52 Late Summer Recipes

Mexican Street Corn Quinoa Salad - this scrumptious corn salad is two-salad-flavors-in-one. In this, I have combined fresh flavors of California cuisine with sweet and spicy flavors of Mexican Street Corn to make a yummy lite summer dinner salad!One thing is sure, every fork of this salad has something del...

Esquites, the Mexican Corn Salad is a sweet and spicy roasted corn salad which showcase two things - bold Mexican flavors and simplicity of ingredients. Pleasantly spicy, smokey, and perfect combination of sweet and sour.. Esquites is MUST try salad at-least once in lifetime. Esquites is a three-in-one re...

Slightly sweet and amazingly moist Jalapeno Cornbread Muffins made with fresh corn, corn meal, and jalapenos. Sweetness of two kinds of corn, hint of salt, and heat of Jalapeno chili.. You guys! This tex-mex recipe is keeper for all savoury corn muffin lovers! Can you believe this need only 10 minutes prep...

It is amazing, when you love some ingredients, they keeping showing up every where you go! (clear indication of foodie going mad! lol!) These ingredients are like that "beautiful bag" which you saw in a store, pretended to ignore it for high price and then found every other person holding the same bag... w...

Today is a simple salad day! Sharing a 10 minutes, filling lunch salad, my yet another lunch favorite. Clean, refreshing, and simple flavors for every day me. Some charred corn, leftover rice, fresh cucumber and clementines, and a handful of kale sprouts with simple lemon-kimchi dressing.I feel, it is a ni...

Roasted Corn and Tomatillo Salsa also called roasted - salsa verde and it is my favorite at any Mexican restaurants we visit. Tomatillos are considered a staple ingredient in Mexican cooking. These remind me of gooseberries I love to enjoy at home in summers and I found that actually tomatillos belong to g...

This is a two-in-one recipe, a complete guide on how to Grill Corn in Husk and Spicy Corn on the Cob with sour cream, roasted poblano, and a sprinkle of Cajon seasoning. Grilled corn in husk stays moist and grilling brings out its sweetness. Topped with small diced char-grilled poblano, with a layer of sou...

Sharing with you Chilled Avocado and Roasted Corn Soup, a rich and creamy soup, loaded with good-for-you fats yet is vegan and gluten free. One of my favorite soup to enjoy for lunch on a hot summer day or any given day!!.August is corn and tomato season and it is trending on chefdehome. Last week, I share...

Quinoa is vitamin E rich pseudo - grain. It is actually a seed which is considered a grain in many parts of world. Less in carbohydrates and high in fiber, quinoa is seed of choice for light weight salads and appetizers. I started eating quinoa in attempt to use less rice in my diet and really liked its te...

My first introduction to quinoa was about two years ago. Until then I just heard all good hype about this whole grain which is actually not a grain. I first tasted quinoa in a vegan restaurant where I enjoyed a delicious gluten-free quinoa burger. I am hooked to quinoa since then. However, today is yet ano...

Caution! This Chili Lime Corn Salsa is so addictive, your chips bowl will be empty much before you think it would. My take on Chipotle's Chili Lime Corn Salsa has sweetness and deep corn flavor from roasted sweet corn and three kinds of chilies for extra kick. Lime juice and red wine vinegar balance the sw...

Eggplant Rollatini, it's Sunday! Eggplant Rollatini is one of my favorite summer dinner. When summer starts giving away loads of plum eggplants... I start craving for this lightened-up eggplant casserole.. more than ever.Traditional Eggplant Rollatini or rolatini (if you prefer to call it so) is prepared b...

Bringing Ratatouille's ratatouille to your dinner table for meatless Monday! With colorful layers of fresh veggies, and garlicky tomato sauce.. this veggie casserole is perfect to kick-start week with a comforting vegetarian dish without a lots of calories. Today, I added a hearty serving of red potatoes a...

