Hey, hey, and welcome to this week’s Friday Faves!
My garden is positively dismal this year. I’m sporting the most pathetic zucchini plant, nary a cherry tomato in sight, and my husband’s cucumbers are mere spindles of vine.
It’s just been too dang hot, and nothing wanted to set fruit. Nothing that is, except for my Thai basil plant that is positively thriving, and that means my Thai basil chicken recipe is on the menu.
I made it for dinner this week with ground turkey instead of chicken. I didn’t have sambal olek, so chili crisp subbed in like a champ. And then I added cilantro and mint for even more herbal punch and topped it all with crispy shallots from Trader Joe’s.
That’s the beauty of cooking: Sometimes you just go with what you’ve got, and most often, it turns out just fine.
I’m always looking for easy dinners that pack a protein punch, and these spicy chicken bowls fit the bill.
Speaking of bowls, I’m making this recipe ASAP.
And this one, because it’s one of my favorite sandwiches of all time, but in bowl form.
Lately, I’ve been craving Indian food, so we’re having a cozy night in with this favorite dish.
We’ll be saying goodbye to zucchini all too soon, so here are 5 recipes I’m eyeing (hungrily):
- This yummy orzo dish.
- A creamy corn pasta that is SO up my alley.
- Beef, basil, and zucchini are the perfect trifecta in this easy stir-fry.
- This lasagna stopped me in my tracks.
- And, of course, I will be making my all-time favorite zucchini bread at least one more time.
That also means I’m firing up the grill as much as possible, and I’m excited to try these Greek-inspired skewers.
And I’m savoring peaches while I can still get ‘em–these tacos with a fruity salsa look bomb.
Margaritas that bring the heat.
This shrimp pasta looks crazy delish.
A sweet and refreshing treat that has me reminiscing over our trip to Korea.
I love a healthy breakfast you can prep the night before.
According to a dietitian, this is the best time of day to eat lunch.
And speaking of food, this card made me LOL.
The best way to clean a stainless steel pan.
This DIY bee watering station is such a clever way to put your seashell collection to good use.
Speaking of the bees, this might be the most beautiful bird feeder I’ve ever seen.
Rumor has it, these are the fastest-drying towels (bonus, they’re on sale).
Don’t sleep on this brand’s home department. This vase is stunning, and such a great price.
A gorgeous tote that has me angling for fall.
You can never have enough black dresses, and this special occasion one has caught my eye, and it’s on sale.
This creamy toner is my latest skincare obsession.
A pretty nail polish shade that’s a great transitional color.
The volumizing spray all of my friends swear by (just added to my shopping cart).
I recently watched a celeb’s beauty routine online and was immediately influenced to buy this game-changing eyelash curler.
Here are the 34 best shops for sourcing art online.
We watched this movie the other night and loved it!
What are you reading right now? If you need some inspiration, here are all of the winners for this year’s Booker Prize.
I’m adding this winner to the top of my reading wish list.
Scientists discovered a link that may reduce women’s risk of dementia. I’m watching closely and taking serious notes.
That’s all for now. Have a fabulous weekend, folks!
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