Mango Bellini

A traditional Bellini calls for peach puree and prosecco. My guess is that a naturally sweet mango should be a happy pair with this Italian bubbly too. If you’re lazy and don’t want to puree fresh mango, or if it’s just not yet mango season, I LOVE mango puree in a can. You can also freeze mango puree in an ice cube tray and add to juices to punch it up.

 

Sweet Summer Veg Slaw

This is a go-to slaw for me when veggies are abundant and in season. It’s crisp and a refreshing bite with spicy foods. Keeps well refrigerated for up to 3 days.

 

Serves: 2

Time: 12 minutes

Prep ahead: None

Level of Difficulty: I can cut an orange

Cooking Method: slice and toss

Ingredient Rundown: pick 3 or four veggies that are crunchy and in season – sugar snap peas, fuji apples, cucumber, asian pears, jicama, chayote squash, fennel bulb, napa, red or green cabbage, sweet banana or bell peppers, bean sprouts…

 

Flank Steak Vermicelli Salad

Flank steaks get so little credit…they’re flavourful and lean, and quick cooking. The key is to spoil it with a great marinade (it looks like a lot of ingredients, but is totally worth it), and slice it the right way. This is easily accompanied by a refreshing rice vermicelli salad and a veggie slaw. Any left over steak can be an easy sandwich topper with sliced tomatoes, fresh lettuce, and wasabi mayo the next day.

 

Serves: 2

Time: 20 minutes

Prep ahead: Marinade steak overnight

Level of Difficulty: I am willing to touch raw meat

Cooking Method: Stovetop, grill

Ingredient Rundown: flank steak, ginger, garlic, red chili, lettuce, rice vermicelli, bean sprouts, green onions, lime juice, fish sauce, soy sauce, sesame oil, mint, S&P

 

Firecracker Shrimp Farfalle

I love spicy foods in the summer…especially if it means you can wash it down with a zippy glass of gewurztraminer or fruity sauvignon blanc. This 12 minute recipe is an easy toss in the pan, and makes a great salad left over too.

 

Serves: 2

Time: 12 minutes

Prep ahead: Thaw frozen shrimp in refrigerator

Level of Difficulty: I can fry an egg

Cooking Method: Stovetop

Ingredient Rundown: Shrimp, farfelle pasta, peas/asparagus, cherry tomatoes, oil, garlic, S&P

 

Pasta 101
You’re about 10 minutes away from curbing a carb craving. So do it right!Repeat the mantra with me … pasta should not be mushy.