This week I’m not focusing on a particular recipe, but rather a particular foodie/photographer, Katie Quinn Davies. I’ve featured her on Mint before, but truly… this woman amazes me. I hope she’s secretly working on a cookbook. Talk about talent—will you look at those beets?!
I really love the new recipe/photo layout she’s using. Images are from Katie’s blog, What Katie Ate and you can read an interview with Katie right here on daily imprint.
When I think of quiche I can’t help but think of my Mom! This would be a nice, homey meal to make (and easy, which you must know by now gets serious points in my book). Plus you’d get some veggies in there… it’s like an all-in-one dish. You can see the full recipe and more photos on Kitchenist.
I’m always looking for quick and easy things to cook for lunch, because if I don’t plan ahead a little, I end up eating a bowl cereal (again). This recipe from goodLife {eats} doesn’t require anything more than chopping and baking, which I believe I can handle. Pitas, basil, mozzarella, sausage, zucchini, onion, pepper… yum.
The perfect summer treat… tarts & ice cream recipes from Golubka.
If I make this one, it will be for pure curiosity’s sake! I’ve never made Spring Rolls, and blogger Michelle of Une-Deux Senses (who is Vietnamese and would know) says she’s never even heard of dessert spring rolls. She admits the end result is a little odd, but you can’t deny they’re pretty to look at. With ingredients like mint, honey, lime, strawberries, almonds, and mango, it’s sounding like it’s worth a shot. More photos and the recipe on Une-Deux Senses, and original recipe here.
My Mom and I had the best dinner at a Thai restaurant in Pittsburgh called Silk Elephant. If you ever go to Pittsburgh, I whole-heartedly recommend that place. It was the most authentic Thai meal I’ve had since our big Thailand trip a few years ago, and even the mango and sticky rice we ordered for dessert was almost as good as the real thing. So for this week’s recipe, I knew I wanted to find something Thai. Ele from Kitchenist had the answer with her Pad Thai Noodle Salad. It’s loaded with vegetables and that irresistible combination of tamarind paste, lime juice, fish sauce, and sugar.
(I’m also looking forward to trying this Thai-inspired Mango Slaw with Cashews and Mint from Smitten Kitchen)!
I’ve been enjoying fresh, local blueberries with cream and wanted to share that with you, but let’s face it: you don’t need a recipe for that. (Dump blueberries in bowl! Splash with cream!) If you’re more adventurous, this recipe for Nectarine and Pistachio Crunch from Sparkling Ink looks summery and delicious. Cinnamon, yogurt, honey, and custard… need I say more?
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