seasonal recipes

I love cooking so much; if you work with me, you’ll notice the kitchen is where I have the most opinions in a home! Each season I pick a new recipe to share as I meet new people or as a way to stay connected to the old. Some are my own personal recipes but many are ones I find online & inspire me. Bon Apétit!

Spring 2023 - Tropical Chia Pudding

Summer 2023 - Summer Salsa (credit: me!)

Ingredients -

• 1 whole lime

• 1 whole lemon

• 3 large corn husks

• 1 whole jalapeno

• 1 cup grape tomatoes

• Salt to taste

• 1-2 cups fresh cilantro to taste

• 1/2 cup finely chopped red onion

• 1 tsp Garlic

• 1 tsp Onion Powder

Instructions -

1. Shave off the corn from the cobs + chop all ingredients into small pieces.

2. Pour into a bowl & mix.

3. Use a juicer to squeeze lime + lemon into the mixture.

4. Season with salt until liking.

   Options: add edamame, cucumber or black beans!

   For best flavor, allow to sit in the fridge for a couple hours + enjoy!
   

Fall/Winter 2023 - Whipped Pumpkin Feta

Ingredients -

• 8 oz block of Feta Cheese, drained

• 1 can Pumpkin Puree

• 1-2 tbsp Honey

• 1 tsp Thyme

• Chopped Raw Walnuts

• 1/4 cup Plain Greek Yogurt

• Black Pepper

Instructions -

1. Add the feta cheese and greek yogurt to a food processor. Blend ingredients together for a few minutes until smooth, scraping down with a spatula as needed.

2. Add pumpkin puree, 1 or 2 Tbsps of honey (depending on desired sweetness), thyme, & a few cracks of black pepper to the food processor. Blend again until all ingredients are combined.

3. Transfer whipped feta to the fridge & chill (covered) for 30-60 minutes. This is necessary to harden & chill the dip.

4. When you're ready to serve, transfer the whipped feta to a large bowl. Garnish with a handful of chopped walnuts (optional), a generous sprinkle of fresh thyme, an extra drizzle of honey, & more pepper.

5. Serve with crusty/toasted bread or crackers for dipping!