A Perfect Summer Combo

Ahhhhh! You guys! This recipe has me screaming with JOY! If you’ve read my blog at all in the summer time then you know I have a major obsession with zucchini and tomatoes. I mean in my humble opinion there is no better combination in the summer months. But, the best part about this divine recipe is that you ‘d never know this creamy dish is vegan!

First, let’s start with my favorite way to make vegan ricotta. This one uses tofu and I’ve made different ricotta “cheese” but this one if by far my favorite version. Easy, too! Just throw all of these in a food processor and blend away!

This is a very fast and simple recipe here is everything you need:

• Crescent dough sheet

• Zucchini and tomatoes, sliced

• Ricotta (vegan or regular)

• Any spices you like, I used garlic salt and Italian seasoning for the finishing touch

  what you do:

1. Make about one-inch cuts around the edges and add your ricotta.

2. Add tomatoes…

3. Then zucchini…

keep going!

4. Fold over the pieces you cut.

5. Season and throw it in the oven at 400 degrees for around 25 minutes or until it looks golden brown or however you like it.

Now, listen close because this is the most important part…

Don’t forget to enjoy this one with some vino!

A Summer Sizzle

Happy First (official) Day of Summer!

I know many of us have been celebrating summer already but today is when it really starts. I’m kicking it off with a dish that just screams summer. It’s a very fast meal for busy nights that may involve more than slaving away in the kitchen.

These flavors jump right off the plate! And guess what? I didn’t even make my kitchen look like a hurricane went through it. This is unusual. Anyway, on to the food…

what you do:

1. Boil your gnocchi and set aside.

2. Throw onion and garlic in 2 tablespoons of melted butter (I used plant based).

3. Then add in asparagus and tomatoes, let the tomatoes blister. This takes a only a few minutes. Then toss in the corn followed by the gnocchi.

4. Time for the spices! Sprinkle them!

5. Grab that mozzarella and add it to the dish. Let it melt just a little.

6. Remove from heat and top with fresh basil.

7. Now, go get a glass of vino and enjoy!

I kid you not this recipe is to die for! The perfect way to celebrate the arrival of summer. I love to cook seasonally and I can’t wait to share more summer recipes with you.

Thank you for being here and allowing me to share some of my creativity with you. It means the world. Now, who’s ready to make this summer the best one yet?

Let Your La Perla’s Shine!

Hello, hello friends!

Getting right to the point today and talking about a very easy and chic summer fashion trend you should hop on. The exposed bra trend made it appearance on the Cannes Film Festival red carpet last month. Scarlett Jo and Rosie Huntington-Whiteley were just two of the celebs rocking this trend.

My take on it was a little more casual than a gown but it surly is a super fun way to lean into this trend. And as always if you’re not into it, skip this one.

I think this is a very fun way to spice up your summer looks. After all, Summer starts tomorrow!

Thank you for stopping by today! Enjoy your Tuesday!