The Healthy Maven

The Best Summer Salad RecipesThe Best Summer Salad RecipesJune 15, 2023 at 10:00AMFrom lettuce to cucumbers to peppers and potatoes, summer farmers’ markets are packed full of all the vegetables. So if you’re looking for inspiration for your next picnic or BBQ, here is a list of summer salad recipes for you to enjoy all season long! For some reason I am more inspired by the produce and comforting recipes of fall and winter than I am during the summer. It seems a bit counterintuitive because produce is so abundant in the summer but I’ve always been a fan of soups and stews so sometimes I struggle with my summer salad game. Having said that, I can always count on a salad to deliver in the summertime! I love experimenting with dressings and different ingredients to make sure my salads are packed with…

Easy Green Salsa Recipe [Salsa Verde]Easy Green Salsa Recipe [Salsa Verde]June 14, 2023 at 09:41PMLooking to make green salsa at at home? Look no further than this easy salsa verde tutorial using 7 simple ingredients and ready in 20 minutes. This green salsa recipe will quickly become a house staple! The BEST Green Salsa Recipe! I don’t have many regrets in life but I recently discovered one: not planting tomatillos in our summer garden. I know, NBD but I REALLY love green salsa (aka salsa verde) and with the abundance of jalapeno peppers we have coming in I’m sad that my default is now regular red salsa. Don’t get me wrong, I love salsa of all types (no discrimination here) but if I had to choose I would always pick green salsa. But now I know for next year, tomatillos are getting planted!…

Easy Green Salsa Recipe [Salsa Verde]Easy Green Salsa Recipe [Salsa Verde]June 14, 2023 at 09:41PMLooking to make green salsa at at home? Look no further than this easy salsa verde tutorial using 7 simple ingredients and ready in 20 minutes. This green salsa recipe will quickly become a house staple! The BEST Green Salsa Recipe! I don’t have many regrets in life but I recently discovered one: not planting tomatillos in our summer garden. I know, NBD but I REALLY love green salsa (aka salsa verde) and with the abundance of jalapeno peppers we have coming in I’m sad that my default is now regular red salsa. Don’t get me wrong, I love salsa of all types (no discrimination here) but if I had to choose I would always pick green salsa. But now I know for next year, tomatillos are getting planted!…

Zucchini PancakesZucchini PancakesJune 13, 2023 at 10:29AMGet an extra dose of veggies with your breakfast in this easy zucchini pancakes recipe. A fluffy breakfast batter is paired with grated zucchini, a hint of cinnamon and chocolate chips for a healthy breakfast your whole family will love. The Best Zucchini Pancakes Am I highly considering turning this site into a hidden veggies recipe website? Yes, yes I am. Since becoming a mom, I look for anyway to hide veggies into her food. And with the abundance of zucchini already growing in our garden, zucchini pancakes are no exception. These zucchini pancakes are the perfect blend of sweet and savory. Like traditional pancakes, they are light and fluffy but they also have the added benefit of zucchini. Zucchini is a fantastic source of fiber as well as vitamin C, potassium and magnesium. These pancakes also…

Zucchini PancakesZucchini PancakesJune 13, 2023 at 10:29AMGet an extra dose of veggies with your breakfast in this easy zucchini pancakes recipe. A fluffy breakfast batter is paired with grated zucchini, a hint of cinnamon and chocolate chips for a healthy breakfast your whole family will love. The Best Zucchini Pancakes Am I highly considering turning this site into a hidden veggies recipe website? Yes, yes I am. Since becoming a mom, I look for anyway to hide veggies into her food. And with the abundance of zucchini already growing in our garden, zucchini pancakes are no exception. These zucchini pancakes are the perfect blend of sweet and savory. Like traditional pancakes, they are light and fluffy but they also have the added benefit of zucchini. Zucchini is a fantastic source of fiber as well as vitamin C, potassium and magnesium. These pancakes also…

