summer Archives - Buddha Belly Bistro

Wax Bean and Roasted Tomato Salad with Sun Dried Tomato Vinaigrette

Belinda Bartholomew — Tue, 11 Jul 2023 19:36:49 +0000

July is when my garden starts to produce a bounty of vegetables. Beans, tomatoes, cucumbers, radishes, peppers, zucchini…I love it! I create recipes (like Wax Bean and Roasted Tomato Salad with Sun Dried Tomato Vinaigrette) based on what the garden gives us for the day. Tender crisp wax beans are tossed with sweet, roasted tomatoes, […]

The post Wax Bean and Roasted Tomato Salad with Sun Dried Tomato Vinaigrette appeared first on Buddha Belly Bistro.

Smoked Chicken with Spicy Maple Bourbon BBQ Glaze

Belinda Bartholomew — Fri, 16 Jun 2023 20:23:37 +0000

With Father’s Day just around the corner, I wanted to share one of our favorite smoker recipes! Smoked Chicken with Spicy Maple Bourbon BBQ Glaze screams summer BBQ! Chicken is smoked to perfection using a combination of hickory and apple wood and then generously slathered with BBQ Glaze. The chicken is fall off the bone […]

The post Smoked Chicken with Spicy Maple Bourbon BBQ Glaze appeared first on Buddha Belly Bistro.

Easy 5-Minute Bruschetta

Belinda Bartholomew — Mon, 24 Apr 2023 20:07:33 +0000

The weather in Northeast PA has been swinging back and forth from the mid-80’s down into the 40’s as we work our way through April. On those warm days though, I love spending time on our patio, soaking up the sunshine! That’s when I want bright, fresh appetizers! My go-to is Easy 5-Minute Bruschetta! Perfect […]

The post Easy 5-Minute Bruschetta appeared first on Buddha Belly Bistro.

Grilled Mahi Mahi

Belinda Bartholomew — Tue, 28 Mar 2023 21:13:57 +0000

Mahi Mahi is one of my favorite fish to prepare. It is easy to work with and its firm white flesh and mild flavor lends itself to a variety of seasonings and dishes. For my Grilled Mahi Mahi, I use one of my favorite grilling spice blends to give it a smoky flavor, perfect for […]

The post Grilled Mahi Mahi appeared first on Buddha Belly Bistro.

Super Easy Creamy Roasted Tomato Sauce

Belinda Bartholomew — Thu, 18 Aug 2022 00:57:40 +0000

Super easy, FRESH Creamy Roasted Tomato Sauce will elevate your pasta! Make this with just 7 ingredients. It’s a great way to use those beautiful, summer tomatoes! Freeze for later to enjoy that summer flavor all year long. What kind of tomatoes should I use? Use ripe, seasonal tomatoes. Here, I’ve used cherry and San […]

The post Super Easy Creamy Roasted Tomato Sauce appeared first on Buddha Belly Bistro.

Bruschetta Chicken

Belinda Bartholomew — Fri, 22 Jul 2022 14:50:59 +0000

I love summer! It’s a time when the garden is bursting with fresh vegetables and you can spend the evening on the patio grilling and relaxing with your family. A few years ago, our oldest daughter requested Bruschetta Chicken. Using our garden vegetables and locally made mozzarella, we created this dish. Serve with your favorite […]

The post Bruschetta Chicken appeared first on Buddha Belly Bistro.

Sun-Dried Tomato Pasta Salad

Belinda Bartholomew — Fri, 22 Jul 2022 14:47:11 +0000

Health Benefits It’s that time of the summer to make all things tomatoes! My garden has been slow for the first half of summer, but now tomatoes are ripening rapidly and we are trying to keep up with the bounty. One recipe we enjoy is this Sun-Dried Tomato Pasta Salad. It is hearty, cheesy, flavorful, […]

The post Sun-Dried Tomato Pasta Salad appeared first on Buddha Belly Bistro.

Summer Burrata Salad

Belinda Bartholomew — Wed, 06 Jul 2022 21:00:06 +0000

July is here and that means juicy, ripe, garden tomatoes are starting to become available. Our family loves to eat them right off the vine, on sandwiches, and one of our favorites is in this burrata salad! The creamy burrata blends with the tanginess of fresh tomatoes, bright basil, and the zing of the balsamic […]

The post Summer Burrata Salad appeared first on Buddha Belly Bistro.