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Pineapple Chia Pudding

Last Updated June 17, 2021. Originally Posted June 18, 2021 By Kristina Sloggett 6 Comments

This vibrant pineapple protein chia pudding is a tropical fruit breakfast or snack. packed with essential protein, fats, flavor, texture and crunch!

recipe originally published April 12, 2015

Protein Chia Pudding Recipe

Many of you know, I add spinach to lots of things. Waffles. Pancakes.

Good green.

So adding the vibrant green to my chia pudding? Totally normal.

On a busy work day, chia pudding is such an easy breakfast. I usually make one first thing and stick it in the fridge to ‘set’ while I enjoy my coffee. By the time I am ready for breakfast, the chia is ready and I can add banana, berries, granola, whatever sounds good that day.

In addition to the heart healthy …

Sweet Cream Roasted Peach Crostini

Last Updated August 7, 2020. Originally Posted August 7, 2020 By Kristina Sloggett 41 Comments

this peach crostini recipe is great with fresh basil or balsamic. everyone loves the bright colors and vibrant flavor of this summer appetizer.

recipe originally published September 11, 2012

TABLE OF CONTENTS – Jump to any section:

1. Fresh peach recipe
2. How to make crostini
3. More fresh summertime recipes
4. Sweet Cream Peach Crostini Recipe

Fresh peach recipe

This sweet cream roasted peach crostini recipe is one of the reasons we look forward to summer. Truly, it is. I have been asked to bring this crostini to summer parties, and it always disappears quickly when I serve it.

This peach crostini is equally good with …

Cheesy Roasted Hasselback Tomatoes

Last Updated July 1, 2019. Originally Posted June 25, 2019 By Kristina Sloggett 58 Comments

Cheesy Roasted Hasselback Tomatoes satisfy that comfort food craving while utilizing the fresh and flavorful fruits of summer – a plant based update on the classic Hasselback potato.

recipe originally published August 30, 2012

Cheesy Roasted Hasselback Tomatoes

We love Portland summers. Aside from a few 100 degree days, summertime is nearly perfect.

You might know that …

Piña Coladas Recipe

Last Updated February 17, 2020. Originally Posted June 13, 2019 By Kristina Sloggett 61 Comments

Lightened Up Pina Coladas recipe – this light and fresh vegan cocktail is a new take on summer’s favorite – tart and fruity! Light enough to have seconds – CHEERS!

recipe originally published May 24, 2012

Vegan Pina Colada

Summer weather is here, my friends.

As the temperatures return to warm glimpses of summer, we move back outside.

We grill, we lounge in the sun, we have Happy Hour at Home. We get creative with cocktails, and …

Spicy Guacamole

Last Updated July 17, 2020. Originally Posted June 12, 2019 By Kristina Sloggett 32 Comments

Mango Habanero Guacamole – naturally sweet with a spicy heat, this Spicy Guacamole is your new summertime staple! Also: How To Choose Avocados

recipe originally published May 5, 2011

Mango Habanero Guacamole

We grill often in the spring and summer months. and you know me – no grilling is complete without snacks.

As an pre-grilling appetizer, I made another new guacamole. Does it surprise you in the least that this guac is spicy?

I did make it sweet and spicy, and the cool of the avocado is a perfect balance to the heat of the habanero….

Perfect Picnic Pasta Salad

Last Updated July 1, 2019. Originally Posted June 3, 2019 By Kristina Sloggett 7 Comments

vegan Perfect Picnic Pasta Salad – a fresh, flavorful mix of veggies and curly pasta take a tumble in a bright avocado dressing.

recipe originally published July 3, 2014

Picnic Pasta Salad

Picnic or Potluck, this IS the perfect dish to bring!

Also great meal prep dish, this vegan pasta salad is on repeat all summer long. I make a batch and we enjoy it through the week.

Or I will make …

Simple Coconut Cold Brew

Last Updated July 1, 2019. Originally Posted May 7, 2019 By Kristina Sloggett 1 Comment

this Simple Coconut Cold Brew is rich in flavor and easy to make, and brings all the benefits of coconut water. two minutes gets a batch in your fridge to enjoy the next day!

Simple Coconut Cold Brew

I am one of those people who drinks iced coffee all year long.

Don’t get me wrong – I do love a hand warming mug of hot coffee on a cold winter morning (like our Toasty Graham Coffee Latte with Cinnamon Whip).

Still – even in…

Refrigerator Jam Recipe

Last Updated June 6, 2021. Originally Posted August 26, 2018 By Kristina Sloggett 4 Comments

this Easy Tomato Refrigerator Jam recipe is a quick and easy effort for some flavor packed summertime goodness! another way to enjoy fresh garden tomatoes.

Refrigerator Jam Recipe

There really is no comparison to a fresh tomato picked from the vine. Standing in the middle of my garden, biting into that warm juicy flavor.

This year, I have two in my garden – Roma and Celebrity. Both are great to slice thick and put in a sandwich, on toast, just on a fork with salt.

I have used each variety in separate batches of this jam – both taste great.

Refrigerator Jam Versus Canned

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Pineapple Chia Pudding

Protein Chia Pudding Recipe

Sweet Cream Roasted Peach Crostini

TABLE OF CONTENTS – Jump to any section:

Fresh peach recipe

Cheesy Roasted Hasselback Tomatoes

Cheesy Roasted Hasselback Tomatoes

Piña Coladas Recipe

Vegan Pina Colada

Spicy Guacamole

Mango Habanero Guacamole

Perfect Picnic Pasta Salad

Picnic Pasta Salad

Simple Coconut Cold Brew

Simple Coconut Cold Brew

Refrigerator Jam Recipe

Refrigerator Jam Recipe

Refrigerator Jam Versus Canned

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