Homemade Arrabbiata SauceHomemade Arrabbiata SauceJune 12, 2023 at 06:06PMMaking arrabbiata sauce is easier than you think! Ditch the store-bought jar and whip up this homemade arrabbiata sauce recipe instead using fresh vine tomatoes and spicy red pepper flakes. The BEST Arrabbiata Sauce Recipe Hello and welcome back to the latest instalment of “I planted way too many tomatoes so here’s another tomato recipe” – arrabbiata sauce edition. If you’re intimidated by making a homemade arrabbiata sauce, don’t be! This recipe is surprisingly easy. You can have a delicious, fully home cooked meal in under 30 minutes. Don’t get me wrong, I often grab a jar of pasta sauce for an easy weeknight dinner but after making this arrabbiata sauce recipe, it’s hard to go back to the jar!  Whether you have a garden that is overflowing with fresh tomatoes or you just want…

Homemade Arrabbiata SauceHomemade Arrabbiata SauceJune 12, 2023 at 06:06PMMaking arrabbiata sauce is easier than you think! Ditch the store-bought jar and whip up this homemade arrabbiata sauce recipe instead using fresh vine tomatoes and spicy red pepper flakes. The BEST Arrabbiata Sauce Recipe Hello and welcome back to the latest instalment of “I planted way too many tomatoes so here’s another tomato recipe” – arrabbiata sauce edition. If you’re intimidated by making a homemade arrabbiata sauce, don’t be! This recipe is surprisingly easy. You can have a delicious, fully home cooked meal in under 30 minutes. Don’t get me wrong, I often grab a jar of pasta sauce for an easy weeknight dinner but after making this arrabbiata sauce recipe, it’s hard to go back to the jar!  Whether you have a garden that is overflowing with fresh tomatoes or you just want…

Healthy Zucchini Banana BreadHealthy Zucchini Banana BreadJune 08, 2023 at 10:00AMA healthy summer treat with a serving of zucchini mixed into this sweet and delicious Zucchini Banana Bread! Made gluten-free with oat flour, sweetened with unrefined sugars including banana and maple syrup and a healthy dose of chocolate, this healthy zucchini bread will quickly become a new favorite snack. The Best Healthy Zucchini Bread Recipe! If you subscribe to the THM meal plans then you’ll be fully up-to-date on my gardening adventures! Unlike last year’s garden in our very shaded yard in California, our sunny Minnesota garden is absolutely thriving. In fact, it’s kind of out of control! Our zucchinis are especially prolific and I’m at the point where I’m just handing out zucchinis to anyone who shows up at our house. Thankfully I have plenty of zucchini recipes up my sleeve including…

Healthy Zucchini Banana BreadHealthy Zucchini Banana BreadJune 08, 2023 at 10:00AMA healthy summer treat with a serving of zucchini mixed into this sweet and delicious Zucchini Banana Bread! Made gluten-free with oat flour, sweetened with unrefined sugars including banana and maple syrup and a healthy dose of chocolate, this healthy zucchini bread will quickly become a new favorite snack. The Best Healthy Zucchini Bread Recipe! If you subscribe to the THM meal plans then you’ll be fully up-to-date on my gardening adventures! Unlike last year’s garden in our very shaded yard in California, our sunny Minnesota garden is absolutely thriving. In fact, it’s kind of out of control! Our zucchinis are especially prolific and I’m at the point where I’m just handing out zucchinis to anyone who shows up at our house. Thankfully I have plenty of zucchini recipes up my sleeve including…

Tomato Burrata SaladTomato Burrata SaladJune 06, 2023 at 10:00AMThis burrata salad is the perfect simple and flavorful salad to add to your next summer meal. With fresh juicy tomatoes and an easy drizzle of balsamic dressing you will have a delicious salad recipe on the table in minutes! The BEST Burrata Salad Move over mozzarella, burrata is having its moment! And when it comes to summer salads, you cannot go wrong with this burrata salad recipe. It is basically the taste of summer in a salad. I know I talk about my garden A LOT but it really is what drives all my recipes in the summer and with an abundance of heirloom tomatoes growing, I’m always looking for fresh ideas to pair with them. Like a caprese salad, the ingredients in this burrata salad are simple and really allow the fresh tomatoes,…