We’re right in the height of summer tomato season, folks. So in the food blogging world (which is, you know, the only world that matters), it’s time for the listicle of favorite tomato recipes. So here you go: My top 15 summer tomato recipes for all that fresh, glorious, bountiful produce. Get the recipes over on writes4food.com!
Here it is: granola perfection. Toasty brown, not too sweet, with a kick of sea salt, and clumpy enough to eat out of hand. I’ve worked this recipe over and over, and now it’s Perfect Homemade Almond Granola.
This Lemon Olive Oil Cake couldn’t be any easier (if you don’t have lemon-infused olive oil on hand, use good EVOO). But the Blueberry-Thyme Compote topping makes it extra special. Make this cake your go-to all summer long, varying the compote as different seasonal fruits come along. And if you happen to eat this for breakfast, I won’t judge. Get the recipe over on writes4food.com!
Midmorning, I’ll grab a mini Lara bar to stave off the hungries, especially if I’m heading to the gym for a lunchtime workout class. I thought: Could I make these little date-nut energy bars myself? Yep, I can. They’re super easy, delicious and 82 calories each. Get the recipe over on writes4food.com!
This is the perfect thing for lunch (and it would make a great side dish for grilled chicken or steak): beans, cherry tomatoes, herbs, smoked cheese and a couldn’t-be-easier garlicky lemon olive oil dressing. Get the recipe over at writes4food.com!
These 4-Ingredient Almond Shortbread Cookies are stupid easy and ridiculously delicious. Not too sweet and perfect with coffee. Old-fashioned and totally modern. You probably have all the ingredients on hand. Get the recipe on writes4food.com!
Sure, you could purchase something for your sweetie this Valentine’s Day. (Hurry: Time’s running out!) Or you could make something from scratch and from the heart. Which isn’t to say that you have to fuss, or extend yourself or buy any fancy ingredients. I’ve a hunch you have everything you need for this simple, one-bowl Chocolate Red Wine Bundt Cake right in your kitchen. Get the recipe on writes4food.com!
My cookbook, The Findlay Market Cookbook, is Cincinnati’s local cookbook — a celebration of local food as it’s best represented by Cincinnati’s historic public market.
In addition to sharing easy recipes here, I’m the editor of Edible Ohio Valley magazine and the author of “The Findlay Market Cookbook.” I’m a journalist, writer and editor focused on food, wellness and creativity. I love to speak about local food and teach casual cooking classes around the Cincinnati region.
