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The BEST Hummus Recipe with Lemon Basil

August 17, 2020 by Samantha 17 Comments

Smooth Lemon Basil Hummus with pita, veggies and crackers

Bright and fresh Lemon Basil Hummus for all your healthy snacking needs. Smooth, vibrant, and irresistible hummus recipe with Summery notes of basil and lemon.  

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Filed Under: Appetizer, Lunch, Vegan, Vegetarian Tagged With: Appetizer, Basil, chickpeas, hummus, lemon, snack, spring, Summer

Herb and Feta Polenta Fries with Smoky Tomato Yogurt Dip

November 10, 2016 by Samantha 12 Comments

Delicious Herb and Feta Polenta Fries with Smoky Tomato Yogurt Dip is a great side dish for family meals. Packed with flavour and then baked for a healthy polenta dish. 

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Filed Under: Dinner, Side Dish, Vegetarian Tagged With: Basil, Cheese, dip, feta, fries, paprika, Polenta, tomato

Melon, Fig, and Prosciutto Salad

July 21, 2016 by Samantha 14 Comments

This Melon, Fig, and Prosciutto Salad is a fresh Italian salad to brighten your summer patio fare. It’s a great summer salad idea!

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Filed Under: Appetizer, Dinner, Lunch, Salad Tagged With: Basil, cantaloupe, Cheese, figs, mozzarella, prosciutto, salad

Pea Pesto

June 28, 2016 by Samantha 3 Comments

I had forgotten how much I love pesto in the Summer. It’s quick, packed full of strong and sweet basil, and in this case, it’s loaded with iron and fibre and Vitamin C from the peas for a serious vegetarian delight. I love how green this pesto got from the peas. Plus, fresh peas, which scream early Summer to me. I adore watching my littles peel apart the pods and squeal with delight on their petite treasures inside. Fun with toddlers at meal time. I kid you not friends.

Pea Pesto | My Kitchen LoveAll 3 of my kids love, love, love pesto. And this pea pesto in particular, which makes me feel good about making it for them. Whether it’s coating pasta, potatoes, used on pizza, spread on sandwiches, or as a dip for other veggies and bread, it does my mama heart good knowing they’re getting some truly nutritious food. We enjoyed our pesto multiple ways. First it was spread as the base on pizza dough, then topped with pasta, and then used as a dip with vegetables. Our next batch was used with boiled potatoes and spread on bbq’d chicken breasts for a light and yummy Summer dish.

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I’ve added lots of basil and garlic to brightened up the peas and lemon juice to reduce the overall amount of oil required. Not that I’m against oil, but I think the lemon juice is a necessary component to balance out the flavours and bring a touch of acid to the recipe.

Pea Pesto | My Kitchen Love

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Pea Pesto

Vibrant Pea Pesto for a bright and nutritious sauce that goes the distance.

5 minPrep Time

5 minTotal Time

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Ingredients

  • 1.5 cups / 180 gr fresh shelled peas
  • 2 cups basil leaves, packed
  • 3/4 cup / 15 gr finely grated parmesan cheese
  • 1/4 cup / 40 gr pine nuts
  • 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • salt and pepper (to season)

Instructions

  1. Place all ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth (or desired consistency has been reached).
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Enjoy!

Filed Under: Dinner, Vegetarian Tagged With: Basil, Dinner, Easy, peas, pesto, Vegetarian

Open-Faced Sandwiches with Tomatoes, Basil and Goat’s Cheese

June 4, 2014 by Samantha 1 Comment

My Kitchen Love - open-faced sandwichesWe’ve been heading out to the beach or the park for picnics with Z and I since the sun starting appearing and bringing with it some nice warm weather … one might even say summer-like weather. In June! In Vancouver! It’s awesome. These fresh open-faced sandwiches are perfect to bring and assemble right on our picnic blanket. Writing this post, I can’t for another sunny weekend day to head out and munch on these sandwiches while my girls play on the picnic blanket nearby, eager to start chewing on yummy baguette with veggies and goat’s cheese on it.

My Kitchen Love - open-faced sandwichesA very simple ingredient list, so you can chop, slice, and prep the sandwiches at any time before heading out. They’re ready to assemble right on your picnic blanket. There’s no meat so there’s no point lugging a large cooler around. Which to be honest isn’t possible with twins.

My Kitchen Love - open-faced sandwichesAdapted from: The Kinfolk Table

Serves 4

Ingredients:

1 baguette
2 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
230 grams goat’s cheese, crumbled
1/2 pint of cherry tomatoes, halved
1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced
8 large fresh basil leaves
Salt and freshly ground pepper

Directions:

Cut the baguette in half crosswise, then cut each piece in half lengthwise. Drizzle the cut sides with olive and vinegar.

