Heirloom Tomatoes with Cashew Ricotta

Posted on August 11, 2016AuthorDawn Cassidy

While I enjoy a plant-heavy diet, as most of you know, I am not vegan. There are very few foods that I just blanket won’t eat. One of my favorite summer indulgences is heirloom tomatoes with burrata. And holy smokes, do I love a good burrata. It’s so creamy and decadent but it’s definitely not the sort of thing that I want to eat all the time.

I wanted to create a healthy riff on the dish, something that I could eat everyday. And that is how this dish, heirloom tomatoes with cashew ricotta, was born. read more

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Roasted Sweet Potato Wedges with Chermoula

Posted on August 9, 2016AuthorDawn Cassidy

These roasted sweet potato wedges with chermoula are a winner! You should know that I have a slight chermoula obsession. Chermoula, in case you are not familiar with it, is like a Moroccan chimichurri. There is something about that combination of parsley and cilantro together with saffron, paprika, garlic and lemon that just gets me every time. read more

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Crudites with Vegan Creamy Herb Dip

Posted on July 4, 2016AuthorDawn Cassidy

Happy 4th of July, everyone! I hope you are celebrating somewhere great with family and friends! Actually, anyplace is great as long as you are with family and friends, right? If you’re with the people you love, that is everything.

We are here in New York this weekend. We were originally planning to hit the road but instead, we are heading out a week from now in search of much needed surf, sand and sun. We are celebrating, nonetheless, and we kicked things off with this gorgeous platter of crudités with some pretty fab vegan creamy herb dip. If you know me well, you know that I love a good dip. This one is one of the best! It’s one of those things I serve again and again and again. No matter the crowd, the dip is always gone, so I feel safe in telling you it’s a winner! read more

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Cold Avocado Cucumber Soup

Posted on June 30, 2016June 30, 2016AuthorDawn Cassidy

Cold avocado cucumber soup is my summer comfort food. I’m a huge fan of cold soups in general but this one – so creamy and satisfying – has a special place in my heart. read more

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Roast Chipotle-Lime Side of Salmon with Stone Fruit Salsa

Posted on June 28, 2016AuthorDawn Cassidy

Roast chipotle-lime side of salmon with stone fruit salsa. Where do I even begin!? The first thing you should know is that historically, I haven’t particularly cared for stone fruit. Maybe not the best way to lead in but it’s true. My least favorite category of fruit for sure. I know that I am supposed to like it. How can you be from Louisiana and not like peach cobbler, for example? It was practically the eleventh commandment where I grew up. Thou shalt enjoy gumbo, jambalaya, po-boys and peach cobbler. I love the first three but the fourth – mmm, not so much.

But while you might not be able to sell me on peach cobbler, I am coming around on stone fruit. This salmon dish is crazy good. And the salsa? Oh-my-freaking-seasonal-goodness-you-need-to-make-this-right-now. read more

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Heirloom Tomato Frittata with Spinach and Green Onion

Posted on June 25, 2016June 25, 2016AuthorDawn Cassidy

This heirloom tomato frittata is a no brainer for an easy summer brunch. Yes, please. Sign me up. Bust this out the next time you are entertaining friends. Oohs and ahhs to follow. Healthy, hearty, delicious. read more

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Zucchini Carpaccio

Posted on June 16, 2016AuthorDawn Cassidy

All of my friends are requesting easy summer sides and it doesn’t get much easier than this raw zucchini carpaccio. No cooking required. Simple, healthy and delicious. read more

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Heirloom Tomato Gazpacho

Posted on June 14, 2016June 14, 2016AuthorDawn Cassidy

Nothing says summer quite like heirloom tomato gazpacho and I want you to be able to enjoy this recipe all summer long! It’s crazy healthy and easy to make. You can prep it in advance and keep it in your fridge for a refreshing lunch. Or serve it in small glasses like these if you are entertaining. read more

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Yellowfin Tuna Crudo

Posted on May 16, 2016May 16, 2016AuthorDawn Cassidy

Please do yourself a favor and add this yellowfin tuna crudo to your summer recipe rotation! I will definitely be busting this out on Memorial Day. Three words – no cooking required. read more

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