You know those amazing green beans from Chinese restaurants? Skip the carry-out and make them yourself! They’re easy, fast, and kids love them!
Summer
Steak, Farro, and Cucumber Salad with Poppy Seed Dressing
This fresh, summer dish takes less than an hour to put on the table. The creamy, tangy lemon poppy seed dressing is balanced by the sweetness of the honey. (We used local honey from Humble Bumble!)
Ultimate BBQ
It’s pork – it’s beef – it’s beef AND pork in the best homemade BBQ sauce you’ll ever have! Blow minds at your next summer dinner with this slow-cooked favorite.
Raspberry Chicken
Red or black raspberries are both delicious in this sweet and savory sauce. If you’re working with only a half pint of berries, just cut the sauce recipe in half.
Chickpea Flatbreads with Harissa Yogurt and Kale Salad
Chickpea flatbread (“socca” in French and “torta di ceci” in Italian) is a popular Mediterranean street food snack. Serve it with dollops of savory Harissa yogurt sauce and a kale salad for a hearty vegetarian meal.
Cumin-Seared Steak with Roasted Carrot, Fig, and Feta Salad
Farro or Bulgur both work wonderfully in this recipe, or you can substitute Quinoa to make it gluten-free. If you don’t have hot honey on hand, you can add a dash of cayenne pepper to the sauce as it simmers and use regular honey when you remove the pan from heat.
Mango Caprese with Basil Vinaigrette
If you can’t find decent mangos or are feeling more traditional, this recipe works perfectly with tomatoes as well!
Strawberry Pavlova
Light, fluffy, crunchy, creamy, sweet: this pavlova is everything you want out of a summer dessert. It should be enjoyed the same day it is made, so plan accordingly!
Sweet & Sour Chicken
This sweet and sour recipe is a summer favorite at Toad Hall. We love incorporating a variety of bell peppers for color, but you can use any combination you like without affecting the flavor.