Add basil leaves and top with red onion, tomatoes, and goat’s cheese.

Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.

Enjoy!

Filed Under: Lunch Tagged With: Basil, Goat's cheese, Lunch, picnic, sandwiches

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It’s Robbie Burns Day tomorrow and I’d love to It’s Robbie Burns Day tomorrow and I’d love to know if anyone is making anything special for it? While I won’t be making Hagis, I am quite likely to put a pot of Scottish Mince on. And if there’s mince, there will most definitely be mash (aka tatties) too. 

This Mince and Tatties recipe takes me back to my Nana’s kitchen or to one of my many trips to Scotland as a child, watching my Great Aunts make a comforting and delicious mince meal. Memories 💕

https://www.mykitchenlove.com/scottish-mince-tatties/ or through link in profile. 

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Blood Orange Gin and Tonics are on my bucket list Blood Orange Gin and Tonics are on my bucket list this weekend. Their bright and tropical colour take my Winter blues away. If you’re looking for more winter-y beverage options (including a dry January one) hop over to my stories where I’ve featured some cocktails from friends. 

TGIF 🥂 We made it and I’m personally SO excited to sleep in tomorrow. And when you have kids that basically means nothing. 🤣 

https://www.mykitchenlove.com/blood-orange-gin-tonic/ or through the link in my profile. 

Please enjoy responsibly. 

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Who’s still playing catch up on last week like m Who’s still playing catch up on last week like me 🙈🤷🏻‍♀️ I’m going to get a head start on meal planning this week and I’ve got my eye on One Pan Meals that my kids like as much as I do. 

Here are 4 easy sheet pan meals that are wholesome, don’t have crazy or too many ingredients, and are hands-off (more time catching up with life and less time in the kitchen). Plus, one pan so minimal dishes. 

1. Sheet Pan Chicken and Veg (3 different kid-approved flavours) https://www.mykitchenlove.com/sheet-pan-chicken-potatoes-and-broccoli-3-ways/
2. Sheet Pan Sausage, Gnocchi and Veg https://www.mykitchenlove.com/sheet-pan-gnocchi-with-sausage-and-broccoli/
3. Sheet Pan Shrimp and Potatoes https://www.mykitchenlove.com/shrimp-and-potatoes-recipe/
4. Sheet Pan Salmon, Lentils and Asparagus https://www.mykitchenlove.com/sheet-pan-salmon-lentils-and-asparagus/ 

Hope your weekend is fabulous! We’re off to a full day of soccer and trying to make the most of this Sunday Funday. 

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Pork Carnitas Burrito Bowls (or turn into tacos li Pork Carnitas Burrito Bowls (or turn into tacos like we often do) are by far my kids favourite meal and one where I don’t have to make a ton of different options.  I mean, less work for a dinner with less whining? I’ll take it! 

The 🍍 salsa is not to be missed. Tropical fruit is coming into season friends! A great time to switch up the usual for thrifty buys and satisfied tummies 😋 

https://www.mykitchenlove.com/little-donkey-slow-cooker-pork-carnitas-burrito-bowls/ or through the clickable link in my profile. 

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How can it be Sunday night already?! All I know i How can it be Sunday night already?! 
All I know is I picked puzzles with the kids instead of prepping for the week ahead 🤷🏻‍♀️ I’ll catch up tomorrow 🤞🏻. 

These Banana Buckwheat Donuts are happening this week for school lunches. Kids dig them. I dig them. Done deal. I just need a hot 30 min to make them happen. 

A friend also turned the recipe into a loaf so there are options out there if you don’t have a donut 🍩 pan. 

Grab the link in bio or https://www.mykitchenlove.com/banana-chocolate-buckwheat-donuts/

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This 4-Ingredient Green Smoothie gets a bucket loa This 4-Ingredient Green Smoothie gets a bucket load of spinach into our diets before we leave the house for school and work. It's one of my long time smoothies that I make for my kids. 

We've had it a few days in a row now to help us hit reset in the new year. 

The omega oil is optional and I sometimes switch out the banana for a navel orange for a different flavour profile. Oh and if you're an Orange Julius fan, try a 1/2 tsp of vanilla extract - you won't regret it! 

https://www.mykitchenlove.com/green-smoothie/ OR through the link in bio.
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Happy Years Eve!! Wishing you a delicious end to 2 Happy Years Eve!! Wishing you a delicious end to 2020 and a great start to 2021!! What a ride it's been and I can't wait to see what 2021 brings (as long as it's not another pandemic!). 

Enjoy these Easy White Wine Butter Scallops for a casual NYE feast. 

https://www.mykitchenlove.com/white-wine-butter-scallops/

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