Although I hate to see summer go, the change of season always invigorates me. The crispness of the air is truly delicious, as are all of the apple and pumpkin treats that start appearing on blogs. I thought I would kick off my Fall posts with a yummy little recipe of Apple roses! They put a spell over me the first time I saw on Pinterest. I thought something so beautiful would be difficult to make but it wasn’t. While this is my first time making apple roses, I followed Chef John’s recipe and it was so unbelievably easy to make. Just try it and you’ll see. They are the perfect treat to get your sweet tooth ready for fall.
Okra Curry-Low Carb and Diabetic Friendly
A low-carb dish is not all bacon, steak, fish or chicken. There are several low carb veggies out there that are great to eat and okra is one of them. Okra not only promotes good digestive health but also good cholesterol levels and keep diabetes at bay due to its high fiber content. Okra is one of my favorite vegetables. I didn’t plant enough this year, but the ones I planted steadily produced enough for my family to feed every few days. Today’s recipe is a south Indian preparation with the last of the okra from my garden.
Garden Vegetable Soba Recipe
I’m all about making real meals simple and convenient enough for weekdays. The easier it is, the more likely you are to cook it and eat it. This delicious recipe is a great way to use up a lot of odds and ends from the fridge or vegetable basket. It makes a great option for packed lunch as it tastes equally good warm, cold, or at room temperature. I usually serve this garden vegetable soba noodles with a piece of oven baked fish or chicken for a more substantial meal.
Lemongrass Chicken Skewers and Pan Roasted Japanese Eggplant
In a few days, it will officially be fall but I want to hold on to summer as long as I can. These chicken skewers and pan roasted Japanese eggplant with spicy lemongrass marinade is pretty much summer on a platter. Simple, flavorful and perfect for a quick midweek meal.
Grilled Eggplant Caprese Salad
Fresh, easy, and pretty enough for a party! Caprese Salad is a perfect salad to add to any dinner, especially in summer when you get plentiful tomatoes and fresh basil. I have taken the liberty of adding grilled eggplant, balsamic glaze, and pesto to the classic Caprese for extra flavor and flair.
No Egg Eggplant Rollatini
Since the majority of my recipes on my blog are photographed on the weekend, I already had a post planned for today. But when I picked this homegrown bounty on Saturday morning I changed my mind. We are blessed with so much amazing produce at the moment that each meal has turned into a celebration of the harvest. The eggplants are doing really well and I think I am going to have lots of them this year. In honor of this beautiful veg, I’m sharing with you a soul food recipe that we really adore.
Grilled Okra
Okra is a summertime culinary pleasure and grilling turns into something super special and irresistible. It takes away all the sliminess and adds a delicious toasty flavor. Tossed with salt, pepper, and sumac okra makes a perfect finger food or a hearty side with meat instead of French fries.
This is what I making these days with my home grown okra because it is the best!
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