Starting week with healthier eggplant parmesan and pasta for meatless dinner! Baked to crispy perfection, and packed with punch of flavor from a delicious dredge. Oh, and I served it with scrumptious Garlic-Herb pasta which is my take on angel-hair pesto pasta served with eggplant parmesan in Cheesecake Fa...

I love baby eggplant available once-in-a-while in farmers market. I often try various different combinations to stuff and bake these cute little eggplants (also known as brinjal or aubergines). Few of my most favorite stuffing are curried sweet yellow onions or tomato and cheese. Many people often don't li...

Sharing with you, an easy party dip with smokey, velvety eggplant, loaded with tangy-sweet tomatoes, crunchy onions, and aromatic fresh cilantro. Vegan, and gluten free, this vegetarian warm dip is easy on stomach yet packed with flavor! A delicious party entertainer!let's eat some roasted eggplant!! yumm!...

This season, start loving the eggplant again with this roasted eggplant and tomato penne pasta. This velvety eggplant and tomato sauce is my take on eggplant caponata served with pasta for a healthy and gluten free weeknight dinner. For me, finishing the day with a bowl of homemade, flavorful, and healthie...

Fresh eggplant always make me crave Pasta Alla Norma. Pasta All Norma is an eggplant and pasta dish featuring roasted or sauted eggplant, with a tomato basil sauce and fresh lite cheese. Today I'm sharing a weekday-approved Pasta All Norma with my Modern take on authentic recipe. My recipe is an every-day...

This Crispy Pan Fried Eggplant meal is vegetarian's dream Southern Dinner where veggies are the star. Healthier, meatless and oh so delicious... Seasoned eggplant slices are coated in traditional fried-chicken style dredge and then pan fried for crispy texture and soft meaty inside. Plus creamy low-carb In...

If you love Ratatouille, you will fall in love with this easy ratatouille, prepared like a stew. This is my simple and quick take on traditional Ratatouille recipe. Also, it is vegan, paleo, gluten free, and whole 30 diet friendly. Growing up, I was not squash or eggplant fan. I don't have kids and I alway...

Pineapple glazed with chipotle-honey glaze, then grilled for sweet, caramelized, and spicy pineapple salsa of dreams. Perfect on side with grilled chicken. Gluten free. This Grilled Pineapple Salsa is not just any pineapple salsa! Sweet pineapple gets even better with hint of honey and both balance the hea...

Stuffed Roasted Hatch Green Chile with warm stuffing of cheese, kale, bread and spices. This stuffing makes roasted New Mexico chilies even more flavorful. Almost a complete mini-meal. Really this is a two-in-one recipe. If you like roasted green chile, this recipe will be your new favorite way to eat some...

Sweet Spicy Chipotle Shrimp with Zucchini Noodles pasta coated in dairy-free avocado sauce for Wednesday dinner. I say, bring it on! Honestly, not just Wednesday... I love this zesty combination of flavors any day of the week. Plus it is gluten free, no-carb, and dairy-free. Recipe also comes with bonus of...

It is officially last week of summer and I already welcomed fall last week. LOL! I guess I'm the eager one! Actually, Fall Season starts on 22nd September 2017. We have forecast of rain and thunderstorm for whole week... So, I felt these cozy stuffed mushrooms caps with hint of nutmeg will be perfect to se...

Chicken Chile Verde, or Green Chili as I prefer to call it is a tangy and hearty chicken and white beans stew which gets it's signature green color from green tomatillos. With warmth of spices, heat of chilies, creamy beans and moist chicken.. this Green Chili Recipe will be your perfect companion on a Chi...

Tzatziki Chicken Salad, a creamy chicken salad with grilled chicken, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, olives, coated in refreshing yogurt-dill tzatziki dressing. Carb free, low fat, gluten free, protein-rich and loaded with delicious flavors!Bring it to potlucks, or treat yourself to a no-carb protein-rich meal,...

