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Hooray for June! The sun is shining and I’m looking forward to summer activities with Grace. I’ve been brainstorming fun recipes for summer produce (my favorite) and working in our garden lately.
Since I often reach for fresh chives when cooking scrambled eggs, I also plant herbs by the window. I saw this narrow planter (affiliate link) with a water reservoir below. So far, so good! The grass is very thirsty!
This month, seasonal produce options expand to include fresh fruit like blueberries and strawberries, rhubarb and cherries. I think I’ll make a crisp soon. The only question is what kind—blueberries, mixed berries o strawberry rhubarb? Asparagus and spring peas are coming out, so get your fill of them while you can.
Avocado
Creamy Avocado Dip
Gluten free and vegan
“Another dinner success! It was surprisingly delicious. I actually passed on it thinking “eh” but then my friends had a fiesta and I was dying for an excuse not to eat their steak or ground beef tacos so I made refried beans for my tacos. Tonight I made avocado sauce and pickled onions with it….YUM. And it’s so easy!!” – Erin
Beets
Colorful Beet Salad with Carrot, Quinoa, and Spinach
Gluten free and vegan
“This might be THE best salad I’ve ever made. I have a vegan friend who I always try to find interesting recipes for and she loved it too. I made it exactly according to your recipe except for adding a mixture of toasted almond flakes and pumpkin seeds.” – Heather
Blueberries
Blueberry Almond Crisp
Gluten-free and easily vegan (see recipe notes)
“It’s delicious, served with vanilla ice cream and topped with leftovers with some plain yogurt. What a simple dessert!” – Lindsay
Cherries
Cherry Couscous and Arugula Salad with Balsamic Vinaigrette
Easily gluten free and easily vegan (see recipe notes)
“Just had it for dinner and it’s as good as it looks!” – Kate
Cucumber
Gaby’s Cucumber Salad
Gluten free and vegan
“Made this last night and loved it – so did my daughter! Quick and easy when you get home from work – served with pasta.” – Connie
Green Beans
Green Bean Salad with Toasted Almonds and Feta
Gluten-free and easily vegan (skip the feta)
“Unbelievable! Made this last night and absolutely loved it – so fresh, easy to prepare, and satisfying. I served it warm and the combo of tart lemon, crunchy almonds, and salty feta was spot on. This one is definitely going into my weekly rotation – thanks for another winner, Kate!” – Sarah
Vegetables
Sun-Dried Tomato, Spinach and Quinoa Salad
Gluten free and vegan
“Another awesome recipe! I made this the other day and loved it. The next one had leftovers so there was an avocado I needed to eat so I cut it up and threw it on top and wow! This is definitely going on my favorites list .” – Christine
More spinach recipes » (also arugula)
Herbal medicines
Classic Pesto
Gluten free and easily vegan
“I got a big bunch of basil from my farm co-op, so I made it yesterday from your cookbook, and froze it in an ice-cube tray. Now I have delicious little pesto cubes to add to soup, roasted vegetables, and maybe everything else! Now I’m also going to try leftover cilantro, parsley, maybe some arugula, and toasted pepitas.” – Jeanne
More basil recipes » (also cilantro and dill)
Kale
Anything-Goes Kale Salad with Green Tahini Dressing
Gluten free and vegan
“I made your “Everything goes Kale Salad with Green Tahini Dressing” last night for my daughter’s 25th birthday. I had never roasted pepitas before – and my kids loved them! Both of my daughters have requested your recipe -The salad looks great and tastes great…” – Peg
Mango
Fresh Mango Salsa
Gluten free and vegan
“This summer brought a bumper crop of mangoes to our home in Florida, and I found this recipe online. Perfect for a girls’ luncheon I was invited to. It’s simple to make, looks beautiful and delicious. Almost every guest asked me for the recipe. I will definitely make it again.” – Vicky
Radishes
Almond-Sesame Soba Zoodles with Quick-Pickled Veggies
Easily gluten free and easily vegan
“This is such a quick and easy meal! The pickles really balanced out the sauce and noodles – and the sauce was delicious. Thanks for sharing this recipe!” – Maya
Rhubarb
Almond Cake with Roasted Strawberries and Rhubarb
Gluten free
“I made this cake three times. Sometimes with apple, raspberry and rhubarb. Twice with strawberries and rhubarb. It’s very simple. I have all the ingredients in my cupboard and it heats up in minutes so I can throw it in between main meal prep and surprise everyone. A great insight Kate to do the fruit separately. This means I can keep it for a few days and just top it up as I please. The taste is delicate and lovely. I shared with many of my friends.” – Molly
Strawberries
Colorful Strawberry Arugula Salad with Balsamic Vinaigrette
Gluten free and easily vegan
“I don’t believe it’s possible to desire a salad until I eat it! This is the best salad in the world, hands down. The dressing is perfect too!” – Rebecca B.
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