Summer is officially here friends! Nothing more fun than enjoying some delicious garden to table meals in the orchard! Simple to make and delicious to eat. Keep reading to see the recipes and gain some inspiration for your summer gatherings.

Simple Watermelon Salad

INGREDIENTS

1 small watermelon ( cubed to equal about 3 cups) 

1 lime ( juice + zest) 

1 Tbs of honey 

4-5 basil leaves

4-5 mint leaves

Salt to taste 

DIRECTIONS

In a medium sized bowl add cube sized watermelon pieces

Zest one lime onto salad and squeeze the juice in it as well 

Drizzle honey 

Chiffonade the basil and mint leaves

Add to salad and mix everything well. 

Sprinkle salt 

Serve chilled 

Serves 4

Simple Cucumber Salad

INGREDIENTS

About 6 small/medium cucumbers. Sliced in rounds

Juice and zest of 1 lemon

Salt to taste

3-4 Fresh Dill Sprigs

1 tsp white vinegar

DIRECTIONS:

Mix cucumbers with lemon juice, vinegar, and zest. Add salt and chopped fresh dill.

Mix well and serve chilled.

Serves 4

Another favorite recipe is this Pepper Jelly! I love to serve it on toasted baguette with Cashew Ricotta. See the cashew ricotta recipe HERE

PIN FOR LATER

Set a simple table outside decorated with fresh flowers! Enjoy gathering with those you love. This is the best thing about summer! The late evenings and fireflies are wonderful too!

Much Love friends,

Annette