When another BBQ with traditional potato salad just wont do, I like to turn to this mayo-free recipe that uses a versatile basil pesto to that is great as a side dish during the summer. Or preserve summer basil and enjoy it year-round to recreate those warm-season memories.
I love when a simple recipe becomes a go-to recipe for any season of the year. From the pages of The Sunset Cookbook - a massive array of many years of recipes produced in Sunset Magazine - this foundation for buttermilk-brined chicken can be altered to use the best of each season. Sometimes I add lemon zest and very woody herbs, other times more summer flavors like basil, dill, and fennel. IT really depends upon the meal - and what's growing well in the garden.
We love this blend of fresh summer corn, colorful sweet peppers, and ripe peaches paired with spicy arugula greens and our go-to lemon basil vinaigrette. We love the sweet and bitter pairing that brings all the best of the summer season together in one healthy dish. This salad is delightful for lunch or as a side dish for grilled fish or an HP team favorite, buttermilk-brined grilled chicken.
Summer tomato crostini are an easy and delicious appetizer or side dish full of herby flavors and sweet, colorful tomatoes.
As the days start to lengthen, it's time to harvest cool-season cauliflower for a delicious spring-inspired vegetarian dish perfect for lunch or dinner.
Celebrate the Spring Equinox by enjoying the bounty of the cool-season garden. This inspired hummus is a wonderful take on a traditional classic utilizing the best of the season. Great served with fresh spring veggies and flatbread, this hummus is delicious with roasted cauliflower, baked fish, or grilled chicken too.
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With the heat of August upon us, now is the time to begin preparation of our cool season garden. The hot summer sun brings hearty vegetable yields and flowers in full color! Now is a great time to ensure your garden is receiving sufficient water and that no garden pests have made their way to your precious plants. Consider placing an order for your cool season seeds from a local heirloom provider. Hardy vegetables like broccoli, cabbage, kale and radishes thrive in the cool season and the most dazzling varieties tend to sell out quickly!
Ready to add basil plants to your garden? Our guide of the 10 best varieties for Southern California will help get you started! From edible perennial options to the best plants for summer, this guide has a variety to bring beauty to your culinary garden.
If spinach artichoke dip is a requested staple, you wont be disappointed with this healthier variation. Spinach artichoke hummus is a dairy-free, protein-rich full of fresh flavors (or pantry staples). Enjoy with warm flatbread, toasted crostini, carrots, steamed artichokes, and radishes.