Easy, flavorful, and nutritious Celery Detox Salad! This plant powered salad is loaded with raw summer veggies, healthy fats, antioxidants, and topped with homemade cilantro lime dressing. This salad will fill you up, nourish you, and help in natural detox all at once. Paleo, Vegan, Gluten Free, Carb free,...

Carrot Muffins loaded with seasonal sweet zucchini, and fresh herbs. These muffins are moist, butter free, dairy free, and also not too sweet. I call'em my all-in-one and easy, savory Zucchini Carrot Muffins. Easy because this recipe is super easy to put together. Al-in-one because these are delicious, lo...

Summer Minestrone Soup is a one pot dinner soup which has everything I ask from a quick summer dinner. With just 10 minutes prep, a good serving of summer veggies - yellow squash, zucchini, carrots, kale... with cannellini beans, pasta and parmesan... this vegetarian minestrone is a sure Home Run! Just lik...

This recipe for Jalapeno Poppers – cream cheese, cheddar and feta stuffed jalapeno bites will take you on a fun adventure of an all-time favorite bar food, from comfort of your own home! Gluten free, not fried but baked Jalapeno Poppers are a must try for any jalapeno and cheese lover! This cheesy Mexican...

Hello-Lo-Mein!! I bet you guessed it! A bowl of perfectly cooked spaghetti squash must be followed by a recipe to use it. I did not disappoint you! ;) Seriously, If you ever wonder what is the best thing to eat when summer sun still shining and fall has started showing glimpse every other day... I would sa...

Burst Cherry Tomato Sauce is one amazingly simple pasta sauce that best utilize the flavors of fresh sweet summer cherry tomatoes. Cherry tomatoes are so naturally sweet and rich that just 10 minutes in pan create a flavorful tomato sauce that will go great with any kind of pasta - spaghetti, bucatini, or...

Who does not love nutty, rich, and aromatic taste of basil pesto? If you are new to pesto, Basil Pesto is a flavorful basil sauce (or paste), made with olive oil, basil, garlic, grated hard cheese, and pine nuts. A few simple ingredients to make a delicious basil pesto at home, in less than 5 minutes.Store...

Earthy crimini mushrooms and sun-dried tomatoes cooked in flavor-packed sun-dried tomato oil, garlic, and herbs with gluten free spaghetti coated in lighter yet silky cream sauce. Finished in one pot, this delicious Italian pasta dinner comes together in just 20 minutes! Whether it is a busy weekday or rel...

A healthy broccoli salad with sweet seedless grapes, and juicy fresh mango, coated in a lite and healthy buttermilk mint-lime dressing. Every fork of this salad will have something delicious to keep digging for more! Sweetness of mango, juicy grapes, crunchy cucumber, earthy broccoli and meaty chicken - al...

Crisp breakfast toast topped with delightful sweet tomato jam, creamy avocado and fried egg. Also, sharing a quick and easy fresh tomato jam recipe which is great on a simple avocado toast or also perfect to layer in sandwiches (special favorite with kids). As someone always says.... Breakfast is one impor...

Spicy Black Bean Burgers, egg-less, meatless veggie black bean patties spiced with chipotle and topped with all-you-want-in-nacho-cheese crunchy toppings!! These Spicy Black Bean Burgers are perfect to serve deliciousness of Nachos and taste of summer grilling... all summed up in one scrumptious meal! Smok...

Sharing today, a refreshing Red White and Blue theme, 4th of July party cocktail made with fresh juicy strawberries, sugar, splash of lime juice and punch of premium quality Vodka. Call it Spiked Strawberry Agua Fresca or Strawberry Fresca Cocktail, these all names sum up to refreshing and colorful glass o...

I munching on an extra soft homemade pretzel and sipping Chia tea while typing this post... and kitchen is filled with pretzel-shop aroma... Aroma like I stepped into a fair and already knew - there is a soft pretzel shop close-by.. baking a fresh batch of pretzels! yumm!Sharing today a soft pretzel recip...

