Zucchini is the vegetable that I find everyone one ends up having an abundance of in their fridge in the summertime. Whether you picked some up at your local farmer’s market or grew it yourself in the garden, zucchini seems to be the vegetable that everyone has on hand right now. Beyond using it as is or in savory dishes, I love grating it up into my baked goods too. Zucchini is one of those vegetables that doesn’t have a ton of flavor so you can get away with tucking into baked goods, smoothies, and more! This recipe for chocolate chip zucchini muffins is going to quickly become your new favorite summer muffin recipe.
This post is sponsored by Tony Chachere’s, but all opinions are 100% my own.
Few things make me happier than perfectly crispy fried chicken! I partnered with my friends at Tony Chachere’s to bring you such a delicious and light way to enjoy fried chicken any night of the week. I personally love serving up something tangy, crisp, and crunchy with my fried chicken and so it just makes sense to serve up this chicken with a fresh summer salad. Summer cucumbers and tomatoes come together in a simple salad that pairs perfectly with these fried chicken cutlets. This recipe for crispy spiced chicken cutlets with tomato cucumber salad is going to be on repeat for dinner on season long.
This post is sponsored by Karuna, but all opinions are 100% my own.
Summertime heat isn’t going anywhere anytime soon which is why I am all about refreshing drink recipes that are nourishing and tasty! One of my favorite childhood flavors in the summertime is anything creamsicle, which is why I partnered with my friends at Karuna to bring you this delicious creamsicle slushie made with their new Ace Sport Sunny Orange drink. This recipe for creamsicle slushies could not be more perfect for summertime sipping and doubles as a great workout recovery drink too.
Watermelon is hands down my favorite summer fruit. We go through at least one watermelon a week and I love not only eating it by itself, but also making summer salads with it. Cucumber and watermelon are a classic combo when it comes to summer salads, but I added a few twists to make this watermelon salad really stand out amongst the crowd! This recipe for smashed cucumber and watermelon salad with crispy shallots and an herby vinaigrette is going to hands down become your new favorite summer salad to enjoy all season long.
Spicy Palomas
It’s official, we are bringing back Thirsty Thursdays! Who is excited? Back in the day I used to post a new cocktail every Thursday and it was something that I got away from when life got busy, but you guys are wanting to see it happen again, so here we are. I say cheers to that. One of my favorite cocktails in the summer is a paloma, they are so refreshing and perfect for poolside, backyard bbq’s, and more! I spiced up the classic cocktail and made my new favorite version of the drink. This recipe for spicy palomas is one that is the perfect mix of flavors, with just a hint of spice and it couldn’t be any easier to make.
Strawberry and Peach Smoothie
Smoothies are one of those things that we tend to make more of in the summer months. When it’s hot outside, sometimes all you want is something cold and nourishing. I love that I can pack my smoothies with good for you ingredients and that they always taste delicious too. I tend to use fruit that is in season and buy it in bulk and then freeze some of it when it gets perfectly ripe and sweet. Peaches are particularly great for this because they ripen so quickly. This recipe for my strawberry and peach smoothie tastes like a milkshake, I kid you not, and you are going to love making it all summer long!
