In summer, you’ll find a few zucchini plants in almost every veggie garden. They’re a staple for many gardeners. Why? Well, the plants are quite easy to grow and usually very productive. Gardeners love it when their hard labor is rewarded with a nice and lush harvest. We’ve had good results in the past with our small raised bed on the terrace. Maybe not enough to make these Stuffed Zucchini with Mediterranean Rice for a whole family, but it’s normally enough for the two of us at home. ;P
In summer, it’s hard to avoid zucchini – they’re on display in every supermarket and are often quite cheap. The same can’t always be said for other fruits and veggies in summer. If you want to try something different from ratatouille or simple oven-roasted veggies, you should definitely try these delicious Filo Triangles with Zucchini & Feta. These little treats are perfect as a snack between meals or for a picnic in the park!
When all kinds of veggies are in season in summer, it makes perfect sense to put them to good use, right? These simple One-Pot Summer Veggie Gnocchi are perfect if you want to »get rid« of a good amount of veggies and when in need of a quick and easy dinner. The ideal weeknight meal to feed a family without spending a lot of time in the kitchen (and also not breaking the bank). ;)
Delicious apricots are available in every supermarket in summer – they come in different sizes and a wide variety of colors – sometimes yellow, sometimes orange, sometimes red. No matter what type of apricots you have on hand, you can use all of them to make this delicious (Sunken) Apricot Cake. An extremely simple cake that tastes awesome. Just like Grandma always made it!
They are absolute classics here in Germany – Braised Cucumbers with Meatballs were always a favorite of our grandma. Nowadays, they may not be quite as hip and trendy as other dishes, but we really like braised cucumbers in a creamy sauce with some meatballs on the side. Childhood memories. And yes, me, the person writing this article here, is a little older. ;P
Galettes are extremely delicious and super easy to prepare. This simple (Summer) Cherry Galette is no exception to that rule. It’s the perfect sweet dessert in summer when cherries are in season. There’s nothing better than a slice of a galette like this with a scoop of vanilla ice cream on top… accompanied by an iced coffee. The perfect combination!
I love my job, but in between I love to bake and try new things in the kitchen. A lot of my friends and colleagues encourage me to bake - for a very simple reason: they get the leftovers - and it seems they like it most of the time ;) 
