Tomato, Avocado and Arugula Salad

This tomato, avocado and arugula salad is a prime example of why simple food is sometimes the best food. Using some perfectly ripe heirloom cherry tomatoes, avocado and, my favorite, peppery arugula, this salad is accentuated with bright notes of lemon, olive oil and good flaky sea salt to perfectly highlight the season’s best.

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Balsamic Grilled Veggie & Goat Cheese Sandwiches

Using some of my favorite veggies marinated in jammy balsamic vinegar and olive oil, the grilled veggies are the star of this sandwich. It also doesn’t hurt that these gorgeous grilled veggies are accentuated by buttery, perfectly toasted ciabatta buns and garlic and herb goat cheese for a tangy, creamy finish.

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Strawberry Malts

If you’re into malts, chances are you’ve had a chocolate or vanilla malt which, no doubt, are delicious. But there’s something so nostalgic and perfect about a strawberry malt. Utilizing perfect seasonal strawberries, these malts are naturally sweet, creamy and uniquely buttery.

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Garlic Fries

There’s no debate: garlic fries are essential to watching a ball game! Using just a good’ ol bag of frozen crinkle cut fries doctored up with lots of fresh garlic, parsley and seasoning salt, you too can enjoy garlic fries and root on your team from the comfort of your own home!

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Umami Roasted Broccoli

My tried and true blasted broccoli is perfect as is, but when I tested out a new umami-forward combo, it truly rocked my world. Instead of dressing with olive oil, salt, pepper and red pepper flakes, I jazz up my broccoli with two umami flavor boosters: soy sauce and fish sauce.

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Lemony Grilled Zucchini

This recipe is living proof that sometimes seasonal and simple is the only way to go. The key to ensuring perfectly cooked yet not slimy or soggy zucchini in the slightest is actually tossing the zucchini straight on your heat source sans seasonings or oil.

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Cauliflower, Pomegranate and Pistachio Salad

You won’t find a trace of lettuce in this salad and that is a very good thing. With cauliflower done two ways, a plethora of fresh herbs, bursts of pomegranate seeds, lemon juice for brightness and pistachio for crunch and complexity, this salad is downright sensational.

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Grilled Gochujang Cauliflower

Robust gochujang paired with other powerhouse ingredients like sesame oil, rice wine wine vinegar, garlic and honey really stands up to earthy and nutty cauliflower in this all-star recipe. Garnished with sesame seeds and fresh scallions, this flavor packed veggie side dish is the perfect compliment to any grilled feast!

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Harissa Hummus

For my fellow hummus lovers, do yourself a solid by saving yourself a few bucks and treating your taste buds to the ultimate hummus recipe. With just a handful of ingredients and a matter of minutes, you can whip yourself up a creamy, dreamy hummus laced with smoky, spicy and zesty harissa that is worthy of all your snacking needs.

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