Cooking with a Wallflower - Page 68 of 139 -

Farmer's Market Gluten Free Healthy Quick and Easy Recipes Salad Summer Cravings Vegetarian

Peach Caprese Salad

Sweet peaches with heirloom tomatoes, cherry tomatoes, basil, and mozzarella cheese. This Peach Caprese Salad is a sweet summery twist to the classic we all love.

Happy Sunday!

I hope you’re having a great weekend!

I can’t believe it’s raining again! I know I live in SF, and I know that our summer technically isn’t until September and October, but still! I was enjoying the nice warmish weather while it was here. And I am sooo not ready for the overcast skies and cold fog.

But let’s talk about this peach caprese salad. It’s colorful, it’s fresh, and it’s soo deliciously flavorful.

[Read more…]

Recommendations Wallflower Weekly Faves

Wallflower Weekly Finds, 126

Last weekend, I went to the farmer’s market specifically to buy… peaches.

So many peaches for such a good price. I just couldn’t resist.

Aren’t these so pretty?

So now, I have so many ripe peaches waiting to be eaten and used in recipes. You can expect to see plenty of peach recipes in the weeks to come.

Strawberry Peach Layered Chia Pudding

Frozen strawberry peach smoothie served over a delicious overnight maple chia pudding and topped with frozen berries. This strawberry peach layered chia pudding is perfect for summer.

Oh my gosh! It’s already August!

I can’t believe that summer is almost over. Where has all the time gone? I’m not ready to part ways with stone fruits and fresh berries! I don’t think I’ve had enough of them yet to last me until next summer.

Destination: Carmel-by-the-Sea

“Adventure is worthwhile in itself.” – Amelia Earhart

Carmel-by-the-Sea is one of the cutest coastal towns I’ve been to. Beaches with white sand, lots of little boutiques, and houses that resemble cottages. You feel like you’re in a different world.

You can find more of my adventures in the Monterey Carmel area here and here.

Small Batch Vanilla Cheesecake with Strawberry Rosé Wine Sauce

A small batch of creamy vanilla cheesecake on graham cracker crust topped with a strawberry rosé wine sauce. This vanilla cheesecake with strawberry rosé wine sauce is simple to make and the perfect indulgence.

Guess what tomorrow is?

It’s National Cheesecake Day!

I have to admit that it’s my favorite non-official food holiday. Mostly because cheesecakes are half off at the Cheesecake Factory, and partly because I know they always debut a new flavor on July 30^th. It’s become a yearly thing for me, my cousins, and my sisters. We like to order a few appetizers to share, and then we each get our own slices of cheesecake.

This year? They’re debuting the Celebration Cheesecake, and it looks soo pretty. Just like a funfetti birthday cake but in cheesecake form. I seriously need to try a slice. Do you have a favorite cheesecake?

But just in case you can’t make to the Cheesecake Factory for a slice of cheesecake, you can celebrate at home with a slice of this vanilla cheesecake with strawberry rosé wine sauce.

[Read more…]

Recommendations Wallflower Weekly Faves

Wallflower Weekly Finds, 125

Last Sunday, I attended my friend’s bridal shower at Leland Tea Company in the downtown Burlingame area.

Isn’t the place setting so pretty? The bridesmaids helped put together the decorations and the flowers. Everything was so whimsical and rustic.

[Read more…]

Life of a Wallflower Travel

Destination: Monterey

Have you ever been to Monterey? It’s such a cute area.

One of the places my friend Kim and I stopped at was in Monterey. In particular, the Fisherman’s Wharf area. You can see the first part of my trip here.

Peaches and Cream Steel Cut Oatmeal

Creamy steel cut oatmeal sweetened with fresh peaches and maple syrup. This peaches and cream steel cut oatmeal is delicious and perfect for breakfast.

Happy Sunday!

The best part about summer is that I have an abundance of peaches and nectarines waiting to be eaten. I buy so many at the farmer’s market over the weekends. I feel they taste so much better than the ones from the supermarket. But sometimes I buy too many, and I can’t finish them in time, especially since I like my stone fruits firm rather than soft and ripe. Once it becomes ripe, it’s perfect for smoothies and recipes.

Do you like your peaches and nectarines firm or soft? And while I’m asking anyway, do you prefer peaches or nectarines? Yellow or white?

I love both.

But let’s talk about this peaches and cream steel cut oatmeal.

[Read more…]

Recommendations Wallflower Weekly Faves

Wallflower Weekly Finds, 124

Over the weekend, we went exploring in the Marin Headlands. We’ve been looking for new places to explore and hike around the SF Bay. After a short hike, we went for a late lunch at Scoma’s of Sausalito. I love how the restaurant looks like it’s hovering over the water.

Spicy Honey Garlic Shrimp Quinoa Bowl

Thank you Minute® for sponsoring this post and for providing Minute® Ready to Serve White & Red Quinoa.

Quinoa served with spicy honey garlic shrimp and roasted vegetables. This honey garlic shrimp quinoa bowl is delicious and perfect for lunch or dinner.

I am soo excited to share this honey garlic shrimp quinoa bowl with roasted vegetables with you! I’ve been obsessed with bowl foods lately. I love the idea of grains topped with lots of protein and vegetables. Each bowl is loaded with wholesome ingredients, and this one is no different.

I’ve also been working a lot more lately so I’m always looking for meals that are easy to make for dinner and to pack for lunch. This honey garlic shrimp quinoa bowl is exactly what I’m looking for.

Easy to make quinoa topped with flavorful honey garlic shrimp, roasted asparagus, roasted mushrooms, and a spring salad mix. How can I resist?

[Read more…]