Zesty jalapeno, comforting black-beans, tangy tomatoes, melted cheeses and some seasoning to tie everything together! Call it a Mexican Cheese Dip or Southern Taco Cheese Dip..... This my friends is a crowd-friendly chip-licking party dip that you add to crock pot and forget about it! Isn't it a perfect Ho...

Sharing today, crusty and fluffy Italian favorite Focaccia Flat Bread served pizza-style topped with fresh mozzarella, roasted cherry tomatoes, and generous coat of nutty Basil Pesto! Serve it for an informal dinner party or as a lite pizza-style starter for game day! This loaded focaccia is perfect for bo...

This potato salad is much more than just a plain potato salad.This salad has no creams, no mayo, no eggs and variety of fresh farm vegetables for crunchy texture. And a lite and tangy mustard dressing to balance all the flavors.Clearly, this is salad is not like a traditional potato salad and screams summe...

Grilled BBQ Chicken Layered Quesadilla... a.k.a Stacked Quesadilla or Chicken Quesadilla Torta, all of these names sum-up to a mouthwatering stack of tortillas, layered with sweet and spicy Honey BBQ Sauce, chicken, black beans, cheese, and lots of fresh salsa!This is by-far, one of my foodie-favorite way...

I promised to share the soup, I made, to accompany Herb Monkey Bread last Friday. So keeping the promise! This classic creamy tomato soup is my quick fix to an easy winter dinner. When I made Roasted Garlic Tomato Soup few weeks back, I shared the recipe and remembered old times spent with my grandpa.... a...

You are going to love this Roasted Tomatoes Orzo Pasta. It is officially my favorite fresh tomatoes pasta dinner this summer. It is loaded with garlic and parmesan flavor, makes creamy orzo pasta without creams, and needs only pantry staples you already have. It is vegetarian, perfect for meatless days or...

This Bruschetta Chicken is full of Italian Bruschetta flavors, wholesome, and above all, perfect for weeknight dinner. Seasoned Chicken Breast is topped with classic Bruschetta topping of fresh tomato, basil, balsamic and topped with Mozzarella. It is a quick and easy baked chicken weeknight meal. Low-carb...

Every year, during peak squash season, we get a healthy supply of squash, and a few acorn squash too! All squash are consumed fast.... what remains behind is Acorns! I'm not acorn squash hater, but I don't know why I'm always lazy to finish acorn squash. This year too, story repeated itself, and dark gree...

Sweet and Spicy, Honey and Sriracha Roasted Acorn Squash stuffed with garlicky quinoa, baked tofu and cilantro oil. This recipe can be a vegetarian's Thanksgiving feast or fall inspired meatless Monday Quinoa Bowl packed with nutrients and TON of flavor. Gluten free.Simple and flavorful honey, sriracha, so...

Creamy, sweet and spicy Sesame Noodles with outrageous delicious peanut-y Sesame Sauce. Pack these noodles to go or serve on side with BBQ... These Cold Sesame Noodles fit perfectly in every role. (even great to pack for lunch). Don't consider these any peanut sauce noodles because Sesame Noodles are way m...

Ratatouille-style seasoned eggplant, summer squash, zucchini and red bell pepper cooked with fresh herbs, tomatoes, and spices stuffed in flavorful zucchini boats for an amazing summer weeknight dinner. Gluten-free. Low-carb. If you too are a fan of Ratatouille like I'm, you will be making these Stuffed Zu...

Not just any Greek salad. This Greek Quinoa salad is quinoa-forward with bold Mediterranean flavor packed quinoa tomato sofrito, healthy greens, crunchy vegetables and a 2 minute Greek Dressing. Loaded with flavor, is complete lite meal, gluten free and vegan. A bowl so good for you and healthy, it will be...

Let's make Taco Tuesday deliciously healthy with this bright, lite and spicy Veggie Bowl. This spicy Chipotle Veggie Bowl is my healthy re-take on Chipotle Sofritas recipe with chipotle sauce roasted cauliflower, tofu and cilantro-lime quinoa.Since I stared making Chipotle Sofritas at home, I add this spic...