Posts tagged summer
Moroccan Couscous Salad with Fresh Cherries and Turmeric Vinaigrette

Cherries are one of my favourite snacks during the summertime. They are so delicious on their own, but feeling inspired by the flavours of Morocco I thought they would taste wonderful in a nice salad, perfect for a picnic on a hot day. This salad is vibrant, herbaceous and well balanced. It is easily made vegan by omitting the feta or using a dairy-free feta cheese alternative

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Canned Peaches with Rosemary and Vanilla Bean

This is my first time attempting to can anything! And honestly, it wasn’t as difficult as I anticipated. Canning is a fantastic way to preserve the flavours of summer well beyond the end of the season, and can also be very handy if you fall into an abundance of fruit that you will not be able to eat before it spoils.

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Grilled Fruit Platter with Real Pistachio Fruit Dip

At every spring or summer BBQ, there is always a fruit platter nearby that is served with a mysterious white fluffy fruit dip. Fruit is always a refreshing snack but I wanted to elevate this dish by grilling the fruit and making a simple, gourmet cream cheese and yogurt dip with toasted pistachios swirled throughout.

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