Healthy food, fresh ingredients, simple reci[es

Zucchini or any summer squash, lightly breaded and baked are a crunchy veggie alternative.

This is an easy veggie side dish - use any color summer squash you have and your favorite fresh herbs.

Cherry tomatoes and lots of fresh herbs make this a bright pasta side dish for summer.

This is a late summer risotto with summer squash and fresh mozzarella.

Not as hot as the Spanish tapa, but great for summer barbecues: Faux Patatas Bravas

This is a late summer risotto with summer squash and fresh mozzarella.

A simple rub and easy, home-made barbecue sauce makes this 30 minute main course perfect for summer

Serve room temp or chilled, this is a quick and easy summer side or addition to your picnic.

I make a large batch of these and keep them on hand for nibbling in the summer.

This is a summer salad but made in the kitchen - using a single skillet.

Something different for summer grilling: Mustard coated chicken breasts with Mustard Sauce.

The kebabs are done with a Teriyaki marinade and served on a Thai-influenced salad for an easy summer dinner.

Grilled Salmon, with sliced avocado on a bed of lettuce makes a light summer dinner.