Fresh Spring & Summer Ideas

When the weather gets warmer and the days get longer, I do not want to spend hours in the kitchen. And I definitely don't want to heat up the entire house doing so when it's hot enough! So my recipes change- I use fresh, seasonal ingredients, lighter proteins, brighter flavors and fresh herbs. Less is more is my cooking philosophy during the spring and summer lazy (or busy) days.

You can find me easily putting together this 15 minute cucumber tomato salad at least once a week or stuffing my quesadillas with spinach and fresh veggies to make a Mediterranean quesadilla in a matter of minutes. And occasionally I'll make myself a frozen strawberry margarita while dancing in the kitchen.