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Oh, the Foods We Can Cook This Weekend

Published 4 months ago • 1 min read

Good morning!

I've developed a new morning routine this summer and one month in, I am loving it. When I rise, I prepare my coffee and tidy my kitchen. But then I do something different: I head outside to think (weather permitting, of course!).

I think about what I am grateful for and what went well the day before. I check on my little home garden. I breathe and look at the sky and the trees and my backyard. It's a time of quiet contemplation and it sets a nice tone for the rest of my day.

Our garden this year is at home and contained in containers. We have three tomatoes, all grown from seedlings our neighbor dropped off back in May. There are herbs around too — lemon thyme, rosemary, chives and oregano, plus some itty bitty basil that I am hoping will grow. We have a single sweet pepper plant from a plant sale at the local humane society. And then we have our box of peas, which were grown from seed.

This is the simplest garden I've grown in years, and I love it so. I guess that's the theme of this summer really: simplicity. I am simplifying my mornings, my garden and my life, and I feel so much happier for it.

And I'm still cooking all the time. This week I was experimenting with homemade tortillas and picadillo. If I can get both just right, I will share those recipes soon. In the meantime though, let's get onto some recipes that are perfect for this weekend, shall we?

xoxo, Sarah

What to Cook This Weekend

Blueberry Banana Muffins

Sweet leftover bananas lend great flavor to this quick and easy Blueberry Banana Muffins recipe. Bake a batch today!

Easy Mint Vinaigrette

Tangy and refreshing with a hint of sweetness, this Mint Vinaigrette recipe is the summer dressing you need to try. Drizzle it on your next salad.

Warm Fingerling Potatoes with Lemon Brown Butter

Tart and a little nutty, this Warm Fingerling Potatoes with Lemon Brown Butter recipe is a classic side dish perfect for anytime.

Crunchy Peanut Tofu Salad for One

Crunchy peanuts, flavorful tofu and crisp veggies make this easy recipe for Crunchy Peanut Tofu Salad delightful and refreshing.

Salt and Pepper Burgers with Poblano Cheese Sauce and Pears

Juicy, flavorful burgers are bathed in a homemade poblano cheese sauce and topped with pear slices and lettuce for a craveworthy, restaurant-quality sandwich.

Lemon Blueberry Cupcakes

With a lemon buttercream and a hint of lemon in the cake, this easy Lemon Blueberry Cupcakes recipe will be a fast favorite.

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