’s totally normal, right? Even as I’m writing this, I know I’ll never even out my tan lines in time for fall.

    Fun fact: I go to the farmer’s market in Boston every week and each week they have something new and funky looking. Shishito peppers aren’t a new variety by any means, but I don’t cook them often because I only see them for so long. These small green peppers are fun to make since they can be prepared separately and consumed as a snack.

    Shishito

    Another fun fact: These peppers are generally not spicy, but one out of ten peppers will surprise you and have you reaching for your closest glass of icy water. (That was also a warning for your taste buds.)

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